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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

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Ok, this was 20 times better than the first Ninja Turtles game. What was Ultra/Konami thinking when designing the first game!? I'm not goin' strike at them hard because of the graphics, but the unfair difficulty, lack of actual Ninja Turtle characters, different abilities of each Turtle (making two of the four useless), and lack of connection with the cartoon series made the first game less than mediocre. Although the first game was a hit, Ultra Soft and Konami knew the messed up and they promised that the sequels will have better gameplay and characters, designed for younger kids (main target audience of Ninja Turtle fan base).

Ok, I do admit that the graphics were far inferior from the original arcade release, but a 8-bit console has techinical limitations and the game had to be designed to fit in with the limits and it has. The NES version's graphics were advanced for its time and it followed other arcade gameplays with only a few, but better exceptions. Adding two new levels was innovative (along with advertising Pizza Hut - you get a free pan pizza coupon with the purchase of the game), and so was adding three new bosses. Some of the original levels were longer than in the arcade version, but it was fun and a bit easier than the quarter sucking machine. Best thing of all were the choice of ninja turtle characters from the cartoon, with a few made up mini characters and bosses like Torra and Shogun. Rock Solider leaders, Granitor and General Tragg were the main bosses, Krang was the second to last boss (finally), you get to fight Baxter Stockman in not only human form, but also in his mutated form (instead of a rematch with Bebop and Rocksteady - probaly due to technical contraints for the NES), and Shredder may be more difficult than in the previous game, but you won't get bored in fighting him and the clones and wacking them several times with three different turtle moves (make sure you get the right one and watch out for his ligthing bolt sword). Instead of firemen, butterflies, flying robot heads, and all the other BS made-up enememies from the previous game, you get to battle hundreds of multi-colored footsoldiers whose attack and choice of weapon is unique with its color (this continues for the next two games). They also ride in helicopters, motorcycles, vehicles and skateboards. Other mini enemies include Mousers (of course), Roadkill Rodneys (from the second episode of the cartoon), Tubular Transports (flying robot flies that were used as Shredder's survalience on the third episode of the series), flying knife throwing ninjas, tigers, and more.

The levels were real fun (especially the expressway mini level where you ride your skateboard and knock out the foot soliders. The overall game was exciting and innovative and still is. The only flaw about this game is not adding a four player co-op like from the arcade (The NES just released a NES Satalite that allows two additional players in select games, so there was no excuse for not adding Turtles 2 and 3 to the list). I still play it in my old NES, so those that don't have an NES, get it for your Virtual Console, once they release it cause its fun. I will gurantee you that the third and fourth game are much more fun!!!

I BOUGHT THIS GAME BECAUSE I HDN'T PLAYED IT IN CLOSE TO 20 YEARS AND I NEEDED A BLAST FROM THE PAST, THIS GAME TOOK ME BACK TO THE EARLY 90'S, IF YOU HAVE KIDS, AND WANNA GIVE THEM CARTOON STYLE ACTION IN A GAME THIS I THE ONE TO GET, OR IF YOU ARE A VINTAGE GAME LOVER PICK THIS UP

This is one of the few games that you can still play without getting bored. It is a lot of fun and really challenging. As far as graphics it was one of the best for Nintendo. Buy it, it is one of the few worth playing.

The first TMNT game was terrible. When the sequel came out, it quickly became my favorite game on NES. It topped Mario 3. It topped Megaman 2. It topped Legend of Zelda. Why? Two players could play at the exact same time! Nowadays that's common, but back when NES was pretty much the only thing, it was mind-blowing and amazing! A great game!!! A Must-Have for the NES library! (Plus I hear TMNT 3 and 4 are great too, but I have never played them)

I played this game when I was a kid and had a blast! Its just as I remebered. Although I don't remember it being quit so difficult....

The first installment of this game was quite lacking, with some frustrating controls, but this game has been designed better and is much smoother. It's arcade-style AND you can have two players at the same time, which makes this game a lot of fun. My brother and I had hours of fun playing this game - the graphics are also pretty smooth and sweet for what the NES was capable of. The levels are nicely varied so it doesn't get boring. Two thumbs up!

i remember playing this game when i was younger. very fun a really nice beat em up title. great boss battles. i like this better then the arcade version cuz they added a couple more levels and the game is longer.and this is def a great classic. i even would suggest this game to the kids today, that never heard of this.

Really, I am not a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan. However, this game had me curious. It was made by Konami, the makers of Contra. I NEEDED to play to find out how good this game would be. I was amazed right when I started playing.

First, let me note that the first game on the NES was not a port. It was an entirely new game. THIS game is the port of the first TMNT arcade game.

The graphics are fantastic for the NES. It rivals other NES games in a good way. Although the arcade game is rather 16-Bit, this game still has really great graphics.

The sounds and soundtracks are proof that Konami helped create this game. The music is as upbeat as ever, and the sound effects get the feel of a beat 'em up.

The gameplay is the obvious meat of the game. It is a beat 'em up fighter in which you play as one of the 4 Ninja Turtles. The brief info is that you must beat up a bunch of ninjas as you progress through the levels, as well as a boss battle at the end. Playing with a friend makes things even more fun.

The strangest part about this game is that it promotes Pizza Hut. As you play the game, there's a chance you may observe a sign with the Pizza Hut logo. It's also said that if you buy the game boxed, it will have a coupon! Isn't that a weird promotion?

If you like beat 'em ups, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or Konami, it's best to buy this.

My brother had this game scince i thank it was between 1991-1992. Turtles 2 was better then the first one. I still have my regular nes. The graphic was nice, and not to mention there fighting skills. My nephew might like this game. Thanks amazon!

Dee Smalls
Decatur GA

Superb NES game, one of the best. Fun with a friend!

Turtle Power!

Also, get the TMNT arcade games on XBOX live ARCADE, and get the additional downloads on Xbox live.....

The Turtles in Time arcade game has been redone, and it's awesome!!

SHELL SHOCK!!!