In this review we will talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, the scrolling fighting game of the Ninja Turtles developed by Tribute Games
If you were born in the 80s you will surely remember Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. These iconic turtles have gained immense popularity thanks to the animated series and over time they have managed to carve out their place in pop culture.
Over time, numerous video games dedicated to Ninja Turtles have been published and even after all these years it seems that the brand has no intention of separating from the videogame world. It was recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengeand scrolling fighting game developed by Tribute Gamesand in this review we will talk about it in detail.
Ninja Turtles to the rescue
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge fans of the brand will have the opportunity to relive the typical emotions of the animated series thanks to the story mode. In this adventure the players will have the task of stop Shredder’s umpteenth evil plan and to do so they will have to face a large number of levels chock full of quotes. In the course of history, in fact, you will be able to see many again iconic characters that have characterized the brand and also many location very present within the series. The care taken in setting up the levels with the elements most loved by Ninja Turtles fans is really manic and it helps to make the classic linear paths typical of scrolling fighting games much more interesting.
The levels of the game also stand out even further thanks to a large number of challenges. In each mission of the game you will have the opportunity to complete three different challenges that will contribute to increase your overall score. Most of the challenges will be very simple and can be completed easily even during your first game, but others are much more complicated and may force you to replay the levels several times. The replayability is also increased by the presence of numerous characters to save and hidden collectibles. These secrets will also help to increase your score and to find them all you will have to thoroughly sift through every single level of the game.
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In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge you will have the possibility to control six different characters (plus one unlockable): Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, April, Master Splinter and Casey Jones. All these fighters are distinguished by gods very different statistics, but as far as the available moves are concerned, they will be practically identical. In fact, each character will be able to use a combo on the ground, jump attacks, a hold and several special shots.
This combat system is far too trivial and it may bore some players, but despite its simplicity it is still able to shine thanks to the multiplayer. Indeed, Shredder’s Revenge is cooperative playable for up to six players and this, in addition to making the whole experience much more fun, will also allow you to access some spectacular team moves. These attacks are also not particularly complex, but they sure are extremely satisfying to use.
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Watching even a short Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge trailer is impossible not to notice the very high quality of the pixel art used. Both the elements that make up the levels and the characters are made with a incredible care which will surely be able to strike even those who do not particularly appreciate this artistic style. As if that were not enough then the pixel art of the game is further enhanced thanks to the animationstoo extremely neat and beautiful to see. Finally, we would also like to underline the great quality of the soundtrack. All the songs that you can listen to during your games will always be perfectly in line with the style of Ninja Turtles and they wouldn’t look out of place at all within an episode of the series.
For what concern technical sector instead there is not much to say. During our test (which took place on PS5) we did not encounter any noteworthy problems. Il framerate there is always a lot left stable even during the most hectic moments and during our matches we have never encountered any bugs or glitches of any kind.
Conclusions
Now the point of our review has finally arrived in which we sum up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. The latest title from Tribute Games and Dotemu takes the classic elements of scrolling fighting games and mixes them with Ninja Turtles to create an extremely valid and nostalgic product.
The many levels present in the game are characterized by the presence of numerous challenges quotes to the animated series of TMNT and, however simple, the classic combat system manages to be extremely fun during multiplayer sessions. All these aspects are also supported by gods excellent technical and artistic sectors. In short, on balance Shredder’s Revenge is an excellent title which can be loved both by those who are only fans of Ninja Turtles and by those who only appreciate the gameplay of scrolling fighting games.
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Points in favor
- Levels well cared for and full of challenges
- Multiplayer for six players
- Outstanding pixel art
- Quality soundtrack
- Lots of quotes about Ninja Turtles
Points against
- A little too simple combat system