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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES came out in 1989, developed by Konami and published by Ultra Games. It was one of the earlier licensed games on the system, arriving when side-scrolling beat 'em ups and action platformers were starting to define the console's library. You take control of the four turtles, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, each with their own signature weapon and slightly different attributes.

You move through levels fighting Foot Clan enemies, navigating environmental hazards, and occasionally switching to an overhead view for exploration or driving the Turtle Van. The main goal is to rescue April O'Neil and defeat Shredder, which involves defeating bosses like Bebop and Rocksteady. A key mechanic is being able to switch between turtles at any time; if one loses all health, you lose that character until you find a way to revive them. The game is known for its high difficulty, with limited continues and some notoriously tricky sections, like the dam level with its electric seaweed. It feels tense and demanding, requiring careful management of your team's health and smart use of each turtle's strengths.