Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown Brings Turn-Based Action to Nintendo Switch This August

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, the latest entry in the iconic franchise, is officially heading to Nintendo Switch, Strange Scaffold confirmed today.

Slated for a digital release on August 14, 2025, this highly anticipated title introduces the renowned Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—inspired by the classic cartoon series—to an inventive, fast-paced, turn-based beat ’em up format for the very first time. Developed by indie studio Strange Scaffold, known for boundary-pushing titles such as Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator and I Am Your Beast, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown aims to provide fans with a unique tactical twist on the familiar action-packed world.

The Nintendo Switch version will debut with a special Remix Mode, which enhances gameplay with additional content, a greater variety of enemies, and heightened difficulty, all designed to extend the replay value for series veterans and newcomers alike. Set in a dramatic new chapter for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the game places Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael at the threshold of adulthood—navigating life after the demise of both Splinter and Shredder.

As the heroes in a half shell grapple with growing apart, they must unite once again to confront the rise of a formidable new leader of the Foot Clan.

Each Turtle stars in their own campaign, allowing players to explore their distinctive skills and personalities across 20 action-packed, ever-mutating levels.

Levels dynamically shift in size and threat with every turn, building on the legacy of classic TMNT video games with modern, strategic gameplay. Notably, the game brings a distinctive graphic novel-inspired art style to the Nintendo Switch, featuring stylized paint splatters, detailed figurines, and elaborate diorama setpieces that capture the iconic comic book atmosphere.

Players can further customize each Turtle’s moveset, tailoring the experience to their preferred playstyle. Complementing the visual flair is a robust, multi-genre soundtrack composed by the award-winning RJ Lake, whose previous credits include Unbeatable and El Paso, Elsewhere, ensuring an energetic audio experience throughout each campaign. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown for Nintendo Switch will be available as a digital download via the Nintendo eShop starting August 14, 2025.

With its bold gameplay innovations and nostalgic narrative, Strange Scaffold’s take on the TMNT universe signals a fresh direction for the franchise and a must-play title for both longtime fans and tactical game enthusiasts. For ongoing coverage and updates on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown and other upcoming Nintendo Switch releases, stay tuned to our Nintendo Direct and eShop news sections.

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