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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

  • Video Game
  • 1989
  • E10+
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.4K
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
IMDb traces the history of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from their inception and rise in the 1980s and '90s to 'Mutant Mayhem,' their latest animated incarnation from producer Seth Rogen.
In 1984, Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman self-publish the first issue of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." In 1987, Playmates Toys licenses the Turtles and develops an animated series to promote its upcoming toys, which brought in $1.1 billion over the next four years. The cartoon and action figures establish the Turtles' distinct personalities as well as their passion for pizza, colored masks, and "cowabunga" catchphrases. In 1989, Teenage Mutant Ninja video games debut for Nintendo and at the arcade. More than 40 games have been released in formats from Playstation to pinball. In March 1990, the Turtles hit the silver screen, grossing more than $200 million, the highest-grossing independent film up to that time. Two live-action sequels and a Vanilla Ice collaboration follow ... but with diminishing returns.
In 1997, a live-action reboot series adds a controversial fifth Turtle named Venus de Milo. The decision to add Venus splits Laird and Eastman's partnership, and "Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation" is canceled after one season.
From 2003 to 2016, there are two more reboots on TV, plus two live-action films, where computer-generated Turtles took over for the guys in rubber suits.
A fourth animated series debuts in 2018, this time going back to their early teen years. "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" ends in 2022 with a movie on Netflix.
And in 2023, the Turtles return to theaters with a new computer-animated feature. 'Mutant Mayhem' producer Seth Rogen hopes to bring youthful energy (tech and all) back to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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  • Directors
    • H. Ohyama
    • H. Toyoda
  • Writers
    • Kevin Eastman
    • Peter Laird
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    • Directors
      • H. Ohyama
      • H. Toyoda
    • Writers
      • Kevin Eastman
      • Peter Laird
    • 15User reviews
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    9Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    One of the best arcade games I've ever played!

    TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, in my opinion, is one of the best arcade games I have ever played. Even though I haven't owned a Nintendo Wii for very long, I enjoy this game very much. In addition, beating the game makes me want to play it even more. When and if you can get a Nintendo Wii, this game should definitely be on your list of downloads. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Konami know how to keep video game fanatics entertained. Now, in conclusion, if you're a video game fanatic, this is definitely one you'll want to play and own. I can guarantee you that you will become hooked once you start playing.
    Movie Nuttball

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game!

    The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series is one of the most unique fighting video games! The characters, the action, and the sure thrill of excitement makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

    Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

    Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the regular Nintendo System! The backgrounds are really beautiful!

    Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

    Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

    Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

    Overall: I have always loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game! If you like excellent flying adventure up games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

    To purchase this video game and other Street Fighter II games check out Amazon.com!
    8Field78

    Great and fun no-brainer for the NES

    Compared to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, its sort-of predecessor, this game is (sometimes literally) a walk in the park. This being originally an arcade game ported to the NES, the gameplay is much simpler and more straightforward. The goal is to simply walk to the right in side-scrolling levels, defeating everything that Shredder, Krang and the Footclan throw at you before you can proceed. Footsoldiers, small robots, wild animals, helicopters, you name it.

    Actually, the simplicity of this game was a welcome change of pace after the much more complex (not to mention frustrating) first NES game, which featured maze-like stages, impossibly tough enemies, and one-hit-kill situations. You will find none of that here. Gameplay is purposely easy, just beat up everything that gets in your way over the course of ten widely varying areas. Every now and then you get to use a fire hydrant cap, manhole cover or parking meter to hit the baddies with, and there is one very cool level where you fight from a skateboard, but that's about all the variation in gameplay there is. This game was clearly made for mindless beating rather than strategy, but fortunately it worked.

    In the beginning of the game, you can pick your Turtle to fight with, but theya re quite interchangeable, since their attacks have more or less the same effect (Leo and Donatello have a better range, though). Your attacks are somewhat limited anyway, to normal attacks, jump kicks and special attacks. Mastering the latter two is basically key to finishing the game. You get to use them on a significant horde of enemies, quite varied and some more tricky than others, so never a dull moment. But the real challenge lies in the boss fights. Several of these bosses are old acquaintances of the animated TV show, which makes battling them extra fun, and some of them, like Shredder and Krang, really put up a good fight.

    People complained about this game looking significantly less good on the NES as compared to the arcade version. Yeah, what'd you expect? It didn't bother me, because it still looked much better graphically than the previous game. There was always good level music to enjoy, and the NES version had some extended and additional levels, so I'm not complaining.

    This game offered a nice alternative to all the Legend of Zeldas and Castlevanias of the time that were more immersive, but also more headache-inducing. Nothing wrong with a little button-bashing every once in a while. Especially not when it envolves our four favorite green ninjas.
    8alekspredator87

    The turtle team saves everyone

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, released in 1989 by Konami for the NES platform, remains one of the most iconic and unforgettable games of its time. Based on the popular Ninja Turtles franchise, this was the first game in the series, and it became a cool challenge with its exciting gameplay, atmospheric graphics and unique style.

    From the very first moments, it becomes clear that Konami has tried to convey the spirit and atmosphere of the original comics and animated series. The graphics for the NES look very cool: each character and enemy is detailed with great attention, and the backgrounds of the levels create an atmosphere of sewers and streets of New York. Ninja turtles, each with their own unique weapons and fighting style, move on the screen with amazing smoothness and match the original images.

    The gameplay of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles combines platformer and action elements, offering players a variety of levels with many obstacles and enemies. Levels with pseudo-3D graphics are available, where the view of the events is from a bird's-eye view, and the main view is a typical platformer graphics, where the characters move around the screen from left to right and so on. The ability to switch between four turtles at any time adds strategic depth and allows you to adapt to different situations. Each turtle has its own unique skills and characteristics, which makes character selection an important part of the game. Sometimes you should choose one hero, in other situations - another. It will be easier to complete the game this way. Donatello with his Bo stick generally "rules". Surprisingly, his weapon turns out to be the most powerful, but also much slower than other turtles. Therefore, it is worth quickly understanding where and which fighter will be optimally applicable.

    It is worth noting that you can only play alone, without the possibility of a cooperative mode. This is a bit disappointing, given the popularity of Ninja Turtles teamwork. However, the ability to play for each of the characters compensates for this disadvantage by offering a diverse and exciting experience.

    The game is also famous for its diversity. Players will explore various locations, from sewer tunnels to city streets, fight against a variety of enemies and collect useful items. The levels are carefully crafted and offer unique challenges that require both quick reflexes and the ability to plan your actions. There are additional weapons in the game: boomerangs, shurikens. All this sometimes helps in combat, but more often, as for me, it was useless.

    The musical accompaniment in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" deserves a special mention. The soundtrack is not bad, it is ready to emphasize the dynamics and intensity of the game. Each level is ready to show off its own melody, better immersing you in the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For example, an intense underwater mission is remembered, where a cool melody is playing, and the turtles need to turn off the bombs to prevent the dam from exploding.

    Despite the many advantages, the game has some disadvantages. One of them is the high difficulty, which can scare off less experienced players. Some levels and enemies require precise calculation and numerous attempts to complete, which can be frustrating (otherwise infuriating to the extreme stage). In addition, the controls, although intuitive, can sometimes seem unresponsive in tense moments.

    Another disadvantage is the design of the enemies. Many of the villains do not match the legendary ninja from the Big Foot clan, which may cause confusion among fans of the original franchise. There are a lot of enemies, and they are different, but I don't remember them in cartoons.

    The game's plot follows the canons of the franchise and offers players a fascinating story about saving April and Splinter from the treacherous plans of Shredder. Short cutscenes between levels help to better understand what is happening and create additional motivation to complete the game.

    "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is not just a game, but a real classic that remains relevant to this day. Its addictive gameplay, well-designed graphics and catchy soundtrack make it a must-pass for all fans of platformers and fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

    8 out of 10.
    7gangstahippie

    Fun game

    Rated E(Contains Violence)

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the games I played on NES.Its an old game but it is also a fun game as well.Its basically a ninja fighting game for the NES.Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon(which spawned three live action movies and another cartoon).

    I don't really remember the game that much.You can choose between all the Ninja Turtles and you fight thugs and try to save new york.Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtles is a pretty fun NES game and its worth a try if you are a fan of the ninja turtles.

    7/10

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    • Trivia
      To gain access to a cheat where you can select any level or extra lives, enter the following code on the main screen (with the Turtles logo) before the cut scenes play: B, A, B, A, UP, DOWN, B, A, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START
    • Goofs
      When Granitor (the blue stone warrior) first appears, he is heard saying, "Crush the turtles!" But the on-screen captions read: "Crash the turtles!"
    • Quotes

      Rocksteady: Say your prayers, toitles.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits scroll across a ticker.
    • Alternate versions
      (2004) A version of the game is included as an unlockable extra in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus (2004). However, all the music from the original arcade game is replaced with new music, and the voices are also changed.
    • Connections
      Edited into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (2022)

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      • 1991 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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      • Konami creators of the game (United States)
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    • Language
      • English
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      • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
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      • Konami Industries
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