Mastering the controls is your first step to becoming a ninja master. Shredder's Revenge features intuitive controls that are easy to pick up but offer depth for advanced players. Here's a breakdown of the default controls:

- Movement: Left Analog Stick / D-Pad. Move your chosen Turtle or ally around the screen.
- Attack: Square (PlayStation) / X (Xbox) / Y (Switch). Your primary offensive action. Repeated presses create combos.
- Jump: X (PlayStation) / A (Xbox) / B (Switch). Essential for aerial attacks, dodging, and platforming.
- Special Attack: Triangle (PlayStation) / Y (Xbox) / X (Switch). Consumes a segment of your 'Special' meter. Powerful attacks that can clear crowds or deal significant damage to bosses.
- Dodge/Roll: Circle (PlayStation) / B (Xbox) / A (Switch). Quickly evade enemy attacks or reposition yourself. Can be used to pass through some projectiles.
- Taunt: L1 (PlayStation) / LB (Xbox) / L (Switch). Taunting fills your 'Special' meter faster, but leaves you vulnerable. Use it wisely!
- Grab: Walk into an enemy and press Attack. Allows for throws and unique grab combos.
- Super Attack: L1 + Triangle (PlayStation) / LB + Y (Xbox) / L + X (Switch). When your 'Special' meter is full, unleash a devastating, screen-clearing attack.
Experiment with these controls to find your preferred playstyle and combo sequences. Practice makes perfect!