TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Unleashes Epic Crossover Possibilities
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge DLC introduces exciting new content, paving the way for future updates to bring in even more iconic fighters like Power Rangers, BattleToads, Streets of Rage, and DC's Batman family
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have secured a spot among the all-time greats in the beat 'em up genre. The four heroic turtles, known for their humor, love of pizza, and fighting skills, have appeared in many video game titles throughout the years. One of their recent games, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, received positive reviews as a worthy successor to the classic Turtles in Time. The game appealed to both fans and newcomers alike. Now, a year later, Dotemu, the game's publisher, has announced new DLC content for TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, featuring Usagi Yojimbo as a playable fighter. Usagi, a martial arts expert from a popular comic book series, makes a fitting addition to the roster. With the inclusion of this new character, it's exciting to think about possible future DLC crossovers that would feel right at home in the game.
Power Rangers
The Power Rangers emerged as another popular martial arts group alongside the TMNT during the early 90s. With their distinct color-coded members, unique personalities, and arsenal of gadgets, the Rangers fought an array of eccentric monsters, much like their reptilian counterparts. While the Power Rangers have had their fair share of video games, none have achieved the same level of success as those based on the TMNT. Including them in TMNT: Shredder's Revenge would only amplify the already frenzied action on-screen, making them a perfect addition to the game's roster.
BattleToads
Battletoads, a spoof of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was a notoriously difficult video game that tested patience and reflexes like nothing else at the time. Rareware, the team behind numerous 3D platformers on N64 that are considered the golden age for the company, created this gem before their more popular titles. The franchise received a reboot in 2020 with the aptly titled Battletoads for Xbox and PC. Though not a grand success, the game still showcased the franchise's unique and fun twist on the beat 'em up formula, complete with wacky characters and gross-out humor. A mash-up of these toads battling alongside the characters who inspired them would be a nostalgic treat for gamers.
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage was a popular beat 'em up franchise during the early to mid 90s on Sega Genesis, competing in a crowded market with its vibrant graphics, explosive special moves, and bone-crunching sound effects. Recently, publisher Dotemu resurrected the series with Streets of Rage 4, which was met with enthusiastic reviews from both fans and critics. It's worth noting that Dotemu also released TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, and now that both IPs are owned by the same company, a crossover could be a tantalizing possibility.
Batman/Robin/BatGirl
Including Gotham's caped crusader Batman, along with his trusty sidekicks, would be a perfect addition to TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. Though it might be challenging to secure the rights to Batman due to its immense popularity, the idea of seeing the Dark Knight fighting the Foot Clan with the turtles is undoubtedly exciting. Interestingly, this crossover has already happened in both comic books and animated films, proving to be a successful pairing. With Batman's combat skills and wide range of tools, he would seamlessly fit into TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is playable now on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile via the Netflix Application.
