First-Ever Turn-Based Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game Unveils "Mutating Areas" In Reveal Trailer

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The long-running franchise is entering uncharted territory with the first-ever turn-based video game. is set to break new ground for the heroes in a half-shell as a turn-based beat-em game with a brand-new story inspired by both the classic games and cartoons.

Developer Strange Scaffold released a surprise announcement trailer that showcases the tactical, turn-based gameplay of. Known for other indie darlings like, Strange Scaffold also highlighted the unique graphic novel art style of the game and promised a «bold new approach» to the franchise. There was no previous news surrounding the game until now, nor is there a release date, making the news a welcome surprise for the fanbase.

On the game's Steam page, the release date has yet to be announced, but the developers have detailed a range of features to expect from. These include mutating arenas that will, «grow, shrink, and add new threats with each turn,» and customizable move sets for each Turtle. There will be 20 levels that are divided into campaigns focusing on Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo. Character models for the Turtles and their enemies are designed like miniature figurines, and diorama-like levels to simulate a tabletop game.

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Strange Scaffold promised a unique set-up for their game, where the Turtles' archenemy Shredder and their father figure, Master Splinter, are dead. The brothers are approaching adulthood and growing up as they try to find their footing, but there's always another threat, and someone new is in charge of the Foot Clan and wreaking havoc on the city. The developers are touting as «the next step» for the franchise, which follows the trend of TMNT games eschewing traditional AAA development for smaller games like the rogue-lite .

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