TMNT: Out of the Shadows now available as part of XBLA’s Summer of Arcade

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 28, 2013

TMNT: Out of the Shadows News: The Turtles are back during Summer of Arcade allowing you to play solo or experience the game with friends via drop-in/drop-out co op.

TMNT: Out of the Shadows is now available on XBLA according to Activision and Microsoft. Starring Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows puts the focus on combat, characters, and co-op. Its swift and tactile fighting system affords players dynamic choices on the battlefield, rewarding successful combo flourishes, expert counterattacks, and brutal takedowns. The Turtles' full range of personalities are on display throughout this original story in the TMNT universe, bringing humour and attitude to the unfolding narrative and influencing each character’s unique fighting style. Powerful unlockable abilities and weapon upgrades open up new ways to punish the sinister bosses of the Foot Clan and the thuggish armies they command. Swap between Turtles instantly in single-player, or join up with friends via drop-in/drop-out co-operative play to dominate these dastardly doers of evil as a team in either Arcade or Story mode.

Some of the features for the Turtle’s latest adventure include:

- Fast and Fluid Combat: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is accessible to newcomers but built to engage skilled players, rewarding high-chaining combo attacks and expertly-timed counterattacks. Experience earned from the battlefield can unlock special combat abilities and weapon upgrades unique to each character, opening up new and varied ways to unleash torment on your foes, from hordes of vicious minions to the epic boss battles.

- Original Storytelling: Each chapter tells an original tale complete with unique environments and enemies, plot-driven cutscenes, in-game banter, and appearances from fan-favorite heroes and villains, all building toward a climactic finale. In between, players can relax at Turtle HQ, train with Master Splinter, upgrade their arsenal, or jump into retro-style games in Arcade mode.

- Turtle Power: No Turtle is an island - you’ll need to work as a team to survive the challenges lurking in the darkness. Perform special synchronized maneuvers with your allies, swap between Turtles on-the-fly to take advantage of each one’s distinct combat style and abilities, or call a friend into the fray at any time with drop-in/drop-out co-op.

TMNT: Out of the Shadows is available now as a Summer of Arcade game on XBLA. It will hit PSN on September 25. Will you be downloading this new TMNT game?