Exciting news for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge fans! The Radical Reptiles DLC introduces two new characters: Mona Lisa and Mondo Gecko. Mona Lisa, a once-human scientist turned mutant salamander, brings her cheery attitude to battle against the Foot Clan and Mondo Gecko, the coolest cement-surfing mutant, are joining forces in this action-packed DLC.
Let’s dive into the production, gameplay features, and design aspects of these new playable characters.
Real Time animation of Mona Lisa’s dodge special attack, slowed rendered version
Despite her limited screen time, this lizard lady has always been a fan favorite for her distinct personality. Mona boasts a unique Fling Slam, Super Flying Kick, and multiple projectile attacks with special breaking animations, making her a beginner-friendly, ranged character. Her science background is expressed through her chemistry equipment, and fun details like her 90s toy Blowfish Mace are included to delight fans.
Early research sketches of key poses from Mona Lisa’s moveset – artists: Matthieu Godet, Artem Samoilov
Early sketches of Mona’s ground combo – artists: Matthieu Godet, Artem Samoilov
Mona Lisa’s design process was more relaxed and natural compared to Mondo thanks to her naturally flowing shapes and graceful movements. Her design incorporates her science background, emphasizing her playful yet fierce combat style. Mona’s projectile-based attacks offer a fresh gameplay experience, making her stand out in melee situations, especially in multiplayer sessions.
*attention speedrunners* Her ground super attack will melt away the HP from the statue of Tyranny when triggered right inside the sprite of the boss. At the perfect location, all projectiles will hit its target.
Known for his laid-back attitude and legendary skateboarding tricks, Mondo’s design and development was a challenge for the devs at Tribute. Integrating his skateboard into various animations, including attacks and being hit, posed significant technical
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