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Konami released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Game Boy in 1990, a time when handheld games were often simpler, scaled-down versions of their console counterparts. This title stood out for its attempt to bring a full beat 'em up experience to the small screen, with all the action and character selection you'd expect from a TMNT game of that era.

You control one of the four turtles, each with slightly different attack ranges and speeds, as you move through side-scrolling stages filled with Foot Clan enemies. The main goal is to fight through each level, defeat the boss waiting at the end, and ultimately take down Shredder. Key mechanics include using your character's unique weapon to attack and a special screen-clearing move that costs health. The game moves at a brisk pace and can be quite challenging, especially when dealing with groups of enemies or precise platforming sections. It feels satisfying to land hits and progress through each themed environment, from city streets to Technodrome interiors.