Tales of brotherly love and conflict are a dime a dozen in entertainment, whether you’re looking at comic books, movies, or games. But few characters have managed to have as profound an impact, and legacy, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The heroes in a half shell basically wrote the book on a superhero band of brothers, but incredibly, even after four decades — these characters can still feel fresh. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a brilliant bite-sized strategy game that brings a refreshingly unique take on the genre, while reminding you of why these characters have been so special for so long. Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s one of the year’s must-play games.
There’s a surprisingly compelling setup to Tactical Takedown, putting the Turtles in a place they’ve never been before — without both a mentor and a villain. Some mysterious event has finished off both Splinter and Shredder, leaving the Turtles to completely fend for themselves as the Foot Clan begins a veritable invasion of New York. Separated and isolated, each of the Turtles now has to fend for themselves, and in the process realizes the importance of leaning on each other.
