Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Arcade version
Underrated Early Entry in Turtle Power
The Good
Great music. Good atmosphere. Variety in levels. Sense of accomplishment in advancing.
The Bad
Unforgiving to first-time players and hidden details about power of weapons that you won't know without a guide or playing a lot. Not the most polished of beat'em ups.
The Bottom Line
This game received some praise upon release and children at the time liked it, despite recognizing how hard it was. We just liked it AND thought it was hard. It wasn't until a certain Angry Nerd came along that it became intensely hated by so many.
I encourage you to give it a solid 2 hours of play with a guide nearby, and if nothing else to enjoy a true "late 80s" feel that comes from the music, visuals, and yes, even the weird difficulty scaling.
by LeahDisney on March 11, 2025