New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is pure nostalgia

New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is pure nostalgia

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is coming. According to the first gameplay preview, fans "I love being a turtle!" and are sure to shout it again.

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge" takes very clear inspiration from the 1991 arcade classic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time" that game Similarly, Shredder's Revenge is a 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up with gorgeous pixel-art graphics.

Like most Ninja Turtles games, Shredder's Revenge will be fully playable in four-player co-op. There is also a solo mode for those who prefer to enjoy the story alone.

Tribute Games is developing the game and Dotemu is the publisher; Shredder's Revenge will currently be released on PC and consoles, but which console is not yet known. The game appears to be made for the Nintendo Switch, but will likely be seen everywhere, including the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

The four turtles come in classic colorful designs, and the entire game is inspired by the popular 1987 cartoon. Iconic villains such as Krang, Bebop, Rocksteady, and of course, Shredder, all play a major role. There is also a wave of Foot Clan goons to help the turtles fight their way through.

Each of the four turtles is playable and is sure to spark another "which brother is best" debate. (The correct answer, by the way, is Raphael.) Each turtle also has unique tricks, skills and combos that can be used. Vehicles will also play an important role, and I would love to see a Turtle Blimp.

Between a game design that shamelessly mimics "Turtles in Time" and a visual style that intentionally evokes 80s TV shows, the game looks like pure nostalgia bait. Early reactions from franchise fans on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

The Turtles seem to be doing a good job with this game. Developer Tribute Games had previously worked on retro-style games like Panzer Paladin and Mercenary Kings. Publisher Dotemu has a track record of publishing indie favorites such as "Streets of Rage 4" and "Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap."

Currently, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" has no release date: Shedder's Revenge. The game can be wish-listed on Steam right now, so you won't have to wait too long.

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