(Turtles in) Time like These
Don’t look for a storyline addition or even a whole new mode Story introducing bunny samurai Miyamoto Usagi and Karai, Shredder’s former lieutenant. Faithful to the simplicity of the period additions – the one where we bought a version Prime Or turbo at a high price -, Shellshock size is a DLCs all the more basic. Playable in Story mode, the newcomers have mainly been tried out over several games in Survival mode, the only real novelty in terms of game modes. A bit like Mr. X Nightmarethe additional content of Streets of Rage 4, this Survival mode tries to renew the interest of the confrontations thanks to random enemies and a bonus to choose between each wave. The first problem is that the description of said bonus only arrives once it has been validated. We therefore decide blindly at the beginning, by following the troop or by guessing the effects by simply sprite the representative.
After a few runs, we would like to say that the tactical aspect is more present but it is above all a certain monotony that sets in. The fault with a gameplay always so limited and a rise in power still based on the duration of investment and not the skill. In short, the more you play, the more you unlock new attributes and colors for your character. Too bad, especially since our swordsman rabbit has the merit of standing out from the crowd. His double jump and his combos aerials prove that each Turtle would have deserved more singular blows in order to vary the fights.
The Age of Crystals
In any case, this Survival mode is an opportunity to discover new decorations with a finish that is still as respectful of the universe of comics. To progress and see other environments, you collect a set number of crystals in order to change dimension by facing a boss on the way. Moreover, these deceivers often land in pairs and are quite strong, even when there are six participants to hammer the attack button in front.
As long as we are sensitive to melodies chipstune and good retro sound, Shellshock size adds about fifteen new songs that blend perfectly into the mixing. Once again, Tee Lopes has fully understood the charm of the license and signs fine and catchy pieces. His varied influences fit perfectly with the changes in atmosphere imposed by the principle of dimensions that follow one another without looking alike. Thus, the Japanese atmosphere of a piece like “Ninja Sasanja” is totally different from rock eighties of a title such as “Four Red Masks”.
Alas, there’s not much else to report other than the addition of new colorways for all the roster – fans of the Game Boy and NES years will appreciate, as will lovers of the 1990 film and the 2013 series – and the presence of an online ranking for the most motivated. Without promoting virtual reward systems, we almost come to regret the absence of Trophies Or Success aimed at exploring this DLC in its every corner. All that’s left to do is console yourself by saying that you can embody bosses like Bebop or Shredder temporarily, if you can’t play them permanently on the sidelines of the rest of the game. cast…