The gameplay emphasises physical immersion, and for the most part, it succeeds. Combat is entirely first-person and driven by motion, meaning you’re not merely pressing buttons—you’re actively swinging Leonardo’s katanas, Donatello’s bo staff, Michelangelo’s nunchucks or Raphael’s sai with your own hands. Each weapon has its own unique feel, promoting different rhythms and strategies during fights. The system rewards timing and positioning over button-mashing, although it can sometimes feel a bit imprecise when the tracking struggles to keep pace with quicker movements.

Movement stands out as a major highlight, with traversal designed around parkour-style mechanics that fully utilise VR. You’ll find yourself climbing pipes, vaulting across rooftops, and leaping between buildings in a manner that feels fluid once you master it. There’s a gratifying sense of momentum as you link jumps and wall runs together, but it does come with a learning curve. Initially, the controls may feel somewhat awkward, and players susceptible to motion sickness might need time to acclimate to the speed and verticality.

Encounters are crafted to blend traversal and combat seamlessly, often placing you into arenas after a period of free movement. The enemy AI is adequate rather than revolutionary, but the diversity in attack patterns—especially among the tougher Foot Clan variants—keeps battles engaging. You’re encouraged to remain mobile, dodging and repositioning instead of holding your ground. However, encounters can become monotonous over extended play sessions, as enemy types don’t evolve as much as the mechanics themselves warrant.