Episode 1: Jaw-Breaking News!
Your adventure begins at Channel 6 Studios, a familiar haunt for April O'Neil and a prime target for the Foot Clan. This introductory level serves as a tutorial for the game's core mechanics, introducing you to basic combat, enemy types, and environmental interactions. Fight your way through the newsroom and back offices, rescuing April from the clutches of Bebop.
Episode 1: Jaw-Breaking News! sets the stage for Shredder's grand plan and introduces players to the vibrant world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. The level begins with the turtles bursting into Channel 6 Studios, finding it overrun by the Foot Clan. Your initial objective is to clear out the lobby and surrounding areas of Foot Soldiers and Mousers. Smash open desks and filing cabinets to uncover health-restoring pizzas and score-boosting items. As you progress, you'll encounter tougher enemies like Rock Soldiers, who wield heavy weapons. The layout of Channel 6 Studios is relatively linear but offers several breakable objects that can reveal hidden goodies. Pay attention to the background details; they often hint at the cartoon's humor and lore. The first major encounter will likely be with a group of Foot Soldiers and a few Mousers in the main newsroom. After navigating through the corridors and offices, you'll eventually reach the main broadcast studio where April O'Neil is being held captive. The boss of this episode is Bebop, a hulking warthog in a tank top. Bebop's attack pattern involves charging at You and performing powerful ground slams. It's crucial to learn his tells and dodge his lunges. Utilize your character's special moves to deal sificant damage. If playing in co-op, coordinating your attacks and using team-up specials can quickly overwhelm him. After defeating Bebop, you'll rescue April, who will then provide exposition for the next stage of your adventure. This episode is desed to be accessible for new players while still offering enough challenge to be engaging.