Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a love letter to Turtles in Time that modernizes the classic beat-'em-up while retaining its 16-bit essence.

[@SquidJoe]

I'm gonna play the heck out of this game tomorrow.

[@williamwhite1036]

Same

[@jamesmadison7551]

me to.

[@BluuDemon]

Same

[@thebarbershop8073]

I will be right there with you playing

[@Xx-VSM-xX]

Same im so excited lol

[@nightshadeii9248]

This is one game I plan to complete 100%, and with every character. Thank you Dotemu and Tribute!

[@bradenhogan2]

Same. I hope there’s a lot of extra challenges and bonuses to unlock

[@marinosgoat9208]

Will NEVER pick any other player than Mickey but im gonna master him 4 sure

[@spyrojoe4721]

definitely! preordered preinstalled, just waiting for release time

[@onlyapp]

Same here. It will certainly be time well spent!

[@Krazee77]

Same here just like the hyperstone heist on sega

[@drunksquirrel2051]

The fact they got the original voice actors from the show makes me feel like im 8 years old again! OG Turtle 🐢 power for life!

[@underpowered5260]

yeah, it also shows a ton of respect for the source material.

[@Matesozen]

Why did you copy paste this from the IGN review? Like farming or what

[@BradderzSG]

I actually did not know this, definitely picking it up now!

[@nsanepolarbear]

@@Matesozen He is on multiple reviews of this game if you scroll down a little lol

[@specterkev]

Heck yeah i had just turned 8 when the turtles cartoon debuted on syndication tv, came on my pre UPN station. Back in late december 87

[@glenni83]

The devs of this game has done a major good job on this one. Even added bosses that was aired like 2 times on the classic animated series. That was a surprise even I could not foresee. Many don't even know those characters, but I can confirm that they are not newly added like Tempestra and.. was it Dirtbag? Rat king, i think people remember. I have not played the game. But I would love to try it :) I used to empty my pockets on the old one at the arcade. Beat it over and over again.

[@noctilucent7396]

TURTLE POWER 80S KIDS! WE FINALLY GET A GOOD TMNT GAME SINCE THE ARCADES!!!!

[@retrodadstl]

🤟🤟🤟🍕

[@jasondillon2462]

Radical dude!

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

Cowabunga dude!!!

[@garysmith4742]

game looks like a solid 10 to me.

[@djchambliss6561]

Anybody else gonna play the heck outta of this game alongside with pizza? I know I am. Ahhhh....this legitimately is a love letter for us who grew up in the 90s.

[@monkeyball9223]

Major facts!! 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐭🏒🎤

[@djchambliss6561]

@@monkeyball9223 I'm just being honest because this will be played for a very long time on my switch.

[@monkeyball9223]

@@djchambliss6561 and I'm agreeing with you because I'll be doing the same but on other consoles as well.

[@djchambliss6561]

@@monkeyball9223 the fact that this legit is like a sequel to the tmnt turtles in time, I almost shed a tear and I screamed at the tv: FINALLY!!!!!!!! I wonder what took them so long to make or recreate a game like this tho. But kudos to the production team that did this.

[@mbphilipblack8993]

Correction to any TMNT fan as I'm an 03 myself and can see how important/monumental this game is as there's definitely the Turtles in Time and Hyper Heist influence in Shredders Revenge that keeps the charm but modernises it. The fact it's on Gamepass is no brainer but I'll end up buying it anyway to support the game and the work and sheer passion of the developer you can see it in the hand drawn animation, sound FX and soundtrack, interactive backgrounds and all those minor details of how the foot and turtles react and interact with each other the fact they added April, Splinter and Casey Jones is a solid plus and just adds more to the game and 6 player coop one of my most anticipated games of the year.

[@Interfaune]

I already love it for the foot soldiers trying to blend in.

[@volbound1700]

I just played through first 7 episodes, amazing game. A lot of references to both the old tv series and even to the old video games in it.

[@Dtoxz324]

I'm super excited for this and Cowabunga Collection! I know what I'm doing tomorrow 🤪

[@spock_elvis]

They're coming out tomorrow?

[@Dalamartm]

@@spock_elvis just this game the collection has no date yet just sometime this year.

[@Dtoxz324]

@@Dalamartm according to Amazon, The Cowabunga Collection launches on July 22nd of this year

[@danielpayne1597]

So with the physical releases being slated for freaking August, looks like I'm going digital for PC first and then buying it again for Switch. No way in shell I can wait that long

[@jamesbarker5535]

I've pre-ordered the digital version for the Switch. The game thumb nail is already sitting there on my home screen - such a tease! But like you, I want the physical copy so will get that once released. There was no chance of me waiting!

[@bluebillygrit1]

This looks absolutely amazing. It's funny that people consider 2 hours for a beat-em-up too short. If anything, that's a little too lengthy for the genre. Still, I cannot wait to play this game.

[@heyjeySigma]

3 hours is a sweet spot. 2 hours is a bit short.. but yeah not TOO short either

[@bluebillygrit1]

@@heyjeySigma What we like is all preference of course, but most beat-em-ups from the '90's can be beaten in under an hour. Turtles in Time (SNES) is about a 20-30 minute playthrough. I'm not keen on longer games in general, but I can still stomach 2 hours since I'm a huge TMNT fan.

[@underpowered5260]

Look at those updated colors. Game looks smooth.

[@mkiwi980]

Honestly I wanted the length of something similar to Streets of Rage 4

[@4cuttime]

@@mkiwi980 same here

[@NaturalxGains]

Man cant wait to play this game today. I feel like a kid again back in the 80's. I hope the dev team will add DLC for this game. Anyone want to play as the Shredder in Arcade mode?

[@puzzud]

Interesting point about the difficulty of confusing which turtle you are playing. I played through this game with my wife, where she was mostly playing April; so we didn't experience this problem much. But I think when we both went turtle, it happened a few times. I think a nice enhancement the developers could add is to apply a setting which allows each turtle to have its unique shade of green that was sometimes used, such as with the original toys.

[@mikeg5039]

Already preordered so im gonna enjoy this over and over with my buds

[@marinosgoat9208]

only preorder the physical copy or digital on switch right???

[@gannielukks1811]

On Game Pass

[@monkeyball9223]

@@marinosgoat9208 just get it for All systems. Especially the switch. Ya-know for the go

[@mikeg5039]

@@marinosgoat9208 did it on switch for the 10% off

[@marinosgoat9208]

yes its on my Switch also, not on the PlayStation for another hour though

[@datboitmic]

I’ve never been so hyped for a Thursday

[@Lordmactrill]

I’m giving it a 10, this game was made for the culture 🙌🏾

[@maxspeed3405]

I feel like 8 Years old in 1992 again. I am so happy for this release:)

[@CSB_22]

Even though they said they wont release any dlc for the game. I do wished they would change their mind and do so. Be nice if they would make it where you can play as Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady to go through the game again fighting they turtles and other heroes as the bosses. Just think that would really live up to the name Shredder's Revenge. Plus how fun would it be to be Shredder and fight Splinter as the final boss? Not to mention having like Vernon and Stan be the first boss fight then possibly Irma the second followed by other favorites mixed within the turtles boss fights such as Casey, April, Napoleon, and so on.

[@jayjinzo3217]

Day one game pass!?!? Cowabunga!!!

[@prophetbunny]

Played today. This is the hr that we have been waiting for. Seamless couch+online co-op is amazing. No lag , every villain you remember fighting, new moves, story mode and arcade mode. It's all here.

[@MarkMcDaniel]

You're comparing this to Turtles in Time, but this game more accurately encapsulates the feeling of TMNT: The Arcade Game.

[@brockthompson2930]

So waiting for this one! Preordered of course! Reminds me of the classic arcade style beaten ups. Turtles rule!!! Can’t wait to play tomorrow, feel sorry for my switch!!

[@musicalidy6026]

Using the quintessential art style and characters from the late 80's to 90's version of the cartoon show was the best decision ever!

[@MadSnake123]

Nice !!! and i'm also excited for any future DLC... like new playable characters, some Arena challenges or Boss Rush ... this definitely seems to be such a nice game.

[@NaturalxGains]

Yeah I also hope the devs will add dlc characters and new modes. Would be cool to play as Shredder in Arcade mode

[@MorrisJoshua26]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@CasualGamers]

DotEmu is killer with the beat em ups gameplay mechanics. I just wish the aesthetic was more mature themed. SoR4 also had a very cartoony art, I am not a fan of it

[@mbphilipblack8993]

But it's the 70s-80s turtles of course their going to be cartoony it's apart of that eras charm and appeal

[@KennyJordana]

I can't WAIT for Thursday! Hopefully, it releases at midnight on Thursday instead of mid day Thursday

[@marinosgoat9208]

no 7am on the dot Eastern, im Mountain so 5am 4 me

[@KennyJordana]

@@marinosgoat9208 That's not correct. I just called Sony's customer service and the game will be live on the PS store at 5a eastern time. Not quite sure at your time, but I'm guessing the game will be available either at 1a or 2a for you.

[@marinosgoat9208]

@@KennyJordana ok thanks didnt know that, 5 Eastern means 3 Mountain 4 me

[@KennyJordana]

@@marinosgoat9208 You're welcome👊🏿

[@gbasource]

Spoke to Sony support and they said 2pm in the UK. That's 9am Eastern.

[@rtsti4531]

Best looking tmnt game so far!I am so getting it tommorow.

[@theedwardian]

Fun game but kinda bare bones. What you see is what you get. Very few secrets outside the one character you get from beating story mode.

[@mr_m4613]

I wouldnt be surprised if this game sold between 5 to 10 million sales.

[@marinosgoat9208]

man since the 1st announcement EVERY1 has been saying they will buy this game & cant wait 2 do so

[@ChaosDragon004]

This is the same love Battletoads needed. SMH You hate to see it, the disconnect...

[@austinmorrison6953]

Now imagine if we also get this kind of game for the other eras of ninja turtles. Like one for the 2003 era and another for the 2012 show

[@dmappzoom6778]

If that happens, take all my money and give me that game.

[@ThousandairesClub]

*this is exactly what i needed this summer.*

[@riolobo1249]

Cool game. Now, in general, it's like a renaissance of beat 'em up. At a recent steam festival, I played the demo of another potentially good game - Arnold Bounty Hunter. It looks more like the first Battletoads - there are not only fights, but also various adventures with platforming, hydrocycles. It also looks interesting.

[@FloridaManRacer]

The day Shredder's Revenge released I bought it, a large cheese pizza, a 2 liter of Pepsi and called up my friend since the age of 9 and we played this in one sitting start to finish. It's not often you can feel like you went back to being a kid for a few hours in your life, but Tribute games and Dotemu gave that to me. With no caveats. It was one of my favorite gaming experiences of the last 10 years for that simple reason. 11/10.

[@Dustrauma]

7 characters to choose from. Don’t forget Casey Jones!! Also Mike Patton of Faith No More singing the theme and the majority of leading VO actors from the late 80’s-early 90’s cartoon!

[@MarioSonicDKPokeFAN]

I'm surprised he didn't mention the fact that some of the OG Voice actors from the series had lent their voices for the game. That was the top reason to want to get this game

[@andrebark]

Learn that Battletoads!

[@arnaldofraire925]

Awesome can't wait!!! Does the light bar or duelsense controller color change depending on what character you select?

[@rattrap316]

Any info on cross platform saves? Getting this for both switch and ps4.

[@noctilucent7396]

Me too!!!!!!!! Cowabunga!

[@CharmandersCrispyTators]

This game has been so great! I hope it sparks a revival for classic style beat em up games. I’d happily dive into another game like this

[@paulkowalik6344]

Can’t wait, it has been 30 years.

[@oneupdawg]

2022 is the year of TMNT games! Cowabunga!!

[@AaaSWE]

2h is ok. If I remember correctly, I was able to beat Turtles in time on SNES around 30min on hard as a kid.

[@LSOK38]

Actually in the good old days the arcade beat em ups had infinite continues as long as you pumped more quarters into the machine! That's my one beef I have with this game. The limited lives and no continues seems kind of arbitrary in an arcade mode. Maybe they should've called it SNES console mode and have an arcade mode with infinite continues! Aside from that this game is AWESOME 🐢🐢🐢🐢‼️‼️

[@Kyle_Butterfield81]

just for perspective, though, my co worker and I played through Turtles in Time and beat it 3 times, each taking a maximum of 32 minutes per run through. the first two times we did it on normal mode without tweaking any settings, ( I had a game over the first completed coop play through) and the 3rd time we did it on hard and beat it together that way. so a 2-2.5 hour play through is a decent size play through in comparison. we can always hope for a sequel!

[@dcdc7596]

When will there be a remake of “final fight” another great 90’s arcade classic? Don’t know how many quarters I spent on that one. Would be more than happy to spend another 120 on a remake.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

There was a remake or reimagine of Final Fight on the Game Boy Advance called Final Fight One.

[@benprins8240]

Very excited to download and enjoy Shredders Revenge through PC gamepass soon😁😁

[@L3mon-n6s]

Change the region to Australia and play it now

[@marinosgoat9208]

@@L3mon-n6s PS5 also???

[@L3mon-n6s]

@@marinosgoat9208 You can't change the region on ps5

[@alexoelkers2292]

Wait you said the multi-player is either online or local, I thought it had couch co-op as well? do you mean local network or couch co-op?

[@aaronlaluzerne6639]

Now it be nice if they can add Mona Lisa and Venus De Milo to the game and create a legacy collection of the first 3 Tmnt beat em up games.

[@Astraeus..]

The designs (levels, characters, animations) are all fantastic and spot on. The voicing is obviously wonderful, given the return of the OG's from the 87 series. And I'm very happy that super attacks have their own meter and no longer drain HP. I always found that to be a particularly annoying holdover from the Arcade games, which were designed to drain as many quarters from you as possible.

[@BlockABoots]

Shame they didn't decided to add branching paths to add more replayability, something like Outruns branching 'pyramid' paths, so each time you play the game you can pic a different route

[@KavalanSol]

Why isn't it available in the nintendo eshop and ps store yet? We are halfway through the 16th already..

[@michaelmercury1297]

The Turtles look so small and cute in this . I like how they looked in Turtles in Time better .

[@vintagevideogamenights2923]

Wouldn't call the game's visuals "16 bit aesthetics". There are a lot more colors and details. It's closer to a 32 bit graphics.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

Your childhood won't last forever, Your childhood won't last forever, Your childhood won't last forever, Corporations know this. Nostalgia sells

[@magamiako1]

Works for me. These games in those days were awesome fun. There’s a reason we love them.

[@petebagwell6666]

2 and a half hours is not on the short side for a beat em up, most beat em ups are only 30 minutes max, its the replay ability that increases game time

[@michaelwaring1028]

Thank you! Someone else who understands the genre.

[@trustnoone3007]

I laugh when ppl say 2 hours is short. No its not lol. Beat em up games ended under an hour or less.

[@gbasource]

It's 10:13am gmt here in the United Kingdom and its not letting me purchase it from the ps store. Its just showing the add to wishlist button. I noticed in one of the comments, someone said it was releasing at 5am Eastern time. Well, here in the UK, we are 5 hours ahead of the Eastern time zone which would make it 10am. Its 10:13am at the time of typing this comment and I still cannot purchase it from the ps store. Maybe the person who commented and said it was being released at 7am Eastern time, was right.

[@Tdrums8]

Question how do you buy it? There is nothing at all about it on the PS4 store .Nothing no pre order no coming soon How do you get it ??

[@ededdneddy18]

I'm think the same it might be on ps4 store at midnight not sure

[@Tdrums8]

@@ededdneddy18 ok bro ty very much

[@ededdneddy18]

@@Tdrums8 what your gametag

[@Nicholas95583]

The reviewer is definitely a donatello fan!

[@jakkudemoff3043]

Looks so good but very disappointed they didn't make it much longer

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

2 hours of gameplay is plenty long

[@jakkudemoff3043]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 haha yeah I'm not knocking the game at all I just love it so I want more but yes 2 hours is better than nothing

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@jakkudemoff3043 yea I think Streets of rage 4 can be beat in about 2 hours or a little less and I was satisfied with that , also the developers of TMNT said they aren't ruling out future DLC depending on the reception of the game..

[@iraford5788]

@@jakkudemoff3043 well if you actually go back and play those old turtle games back then (turtles in time, hyperstone heist etc,) they can actually be beaten in 3 or 4 hours as well so this game truly matches those games it was inspired by in length as well.

[@iraford5788]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 well unfortunately they just confirmed that they currently have no plans for dlc for this game.

[@Omnitrix8]

I wish the developers handled the Battletoads remake!

[@FoodRecipes108]

I love april o neil

[@assassinxsteveo]

Just wanna know if I can play at midnight…

[@ededdneddy18]

Wanna play it tomorrow

[@GoreGunZola18]

9 am EST/8 am CST is the time I saw

[@ededdneddy18]

@@GoreGunZola18 what time will it be on ps4 store tomorrow I'm download the game tomorrow it say 8 am Cst

[@GoreGunZola18]

@@ededdneddy18 depending on where you live. I live in Texas so 8 a.m for me. 9 am for east side, and 6 a.m for west side.

[@ededdneddy18]

@@GoreGunZola18 I live in united States Memphis Tennessee

[@zazzmagar]

Now this is a sight for sore eyes....

[@cazz8017]

is there save states? can u save wherever?

[@LeShark75]

"Say your prayers Turtles!"

[@seanbirch]

Excuse me, did he say "pelethora"?

[@garysimmons3166]

Is this game better than the new streets of rage?

[@shamilton1990]

I'm having a blast! Best TMNT game ever.

[@jenniferwilliams4656]

this game looks fun I might play it with my friends

[@BucklingSwashes]

Game Pass is perfect for games like this. Will definitely be playing this with my son tomorrow.

[@nicholascolagiovanni7158]

I disagree... buy the game... reward the devs

[@spaceghostcqc2137]

Finally! When is the deluxe preorders?

[@icaruscrimsonfist7795]

I've only had one hang-up on the switch lite & that's the odd loading stutter it has or it error's me out completely on occasion,aside from that it's been fun.

[@Gurenn83]

Ah.. a trip down memory lane.. That 90's feeling..

[@jayarikishii]

I wish the turtles were different shades of green

[@bradenhogan2]

I’m calling it now. The Statue of Liberty is going to be turned into a giant Shredder statue

[@courtneygillespie]

The most fun I've had playing a game in a long time 🙂

[@TheRealBlackarrot]

Nice Tempestra inclusion, I wonder if Lotus Blossom shows up

[@alanbassig5761]

Day 1 release on Xbox Game Pass as well. Guess it will be a busy gaming weekend with my son 😁

[@mrdavis8814]

Definitely getting this game once crossplay is implemented for all consoles.

[@gallarn5475]

Game is amazing. Defo recommended.

[@tallflguy]

Is this on gamepass??

[@argomancha]

Does the arcade mode have any difficulty options?

[@gertyflings1252]

It should. Streets of rage 4 had options and these are the same devs

[@MatiasGomez-dt6mp]

Yeah it does

[@icandodgebullets7869]

Is the physical copy out yet?

[@derrickhaggard]

The physical copy comes out sometime in August

[@monkeyball9223]

Those hoverboards are called cheapskates. Cowabunga bro!!!

[@suriptokiman7077]

THANKS XBOX GAMEPASS

[@andreasrutledge93]

In the words of Michelangelo,"radical review dudes",definitely checking this out.

[@bruceleeroy5640]

Turtles in time is great but did you forget about the arcade mame cabinet that preceded it...?

[@Focus.D]

Best. Review. EVER!!!

[@STYLEY_TV]

This game is sick played it for the whole day loads of fun! Can't wait to finish work so I can get back to it

[@dunkelregen8157]

I have nostalgia for the old TMNT games... I do not have nostalgia for pixel graphics. I am so tired of all the newer games with older graphics.

[@RpTheHotrod]

Just as long as there isn't an underwater level...

[@buschg7106]

Hope it's as good as Streets of Rage 4

[@leenaylor400]

Preorderd Switch physical copy, just need a release date for the Cowabunga Collection now.

[@marinosgoat9208]

the physical copies are months away

[@jlindsa]

Its a short game but for the quality, I'm here for it!

[@trustnoone3007]

This game is not short. 2 hours is a long time and probably the longest beat em' up game ever! I love how long it took beat it.

[@onenessseeker5683]

@@trustnoone3007 We still want longer dude. & better graphics this time

[@EduardoRodriguez-wg8gn]

Someone knows If We Could play tonight?

[@sophieedel6324]

$40 is way too much for a simple 2D game.

[@michaelwaring1028]

Good thing it's not $40, then. It's $25 on the online stores.

[@sophieedel6324]

@@michaelwaring1028weird, thanks. maybe I was reading a speial edition price

[@Gatirecords-]

they are knocking it out the park whit this remakes I hope they keep up the good work and keep them coming there is a few more beat em up I would love to see revive whit this game treatment or the street of rage treatment a upgraded final fight alienforce Simpson game ect would int be a bad thing there where so many good ones