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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Apr 15, 2014 12 years ago
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Type Base game 2013 Genres AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em up Companies Activision · Publisher · Red Fly Studio · Developer Follow Log in to follow

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows takes you back to how it all began. Be the four Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael in the fight to save New York City from mutants, the Foot and Shredder. With seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op, along with team combo moves and relentless combat, this is the game fans have been waiting for. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows is a downloadable game published by Activision and developed by Red Fly Studio. Out of the Shadows is a four-player online co-op brawler with a "skill-based combat system built around combo-driven action." Out of the Shadows is not based on the 2012 series, but exists in its own "hyper realistic 3D-style" world inspired by the show. It was released on August 28, 2013. for Xbox Live Arcade and Windows PCs (Steam platform). It was initially scheduled for September 24, 2013 on PlayStation Network, but exactly one week prior, it was heavily delayed, eventually releasing on April 15, 2014. The game was pulled from all digital stores in January 2017 as Activision chose not to renew the license.

What it’s like

This title channels the chaotic energy of classic arcade beat-'em-ups into a modern third-person framework. You control Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael as they tear through New York City’s mutant-infested streets to stop Shredder. The core experience is defined by relentless, combo-driven combat that emphasizes speed and impact over tactical depth. Its greatest strength lies in the seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op, allowing friends to jump into the fray instantly for a shared, high-octane brawling session. While the narrative serves merely as a backdrop for the action, the game captures the distinct personalities of each turtle through banter and unique fighting styles. The atmosphere is loud and kinetic, supported by a dynamic soundtrack that keeps the momentum high. However, the experience is frequently undermined by technical issues; players should expect a camera that struggles with crowded screens and occasional glitches that disrupt flow. It is a fun, nostalgic romp for fans who prioritize immediate action and cooperative chaos over polished execution or complex storytelling.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatAudio / MusicGameplay / MechanicsPacingSocial / Relationships

Keep in mind Technical polish is poor, with frequent camera clipping issues and game-breaking glitches that can frustrate solo players. · The narrative and dialogue are largely repetitive and shallow, offering little substance beyond the brawling action.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcmag.com, ign.com, metacritic.com, gamespot.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Aug 28, 201313 years ago
Xbox 360 Worldwide Full release Aug 28, 201313 years ago
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release Apr 15, 201412 years ago

Reviews

39Critics · 7 45Players · 12

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