The resurgence of classic beat ’em up action is upon us with the arrival of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants.
This title not only revives the nostalgia of arcade-style gaming but also infuses it with modern enhancements to deliver a fresh experience.
Here’s everything we know about the game.
The game’s genesis
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants is a port of the 2017 arcade game developed by Raw Thrills, now brought to a wider audience on consoles and PC.
This expansion of the arcade classic includes the original content and also introduces new stages and boss battles, enriching the game’s depth and replayability.
Gameplay and features
The heart of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants lies in its cooperative gameplay, allowing up to four players to join forces locally.
Players can embody one of the four iconic turtles — Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael — each voiced by actors from the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, including Seth Green, Sean Astin, Rob Paulsen, and Greg Cipes.
The game boasts six original stages and 13 boss fights from the arcade version, with the addition of three new stages and six new boss battles for the console and PC releases.
Special attacks unique to each Turtle and tokens for summoning mutant backup add layers to the combat system, making each play through dynamic and engaging.
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Release details
Set to be available on April 23, 2024, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants will be accessible across a range of platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
This wide availability ensures that fans across different gaming preferences can enjoy the title.
Fan expectations and reception
While reviews and detailed gameplay analyses are still forthcoming, the anticipation for Wrath of the Mutants is palpable within the gaming community.
The blend of nostalgic arcade elements with modern enhancements, coupled with the rich history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, sets a promising stage for this title.
Fans are especially eager to see how the new stages and boss battles expand upon the original arcade experience.