Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

[RaphaelinSTL]

I guess we'll know more during the Limited Run showcase that airs on June 6th (they've been teasing the release date will finally be revealed), but what I want to know is if this physical release will come out on the same day it drops on the digital stores.

Or is this going to be something where the game comes out either in June or August, but the physical games are in production and not available until like the fall ... and that's just even the standard release. With Limited Run Games, you'll pre order the collector's edition in June and maybe, hopefully see it around the same time next year.

[oldmanwinters]

I'm sure the details and release date will be confirmed on June 6, but as I understood the LimitedRun's post, the physical game will be sold in retail stores, which has been a precedent in some of their other releases. I ASSUME, the physical releases (standard edition) will coincide with launch day, but I guess we will have to wait to find out.

EDIT:
Here is the comment:
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames/...41942298234883

Also, more confirmation that the LimitedRun Collector's Edition will be different than the international "Signature Edition":
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames/...98942038245377
It will be exclusive to the LimitedRun website and it will come out after the standard release:
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames/...01132886708224

[RaphaelinSTL]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I'm sure the details and release date will be confirmed on June 6, but as I understood the LimitedRuns post, the physical game will be sold in retail stores, which has been a precedent in some of their other releases. I ASSUME, the physical releases (standard edition) will coincide with launch day, but I guess we will have to wait to find out.

Hoping that's the case! Personally would rather have this game on physical without having to double dip with digital first from the FOMO until the physical game comes in.

That said, what have people down in that situation where they pre order a physical copy down the road of a game they can buy digitally? Just not open their new physical copy or never play it?

With the Switch I know you have to be really mindful of in GB for storage when it comes to physical vs. digital, even for a game like this.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

That said, what have people down in that situation where they pre order a physical copy down the road of a game they can buy digitally? Just not open their new physical copy or never play it?

Since I've had a Switch, I have bough a couple games digitally (on BIG sale) that I already owned physically, but I have yet to buy any physical copies of games I already owned digitally. And I only mean the same "versions" like a specific console; "Retro Collecting" is a different category in my mind. However, one advantage of double-dipping is that you can always delete the digital version from you system for spatial management and still pop in the physical copy for no-waiting gameplay. I'm guessing games with DLC bundles should allow you to keep the DLC portions while saving some space without having the original game, but I haven't tried that with some of mine yet.

Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

With the Switch I know you have to be really mindful of in GB for storage when it comes to physical vs. digital, even for a game like this.

Fortunately, one of the TributeGames dev members confirmed Shredder's Revenge to be around 1GB in size, strategically optimized from around 4-5 GB:

Spoiler:

Very convenient for Switch owners without any microSD card expansions.

[Chaotix12345]

Dotemu confirmed in their original tweet about physical versions that they'd be coming "post launch." However, LRG also confirmed that their version would ship at the same time as the international physical versions, so I'm guessing that means not quite as long a wait as usual.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Originally Posted by Chaotix12345

Dotemu confirmed in their original tweet about physical versions that they'd be coming "post launch." However, LRG also confirmed that their version would ship at the same time as the international physical versions, so I'm guessing that means not quite as long a wait as usual.

Interesting ... I wonder if the "radical physical edition" is in reference to the collector's editions but the standard ones will release when it comes out digitally.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Based on the eShop, looks like the game "may" be priced at $28.99

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

Based on the eShop, looks like the game "may" be priced at $28.99

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...uw&oe=62954D85

That's a fair price.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

Based on the eShop, looks like the game "may" be priced at $28.99

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...uw&oe=62954D85

Weird, I'm seeing it listed as $24.99.

Very much looking forward to the inevitable digital sale price a year down the road, since I intend to buy physical early.

[CyberCubed]

So let me get this straight the classic collection is $40 but the new game is only $30? I know it's 13 games versus 1 but usually new games would be more than a collection.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

So let me get this straight the classic collection is $40 but the new game is only $30? I know it's 13 games versus 1 but usually new games would be more than a collection.

Licensing costs plus Konami being more greedy than DotEmu?

[oldmanwinters]

The current Nintendo Switch digital listing for this game is... interesting.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/produ...evenge-switch/

Spoiler:

HEROES IN A HALF SHELL

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat ’em up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves - making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to four players simultaneously!

TURTLE BOYS DON’T CUT KRANG NO SLACK

With Bebop and Rocksteady assaulting Channel 6 and stealing super gnarly devices to support Krang and Shredder’s latest twisted plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge sees the Turtles battling across a righteous range of timeless TMNT locations. From Manhattan and Coney Island, to city rooftops and dank sewers, help the fearsome foursome trounce Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops all the way to Dimension X!

TURTLE POWER!!

Enjoy stunning full-color pixel art graphics and a vintage TMNT vibe that will rock you straight back to the awesome 80s. Every character, vehicle, weapon, item, and background is directly inspired by the 1987 TV show, making you feel like you hopped into the television -- with a dope mix of killer humor and action-packed adventures!

FEATURES:

Gnarly game design takes you back to the ’80s
Beautiful full-color pixel art graphics
Old-school gameplay enhanced with super-fresh mechanics
Up to six players simultaneously
Play with iconic TMNT characters and vehicles in diverse gameplay options
Radical new story mode

Release date: 2022
No. of players: Single System (1-6) Online (1-6)
Genre: Action, Multiplayer, Fighting, Arcade
Publisher: DotEmu
ESRB rating: Everyone 10+
Supported play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Game file size: 917 MB
Supported languages: Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, American English

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

The current Nintendo Switch digital listing for this game is... interesting.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/produ...evenge-switch/

Spoiler:

HEROES IN A HALF SHELL

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat ’em up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves - making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to four players simultaneously!

TURTLE BOYS DON’T CUT KRANG NO SLACK

With Bebop and Rocksteady assaulting Channel 6 and stealing super gnarly devices to support Krang and Shredder’s latest twisted plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge sees the Turtles battling across a righteous range of timeless TMNT locations. From Manhattan and Coney Island, to city rooftops and dank sewers, help the fearsome foursome trounce Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops all the way to Dimension X!

TURTLE POWER!!

Enjoy stunning full-color pixel art graphics and a vintage TMNT vibe that will rock you straight back to the awesome 80s. Every character, vehicle, weapon, item, and background is directly inspired by the 1987 TV show, making you feel like you hopped into the television -- with a dope mix of killer humor and action-packed adventures!

FEATURES:

Gnarly game design takes you back to the ’80s
Beautiful full-color pixel art graphics
Old-school gameplay enhanced with super-fresh mechanics
Up to six players simultaneously
Play with iconic TMNT characters and vehicles in diverse gameplay options
Radical new story mode

Release date: 2022
No. of players: Single System (1-6) Online (1-6)
Genre: Action, Multiplayer, Fighting, Arcade
Publisher: DotEmu
ESRB rating: Everyone 10+
Supported play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Game file size: 917 MB
Supported languages: Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, American English

Six players, eh? Interesting, indeed. Sounds like a crap-fest, but hard to say without trying the game. I know they are focused even more on the "crowd control" aspect though, so maybe it could work. If nothing else, it's probably the best mode for a drunken laugh with friends.

[The Deadman]

We have a price but still no release date.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

Six players, eh? Interesting, indeed. Sounds like a crap-fest, but hard to say without trying the game. I know they are focused even more on the "crowd control" aspect though, so maybe it could work. If nothing else, it's probably the best mode for a drunken laugh with friends.

Looks like the Switch page got updated to note only 4-players as expected.

Interestingly, it also removed the promise of online multiplayer.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Interestingly, it also removed the promise of online multiplayer.

What? I wouldn't even buy it, then. When am I ever going to have a bunch of people physically over who want to sit down and play a 16 bit TMNT side-scrolling beat'em up? Maybe in 1995 I could find people.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

What? I wouldn't even buy it, then. When am I ever going to have a bunch of people physically over who want to sit down and play a 16 bit TMNT side-scrolling beat'em up? Maybe in 1995 I could find people.

I expect online play will be a feature eventually (heck, even Nick All-Star Brawl has it on Switch), but I was just pointing out that it was listed as a feature yesterday and it's not listed today. They had to correct the typo about 6-player play, but they also removed that other bit for whatever reason.

[RaphaelinSTL]

It will have online lol

[oldmanwinters]

Should be some news at 4pm ET :
https://www.twitch.tv/limitedrungames

[RaphaelinSTL]

Yikes. That was bad.

No real news outside of little information about the collector's edition that I couldn't tell if it was a joke or not given that it's Limited Run Games and they like to be silly / troll.

Free pan pizza? Shredder action figure?

Also, they purposely bleeped out the release date and even now I'm at the point where this is becoming obnoxious. Dotemu must be saving the release date for something they know more eyes are going to be on with Thursday ... no wonder Limited Run Games deleted that tweet about a release date last week.

That said, Limited Run Games did add a placeholder for the game on each system .... so yay?