TMNT: Tactical Takedown Brings Strategy to Turtle Power

Ready to trade pizza parties for tactical planning? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is flipping the script on turtle power. Developed by the ever-inventive Strange Scaffold, and launching today in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, this fresh take swaps frantic button-mashing for thoughtful, turn-based combat—wrapped in a diorama art style that leaps off the screen. Now available on Steam for $17.99 (with a 10% launch discount), it’s an invitation for both longtime fans and tactical newcomers to rethink what it means to be a hero in a half shell.

TMNT: Tactical Takedown – Shell-Shocking Strategy and Diorama Action

Key Highlights

Classic Turtle heroes headline a turn-based beat-em-up across 20 handcrafted and evolving arenas.
Players choose and customize movesets, with dedicated campaigns for each Turtle.
Striking diorama visuals pair with a genre-blending soundtrack by RJ Lake.
Multiple free post-launch updates are on the way to expand the action.

Feature	Specification
Publisher	Paramount Game Studios
Release Date	May 22, 2025
Genres	Turn-Based, Strategy, Beat-Em-Up
Platforms	PC (Steam)

TMNT: Tactical Takedown gameplay showcases the Turtles in a stylized, diorama-like combat arena. — The Turtles face off with classic foes in vibrant diorama arenas.

TMNT: Tactical Takedown isn’t just a remix of old sewer slugfests. By going turn-based, every fight becomes a battle of wits—think chess, not chaos. Instead of frantic combos, you’ll juggle weapon loadouts, unlock new skills, and fine-tune each Turtle’s unique moveset. With tactical drone assists and smart positioning, outwitting the Foot Clan and other iconic baddies across 20 levels is the new order of the day.

TMNT: Tactical Takedown features diorama-inspired environments and classic Foot Clan enemies. — Each level crackles with comic book energy and familiar TMNT villains.

The story picks up after both Splinter and Shredder have left the scene, with the Turtles navigating adulthood and new threats. Each campaign is tailored to spotlight a Turtle’s personality and fighting style, whether you’re drawn to Leonardo’s discipline, Raphael’s punch-first attitude, Donatello’s tech smarts, or Mikey’s freewheeling flair—there’s a custom path and loadout for every taste.

Visually, Tactical Takedown is a stunner. The bold, paint-spattered diorama look makes every battle feel like action figures come to life, while the arenas themselves morph and change as fights heat up. RJ Lake (of Unbeatable and El Paso, Elsewhere fame) delivers a soundtrack that fuses genres, matching the game’s vibrant, comic-inspired world.

Customization screen in TMNT: Tactical Takedown showing moves and loadout selection. — Customize your Turtle’s moves, skills, and gear for endless replayability.

This isn’t the Turtles’ first genre experiment—fans will remember their previous forays into fighters, Metroidvanias, and strategy RPGs. But Tactical Takedown is a bold pivot, laser-focused on fans who crave deeper tactics over button-mashing. True to Strange Scaffold’s reputation for inventive twists, and with the promise of free content updates, it’s a fresh chapter for the franchise.

TMNT: Tactical Takedown shows the Turtles surrounded by varied enemies in a stylized environment. — Dynamic arenas and diverse enemies keep every encounter unpredictable.

Of course, reinventing a classic comes with risks—not every arcade brawler fan will love the slower, more cerebral pace. But if you’re ready to let the Turtles grow up and get tactical, this is one reboot that’s not afraid to shake up the formula.

TL;DR

TMNT: Tactical Takedown transforms the beloved heroes into a tactical, turn-based adventure with deep customization, diorama visuals, and a punchy soundtrack. Out now on Steam for $17.99, it’s a bold new spin for the franchise—plus, free content updates are on the horizon.

Source: Paramount Game Studios via GamesPress