What's your favorite TMNT game based on the '87 series?

Voidoid · 05-22-2010, 10:49 AM

Hey, what's your favorite Turtle game from the 1987 series?

From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) to Tournament Fighters.

Mine's would have to be Turtles In Time. The game was just down right perfect, to controls, THE MUSIC, and the enemies, I just love everything about it. I also love how Konami took almost of everything directly from the show. A follow up would have to be Manhattan Missions for the PC.

*gobo* · 05-22-2010, 11:34 AM

Tournament Fighters for SNES for the wow factor.
The Hyperstone Heist for story/adventure.

How many, if any, were solely based on the 'toon? TMNT1 (NES) was mostly original enemies. TMNT2 (NES) was partly as well. TMNT3 (NES) was Playmates-heavy. TF (SNES) was Archie-heavy (with that 1 then-Mirage-exclusive, Karai and the 1 all-original, Aska). Even The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis) had Tatsu from the movies. What about the others? I don't recall.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-22-2010, 11:52 AM

Turtles in Time (SNES)

I'd also say TMNT (NES) but as Gobo said it had mostly original characters. And had a comic cover as game cover, that's awesome

Voidoid · 05-22-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Tournament Fighters for SNES for the wow factor.
The Hyperstone Heist for story/adventure.

How many, if any, were solely based on the 'toon? TMNT1 (NES) was mostly original enemies. TMNT2 (NES) was partly as well. TMNT3 (NES) was Playmates-heavy. TF (SNES) was Archie-heavy (with that 1 then-Mirage-exclusive, Karai and the 1 all-original, Aska). Even The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis) had Tatsu from the movies. What about the others? I don't recall.

Very true, but I think the original Gameboy titles were mostly based on the show, don't recall to well.

Bizzy Bone · 05-22-2010, 02:15 PM

The original TMNT ARCADE GAME FTW!

Voidoid · 05-22-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzy Bone

The original TMNT ARCADE GAME FTW!

Oooooh man, soo many quarters well spent at Chuck E. Cheese!!

*Prowler* · 05-24-2010, 01:58 PM

Turtles in Time followed by the original arcade game.

*Andrew NDB* · 05-24-2010, 02:22 PM

While I can't speak of the current generation TMNT games (for Wii and such), the only good TMNT game I've played, in my opinion, was the first. From exploring various sewers, exploring various maps, even driving the Turtle Van, and swimming sequences, it was the most diverse game. A lot of it required you to be quite strategical in the way you'd approach different situations and bosses. People complain it was too difficult... boo-hoo.

TMNT II - IV, Hyperstone Heist? Lame, brainless button-mashers... poor man's Final Fight clones, with even less diversity in villains (mowing through different rainbow colored Foot Clan members gets real old, real fast). And Tournament Fighters, just a poor man's Street Fighter II.

The Gameboy games were a bit fun. More in line with that first TMNT game, but far less involving.

*gobo* · 05-24-2010, 03:02 PM

Anything to go against the grain, eh, Andrew? ^_^

*Andrew NDB* · 05-24-2010, 03:07 PM

I stated my case.

*gobo* · 05-24-2010, 03:26 PM

I sense defensiveness there. No offense was intended by my remark. Just observing patterns...

*Kendamu* · 05-24-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzy Bone

The original TMNT ARCADE GAME FTW!

Agreed! The button-mashing. The levels. The music. The perfect timing in its release during my early years as a fan. The Engrish character profiles!!!

One of these days soon, I'm gonna own a TMNT arcade machine.

In the meantime, maybe the lightest incarnation of the Xbox 360 that can support it will do.

*Andrew NDB* · 05-24-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

Agreed! The button-mashing. The levels. The music. The perfect timing in its release during my early years as a fan. The Engrish character profiles!!!

One of these days soon, I'm gonna own a TMNT arcade machine.

In the meantime, maybe the lightest incarnation of the Xbox 360 that can support it will do.

Never heard of emulation? Could download MAME and the ROMs for it and be playing it on your computer in arcade-perfect "glory." Could even buy a PC arcade controller/stick to complete your trip down nostalgia lane, if you so desired.

*Ninjinister* · 05-24-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

TMNT II - IV, Hyperstone Heist? Lame, brainless button-mashers... poor man's Final Fight clones, with even less diversity in villains (mowing through different rainbow colored Foot Clan members gets real old, real fast). And Tournament Fighters, just a poor man's Street Fighter II.

Are you just not a fan of those genres or something?

*Candy Kappa* · 05-24-2010, 05:21 PM

I really liked re-shelled, but it's a fun game. And i managed to get my girlfriend to play with me couple of days ago.

as soon as the 4th member of geek floor comes home I'm gonna propose a 4 player match combined with a 4 player game of mario and movie night.

we're moving out soon... end of school year

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 05-24-2010, 07:45 PM

I have to go with the Turtles in Time for the SNES. Also the NES ninja turtles arcade game because it has the Pizza Hut sponsor in some of the levels.

*Andrew NDB* · 05-24-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

I sense defensiveness there.

I'm always like that.

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Are you just not a fan of those genres or something?

In moderation. I just liked TMNT II-IV and Hyperstone Heist when they were called "Final Fight" and "Streets of Rage." But maybe you're right... the walk-to-the-right-of-the-screen-mashing-two-buttons-against-the-same-enemies-over-and-over genre isn't something I have a great deal of patience with. Not because it's difficult or taxing, but rather the opposite... it's not creative, it's not immersive, it's not anything but repetitive and uninspiring.

The first TMNT game made a genuine effort to draw us into the world of the TMNT. The other games, you could replace the TMNT with the Double Dragon brothers, the Battletoads, Cody, Haggar, the Simpsons or just about anybody and they'd be exactly the same games.

*Ninjinister* · 05-24-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I'm always like that.

In moderation. I just liked TMNT II-IV and Hyperstone Heist when they were called "Final Fight" and "Streets of Rage." But maybe you're right... the walk-to-the-right-of-the-screen-mashing-two-buttons-against-the-same-enemies-over-and-over genre isn't something I have a great deal of patience with. Not because it's difficult or taxing, but rather the opposite... it's not creative, it's not immersive, it's not anything but repetitive and uninspiring.

The first TMNT game made a genuine effort to draw us into the world of the TMNT. The other games, you could replace the TMNT with the Double Dragon brothers, the Battletoads, Cody, Haggar, the Simpsons or just about anybody and they'd be exactly the same games.

Sometimes a game doesn't need to be inventive.

Sometimes you just need to hit stuff.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-25-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Sometimes you just need to hit stuff.

that comment with your current avatar is golden

*Ninjinister* · 05-25-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

that comment with your current avatar is golden

Golden Retriever, maybe...

05-22-2010, 10:49 AM	#1
Voidoid Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 625	What's your favorite TMNT game based on the '87 series? Hey, what's your favorite Turtle game from the 1987 series? From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) to Tournament Fighters. Mine's would have to be Turtles In Time. The game was just down right perfect, to controls, THE MUSIC, and the enemies, I just love everything about it. I also love how Konami took almost of everything directly from the show. A follow up would have to be Manhattan Missions for the PC. Last edited by Voidoid; 05-22-2010 at 12:07 PM.

05-22-2010, 11:34 AM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Tournament Fighters for SNES for the wow factor. The Hyperstone Heist for story/adventure. How many, if any, were solely based on the 'toon? TMNT1 (NES) was mostly original enemies. TMNT2 (NES) was partly as well. TMNT3 (NES) was Playmates-heavy. TF (SNES) was Archie-heavy (with that 1 then-Mirage-exclusive, Karai and the 1 all-original, Aska). Even The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis) had Tatsu from the movies. What about the others? I don't recall. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 05-22-2010 at 12:06 PM.

05-22-2010, 11:52 AM	#3
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Turtles in Time (SNES) I'd also say TMNT (NES) but as Gobo said it had mostly original characters. And had a comic cover as game cover, that's awesome __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

05-22-2010, 02:15 PM	#5
Bizzy Bone Random Punk Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 40	The original TMNT ARCADE GAME FTW! __________________ I'm the one in the middle.

05-24-2010, 02:22 PM	#8
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,551	While I can't speak of the current generation TMNT games (for Wii and such), the only good TMNT game I've played, in my opinion, was the first. From exploring various sewers, exploring various maps, even driving the Turtle Van, and swimming sequences, it was the most diverse game. A lot of it required you to be quite strategical in the way you'd approach different situations and bosses. People complain it was too difficult... boo-hoo. TMNT II - IV, Hyperstone Heist? Lame, brainless button-mashers... poor man's Final Fight clones, with even less diversity in villains (mowing through different rainbow colored Foot Clan members gets real old, real fast). And Tournament Fighters, just a poor man's Street Fighter II. The Gameboy games were a bit fun. More in line with that first TMNT game, but far less involving. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

05-24-2010, 01:58 PM	#7
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Turtles in Time followed by the original arcade game.

05-24-2010, 03:02 PM	#9
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Anything to go against the grain, eh, Andrew? ^_^ __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

05-24-2010, 03:07 PM	#10
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,551	I stated my case. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

05-24-2010, 03:26 PM	#11
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I sense defensiveness there. No offense was intended by my remark. Just observing patterns... __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

05-24-2010, 05:21 PM	#15
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I really liked re-shelled, but it's a fun game. And i managed to get my girlfriend to play with me couple of days ago. as soon as the 4th member of geek floor comes home I'm gonna propose a 4 player match combined with a 4 player game of mario and movie night. we're moving out soon... end of school year __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

05-24-2010, 07:45 PM	#16
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	I have to go with the Turtles in Time for the SNES. Also the NES ninja turtles arcade game because it has the Pizza Hut sponsor in some of the levels. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...