Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Reviews

[h1] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge — A Nostalgic Sprint, Not a Marathon [/h1] There’s a lot to love about Shredder’s Revenge, especially if you grew up with the Turtles or have a kid who’s just discovering them. The game is fast, colorful, and packed with throwbacks to the classic arcade beat-'em-ups. Playing through it with my four-year-old son on easy mode was genuinely fun. We beat up Foot Soldiers, laughed at the goofy boss intros, and high-fived after each level. For a few hours, it felt like Saturday morning cartoons came to life. But once the nostalgia wore off, I started noticing the cracks. [h3] Familiar Faces, Familiar Fights [/h3] The combat is satisfying, especially with co-op. Each Turtle (and their allies) has a distinct feel, and the controls are tight. But after a few hours, the enemy variety starts to wear thin. Foot Soldiers in different colors, robots, mutants, they all start to blend together. There’s not much evolution in how you fight them, and by the time we reached the final boss, it felt like we’d seen everything the game had to offer. The 16-level structure is solid, but it also feels like the game ends just as it’s getting started. The brief trip to Dimension X had me convinced we were entering a whole new phase of the adventure. Instead, it wrapped up quickly, leaving the story feeling more like the first act than a full journey. [h3] Charm in the Pixelated Punches [/h3] To its credit, Shredder’s Revenge is bursting with charm. The pixel art is gorgeous, the animations are lively, and the soundtrack hits all the right retro notes. The cutscenes are fun and it’s clear the developers love the source material, and that affection shows in every frame. I just wish there wasn't such a slog of foot clan to go through. Playing with my son was the highlight. He picked his favorite Turtle, mashed buttons with glee, and genuinely felt like a hero. For that alone, the game was worth it. Although we were disappointed to learn we couldn't unlock the locked characters, as they were behind a DLC pay wall, which greatly reduced our desire to find all the hidden collectibles in a level. [h3] Verdict: A Fun Flashback, But Not Much More [/h3] After five hours, we reached the final boss. We had fun, but neither of us felt the urge to dive back in. The lack of variety and the short campaign left us wanting more, not because the game was bad, but because it felt like it stopped just as it was getting interesting. I’ll probably grab the DLC when it’s on sale, just to see what else they’ve added. But for now, Shredder’s Revenge feels like a one-and-done experience. It’s a great way to spend a few afternoons with a young gamer, but don’t expect a deep or lasting adventure. If you’re looking for a nostalgic co-op brawler with solid mechanics and a lot of heart, this one delivers. Just don’t be surprised when the credits roll sooner than expected.

What a trip down memory lane! Such a nice change in pace from the newer titles. Loved every second of playing through this game and there is definitely re-play value here. I beat it a few months back and am ready to jump back in to complete all achievements. Would recommend to anyone who likes playing video games in general. Gather some friends, order some pizza from your favorite spot in town and enjoy this masterpiece!!!!!

Nostalgia galore! Very impressed at the ulilization of the semi-obscure characters and bosses (with very good emulation of their drawn style from the cartoon). As others mentioned, the mechanics is fantastic and well made, and the animation is lovely. But for me, the nostalgia is what keeps me coming back. Thank you.

great time with friends and family. old school classic beat em up.

Who would have thought that only two years after getting Streets of Rage 4 we would get another great beam 'em up game, but this time with turtles! Amazing animation, great combos, fun co-op and multiplayer, simple but such a feel-good story. Love the variety of special moves that you can combine with your combos. Lots of playable characters so the replay value is there. Love that the setting is interactive so you can use the environment and your surroundings to destroy the enemies. Lots of small Easter eggs and secrets that you can find if you look carefully. There is absolutely nothing negative that I can say about this game. 10/10. Beat 'em up is so back baby!

They really kept the original vibe, great improvements, love the characters, awesome game!

Think of it as a masterpiece arcade game that can be played in story mode. It's like being back in time. Great playlist also.

Very fun game to play online with others. Does a good job of capturing that old school Turtles In TImes vibe. On sale definitely recommend

It's a love letter to the classic ninja turtles cartoon, and its just plain fun. 3 solid hours of beat-em up, up to 6 players and it can do online or couch co-op. The slight differences in character attributes make some some fun variety, the story mode elements are done with a light touch so that they add a little but don't get in the way, and like someone else said, it's basically a 3-hour episode of TMNT that you get to play! Cowabunga, dudes!

Man I can't stop playing.. even after finishing the game with all achievements, getting all skins for 11 fighters and finishing arcade mode with all six red switches My fav beat 'em up from favorite franchise! I hope there will be more add-ons for the game.