Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge isn't just a great Turtles game for nostalgic fans. It's a perfect retro-style beat 'em up that's eager to innovate.”

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stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 10,722 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 75 reviews

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Tribute Games Inc. and was released on June 16, 2022. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge" is a hack and slash game with classic brawling mechanics, offering local and online multi-player for up to six players. Each turtle has unique skills and moves, providing diverse gameplay. The game boasts stunning pixel art, intense combat, and a hilarious TMNT experience, but some grinding and bugs may be present.

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music744 positive mentions

stability71 negative mentions

music
1,345 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "TMNT: Shredder's Revenge" has received widespread acclaim for its nostalgic and energetic soundtrack, expertly composed by Tee Lopes, featuring contributions from notable artists like Mike Patton and members of Wu-Tang Clan. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke the classic 80s and 90s vibe, enhancing the overall gameplay experience with catchy tunes that resonate with fans of the franchise. While most tracks are celebrated, some players expressed disappointment with a few songs, particularly during specific boss fights, suggesting a mixed reception for certain musical choices.
- “The music is a standout for me, with a soundtrack that feels like it could’ve come straight from the original TMNT games.”
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mindblowing, with a lot of surprising guest appearances.”
- “The music is fantastic, the animation is excellent (even if it has super rare glitches), the environments and the characters look great, and there are tons of callbacks to the classic series.”
- “The voice lines are too repetitive when executing certain moves and the music is a mixed bag (the rap songs were painful to listen to).”
- “It does not have the vision of those games, and was made to 'check all of the boxes.' Despite borrowing some of the classic riffs, the music is a major letdown; the melodies need to be much more upfront, catchy, and drive the action - very important in a beat 'em up.”
- “The rap music facing Shredder is really awful, and I turned the music off while fighting Shredder.”
gameplay
1,167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
53%
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The gameplay of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge" is a nostalgic yet modern take on classic beat-em-up mechanics, offering smooth controls, a variety of characters, and engaging multiplayer options for up to six players. While it retains the simplicity of older titles, it introduces new mechanics and combos that enhance the experience, making it accessible for newcomers and rewarding for veterans. However, some players note that the gameplay can become repetitive and that certain mechanics, like the taunt for charging special moves, may detract from the overall experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, it’s fast, chaotic, and incredibly fun—just like the arcade classics, but with more characters, moves, and multiplayer options.”
- “The gameplay is smoother than Leonardo’s pick-up lines (which, let’s be honest, are pretty smooth).”
- “The gameplay loop is great and even better as a couch co-op, especially with younger players.”
- “This game has incredible art and music but the gameplay is awful for several reasons.”
- “It feels strongly like a cash grab because the art and music is overwhelmingly better than the gameplay, which is just sad.”
- “The biggest criticism of the gameplay is that it gets repetitive fast without a teammate; there are no unlockable elements beyond Casey Jones, and the collectible items really don't mean that much.”
story
992 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
83%
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The game's story mode is generally considered short, typically taking around 2 to 4 hours to complete, which many players feel is insufficient for a full experience. While the narrative is reminiscent of classic TMNT themes and offers some nostalgic elements, it often feels like an afterthought, lacking depth and substantial cutscenes. However, the game compensates for its brevity with high replay value through character leveling, side missions, and the challenging arcade mode, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer sessions.
- “The story mode is relatively short, but highly replayable with its optional challenges and considerable roster of playable characters (7 in total).”
- “The story hits all the right beats of a TMNT story with many cameos from comics and TV shows in the form of collectibles.”
- “The game offers a solid story, nice mechanics, and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The story mode is very short, you can easily complete it within around 2 hours with medium difficulty.”
- “The only criticism I’ll level is the amount of content; the story mode takes 2-3 hours and arcade is really only fun with friends.”
- “The story is given in a poor way and could've been done a ton better.”
graphics
839 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "TMNT: Shredder's Revenge" are widely praised for their vibrant pixel art style, which effectively captures the nostalgic essence of the classic 1980s and 90s TMNT series. Many reviewers appreciate the game's charming visuals and smooth animations, noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some express a desire for more modern graphical options or polish. Overall, the graphics are seen as a successful homage to the franchise's roots, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
- “It takes the pixel-sprite aesthetic to capture the era, and while simple, the visual clarity is great. It's very easy to see the characters' motion as well as breakable objects, traps, and attacks with no issue.”
- “Visually, Shredder's Revenge nails the retro aesthetic, boasting vibrant pixel art that evokes nostalgic memories of our favorite TMNT adventures.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, great art style, great setting, great sprites.”
- “The graphics are horrendously bad.”
- “Graphics fidelity is a bit yucky at times with the purposefully pixelated artwork.”
- “It can be pixelated and blocky but it needs to be crisp and sharp as there's bad aliasing in the artwork conversion directly in the sprites with sharpening artifacts and other post-process horrors present.”
replayability
375 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a mix of high replayability and some limitations, with many players enjoying the variety of characters, difficulty settings, and challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs. While the story mode is relatively short, the inclusion of different characters with unique abilities and the potential for future DLC content enhance its replay value. However, some players feel that the game could benefit from additional content and modes to further increase its longevity.
- “As with all beat'em ups, the game is really short, but has high replay value thanks to the difficulty settings, the challenges in story mode, the arcade mode, survival mode (DLC though), playing alone or in co-op...”
- “It's a wonderfully nostalgic return to the TMNT beat 'em ups with a ton of replayability.”
- “The game also has incredible replay value; all the playable characters have unique abilities and stats, and a bunch of quests and challenges to keep yourself busy during the story.”
- “Survival mode was a huge letdown, replayability level is very low, same as character variety.”
- “It was definitely fun but it just gets boring so quick, there's no replayability, you can clear the whole game in like an hour.”
- “Overall, the game is fun through the initial playthrough, but it can be completed within a couple of hours and then has almost no replay value.”
humor
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "TMNT: Shredder's Revenge" is widely praised for its nostalgic charm, capturing the goofy essence of the late 80s cartoon through clever references, funny animations, and chaotic multiplayer antics. Players enjoy the game's lighthearted moments, including humorous enemy interactions and delightful easter eggs, making it a fun experience both solo and with friends. Overall, the game successfully blends action and comedy, ensuring that laughter is a constant companion throughout the gameplay.
- “In conclusion, 'TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge' is a hilarious, action-packed romp that’s more fun than a barrel of mutant turtles.”
- “The humor is great, too -- there's an excellent moment in the Coney Island stage that caught me completely off guard, and I actually had to pause the game to stop laughing.”
- “The cartoonish (and often hilarious) antics really brought this game to life, and the inclusion of long-forgotten characters from the original TMNT were always very welcome surprises.”
stability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional freezes, particularly in online multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay and minimal lag, others have encountered significant issues such as softlocks and desyncs. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by stability problems that detract from the experience, especially in cooperative play.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Game runs great and is a blast to play!”
- “Graphics are nice, no slowdowns, no glitches other than the one I mentioned.”
- “Unless you're lucky enough to just play on the same platform with nearby buddies, the online play in this game is prone to a number of glitches, up to and including softlocking an entire run and forcing you to quit.”
- “A few updates since then, I'm guessing, and the game's a buggy, sticky mess when I finally get to it.”
- “Would be a much better experience if they can work out the bugs and random freezes and disconnects.”
grinding
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, particularly when leveling up characters and completing achievements, which can require multiple playthroughs. While some enjoy the grinding for character progression and the challenge it brings, many feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially in solo play where it can become monotonous. The lack of quick replay options and limited scoring systems further contribute to the grindy nature of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The campaign is great, and getting characters leveled up is great - although it is very tedious.”
- “There's no quick replay level option, either, so if you fail a challenge, you have to exit out of the level, return to the map, then go back into the level and rewatch the opening cutscene... it becomes a tedious routine in what is otherwise nearly perfect experience.”
- “- The achievements are mostly things you'll unlock naturally, but 'no need for mutagen' is quite grindy, as it requires you to level every character up to 10 (all four turtles plus April, Splinter, and Casey) -- basically seven playthroughs, or at the very least one playthrough and then six grindfests.”
emotional
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players expressing deep nostalgia and joy, often feeling like children again while playing. The camaraderie and humor enhance the experience, creating a wholesome atmosphere that resonates with fans of the franchise. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke heartfelt memories and a sense of innocence, making it a rare gem in today's gaming landscape.
- “There's a joy and wholesomeness to this game you rarely see in today's media landscape.”
- “This was the best nostalgic trip I had in years, almost made me cry.”
- “You made me feel like a kid again for a little while and that sort of magic is hard to find.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised, with many users noting it runs well on older PCs, but some players report significant stuttering and freezing issues, particularly those with specific hardware or internet conditions. While the majority find the performance satisfactory, a few have encountered frustrating bugs that detract from their experience, suggesting that optimization may vary based on individual setups.
- “Very well optimized for PC and can run on most rigs out there even if your PC is 10 years old.”
- “Very fun game, runs smoothly, interesting levels and variation in gameplay.”
- “Superior performance.”
- “Net on 56k with the game constantly stuttering and freezing every other second.”
- “I don't know if it lacks optimizations or they made a mistake that they've yet to fix, but I can't have fun with this title in its current state.”
- “Preface: I am experiencing unpleasant stuttering when flowing around the map and playing the game when the background scrolls.”
monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players labeling it a "cash grab" due to perceived imbalances between its high-quality art and music versus the gameplay. However, many appreciate the absence of microtransactions, intentional roadblocks, and DLC, praising it as a full game experience at a reasonable price. Overall, while some view it skeptically, others commend its value and the apparent care put into its development.
- “A licensed game for less than twenty-five dollars with no microtransactions, intentional roadblocks, or grinding, or confusing digital currencies.”
- “Just the right amount of content, no predatory microtransactions.”
- “A full game without microtransactions in 2022, thank you devs.”
- “It feels strongly like a cash grab because the art and music are overwhelmingly better than the gameplay, which is just sad.”
- “What a cash grab!”
- “Also, there is no block button, just a stupid roll mechanic. I wish they'd have put in a parry or block mechanic that actually empowers the player to control the flow of combat rather than just be part of it. Again, River City Girls is better (just not RCG Zero because that's just a cash grab)... waste of money, in my opinion.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in this retro-revival game is highly praised for its nostalgic pixel art style and detailed character designs that evoke the essence of the turtles' heyday. Reviewers highlight the depth of character pulls, easter eggs, and lore references, alongside rewarding combat mechanics that enhance the overall experience. The combination of visual and auditory elements creates a rich, immersive environment that resonates with fans of classic beat 'em ups.
- “1,000% lit - one of the few retro-revival games that meets up with the hype, great character design, deep-cut character pulls, easter eggs and lore references, and fighting mechanics that are absolutely even deeper and more rewarding than known 'classic' beat 'em ups.”
- “Every pixel is infused with nostalgia, from the character designs to the environments.”
- “The pixel art style, character designs, and the iconic soundtrack by Tee Lopes perfectly recreate the magic of the turtles' heyday.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant 80s/90s-inspired soundtrack and engaging audio-visual style, which perfectly complements the humorous and epic tone of the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the enjoyable and challenging brawler experience, enhanced by charming 2D graphics and a fun social environment for playing with friends or strangers. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that elevates the gaming experience.
- “Fantabulous audio-video style and atmosphere of humor and epicness, a mega enjoyable but challenging brawler.”
- “Brilliant remake with a great atmosphere and some really nice touches.”
- “Ultimately there’s not that much to the game, just fighting with friends or strangers and enjoying the fun atmosphere and nice 2D graphics.”

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19h Completionist

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a casual hack and slash game with science fiction theme.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

The main story can be completed in around 3 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 19 hours to finish. On average players spend around 4 hours playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge was released on June 16, 2022.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge was developed by Tribute Games Inc..

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Streets of Rage 4, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Double Dragon Neon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and others.

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