Review of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate” on PS5: A Stellar Roguelike Experience

Okay, so I recently got my hands on this new TMNT game for PlayStation, right? “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate” — kind of a mouthful, but hey, that’s the trend, I guess. It’s like… imagine if Hades and TMNT had a baby, a chaotic, fun kind of baby. You’re on this mission to save Splinter, clashing with those classic turtle villains. The whole thing’s a mix of nostalgia and that satisfying game grind – you know, the kind you keep coming back to because, why not?

So, here’s the thing with these roguelike games: they live or die on gameplay. If it’s not fun, you toss it, right? But this one? It’s a hit! You’ve got your ninja tricks, dodging attacks, roasting baddies with elemental moves — like, who wouldn’t dig that? There’s this cool bit where you hold down an attack for a combo, so you’re dodging but still smacking enemies around. Each turtle, and Casey too, has their own style — I guess it’s an invitation to mess around until you find your jam.

And oh man, the boss fights! Ever tried to outsmart Shredder or Karai? Yeah, it’s tough initially — like banging your head against a wall. But when you snag some nifty upgrades, it flips. Suddenly those bosses aren’t roadblocks but, like, welcome challenges. It’s all about spotting patterns and dodging those extra painful hits.

Right, then there are these optional challenge rooms — mini torture chambers with rewards. Sounds grim, but it lured me in. I’m not even into repetitive stuff usually, but this was different. Even on crummy runs, I’d dive back in. Maybe it’s the idea of that perfect strategy waiting just around the corner, ya know?

Now, co-op gameplay is something they nailed here. Playing with a friend, online or sitting next to you, adds a whole new layer. You strategize together, bouncing ideas like, “What if we do this… or that?” It’s pretty rare in these games but fitting. And oh boy, does it feel good when you two nail that run!

So, wrapping it up: “TMNT: Splintered Fate” is like this treasure trove for roguelike fans on the PS5. Those familiar heroes, their foes, the co-op deal — all of it hooks you from the start. Whether you’re new to this genre puzzle or a seasoned vet, there’s something to nab here.

Oh, and I figured I should mention — I got a digital copy from the publisher for this review. Played on version whatever-dot-zero-zero-zero. Thought it was neat to let you know.