Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge + Dimension Shellshock Is Quite Radical Indeed

[@ArloStuff]

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[@erikholmysti]

@@Step_0newell your a nasty person for being so untrusting. You really watch Arlo and come away think he’d lie to us, let alone lying for money. You obviously haven’t listened long to the guy

[@MrHomelessHobos]

@@Step_0neor he could just actually enjoy it

[@MrHomelessHobos]

@@Step_0ne I’m sure that’s what you would do

[@nickreino7428]

Arlo love your content even though your dad was a muppet and your mom was from sesame street

[@MrHomelessHobos]

@@Step_0ne I’m sure that’s what you tell yourself

[@CrowTRobot]

Shredder's Revenge somehow took everything that made Turtles In Time great and made it even better. I was floored and I can't wait to play this DLC.

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

With this DLC, it’s a massive love letter to the whole franchise. Having callbacks to almost 40 years worth of TMNT media.

[@alexfischer7876]

Hopefully there will be more opportunities for further DLC expansions. Namely... involving the 2003 continuity into the mix. _It has potential for a second huge update._

[@TheJadeFist]

Turtles in Time was a decent game but the mechanics definitely needed a bit of extra, stuff, to it. Maybe a button for dashing, maybe a button for grab instead of half circle rotate the d-pad standing right next the guy or what ever it was. Shredder's Revenge takes that asetic and then gives it some well needed mechanical complexity. It's not like super complex or anything but it gives the player that little bit of extra agency in how they interact with the game.

[@Orlando-o4k]

Disagree. This game doesn't play as well as Turtles in Time. The sliding after the run animation, the control running diagonal isn't as tight etc. There are issues gameplay wise hardcore beat em up players don't like about Shredders Revenge. Great game but not 100% better than Turtles in Time.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

I disagree 100%! Below are reasons why I think Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time is still better than Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge: (1)The 2D sprite design of the characters still stands the test of time. (2)The music, sound clips, and sound effects played a huge roll in bring out the personality of the game. (3)It was long enough to not wear out it’s welcome. (4)The game play was easy, simple, and fun! (5)MODE 7 effects!!! Nice to see at the time. (6)The game reflects the version of the cartoons I feel is the best or one of the best; The 80’s cartoon.3 There may be a bit of bias, but I think most of my points stand. With Shredder’s Revenge, I feel like the chosen art style isn’t as memorable and it isn’t unique. It’s so similar to other modern side-scroller best ‘em up titles. The music, while good, wasn’t great with the exception of select tracks. And, the stage levels, some at least, were rather dull and boring. I hope TMNT: TIT gets a remaster that allows the game to be played in wide-screen 16:9 format that doesn’t appear to be stretched.

[@Scruffi]

Usagi Yojimbo is a very long running comic by Stan Sakai. Very charming, lots of fun, set in historic Japan. I believe Usagi and the Turtles have had crossovers in the comics before. Also if you ever find yourself at a comic convention where Sakai has a booth, stop by and say hi - he's very friendly and always a good chat.

[@alexfischer7876]

Correction -- both properties crossed over primarily in animated shows. Oh, and the 2003 era-based videogame _Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus._

[@michaelhammer881]

Of course the turtles and usagi have also, and at this very moment in time even ARE doing this, crossed over in their comics as well.

[@iraford5788]

Most people know of Usagi from his crossovers with the turtles in the animated cartoons.

[@gregvs.theworld451]

Fun fact: Usagi isn't even a Ninja Turtles character, but in fact a guest character from their own series of comics that crosses over with the Ninja Turtles both in comics and several of the cartoons with relative frequency. Some people don't even realize Usagi has his own comics. Pretty cool get from this team.

[@DanGamingFan2406]

The main game was already amazing, but this dlc really looks like it'llmake it feel fresh again. Both the new characters are favorites of mine, and while I don't usually bother with survival modes, this one looks like it wil be a lot of fun. I especially can't wait to play as the bosses.

[@watershipup7101]

Very much agreed.

[@HBKshowstopper]

Oh look, Randy from Christmas Story is here in the comments again! "Meatloaf Meatloaf Double beatloaf I HATE MEATLOAF!" The guy really does sound like that. I wonder what kind of life this individual lives. Angry at the world if his spiel about a video game is any indication.

[@obliviondio]

This game is boring as hell. Same thing over and over. I was hoping for a metroidvania beatemup but nope just another beatemup capitalizing on turtles.

[@D2Kprime]

I love the fact that Karai's stance is the same, and she has the move-set from the TMNT: Tournament Fighters.

[@blue-zero4831]

Yes she does and it's awesome

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

Because I that game, she was, if I may, INSANELY OVERPOWERED!!

[@pkmntrainermark8881]

Neat.

[@Mush64]

Shredder's Revenge is my favorite game ever made, so I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Super excited for the DLC.

[@obliviondio]

You have low standards

[@viewtifuljoe99]

I like the changes they made over the patches from the last year to the base game. It's nice to be able to customize it to my liking depending on my mood, being able to toggle so many options is a nice feature.

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

I'm not kidding when I say this is my most anticipated DLC of the year! And its only $8!

[@PlushEverythingisStanky]

Rayman the Phantom Show?

[@Smokey1419]

You just sold me on this

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

@@Smokey1419 The DLC, that is. The base game was $30, but I'm almost certain it will go on sale to promote the DLC.

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

@@PlushEverythingisStanky I haven't gotten around to buying Mario + Rabbids 2. I still need to finish the first game. (I got stuck on that one sniper level.)

[@SaviorGabriel]

Same here. Can't wait to play Usagi and Karai.

[@grimplayer8287]

Giving the game its deserved attention

[@maegnificant]

And it only took some ad money

[@alexfischer7876]

@@Ihatevideogames334 _Numbskull._ You're gonna be grounded if your parents catch you typing this idiocy.

[@theotherjared9824]

This is how to do a modernized classic. Build off the foundation of what came before and make something new out of it to not feel stuck in the past.

[@TheJadeFist]

I'm actually kinda glad Arlo did this one, i had totally forgotten this DLC was coming out and the base game was amazing, and Usagi is a personal favourite character whenever he showed up in the TNMT cartoons.

[@lewa3910]

Rise and Mutant Mayhem have really brought me back into TMNT as a grownup, hope they get some rep soon in this game or some other. Platinum have been getting mixed stuff lately but still would love them to make a game based on either recent version of the TMNT

[@RockyD12]

I hope they go back to the Tmnt 2003 style one day

[@funkin-fungoid]

The dlc should add rise skins from what I remember at least seeing the red marks on Leonardo

[@isaigutierrez1617]

As much as I enjoyed 2003, 2012 was the one that had so much love and care and actually felt like it was the great balance of dark and fun moments.

[@RockyD12]

@@isaigutierrez1617 never watched 2012, maybe im gonna give it a try because i hear more saying this butttttttt i really dislike the artstyle.. i dislike al the artsyles they went with after 2003😅

[@saintjimmy223]

​@DragonForceV12 I never loved the art style, but the turtles faces are soooo expressive, and the animation and movement is so lively that it really makes up for it. In my opinion it's the perfect turtles show

[@GalaxyGod332]

It took a while, but I’m glad the you reviewed TMNT Shredders Revenge. It’s amazing!!!

[@bloocheez3]

I absolutely ADORE how Usagi Yojimbo has been such a mainstay in TMNT content since the early days-- and he's not even really a TMNT character. If anybody out there is curious about what is up with this character, read the Usagi Yojimbo comics by Stan Sakai. Just start anywhere, don't worry about where to begin. The art looks cartoony and maybe kind of simple at first glance but trust me, the series is not kid stuff.

[@Cybertoy00]

Usagi is the star of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic book, a samurai epic taking place in a world of animal people. Because the Sakai and Eastman & Laird were close, a few crossovers happened in their comics before Usagi appeared in the 1987 TMNT cartoon. Usagi was also a semi-recurring character for the 2003 toon, and also popped up in the 2012 show. Karai is a high-ranking Foot ninja from Japan who took over the New York Foot following the Shredder's demise. She never showed up in the 1987 toon, but was included in the 2003 toon, as well as the 2007 movie and 2012 show. She was also included in some versions of the Tournament Fighters.

[@Domarius64]

Glad you love this. I personally never lost my interest in the 80's turtles, and i really love this game. Hearing sich high praise from you when its not 100% your type of game is a testement to this game and also your flexibility as a reviewer.

[@DragonHeart613]

My brother & I just last week finally received our PS5 & Switch TMNT: Shredder's Revenge collector's editions from Limited Run Games (goes perfectly with our Cowabunga Collection collector's editions) and we been having a blast playing this radical love letter to the classic TMNT arcade games that we grew up with. Dotemu is a godsend for retro gaming fans to put out both Streets of Rage 4 & TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, makes me hope that they do Golden Axe, Altered Beast, Final Fight or Comix Zone next.

[@evilmandrake]

This was probably my favorite game when it came out. Plays smoother than butter, and hits the nostalgia in all the right ways.

[@prime7213]

My favorite game of last year! Been looking forward to this DLC for months

[@FlukasMcDoogle]

So glad you got a chance to check out this game, Arlo! I loved it as well!

[@MuffinHunterX]

Turtles arcade and the NES port was my little brother and my go-to co-op game when we were kids. We even got our mom to play it with us. So when Shedder's Revenge (and The Cowabunga Collection) dropped you bet we pre-ordered and then just blitzed through the campaign on a nostalgia high. Excellent game and I'm really looking forward to this DLC.

[@darrenmcfadden6744]

In my perfect world, there would be a new Arlo video to watch every day.

[@lancelovecraft5913]

Shredders Revenge was the game of the summer for me last year. I don't really have time for games this year anymore(still trying to clear Pikmin 4) but I will definitely buy this DLC just to support the developers because their passion for turtles is genuine and they gave us a quality product last year. I will play this eventually I just do not know when

[@TheCrown1313]

I love all of your videos and this one didn't disappoint. I'm glad that you understand what Shredder's revenge is all about. I put 120 hours into the base game and I'm already 10 hours into survival with just a few characters at levels 3-6. I can't stop. It's one of the best survival modes I've played. And the roguelike elements are incredible 🤯

[@zumakito9334]

Was having a rotten day, but seeing a review about one of my favorite franchise/game by one of my favorite 'Tubers made it a bit brighter. Thanks!

[@kylekeez706]

I've been hype for this DLC for a while and this was my lowkey GOTY last year. Glad you enjoyed it and I'm so excited the DLC is finally here!!!!

[@letsgobombo]

I completely forgot this DLC was coming!! I truly loved the base game when it came out, just so much fun

[@spicysesam]

My father used to play Turtles in time with me when I was a kid. We never managed to finish it :c

[@alexmabey7791]

I'm glad Arlo is talking about a TMNT game! 🐢👍

[@LARAUJO_0]

0:13 Turtles are amphibians not reptiles

[@jeremyblackwater439]

What? Turtles are definitely reptiles. 😒

[@batmabel]

I bought this game close to release but only got around to playing it last week. What a blast! I'm playing it with an arcade stick and it just makes it even more nostalgic and fun. I'm definitely grabbing this DLC.

[@nickw8160]

I know nothing about this series but I absolutely love the design of that character that looks like a TMNT-ified Bowser

[@superfurryfox1]

I grew up with the 80s cartoon but I'm so glad I watched the 2012 series many years later, definitely my favourite take on the turtles

[@ReikuYin]

When I heard about the DLC I was intrigued, then they showed Usagi and I got excited. I was a little, very small, saddened that Ninjara was back dropping only (was my hope for the other playable), but did show that this team dug DEEP. Looking forward to getting back into it with the DLC.

[@goranisacson2502]

I'm not even sure they own the rights to Ninjara- I BELIEVE I heard once on the ibternet long ago, so grain of salt and all, that the artist who created her got the copyright to her and made a solo series? So that might make her tricky to navigate around.

[@ReikuYin]

@@goranisacson2502 I do remember seeing them stand alone in a comic way way way back when, so very possible. Still, she's there in the BG and I can be happy of at least that. I still would have enjoyed knocking heads with her, but what can ya do? XD

[@randallgoeswhere]

This game really blew the roof off the beat em up resurgence. I can play it for hours.

[@newsoulsam3889]

Had no idea this was releasing, definitely gonna be playing it.

[@Brianycus]

I really need to come back to this game again. It was SUPER fun

[@thederpiestofderps]

YES. This game was sooooo good. So excited for the DLC

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

I bought this game while I was so sick with Covid I didn't even feel like getting out of bed. It made me feel like a kid again. AND THE DLC IS ONLY $8! Like, who does that anymore!?

[@pigglesgoomshby7249]

@@mitwhitgaming7722Bro same, it was so fun it made me forget I was sick at all

[@chiquita683]

Shredder's revenge was a masterpiece but the DLC is a money grab. No new levels, 2 characters and just copying a mode that Streets of Rage 4 had in the base game. I hope they work on a sequel but won't buy this DLC

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

@@chiquita683 But endless mode. I'm the kind of gamer who is still playing Halo: Reach Firefight because those kinds of gamemodes are _endlessly_ repayable for me.

[@chiquita683]

​@@mitwhitgaming7722Its a low effort Rogue like game. You just get stuck in a room and random characters pop in. Not as interesting as the new levels they promised in the Spring when the DLC was first announced. Maybe there is a second game in production and the levels moved there

[@StephenCinAZ]

Ooh, neat! First of all, I love that Ninjara is in the background of one of those scenes, since she was one of my favorite characters from the Archie TMNT comics back in the day. Second, it's cool to see that not only is the DLC available tomorrow, but that Karai is also a new playable character. I don't know why Karai seems to be depicted as part of the "good guy" team here, but maybe that's explained in the game (then again, I have yet to even finish a single playthrough of the main game at this point, so...).

[@davetoms1]

On top of everything else, they even have Casey Jones eating pizza WHILE WEARING HIS HOCKEY MASK lol 10:26

[@OurHeroXero]

Butternut Squash? Yes Please!

[@geovaughan8261]

I straight up cried when I saw him pass on the parasite for the band-aid.

[@theRealMonkeySoup]

Played the base game. It was really fun, a great co-op game.

[@Openreality]

I really enjoyed the game so far. Looking forward to getting the DLC soon.

[@andrewvasquez1960]

Beat em up fans have been getting so much love these last 3 years.

[@isaigutierrez1617]

This is one of the few games i bought from Limited Run. The FHE VHS inspired packaging was perfect

[@brichan1851]

I just got the dlc today. Playing as Usagi Yojimbo made this whole package worth it, alone. But the Survival Mode makes an already outstanding game even better. Nothing but love. ❤❤❤❤

[@ericpeterson6520]

2:30 Arlo eating a pizza that's been run over by 2 subway trains 🤢

[@jwr6796]

"Evolutionarily deviant" is my new favorite compliment!

[@duskplains1235]

It’s crazy how good the base game is that it’s even better with dlc.

[@Grawbad]

OMG Usagi. They added Usagi. Never in my life would I have thought that was going to happen.

[@StorytellerTina]

I had to drop some love for the thumbnail. Arlo, you’re the CUTEST!

[@Spatu10]

Young adult altered shinobi terrapin hype!

[@Intheflaps]

When you play as bebob you can sprint thru enemies.

[@HiroesX81]

I LOVE THIS GAME!!!

[@Chronically_JBoo]

I love the base game so much I have it on multiple consoles. Also grew up in the 90s

[@Raijin612]

I already love Arlo’s videos and now that he has said he used to be a huge fan of TMNT has got me excited. With that being said I would love to see him review the cowabunga collection or the last ronin game when it comes out, also who here would love to see arlo tackle other forms of media in his style of review (maybe even see some new TMNT content or rewatch the old stuff from his childhood), either way I love your video and now am even more excited for the dlc

[@micahcaraballo5917]

Awesome review! 👍🏻 I already love the full game on my Switch so I can’t wait to get this DLC! ✊🏻

[@funnysillyclown]

I love it when you get sponsored reviews because I get to hear about games I would never learn about otherwise. Even if I decide it’s not for me it’s a really fun thing.

[@riftshredder5438]

I'm a 90's kid too, except I didn't spend that much time in an arcade, I was too busy playing Nintendo games in my home or at a friend's house

[@retrospect]

It's really good!! A instant hood classic

[@ryanhodgson8676]

Thanks Arlo! I do value your honest opinion. As for me, I bounced off this game hard. I tend to only buy a few games a year, so I spend way too much time thinking about what I'm gonna get and play, because I tend to play the same game for months on end (I don't know when I'll ever be done with TOTK, maybe in ten years?). The base game came so highly recommended that I thought this was a no brainer. I ended up playing it for one sitting, beating the main game a couple times, and being like oh okay that's really it. What is everyone so excited about? Nothing about the game is bad. Everything you talked about is true. The only thing you didn't give the attention it deserved is the soundtrack, which was incredible. But, I just can't get excited for a two hour game, and even that two hours is mostly button mashing. I hear folks hating on Metroid Dread and Kirby and the Forgotten Land for being short. Metroid Dread is ten hours minimum for your first playthrough, and I ended up doing like 5 playthroughs or something. Kirby is like 25-30 hours for 100% completion, which I found to be extremely rewarding. This is 2 hours! With absolutely no real changes in gameplay!

[@goranisacson2502]

I'm kinda curious now if you used to play beat em up games like these back in the 90's? I aks mostly because I did, and when you say "don't change" I presume you mean that the game plays mostly the same from start to finish? Because that's mostly how these games used to be back then, so it may be a question of what you're used to and expect. I didn't expect a longlasting game at all since I was familiar with how these arcade-style games go, but I suppose you had different expectations?

[@ryanhodgson8676]

@@goranisacson2502 Yeah I grew up on the Super Nintendo, so the two I remember are Turtles in Time and Batman Returns. They weren't my favorite games then, and I think they've aged extremely poorly. Like, how can you compare Super Mario World and DKC2 to Turtles in Time I don't understand. I'm not trying to say opinions are invalid, I'm just saying this game is not for me. What does irk me is when folks criticize a 10 hour, highly replayable game, as being short.

[@Elthechop]

I like when you talk about games outside of the Nintendo-sphere and think you should more often!😊

[@erikholmysti]

Definitely buying it!

[@Tacom4ster]

Read the Usagi Yojimbo comics Arlo, they are amazing

[@NickMK]

I don't think you remember how the older games looked my guy. This looks great for modern standarts

[@chunkysaurus785]

I got this game when it released 100%d it and loved it Thanks to the DLC I rediscovered my Love for this Game!

[@gundambassexe31]

Thank you Shredders Revenge dlc ! Does it launch at midnight or 12pm today?

[@ginpachi1]

“Oh boy! A new Arlo video!” *is actually just an Ad/Sponsor* 😢

[@thomaseveritt3605]

Bebop and Rocksteady have ranged attacks, just hold the attack button. Usagi and Casey Jones are awesome.

[@Efrolof]

I'm convinced, dotemu killed it with streets of rage 4 and this looks just as good if not better thanks to the TMNT paint

[@anthonycarter1528]

Can't wait to get the guys together and try this

[@frenchfrey65]

GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WALLS I'VE BEEN DOING NOTHING BUT WATCHING TURTLE VIDEOS THIS PAST WEEK! INCLUDING BATMAN VS TMNT!

[@JotaroKakyoinRequiem13]

Batman vs tmnt is a classic

[@frenchfrey65]

@@JotaroKakyoinRequiem13 instant imo! Shredder vs Batman for 3 minutes was one of the best fight scenes I've seen in years

[@alexfischer7876]

WHY USING DAMN CAPS ALL THE TIME? IT'S NOT LIKE YOU CAN SCREAM AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS IN THE COMMENT SECTION, OR ANYTHING!

[@frenchfrey65]

@@alexfischer7876 BECAUSE I CAN

[@Alfr3d_F]

I was never too big on Turtles as a kid, and when the base game came out I went through it and got satisfied enough, but not really swept away. Still, I will purchase the DLC because Arlo recommends it, should Dotemu be looking at the comments to see if their sponsorship helped drive up sales.

[@tomjones7853]

Wtf are you talking about

[@Newbyrock23]

I need to give this one a go. I completely missed the initial release so this is a great excuse for me to pick it up. Great review Arlo

[@Stefantius]

I'm shell shocked that you are reviewing this - It's the only other game besides Pokémon and Zelda that I've absolutely loved to play handheld

[@wallygator92]

Tribute Games should make a X-Men game.

[@bobzdobz2161]

Arlo rlly do be playing every game giving every review but pickmin 4 😭 can’t wait for that video, hope ur recovery is going well and wish the best for you arlo!!

[@wootmasterzorsx]

This game sure LOOKS COOL. It’s not exactly a genre I super… care to play, but this game looks so cool it’s one I would willingly play, if given the chance.

[@MichaelHeide]

You're not familiar with Usagi Yojimbo? Dude, you've got to read Stan Sakai's comic books. He started around the same time as Eastman and Laird's Turtles, but still publishes new material to this day. It's about a wandering Ronin in feudal Japan. Everyone is an anthropomorphic animal, but it's not a book for kids. There's violence, drama, and surprisingly high stakes. And the artwork is breathtaking. Sakai has won a ton of Eisner Awards over the decades, and deserved every single one of them.

[@summersetbanjo7440]

I think it's cool they included Ninjara in the background.

[@alexfischer7876]

And many, many others... _Fugitoid, Hothead, Armaggon, Screwloose, etc._

[@nothinghappened7599]

If you're not a fan of TMNT, you'll still enjoy this game If you're a fan of TMNT, you'll enjoy this game even more

[@leolightfellow]

Yes, this game is so great. Makes me feel like a kid again. :)

[@willwidrick8039]

Arlo has aged himself with this video, he must of been a 80’s or 90’s kid. Nothing wrong with that, I’m 41 myself and love TMNT, and USAGI

[@siraaron4462]

Unrelated but I don't like how the TMNT have gradually shifted from late teens to prepubescent

[@chiquita683]

Far away from where they were in the 80s

[@siraaron4462]

@@chiquita683 exactly

[@JiffyScooters]

I loved the main game and if the dlc is more amazing content, I will be there no matter what

[@SaintMaryMagdalene-nl9wv]

This is my pick for best game of 2023. Such a blast from my childhood. Good stuff 😊

[@adamjames8854]

Lmao i kinda want arlo to start doing commentary on like, real world stuff lmao. Like id love to hear arlos take on the "ice cream so good" trend cus he usually has pretty interesting opinions

[@deraile]

I can relate with that intro clip.

[@MunkeeMag]

DLC sounds a lot like Mr. X's nightmare DLC for Streets of Rage 4. Makes sense tho due to DOT Emu having worked on that too.

[@brijor6ff7]

The mods for this mode will be 🔥

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

They need to go back and spend more time on Donatello. His slide attack, side special and dodge follow-up all use the exact same animation.

[@cofagrigusfan24]

I just wish the 80s tmnt weren't used everywhere these days, give some spotlight to 2003, 2012 & Rise I'm glad the DLC has costumes that reference those other shows at least

[@slashingkatie7872]

Actually this game got me back into exploring other TMNT media. I started reading the original Mirage and IDW comics and started watching the 2003 and 2012 series and Mutamt Mayhem was great. Go see it.

[@ShadowdaHedgie11]

If you do wanna try some other Turtles media, I would recommend the 2012 animated series. It's really, REALLY good.

[@Ottrond]

beat em ups are so cool

[@Ryu_D]

Thank you for the video.

[@blue-zero4831]

Best game and cartoon of ALL TIME. TURTLES FIGHT WITH HONOR 🐢..........

[@jessicagreenfield6584]

I love the game so much and I can't wait to buy the Dlc tomorrow!!! I'm such a TMNT geek that I'm so excited for the DLC coming out