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Gaming Woes | Players Struggle to Start TMNT Game

By

Marcus Huang

Apr 24, 2025, 02:57 PM

Edited By

Emily Johnson

Snappy read

A gamer looking frustrated while staring at a computer screen with the Epic Games Launcher open and unresponsive.

A wave of frustration has hit the gaming community as players report significant issues launching their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game via the Epic Games Launcher. Several have shared their struggles over multiple days to get past the initial screen, raising questions about the gameโ€™s stability on PC.

Player Experiences and Frustrations

Many players find themselves stuck on the initial loading screen, with the game not moving beyond โ€˜Press any key to start.โ€™ Desperate attempts have included pressing various keys, mouse clicks, and even reinstalling the game without success. One player summed it up: "Haven't thought about it, just tried and same result."

โ€œYeah, also tried restarting my PC. Nothing helped,โ€ lamented another gamer.

Common Themes from the Community

Players are actively sharing potential solutions but with little success. Here are the most recurring themes:

  • Verification and Reinstallation Failures: Many have tried verifying game files and reinstalling, yet these steps often yield no results.

  • Background Running Issues: One commenter noted they had to close duplicated game sessions in Task Manager for the game to function properly.

  • Account Variability: A suggestion surfaced regarding trying alternative accounts to bypass the issue; however, it did not resolve the issue for everyone.

Community Reactions

The sentiment among players is largely negative, with countless reports of wasted time and frustration over the unresponsive game. A few helpful tips have circulated, suggesting.

  • Restart the game launcher's process.

  • Check for updates on the Epic Games Launcher.

  • Close any extra instances of the game running in the background.

Key Insights

  • โš ๏ธ Many gamers face identical technical setbacks with the TMNT title.

  • ๐Ÿ” โ€œHad the same problem a couple of days agoโ€ reveals the issue isn't isolated.

  • ๐Ÿ†˜ Players are seeking help rapidly as more join the conversation.

What's Next?

As hopeful gamers wait for fixes, many are left contemplating whether social media forums will generate viable solutions or if they need to hang in there for official updates from the developers. The ongoing struggle echoes deeper frustrations within the gaming community around software stability, especially for anticipated releases.