Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown Announced by Strange Scaffold
Cowabunga, Turtle fans! Strange Scaffold, the studio behind El Paso, Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast, has teamed up with Paramount Game Studios to unveil the first-ever turn-based Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown combines the strategic depth of tactics games with the high-flying action fans have come to love.
Game Highlights
- Playable Turtles: Step into the shells of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo. Each Turtle has a unique mini-campaign with distinct movesets and super moves for tactical and explosive battles.
- Dynamic Levels: Brawl your way through mutating environments, from sewers to rooftops, facing off against the Foot Clan and other iconic villains.
- Epic Narrative: The game kicks off with a bold twist—Shredder and Splinter are dead, setting the stage for an all-new TMNT story as the Turtles confront a dangerous new enemy.
- Fast-Paced Action: Designed for quick-play sessions, battles take just minutes to complete, building toward an epic finale where the Turtles must unite against evil.
Developer and Publisher Insights
Xalavier Nelson Jr., founder of Strange Scaffold, spoke about the unique approach to TMNT: Tactical Takedown:
"Creating a powerful licensed game requires respect for the source material, love for the fans, and a willingness to challenge the universe’s tentpoles. I’m grateful to Paramount for trusting our vision. We’re making a TMNT game that starts with the lines, ‘Shredder and Splinter are dead.’ Who else can say that?"
Doug Rosen, SVP of Games & Emerging Media at Paramount, praised the collaboration:
"Xalavier’s vision for this game exceeded our expectations. His approach to engaging fans in the creative process is perfect for a multi-generational brand like TMNT. We can’t wait to share this with gamers everywhere next year."
Release Information
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is slated for release in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates as the Turtles prepare to bring their strategic action to fans worldwide.
Cowabunga, indeed!