I keep in mind as a child, on the uncommon events that I used to be someplace with an arcade cupboard, I’d at all times search for the TMNT recreation and attempt to play. I by no means obtained very far, nevertheless it was a blast. Shredder’s Revenge seems like how I keep in mind these video games being. The sport seems like these basic arcade video games and could be very effectively achieved in quite a lot of areas. Most of the unique voice forged from the cartoon reprise their roles, the music is stellar, and the graphics look spot on. In the event you like side-scrolling beat ‘em up video games, I actually advocate this one. In the event you like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, seize it! That is nice!
One of many features that works rather well is the multiplayer. One of many nice issues in regards to the recreation is you could have as much as six folks taking part in at a time both on the identical console or on-line (or a combination). Sofa co-op is very easy to do after which if you wish to play with others, it’s additionally very easy to hitch random teams. I don’t have any mates which have it on Swap for the time being so I wasn’t capable of take a look at how straightforward it was to hitch a good friend’s group, however I think about it’s not tough. The multiplayer is drop-in and drop-out so you possibly can be a part of a bunch that’s 90% of the way in which achieved with a degree, assist defeat the boss, and never have needed to do any of the exhausting stuff main as much as them. It’s achieved very easily and taking part in with 5 different folks is chaotic in probably the most enjoyable manner doable.
There’s a narrative mode and though I haven’t accomplished it, I perceive it’s actually quick at below 4 hours. That being mentioned, there are collectibles and challenges to get you to proceed taking part in. If the story mode isn’t difficult sufficient, there may be an arcade mode that simulates taking part in on the arcade. You get fewer lives, can’t save your progress, and many others.
Actually, my solely criticism is that the sport doesn’t at the moment help cross-play/cross-progression except for cross-play between PC and Xbox. That being mentioned, I’ve heard that the staff is hoping to incorporate console cross-play down the highway.
On the finish of the day, Shredder’s Revenge is close to excellent for what it wished to be. Certain, there are a pair ranges that drive me a little bit batty (those the place you robotically progress on hoverboards), however the recreation is a delight. I extremely advocate it and really feel prefer it undoubtedly is well worth the $25 that’s requested.