Could the Nes produce a Golden Axe like the SMS produced?

[Rob2600]

Not sure about the others, but the NES version of Shinobi is crap. Much worse than the SMS version.

The Sega Master System version of Shinobi (Sega) looked much better than the NES version (Tengen) is still shots, but the NES version scrolled more smoothly and felt more robust.

Shinobi for the NES was actually pretty decent, but the boss battle graphics were watered down.

I think TMNT II & III had rather large character sprites and good color.

Yes. Look at NES games like TMNT II: The Arcade Game, Track & Field II, Double Dragon II, and Batman: Return of the Joker. Games like that feature large sprites and great, detailed graphics overall.