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Konami released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, a time when licensed games were often simple and direct. It stood out for its ambition, blending different play styles into one cartridge. You guide the Turtles through a version of New York City that feels both familiar and full of danger.

You control Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, switching between them as you explore the city from a top-down perspective. Your main goal is to rescue April O'Neil and stop Shredder, which involves navigating sewers, defusing bombs, and driving the Turtle Van in specific stages. Combat shifts to side-scrolling sections where you use each Turtle's unique weapon against Foot Clan enemies. The game is known for its high difficulty, especially in the dam level where precise swimming is required. It feels tense and demanding, rewarding careful play and patience over quick reflexes.