The prequel to the sequel to the sequel to the prequel.
It’s been over three years since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge was released, and Tribute Games has been really busy. Stuffed like a return-trip suitcase, Marvel Cosmic Invasion’s enormous cast of heroes and villains is here united in a rapturous beat-’em-up fanfare. Its pixel art positively simmers, with beautifully rendered backgrounds, giant set-pieces, and solid, impressively animated sprites. And, in addition to primary antagonist Annihilus, nemeses like Galactus, Hela, and Thanos make sufficiently heavy-duty appearances.
What’s particularly endearing is that the production feels wholly comic book. Its story mode, fleshed out with superbly rendered cutscenes and spot-on voice acting, really honours the source material. From Wolverine’s growl to Spider-Man’s quips, Venom’s brusque manner to Nova’s heroic fortitude, the exchanges really capture the Marvel feel. The slightly squat sprite styling works well, too, and the soundtrack is on-point throughout.
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This review makes the game sound really exciting! It’s always interesting to see how sequels build on their predecessors. Looking forward to hearing more about how it compares to other arcade Marvel games!
Absolutely! Sequels often have the challenge of meeting high expectations, but it’s fascinating how they can expand on the original story and mechanics. This game seems to do a great job of blending nostalgia with fresh gameplay elements.