Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown
TMNT: Tactical Takedown
Release Date: May 22, 2025
A tactical game from the developers behind I Am Your Beast. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown reminds of a beat'em up mixed with a turn-based production. We play as the titular protagonists, participating in turn-based battles on shifting arenas.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a tactical game set in the universe of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The game was developed by Strange Scaffold - an independent development studio, with games such as I Am Your Beast in their portfolio.
Gameplay
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, we watch the events in an isometric view. The game has been divided into campaigns, each dedicated to one of the titular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Turn-based beat'em up with TMNT figurines
During the game, we primarily engage in battles with opponents. The fights take place in turn-based mode, on arenas covered with a grid of square fields. Over the course of subsequent rounds, the levels change their layout, expand and contract, and also reveal new challenges to us.
Figurines representing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their opponents participate in the duels. We can control only one hero at a time during combat. We must skillfully juggle attacks, not only inflicting damage on opponents, but also jumping over them or pushing them away. The whole thing looks like a beat'em up gameplay, transferred onto the canvas of a turn-based game.
Diverse characters
Individual characters have unique skills, strengths and weaknesses. For example, Leonardo earns bonuses for offensive and more risky actions, Donatello is a specialist in area attacks, while Michelangelo is the most mobile, and his strength lies in the ability to break through enemy ranks.
Story
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown we accompany the Ninja Turtles on their adventures after the death of Splinter and Shredder. The protagonists don't have a chance to catch their breath, as they have to face the Foot Clan, as well as confront the approaching adulthood (through which they begin to drift apart from each other).
Graphics
The graphic design of the game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is maintained in a comic book style. The figurines of heroes and their enemies are semi-static, freezing in various poses after making a move.
May 22, 2025
TMNT: Tactical Takedown review: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game you didn't know you needed
You may not have expected to see a turn-based tactics TMNT game, and especially not from one of the most prolific indie teams of the last few years. But it’s here, and it’s radical.
Videos and Screens
[0:54] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown - Launch Trailer
[0:54] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown - Announcement Trailer
Gamepressure Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown
I never could have seen this coming, but it makes sense that such a talented indie studio would make an awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Fun and challenging battles combine perfectly with a unique tabletop-like art style and an excellent soundtrack, making this game feel like a new side street off memory lane.
PC Windows
Loot Level Chill: 8 / 10 by Chris White
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is an exciting take on the turn-based genre, aiming for quick and hard-hitting combat rather than the familiar and more methodical approach.
Checkpoint Gaming: 7.5 / 10 by Charlie Kelly
Strange Scaffold have done it again and has made another wonderful romp that is well worth your time, this time adapting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles name and world. Dispel any doubt: the indie studio's writing chops and style transfer well to the universe of the team of amphibian martial artists, bringing over so much charm and pizazz from the IP in its first-ever turn-based affair. With plenty of visual and audio flourishes and delights, you're transported to the franchise's heyday and better yet, while you're at it, you're engaging in some good old-fashioned tactics fun, using the turtle brother's skillsets to take down wave after wave of thugs. It might not be the most mechanically deep or hardest of the genre, but it's all worth it to see those lovable crime-fighting teens back in action.
IGN: 7 / 10 by Charlie Wacholz
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a fun, if barebones, tactics game reminiscent of the arcade classics that define this series.
The main pros of the game
- Visual and Audio Quality: s praise the game's gorgeous pixel art, immersive atmosphere, and excellent sound design, including a captivating soundtrack and high-quality voice narration by Amelia Tyler.
- Fluid Movement and Stealth Mechanics: Many reviews highlight the smoothness of movement and parkour mechanics, making traversal enjoyable. The stealth elements are engaging, encouraging players to avoid direct confrontations.
- Unique Concept: The combination of stealth mechanics within the Metroidvania genre is noted as a refreshing take, reminiscent of classics like "Mark of the Ninja" and "Prince of Persia."
- Engaging World-Building: The story and world-building are appreciated, with players enjoying the lore and environmental storytelling.
The main cons of the game
- Bugs and Technical Issues: A significant number of s report various bugs, including issues with launching the game, graphical glitches, NPC behavior problems, and save system frustrations. Some players experienced soft locks or crashes.
- Lack of Combat Depth: While some players appreciated the stealth focus, others found the absence of combat options (like traditional weapons or abilities) limiting and felt it made the game boring over time.
- Slow Pace and Controls: The deliberate pace of gameplay and controls can feel clunky or slow, particularly for those accustomed to faster-paced platformers. Some players noted that controls can be unresponsive or difficult to master.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s
- Combat Variety: Players expressed a desire for more combat mechanics, such as additional tools or abilities to engage enemies beyond stealth, like smoke bombs or traps.
- Rewarding Exploration: Many s felt that exploration was not sufficiently rewarded, as they found few collectibles or upgrades that enhanced gameplay.
- Improved Save System: The checkpoint-based save system received criticism for being frustrating and unresponsive, with players wanting more control over when and how they save their progress.
- Better Controller : Some s mentioned issues with button prompts displaying incorrectly and the lack of for non-QWERTY keyboard layouts.
Summary
- Overall, while "The Siege and the Sandfox" has garnered praise for its artistic presentation and unique gameplay approach, it faces criticism primarily due to technical issues and a lack of depth in combat and exploration mechanics.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Strange Scaffold
Publisher: Strange Scaffold
Age restrictions: 12+
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: U 2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10