TMNT: Splintered Fate Review

Beat’em up rougelike action on the Nintendo Switch.

A surprising game low-key hit the eshop — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.

The Apple Arcade exclusive is now on Nintendo Switch. Currently a timed console exclusive (PC release later this year), the roguelike beat’em up combines these two genres beautifully while mixing in the Ninja Turtles.

As someone who doesn’t play many roguelikes, I love what Super Evil MegaCorp cooked up here.

Play as one of the four Ninja Turtles in Splintered Fate

I wanted to check out Splintered Fate last December. I had an Apple Arcade trial for Sonic Dream Team but this game slipped my mind.

When it was featured on an Indie World Showcase, it appeared on my radar again. Coming to consoles for the first time, I was pretty excited.

Battle against the Foot Clan, Mousers, Sewer Rats, and the Punk Frogs in a mission to save Master Splinter. As you progress through the story, more roguelike elements will be introduced seemingly out of nowhere thanks to the portals.

The overall narrative is basic to get the Turtles into action. It’s always fun to see new versions of them, even if they are similar…