If throwing opponents into your screen is not entertaining enough, invest a few extra hours in TMNT Shredder's Revenge and you will discover a true gem within the beat em up Hall of Fame.
Tribute Games Inc. delivered quite an effort here since you have a really rich game in many ways, and I can confidently claim this title is up there with the best today.
You have a main campaign combined with some side quests that overall mix very well and don't feel grindy


Pros
-» Gameplay: Over 20 different attacks, some solo and others requiring co op play. Just wonderful skill ceiling which goes toe to toe with any AAA beat em up. Six players team too ... in short, impressive!
-» Soundtrack and sound effects: Faithful to the series and truly upbeat
-» Graphics: Cartoon style with plenty cute animations
-» Bosses: Decent array of mechanics later on
-» Replayability: Amazing if you take your time with some friends to master all its tricks and characters
-» Difficulty: Decent with scaling opportunities for the hardcore fans
Cons
-» Scarce water to make eating more pizza manageable

SUMMARY:
9.4/10 gaming scale


Disclosure: As I comeback for new sessions or new updates arise by developers, I intend to keep revising this review

I am truly at a loss for words, a rarity in my experience with video games. I am not sure if it is because I have been out of my reviewing and writing element, or the fact that this game is simply so enjoyable that I lost myself in the experience without a thought to crafting a review. I have beaten shredder's revenge numerous times, solo and with various friends and yet, I still have not grown tired of it.

shredder's revenge features a diverse roster of nine unique characters: six base, one unlockable, and two additional characters included in the dimension shellshock add-on. each character possesses distinct abilities tailored to specific playstyles. they are differentiated by three key attributes: speed, range, and power. characters like casey and donatello excel in range but sacrifice speed, while others prioritize speed. some such as leonardo are balanced. personally, I gravitated towards the fast-paced characters such as michelangelo, april o’ neil, and particularly usagi, whose rapid playstyle was incredibly gratifying.

the dimension shellshock add-on is a worthwhile addition to the base game. I highly recommend it. it introduces a fully fleshed-out survival mode with fresh mechanics and two new characters, karai and usagi. usagi is a personal favourite standout character for his incredibly satisfying fast paced gameplay which should not be missed, and karai is also a blast to play. even though I've only scratched the surface with the two new characters, I find the add-on well worth it. seriously consider getting the add-on, the characters alone make it worth the investment, and the survival mode offers so much more to explore.

typically, I would not bother writing reviews for games I am revisiting, but it's been a while since I've penned anything, and this game is that good.

this review hardly encapsulates the sheer joy of shredder's revenge. all I can say is, buy it. I wholeheartedly recommend shredder's revenge to teenage mutant ninja turtles fans and beat 'em up arcade enthusiasts alike. I truly hope to see more games like this from Dotemu in the future whether it's more TMNT or arcade beat 'em ups with other properties. I see a lot of potential with this style of video games

freaked the foots, mangled the mousers and totaled the technodrome