Activision Aims To Harness Turtle Power In A New Downloadable Game

~~voltron80~~ · 03-06-2013, 02:14 PM

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/te...able-game.aspx

Gamers of a certain age are undoubtedly familiar with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The heroes in half-shells were impossible to avoid, dominating toy shelves, movie theaters, clothing racks, and even pies and other baked goods in the early 1990s. Now Nickelodeon is bringing the foursome back in a big way via new shows, toys, and other merchandise, and Activision is aiding in the resurgence.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is an all-new downloadable game set for a summer release. We got an early look at the game, and it seems as though it offers something for new fans as well as old-schoolers.

It’s tough to look at the game without drawing comparisons to the classic arcade brawlers based on the license. The presentation is updated – a rotating camera replaces the strict 2D vantage points of yesterday – but the combat looks like a logical extension of those past releases. That doesn’t mean it’s a quarter-sucking button-masher, however. In our demo, we saw some of the game’s combos in action, as well as how teamwork makes its way to the game.

After looking at past Turtles games, developer Red Fly felt they didn’t take full advantage of the character roster. They were either single-player affairs, or players were locked into a specific character once they made their decision. With Out of the Shadows, the entire team is getting its due. Activision isn’t talking about other characters, but they would say that some old friends – and foes – appear in the game. Whether that means they’ll be cheering or booing in the background or as part of the action remains to be seen.

Players can now swap between each of the turtles with a press of the d-pad. Activision says each turtle plays differently, so a beefier character like Raphael methodically demolishes foes with his sais, as opposed to the smaller (and faster) nunchuk-wielding Michelangelo, who does so with an acrobatic flourish. The combo system allows players to extend the amount of damage they deal to enemies by swapping characters in the middle of their barrages. We saw a team move in action, too, where two of the turtles bashed their shells together – smashing a Foot Soldier in the process.

We only got to see one environment – a dank sewer – but Activision promises more variety for the finished game. Levels are more than cosmetically different, too. The turtles can swing on poles and other interactive elements during their mission to clean the streets of the Foot.

Activision has a multiyear contract with Viacom, which means we may be seeing more of the quartet in the future. In the meantime, turtle fans – both new and old – could have a reason to emerge from their shells with Out of the Shadows.

*Zulithe* · 03-06-2013, 02:34 PM

Alright, cool report. Sounds like it will be packed with characters. One thing's for sure, after seeing the turtles I really want to see their take on some of the other characters in the universe. Fishface, Dogpound, Baxter, Shredder, Karai (she better be in this!), Splinter, April (will she be teenage april? I assume so), Leatherhead, as well as classic characters not yet used by Nick

Ninja Tiptup · 03-07-2013, 06:09 PM

So if you can switch between turtles and do co-op it'll be like Battle Nexus or maybe that option is only available for single player campaign.

*BabyTurtles* · 03-07-2013, 08:59 PM

YES!! AWESOME!! XD

i'm gonna love playing as Mikey even more! (I love acrobatic characters!!)

the fixer · 03-08-2013, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zulithe

Alright, cool report. Sounds like it will be packed with characters. One thing's for sure, after seeing the turtles I really want to see their take on some of the other characters in the universe. Fishface, Dogpound, Baxter, Shredder, Karai (she better be in this!), Splinter, April (will she be teenage april? I assume so), Leatherhead, as well as classic characters not yet used by Nick

CASEEEYYYYYY!!!!!
He'd better be in this too or they'll be shell to pay...

*miru* · 03-17-2013, 11:17 AM

I hope April's a hidden character in this.

Here's who I'd want the bosses to be:

Snakeweed
Chris
Xever
Spiderbytez
Fong, Tsoi, and Sid
Ms. Campbell
Justin
Alopex (many of the FW-based games had comic and movie characters as well, okay?)
Dogpound
Fishface
Baxter
Tragg
Dogpound and Fishface
Karai
Kra(a)ng (Prime)
Shredder

*Slade* · 03-17-2013, 12:59 PM

I'm all for this as long as I dot have to see the faces they've put out so far....

*Shark_Blade* · 03-17-2013, 09:08 PM

Can't frickin' wait!

03-06-2013, 02:14 PM	#1
~~voltron80~~ Banned Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 241	Activision Aims To Harness Turtle Power In A New Downloadable Game http://www.gameinformer.com/games/te...able-game.aspx Gamers of a certain age are undoubtedly familiar with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The heroes in half-shells were impossible to avoid, dominating toy shelves, movie theaters, clothing racks, and even pies and other baked goods in the early 1990s. Now Nickelodeon is bringing the foursome back in a big way via new shows, toys, and other merchandise, and Activision is aiding in the resurgence. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is an all-new downloadable game set for a summer release. We got an early look at the game, and it seems as though it offers something for new fans as well as old-schoolers. It’s tough to look at the game without drawing comparisons to the classic arcade brawlers based on the license. The presentation is updated – a rotating camera replaces the strict 2D vantage points of yesterday – but the combat looks like a logical extension of those past releases. That doesn’t mean it’s a quarter-sucking button-masher, however. In our demo, we saw some of the game’s combos in action, as well as how teamwork makes its way to the game. After looking at past Turtles games, developer Red Fly felt they didn’t take full advantage of the character roster. They were either single-player affairs, or players were locked into a specific character once they made their decision. With Out of the Shadows, the entire team is getting its due. Activision isn’t talking about other characters, but they would say that some old friends – and foes – appear in the game. Whether that means they’ll be cheering or booing in the background or as part of the action remains to be seen. Players can now swap between each of the turtles with a press of the d-pad. Activision says each turtle plays differently, so a beefier character like Raphael methodically demolishes foes with his sais, as opposed to the smaller (and faster) nunchuk-wielding Michelangelo, who does so with an acrobatic flourish. The combo system allows players to extend the amount of damage they deal to enemies by swapping characters in the middle of their barrages. We saw a team move in action, too, where two of the turtles bashed their shells together – smashing a Foot Soldier in the process. We only got to see one environment – a dank sewer – but Activision promises more variety for the finished game. Levels are more than cosmetically different, too. The turtles can swing on poles and other interactive elements during their mission to clean the streets of the Foot. Activision has a multiyear contract with Viacom, which means we may be seeing more of the quartet in the future. In the meantime, turtle fans – both new and old – could have a reason to emerge from their shells with Out of the Shadows.

03-07-2013, 06:09 PM	#3
Ninja Tiptup Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 1,451	So if you can switch between turtles and do co-op it'll be like Battle Nexus or maybe that option is only available for single player campaign. __________________ It's weird to be normal, and it's normal to be weird.

03-07-2013, 08:59 PM	#4
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	YES!! AWESOME!! XD i'm gonna love playing as Mikey even more! (I love acrobatic characters!!) __________________

03-17-2013, 12:59 PM	#7
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	I'm all for this as long as I dot have to see the faces they've put out so far.... __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

03-06-2013, 02:34 PM	#2
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Alright, cool report. Sounds like it will be packed with characters. One thing's for sure, after seeing the turtles I really want to see their take on some of the other characters in the universe. Fishface, Dogpound, Baxter, Shredder, Karai (she better be in this!), Splinter, April (will she be teenage april? I assume so), Leatherhead, as well as classic characters not yet used by Nick

03-17-2013, 11:17 AM	#6
miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	I hope April's a hidden character in this. Here's who I'd want the bosses to be: Snakeweed Chris Xever Spiderbytez Fong, Tsoi, and Sid Ms. Campbell Justin Alopex (many of the FW-based games had comic and movie characters as well, okay?) Dogpound Fishface Baxter Tragg Dogpound and Fishface Karai Kra(a)ng (Prime) Shredder

03-17-2013, 09:08 PM	#8
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Can't frickin' wait!