Best classic TMNT game? [Archive] - Retrogaming Roundtable

Dire 51

07-04-2003, 11:04 PM

I've been on a TMNT game kick lately, having recently scored copies of both TMNT IV (SNES) and The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis). I don't recall seeing a poll about what the best classic TMNT game was (if there is, just let me know - and if I missed any games, let me know), so I was wondering - what do you think the best classic TMNT game was?

I had to vote for the original arcade game. It remains my favorite out of the bunch to this day, and despite the decent NES port (extra levels and all), I wish Konami had done an arcade perfect port of the game on a later system. Playing it on MAME is one thing, but I would have loved to play it in all its arcade glory on my TV (along with The Simpsons, X-Men and Aliens, as long as I'm wishing).

I will say that the new games look pretty damned cool...

Drexel923

07-04-2003, 11:21 PM

I really enjoyed the TMNT games for NES and SNES, with Turtles in Time being my favorite. Tournament Fighters just plain sucks though.

Raccoon Lad

07-04-2003, 11:33 PM

I'll have to go with the original arcade game.

and I think Tournament fighters on the NES is GREAT!

RetroYoungen

07-05-2003, 12:08 AM

I loved TMNT IV. First good game (other than Super Mario World) that I had for my SNES. And thank you, this poll reminded me that I only need tow more to complete my console collection. Always wanted to play TF for NES...

Dire 51

07-05-2003, 12:40 AM

The local Gamestop had a copy last time I checked...

Arqueologia_Digital

07-05-2003, 01:19 AM

I�ll go for TMNT III: The Manhattan project...is the best for me and i remember playing it for hours with a friend...

Videogamerdaryll

07-05-2003, 01:25 AM

TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (SNES).....For me..

E Nice

07-05-2003, 12:13 PM

It has to be TMNT 3 The Manhatten Project. They took the arcade game an improved upon it.

kainemaxwell

07-05-2003, 02:20 PM

I picked Turtles in Time. Near perfect arcade port and took everything that made II and III on the NES winners and improved it. Tough call.

The Manimal

07-17-2003, 06:08 PM

In order from best to not best

TMNT (arcade) Love it
TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (SNES) Like the arcade games...just played better, looked better.
TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis) Read what I said for SNES TiT
TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES) I liked this a lot in 1990/91, but it's not aging well. Just too easy, and they could have done it better.
TMNT: Fall Of The Foot Clan (Gameboy) Underrated. Easy, but good game!
TMNT (NES) I wasn't sure whether or not I liked this when I rented it. I have it now, don't play it much....but it has more depth and challenge than the rest, so maybe it should be near the top. It's different.
TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES) Seemed like a rehash of the NES 'TMNT II'.

The following I have never played..I don't intend on playing the 'tourney' games, either...

TMNT II: Turtles In Time (arcade)
TMNT II: Back From The Sewers (Gameboy)
TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Gameboy)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (NES)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (SNES)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (Genesis)

dave2236

07-17-2003, 06:24 PM

I voted for SNES Turtles IV....but Turtles 2 was close behind

The first one I could never get past the part where you drive around in the turtle van

RetroYoungen

07-17-2003, 06:29 PM

Manimal, personally I'd say that Tournament Fighters for the SNES was really well done. A solid fighting engine, clean graphics, and a good lot of special techniques. I don't know about the NES version, but I'd highly recommend staying away from the Genesis incarnation: it sucked horribly. How come Konami couldn't just port it more directly instead of making a whole other game that SUCKED?

badinsults

07-17-2003, 08:16 PM

Turtles II on the NES was one of the classics.

Jorpho

07-17-2003, 09:36 PM

The only one I ever owned was TMNT II: Back from the Sewers for the old Game Boy. Actually, it had some of the best graphics (and pretty good sound) for the old B&W system, I'd say. Its prequel wasn't too bad either (for a first-gen title, anyway).

I've never played TMNT III GB, but I've heard good things. Apparently it's one of those freeform-style things.

Incidently, was TMNT III PC different from TMNT III NES? I had the impression it was more like the original NES TMNT.
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devilman

07-17-2003, 09:44 PM

I loved the original Turtles arcade game but once you put lots of credits in (thanks to MAME!) you realise how repetitive the game gets and it's a real money-eater! Or maybe I'm just bad at the game.....

My favourite version was actually on the Spectrum - which I believe was a port of the NES game.

buttasuperb

07-18-2003, 09:39 AM

and I think Tournament fighters on the NES is GREAT!

You must be digging through the trash behind the pharmacy again.

Or just plain smoking crack.

That game is complete and total garbage.

The SNES one on the other hand, very underrated fighter.

E Nice

07-18-2003, 10:06 AM

I think it played fine considering it was on NES. What more can be expected out of it? It's only competition was Urban Champion and maybe Double Dragon 1 (vs mode).

TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES) Seemed like a rehash of the NES 'TMNT II'.

It was in the same style yeah, but so was TMNT 4. Has anyone really looked at NES TMNT 2? If you unleash an attack on a Foot you'll only hit him twice while animation makes it look like a 3rd hit should connect but it doesn't. Foot just ignore it and move in. All you have to do throughout the game is the special slice attack. It's quicker than the jump kicks and weapon hits. TMNT 3 solved those problems. All your hits will connect properly and you can't abuse your special attack without penalty.

charitycasegreg

12-11-2003, 07:49 PM

The original tmnt game is way better than the arcade versions though they are still fun too. The original has a better story line and is just awesome. the arcades for nes are still fun and turtles in time is ok, but the original for nes is the best. Thats all I got to say.

charitycasegreg

12-11-2003, 07:49 PM

waxpoet

12-11-2003, 11:37 PM

was the original TMNT I (NES version) released on Famicom? I love the arcade version the original TMNT for NES. I like the arcade version for its bright, big colorful graphics. And like other beat em ups from the time it was 4 player action with each player controlling a unique character. Damn konami really needs to bring out the WWF, Turtles Arcade Games, and Simpsons onto one of the systems with 4 controller ports. I would buy that in a second...

Anyway the first NES game can be frustrating but I really like the darker style drawings they used for the characters. It was much like the original comic book rather than the cartoony tv style versions. It was a unique game with more features.

waxpoet

12-11-2003, 11:37 PM

Dire 51

12-11-2003, 11:59 PM

waxpoet - yes it was, under the name Gekimaden Ninjaden.

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Dire 51

12-11-2003, 11:59 PM

waxpoet

12-12-2003, 02:45 AM

thanks for the info....do you happen to have any box/cartridge shots of the game? havent seen it yet in japan but now its definitely on my list of games I want to pick up.

waxpoet

12-12-2003, 02:45 AM

thanks for the info....do you happen to have any box/cartridge shots of the game? havent seen it yet in japan but now its definitely on my list of games I want to pick up.

chevy_chase

12-12-2003, 10:46 AM

I loved tmnt 2 for pc, it was that sidescrolling one, DD-style.
Great game, at least thats wat i thought back then

chevy_chase

12-12-2003, 10:46 AM

I loved tmnt 2 for pc, it was that sidescrolling one, DD-style.
Great game, at least thats wat i thought back then

Miguel_The_Machine

12-12-2003, 01:24 PM

My fav is TMNT II the arcade version, i used to play that game non-stop at a camp grounds in there arcade. It was even sweeter when you and three othere people were playing it, just AWESOME!!!

Miguel_The_Machine

12-12-2003, 01:24 PM

My fav is TMNT II the arcade version, i used to play that game non-stop at a camp grounds in there arcade. It was even sweeter when you and three othere people were playing it, just AWESOME!!!

Dire 51

12-12-2003, 03:30 PM

thanks for the info....do you happen to have any box/cartridge shots of the game? havent seen it yet in japan but now its definitely on my list of games I want to pick up.

Yeah, you can find it here (http://www.kitanaka.net/~tiff/rc/fc_rcnumber.htm). The entire list was translated into Japanese by a friend of mine, and he added either box or cartridge shots for most of the games. Gekimaden Ninjaden is here (http://www.kitanaka.net/~tiff/rc/kds_gn.jpg) - if that link doesn't work, just look up the serial number KDS-GN[/url]

Dire 51

12-12-2003, 03:30 PM

NintendoMan

02-04-2004, 01:55 PM

My vote went for TMNT:Turtle in Time (SNES) by FAR!!! Hours on Hours spent playing that game with my brother!

My second vote would go to the original Turtles 1(NES) then thrid would be TMNT2 (NES).

SegaAges

02-04-2004, 02:13 PM

It's by far TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan for Gameboy. It had multiple endings!!! If you play all the way through the game from level 1 to 5, you get a good ending, but if you start at any other level, you get a different ending. There were also hidden mini-games. They were all pretty easy, but fun and added a small twistr on the game. So far, no turtle game has even came close to doing those.

DigitalSpace

10-25-2004, 10:50 AM

TMNT II for NES is my personal favorite. Turtles In Time is a close second. I also have to mention the first TMNT for the NES. The only thing I didn't like about that one was that the underwater levels were a pain in the ass! LOL

Bumping this thread for new members, and those who've missed it before.

imanerd0011

10-25-2004, 12:32 PM

Gotta go with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 : The Arcade Game. That game was the shit when I was around 7 yrs old and into the Ninja Turtles. 4 players at once ruled !

SebasC

10-27-2004, 06:16 AM

I go for the first TMNT on the NES cause it was hard as hell but still fun :)

Sph1nx

10-27-2004, 07:17 AM

Turtles In Time Arcade.
Hands down.

GamblinMonkey

10-31-2004, 10:30 PM

TMNT IV was my favorite. I just loved going through that one on multiplayer. My friend and I used to play through it all the time when we were bored. It was one of the first games that I can recall putting it on all the hardest settings to give us a challenge. Oh, and throwing foot soldiers at the screen is what more video games of today need. :)

NEOFREAK9189

10-31-2004, 10:51 PM

for me
TMNT (arcade)
TMNT II: Turtles In Time (arcade)
TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
TMNT (NES)
TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (SNES)
TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (SNES)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (NES)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (Genesis

MegaDrive20XX

10-31-2004, 10:55 PM

Arcade and Turtles in Time, followed by in 3rd the original NES classic..should have renamed it 'Metal Gear Turtle"

Shawn Carr2o

10-31-2004, 11:04 PM

8-) TMNT Arcade was awsome! to play. :)
That's why i am going to buy the Super Nova Arcade System
so i could play The TMNT & TMNT II Turtles in Time Arcade
PCB Boards on my 52-inch Toshiba TV that i have right now. 8-)

Plus other PCB Arcade Board and an Atomiswave with
Metal Slug 6 when it comes out. 8-)

Shawn Carr2o

10-31-2004, 11:06 PM

8-) TMNT Arcade was awsome! to play. :)
That's why i am going to buy the Super Nova Arcade System
so i could play The TMNT & TMNT II Turtles in Time Arcade
PCB Boards on my 52-inch Toshiba TV that i have right now. 8-)

Plus other PCB Arcade Boards and an Atomiswave with
Metal Slug 6 when it comes out. 8-)

Shawn Carr2o

10-31-2004, 11:09 PM

O_O Sorry for making two of the same posts twice. hehe LOL

Jasoco

11-01-2004, 04:30 PM

I voted for the SNES version of Turtles in Time. The arcade version is also part of that. But since I was more experienced with the SNES one, I chose it. I never played the Arcade one and know that it is slightly different.

The original Arcade TMNT is close second. The arcade version. I like the NES version but opposite of the above, I am more experienced with the arcade version.

Both arcade versions though are high on my list of cabinets I'd want to have if I could afford them.

videogameking26

11-05-2004, 03:02 AM

TMNT III: Manhattan Project is one of my favorite games of all-time :-P

NESaholic

11-05-2004, 04:03 AM

I voted number 1 for the nes, when that game came out i palyed this for hours and horus, still love this game.
I have 'm all for the nes but number one i like most!

max 330 mega

11-05-2004, 05:05 AM

all the hours and hours as a kid i spent playing turtles in time, its gonna have to get my vote, that game ruled.

Neonsolid

11-05-2004, 05:25 AM

Gone.

The Great Dane

11-06-2004, 04:46 PM

I would have to say TMNT 1 for the NES. GREAT game. One of my favorite NES games at that. It also seems to be the odd man out in the Turtles series, much like Adventures of Link and Super Mario Brothers 2 (the U.S. Mario that is based off of Doki Doki: Panic), and that is why I like it a lot. I seem to like games that are different from the rest of the series.

Anyway, I like the game a lot. :P

Aussie2B

11-06-2004, 05:19 PM

This past summer I found Turtles 2 for NES and Turtles 4 for SNES on the same day, so my boyfriend and I were on a bit of a Turtles kick. Those two quickly became my favorites, with Turtles in Time getting my top spot.

vintagegamecrazy

11-06-2004, 05:34 PM

I'll go with the arcade, because it was the best looking one in its day, next would be TMNT 3, I played that one for hours as a kid, turles IV was pretty cool too. The nes original and TMNT II didn't age well and are pretty repetative now.

suppafly

11-06-2004, 05:56 PM

I voted for TMNT Arcade game...what game used to amaze me ! Specially the voices! it was RAD!

The first 2 nes games were great too...the snes and genesis versions didnt have the same feeling...but were not bad games either

evildead2099

12-17-2004, 12:02 AM

My favourite TMNT games, in order of priority:

TMNT (Arcade)

TMNT (NES)

TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (Gameboy)

GobopopRevisited

12-17-2004, 01:34 AM

1. Manhattan Project (My Vote)
2. Arcade
3. Hyperstone Heist

Falcon

01-11-2005, 06:17 PM

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time. One of the best SNES games ever! I remember constantly beating this game with a lot of people, and it was so much fun, and it only took 30 minutes to beat the game.

tuxedojoe

01-11-2005, 06:22 PM

Like others, I would have to go with Turtles in Time for the SNES. It was really awesome to play with a few friends. I never actually owend the game, but I played it a bunch. I should look for a copy.

Perkar

01-11-2005, 06:25 PM

TMNT 2: The Arcade Game (NES) got my vote. i cannot begin to think about how many hours i have logged into this game. as kids, my friend and i would spend countless hours with it, regardless of how many times we beat it.

i always wanted to pick up TMNT4 for snes, but still haven't to this day....

also, a runner up goes out to TMNT: Hyperstone Heist for Genesis. i got this one about a year ago and played teh piss out of it. follows the traditional formula well.

DTJAAAAMJSLM

01-11-2005, 10:49 PM

TMNT 2: The Arcade Game!

MikeBoh8

01-11-2005, 10:55 PM

got to go with TMNT 4- Turtles in time... I beat that game so many times with a friend. Throwing them into the screen was so cool.

Moon Patrol

06-17-2005, 11:44 PM

TMNT for the NES was probably my favorite one, you could run around the city/underground and all that, and drive the TMNT Van! That was so awesome! Then you could go whip some ass in the sewers and buildings, and all out have fun :-D

Tron 2.0

06-22-2005, 06:56 AM

TMNT Arcade>TMNT II Arcade Turtles in Time>TMNT NES.

That's my favorite order on it.

The S

06-26-2005, 04:04 PM

Out of all of those, I'd have to say my personal favorite is the original arcade game. However, there is no such thing as a bad TMNT game.

Vlad

06-28-2005, 03:06 AM

Turtles in Time, period

The S

06-28-2005, 10:46 PM

Turtles In Time for SNES or Arcade, O powerful Dracula? Or do you have no preference?

VGfan

07-27-2005, 05:47 AM

The first one for the NES.
I dislike beat'em'ups, especially the TMNT ones.

VG_Maniac

07-27-2005, 06:32 PM

TMNT IV: Turtles in Time on the SNES is my favorite by far. I've played through that game with friends hundreds of different times in my life...and I still enjoy playing it just as much as ever.

Really, I like all the TMNT beat-em-ups.

MetroidFan1164

08-07-2005, 06:31 AM

TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES). Spent a lot of time playing it way back when.

zerohero

09-17-2005, 07:54 PM

I have to go with TMNT in Time. I played and beat that game with my sister so many times! The music , the action and style are just classic IMO.

EricRyan34

10-04-2005, 10:27 PM

Almost all of these games are really good, that is, if you are a TMNT fan that is. I say that it is a tie for me between Turtles IV: Turtles in Time, Turtles Tournament Fighters for SNES, and the original game for the Nintendo

daminmancejin

10-05-2005, 06:20 AM

:D i picked TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)

syd

10-05-2005, 11:22 AM

I'll have to go with the original TMNT for the nes. I got this game for my birthday soon after it came out, and I've loved it ever since even though it's such a pain in the ass to beat. TMNT II the arcade game was a good game, but it was a heavily watered down version of the arcade game. TMNT IV was an awesome game as well, and is probably my second favourite turtles game overall, with TMNT (arcade) a close third.

Thetik

10-09-2005, 09:31 PM

TMNT Tournament fighters (SNES)...countless hours of playing with my little brother back in the days

clawx

12-03-2005, 05:07 PM

best too worst

TMNT (arcade)
TMNT (NES)
TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (SNES)
TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
TMNT: Fall Of The Foot Clan (Gameboy)
TMNT II: Back From The Sewers (Gameboy)
TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Gameboy)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (NES)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (SNES)
TMNT Tournament Fighters (Genesis)

havent played

TMNT II: Turtles In Time (arcade)
TMNT: Fall Of The Foot Clan (Gameboy)
TMNT II: Back From The Sewers (Gameboy)
TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Gameboy)

clawx

12-03-2005, 05:11 PM

best too worst

TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (SNES) - The best of the series hands down

TMNT (NES) - I've always really liked this one. Hard as hell, but rather fun

TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES) - yeah, it might just be part 2 with better graphics, but I've always found it to be alot more fun to play.

TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES) - Good, but the 3rd game is much better.

TMNT (arcade) - really good stuff.

TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis) - good, but nothing really new.

TMNT Tournament Fighters (NES) - decent, but nothing fantastic

TMNT Tournament Fighters (SNES) - not really all that good.

havent played

TMNT II: Turtles In Time (arcade)
TMNT: Fall Of The Foot Clan (Gameboy)
TMNT II: Back From The Sewers (Gameboy)
TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Gameboy)