Turtles in Time Arcade or SNES?

[Shreddhead]

Im just curious which one you prefer, The snes home version or the 4 player arcade cabinet. I was pretty nostalgic the other night so i plugged in my wii to play the arcade rom. It had been so many years since i last played it, i completely forgot about some of the differences between the two versions.

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[oldmanwinters]

I prefer the S'nes, myself.

[Genesis]

More levels, the "comic" option, and the version of the soundtrack that I'm more familiar with and thus prefer. SNES version all the way.

[shihe]

If you have three more players nearby, and want a full 4-p experience, then go for Arcade.

If you are by yourself or with another friend, then Snes.


Of course there's also the VS mode in the Snes version which is really fun too, you'd probably enjoy that with a bunch of friends too.



Reasons why I prefer the Snes version:

-Soundtrack
-Comic/Anime color sets
-VS mode
-Slash boss battle.
-A fun Shredder boss battle. (That makes Time Warp more sense than going to the past from the sewers)
-Technodrome, Let's Kick Shell
-New Bebop and Rocksteady bosses

[FoxZerro]

The SNES is the superior version, because it had the benefit of an extra year of development. It makes absolutely no sense having Shredder somehow warp you from the middle of the Sewers. Not only that but what is the reason for them being in the Sewers anyway if not to eventually get to the Technodrome and bring the fight to the Foot.

Having the added Technodrome level; an actual boss fight at the end of Sewer Surfin'; Bebop, Rocksteady, and Slash show up in the game; and an overall more polished aesthetic. Made this an easy choice. The only thing that the arcade game did better was allowing you to play with all four turtles.

[cartoonistaaron]

I love that SNES Turtles In Time box art so much. I wish I had a giant poster of that image. That same artist did some other Turtle paintings and I've always loved them. Anybody know who it was?

[Candy Kappa]

Imma gonna be the douche and choose Re-Shelled :P

Well, of the two I'd say the SNES version is the superior with the added levels with added Slash,Bebop & Rocksteady and Rat King. I really miss them in re-shelled

[DonatelloDomeHead31]

I chose the SNES only because of my continuous discussion about Slash in "Prehistoric Turtlesaurus." In my opinion, he's easier to fight than Cement Man...that is if you know HOW to fight one or the other.

Anyways, I also voted SNES because i like the sound the music comes out on the console.

[shihe]

Imma gonna be the douche and choose Re-Shelled :P

Well, of the two I'd say the SNES version is the superior with the added levels with added Slash,Bebop & Rocksteady and Rat King. I really miss them in re-shelled


Haha, but hey, joking aside, let's consider the pros and cons of Re:shelled (even though it's not available in stores anymore).


+ Online multiplayer
+ 4-Player support
+ Continue Game option.
+ 4 Difficulty settings
+ Extra modes (Survival, Quickplay)
+ Extra moves (8-directional) (sure, not needed, but it feels a tad more free)


- Bland 3D
- Meh soundtrack.
- Arcade version of the levels (No Technodrome, BB/RS, Rat King, Slash, etc)
- No VS mode.
- No option to play custom music.

[Candy Kappa]

I really enjoyed the visual style and the 3D/CGI models of the various characters, and the colors was really nice.

If only it was a 4player SNES version instead.

[Tuxedo Moroboshi]

If Re-Shelled had remixes of the previous music instead of completely new songs, and the levels and bosses were based on the SNES port as opposed to the arcade game, and finally if the controls felt more like the previous versions... then the game would be the most amazing thing ever. Bonus points if they could find a way to merge it with Hyperstone Heist.

Don't get me wrong, though, I do like Re-Shelled, but I see it as very flawed and with a lot of wasted potential.

That being said, the arcade version has my favorite graphics and music, more sound effects/voices than the SNES version, and unlike said SNES version, it also has the option for 4-players... buuuut, all the stuff added into the SNES version to make up for that (more levels, more bosses, the "comic" palettes (though they were actually Playmates toys palettes), and various other little changes/revisions) definitely makes it my favorite among all the various versions of this game that exist.

So, for me, the SNES version is the winner.

[The Shell Shocked Geek]

I enjoyed both versions but the SNES is better.

[pannoni1]

Definitely the SNES version, since I have never played the arcade version of this game before, plus it is much more casual playing on the console than standing up playing the Arcade version. Some nice explanations by the posters above me, and given that it wasn't that rare on SNES but still averages $25 on eBay used (I've never seen it go for under $19 in my last year of tracking basically every copy of this game on eBay), really says something about this game's durability and quality. Of course, you can't pause on the arcade version!

[Shreddhead]

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Ya thats one major irritation, and if you stop bombs will come down on ya.

I have to go with the snes too. The added levels and bosses are nice, but what i really love is the controls and the soundtrack. Once you get down how to throw guys, you can do it to just about everyone. And i dont need to tell you guys how great the music is.


But one thing about the arcade game that can be really fun if you have an emulator is to program all the turtles' controls to P1. Taking all 4 turtles through the game was a blast.

[saul]

I love the play control and hit reactions of the SNES version.
In the Arcade when you hit Foot soldiers, they swing their arms around like they're losing their balance, whereas in the SNES they double over in pain. In the Arcade, it's hard to tell when you've landed a hit, and it just doesn't feel as satisfying. I also like the option of choosing to throw your opponent, whereas in the Arcade I think it's random.

If someone could only re-make the SNES version with the improved detail that the Arcade has, it would be perfect. The Arcade version has better background illustration, especially in the Prehistoric stage. And if they could add the larger enemies that would rock too, since in the Arcade Tokka and Rahzar are larger and have more frames than in the SNES

[FoxZerro]

Imma gonna be the douche and choose Re-Shelled :P

Well, of the two I'd say the SNES version is the superior with the added levels with added Slash,Bebop & Rocksteady and Rat King. I really miss them in re-shelled

After spending this weekend playing a bunch of Re-Shelled, I have to say I have mellowed on my anger at it. Yes I was disappointed when I first downloaded it, because it wasn't the SNES version and it had 8 way movement. Now though I can see the beauty that is present therein and actually have enjoyed playing it. Some of the boss models are inspired... I love Leatherhead's

I think what would have been better is if they had actually just made a new Ninja Turtles game instead of just rebuilding the entire game from the ground up. I think where Re-shelled failed is that Turtles in Time had such a huge impact on people that we had huge expections which the changes quickly dashed.

[TurtleTitan97]

I like the snes version.

[Darth Knuckles]

Wow! I can't believe that the SNES version has that much of a lead! I must agree that I really do like the touches of the SNES game a lot better than the Arcade version. The different colors of the turtles, the added boss battles, using more characters like Bebop & Rocksteady, Slash, The Rat King, and the added Technodrome level was awesome! But I voted for the Arcade version.

For one, I didn't have a Super Nintendo so the arcade was the only way I could play it. But one big thing is the soundtrack, which surprises me sense a lot of people who voted for the SNES also mentioned the soundtrack as a reason to vote that way. :tconfuse: I loved the soundtrack to the arcade version. When you walked up to the arcade game "Pizza Power" was playing and that really got me ready to play the game. Plus the sound, music and sound effects, to me are very clear in the arcade version and more muffled in the SNES version. I really prefer the sound effects in the arcade version. Some of the sound effects are not even present in the SNES version! :tmad: Like the gates going down trying to smash you in the sewer level....not there on the SNES version. Also the sound effect for "My toes! My toes!" is a lot clearer on the arcade version. And also the animation for when you pick up a pizza for health in the game is not in the SNES version.

They may seem little but those things really mean something to me for that game. I was also an only child so when there were four people at the arcade playing Turtles in Time it felt special to me to have banter and laughs with other people my own age. My advice to anyone is to try and watch both versions, or at least play your SNES game, and then watch one or both back to back on YouTube because to me the clear winner is the arcade version. I understand the added things like characters, The Technodrome, and the colors of the turtles are very cool additions of the SNES game. And I totally agree. But as far as game play and mood (music and sound effects) it has to be the arcade version for me. Oh and I also always preferred the final boss Shredder in the arcade as opposed to Super Shredder. Never liked him. :twink:

[sykosis]

Absolutely loved the SNES version the most, dude. And I was pretty disappointed when the Xbox version wasn't based on that one, but it was the Arcade version. Still a great game, though, I missed the Technodrome level and fighting the Rat King in the sewers

[LetsKickShell!]

Its hard not to prefer the SNES version because you could play it any time you wanted and didn't have to lug quarters around. But the arcade version was awesome, no doubt.

[plasticturtle]

I have to go with the SNES version. The arcade version never came to my area so I never played it.

[gunstarheroblue]

purchased an old SNES just to play this again..SNES. had the ultimate TMNT experience for me, original arcade in at second. made closer when you have the 4 player experience available.

[NiNi]

I love the SNES version better when it comes to gameplay/features. However, my heart does go for the arcade version also because when I was a kid, my brother and I beat the game in the arcades - him being Don and me being Leo. That was an awesome night.

[Refractive Reflections]

I'm probably the one of the few that preferred the arcade version because of the slightly better graphics and the richer sound clips and background music. It created a more engaging game because of it.

I do admit the extra levels, and Turtle color changes are noteworthy in the SNES version, but the arcade experience is just more exciting having friends play with you rather than playing by yourself or just one extra person at your home. True you would waste some significant money, but it was far more memorable time with friends than the multiple times staying home and playing by yourself.

[SS_Turtle]

I preferred the arcade version mainly for the graphics and the 4 player mode. Also because I'm working out a deal to buy a 4 player TMNT In Time arcade cabinet :)

[tmnt transformer]

Snes, all the way. Snes had better music IMO.

[MikeandRaph87]

There is no contest because of the superior boss roster. A mud monster? Slash every day of the week! Rat King in one of his only two games? Heck yeah! Bebop and Rocksteady?Awesome!

Why Metalhead?He is not really a villain.Chrome Dome would have been perfect especially with his inclusion in SNES Tournament Fighter.

[LeoNerdo]

I love the arcade version, and I still dream about owning both arcade games someday. Or both boards in one cabinet.

The SNES version is one of my favorite SNES games ever, which had a pretty amazing game library. Even if it can be beaten in <20 minutes, I would still choose it over the arcade.

[I Crave Pizza No More]

I have the original TMNT 4 player arcade cabinet with boards for both TMNT and TMNT in Time. I've probably beaten TMNT in Time several dozen times over the years. I think, though, that I prefer the SNES version. The little ending cinematic with the presentation of all the characters still amuses me!

[Johnny Cutt]

I have the original TMNT 4 player arcade cabinet with boards for both TMNT and TMNT in Time. I've probably beaten TMNT in Time several dozen times over the years. I think, though, that I prefer the SNES version. The little ending cinematic with the presentation of all the characters still amuses me!

Do you remember what you paid for your boards?

[I Crave Pizza No More]

Do you remember what you paid for your boards?

I paid $400 for the original TMNT 4 player cabinet (with board). That was in 1998, I think. I purchased the TMNT in Time board about a year later for something like $125.

[ctt4lfecw]

I'll say SNES version. Too many hrs spent on it. Plus with the arcade you have to let someone else have a turn(guess Im selfish lol) Plus it has Slash.

[tmntpower1988]

SNES all the way. I was looking to play this game recently but I can't seem to find the cartridge I know I didn't sell it anyway, hopefully it will pop up at some stage.

[BladeEdge86]

I never got to play the arcade version but the SNES version is pretty awesome, easily my favorite TMNT game of all time.

[Stingray69]

Ive never played the arcade one so nes all the way.

[Donatello_ftw]

Snes for sure! Me and my friend recently played through it on each difficulty and during the last fight against Super Shredder on Hard, my reaction was something like this :teek:

[Mini-Turtle]

SNES, of course! The only thing the Arcade version does better is sound quality.

[prez]

SNES for me, it was cheaper in the long run and it had more options for various gameplay

[galaxysurfer]

Definitely SNES!

[the fixer]

SNES version for me too. What an AWESOME game that was....

Speaking of Turtles in Time, I have a small question...

Was the arcade version of Turtles in Time included as an unlockable in any recent console Turtles game (like the first arcade game in Battle Nexus)?

[Ninjinister]

Was the arcade version of Turtles in Time included as an unlockable in any recent console Turtles game (like the first arcade game in Battle Nexus)?

Mutant Nightmare.

[ryukenden]

SNES of course! More levels and I'll never forget the Technodrome stage of when the only way to damage Shredder is to throw Foot Soldiers at him.

[RaphaelsIsolation]

Easily, easily the original version.

It's very very tough to beat the "original". That is the way I played it when it came out, that is the way it was meant to be played.

The original always.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

The graphics on the snes version were not as good, but the sheer fact you had the arcade version plus more made it better.:o

[Ecto Jedi]

SNES, hands-down. One of the very few instances of the home port being superior in nearly every conceivable fashion.

[Shreddhead]

Does anyone know if there has ever been a mod that includes 4 player co-op in the snes version?

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

SNES for me becasue I never got to play the cabinet.
I really never got to play any arcades growing up.
A pivotal part in many kids lives and I missed it.

[Refractive Reflections]

I really never got to play any arcades growing up.
A pivotal part in many kids lives and I missed it.

:( So sorry to hear that... my sympathies... From one who used to go to the arcades at least every 3 weeks during the late 80s-mid 90s as a kid. As I said in my earlier post, it wasn't just the arcade games itself but the whole social atmosphere that would make it far better than the home console experience of the same game.

[gobo]

SNES, cuz throwing Foots at the screen wasn't just a happy accident anymore and Slash is sooooooooooooooooooo much > Cement Man.

[turtletoons81]

for me personally it's the snes mostly because i have more fun with it than the original not too say the original was bad or anything hell no but i just wished the original had more levels and bosses and that's what we got for the snes port, but i'll say this i prefer the arcade music over the snes music mostly that bassline they play in neon night riders.

[Donatello388]

Personally I like the SNES version better. But that's because I had the SNES version as a kid. I've got the HD port of the Arcade version on my PS3. I've also got Metalhead's boss battle theme from Alleycat Blues as my ringtone. Gotta love Zedge.

[billbot85]

The SNES version was the only one that I've played, so I'm gonna go with that one. It will always be one of my favorite SNES games, and one of the few games that I can destroy in hard mode. I've seen the arcade version, and it just doesn't compare to home version. Although 4 player through that game would be awesome.

[shihe]

Was just playing the original arcade version the other day, and it felt REALLY off. I don't know why, it felt a bit unpolished when compared to its console counterpart. Just like the 1ST arcade felt off in comparison to its NES counterpart.

Instead of playing, I was more amused at Splinter going hyper whenever I was not moving, lol.


I prefer the Snes version by a lot. I just wish we got the theme song for Turtle Power from the arcade in it.

[DonatelloDomeHead31]

I posted something earlier about my choice which was "Turtles in Time" for the SNES, but now I'd like to share something:

I recently played SNES "Turtles in Time" and a disappointment came to me: Why is Rat King in the SNES version, but not the arcade?

Was he added late?

[Genesis]

The SNES added extra levels and changed a couple of bosses - most notably the entire first Technodrome level (Let's Kick Shell!), the Rat King following the Pizza Monsters, and Slash (mentioned earlier, he replaced "Cement Man").

The whole time travel bit starting right at the end of Sewer Surfin' never made any sense to me. The absence of Let's Kick Shell! always gave me the impression that the level was incomplete by the deadline, and they didn't get the chance to include it until the SNES port. I have no idea, of course; that's just my guess.

Either way, barring the lack of 4-player options, it's a wholly more complete and satisfying version of the game. The SNES version of the OST also sounds so much more awesome, and I've always preferred playing in "Comic" mode.

[RayFillet]

Never played the snes version, will have to check it out. Love arcade though.