Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game with gameplay similar to that of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games on the NES. You control one of the four Turtles: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael. Each turtle has its own unique characteristics and specific weapons, just like in the cartoon.

You’ll also encounter the Turtles’ usual allies, such as April, Master Splinter, and Casey Jones, as well as their old enemies: Bebop, Rocksteady, Shredder, and Krang. As always, the latter two are plotting to take over New York—and eventually the whole world (while they’re at it). To that end, they’ve come up with nothing better to do than announce to the world that they intend to seize the Statue of Liberty.

Just like in Turtles in Time (which we’ve already mentioned, and in which the Statue of Liberty was stolen), the Ninja Turtles will have to travel back in time to battle their enemies in different eras to restore the normal timeline. Players will enjoy exploring a wide variety of environments, such as Central Park, Manhattan, museums, and shopping malls, as well as engaging in high-speed chases on skateboards or hoverboards, and more.

The game also features an original soundtrack composed by Tee Lopes, who drew heavily on the soundtrack from Turtles in Time. With its blend of modern gameplay and nostalgic 8- and 16-bit visuals, Shredder’s Revenge is sure to appeal to fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

In terms of gameplay, Shredder’s Revenge follows in the footsteps of its predecessors. You’ll control one of the four turtles or one of their three allies (April, Splinter, or Casey) through various combat stages. The game features 16 fast-paced levels that will keep you on your toes. For die-hard fans, note that the map is modeled after the one in Turtles in Time for the original Nintendo console.

As we’ve already mentioned, each character has their own unique abilities in terms of speed, power, and attack range. This allows every player to find the character that suits them best. Of course, you’ll have access to standard attacks, as well as the famous combos that are the strength and joy of playing this type of game. To spice things up a bit, keep in mind that street furniture or objects around you can become new weapons or projectiles at any moment. And don’t hesitate to eat some pizza!

For PCs and consoles, the game is a paid title that can be downloaded via the platform corresponding to your device—Steam for Windows and Linux, or your console’s store.

On mobile, there are two versions of the game. In our links, we’re offering downloads of the version developed and distributed by Playdigious, which is free and offers in-app purchases.

For Netflix subscribers, please note that TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is also available via Netflix Gaming. You can download it through this platform on your Android or iOS mobile device.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is compatible with your Windows or Linux computer (via SteamOS). You can purchase and download it using our links to the Steam video game platform. The game is also available on consoles: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

You can also play TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge on your mobile device, smartphone, or tablet. The game has been added to the Netflix Gaming lineup. First download it, then simply sign in with your Netflix account. Subscribers can play for free and without ads.

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