What is your favorite TMNT: The Arcade Game level?

*pannoni1* · 09-07-2012, 07:06 AM

For the sake of the NES release, I'm including the "Tora's Trap" and "Shogun Showdown" levels as I like to call them. For me personally, it's the Madison Square Avenue level (Scene 4, Part 1 NES) because in addition to being the most vivid Foot Soldier level, I like how you can simply loop off Foot Soldiers from the bicycles in the NES version and keep farming points and lives. I also like the "Showgun Showdown" level because it consists of the most difficult non-boss enemies.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 09-07-2012, 10:13 AM

Well I'll start the voting with "Tora's Trap" (Central Park) because afterwards, a message is sent to the children that "Spring is here!" [according to the turtle you are controlling]

Here's 2 images to clarify my point.

As far as the other levels go, I find they get difficult as you go along, but that's normal in most games anyways

*gobo* · 09-07-2012, 01:46 PM

I'm partial to both Mouser levels (Baxter and Granitor), but I'll hafta go with the sewers. I love smashing those missiles. ^_^

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 09-08-2012, 06:06 PM

Even though I prefer the graphics of the original arcade version, I still have a lot of memories of playing the NES version. My favorite level would be Tora's Trap.

As a kid it felt like an accomplishment to get to that level without cheating (wasn't very good at video games when I was younger, I was all attack without ever thinking to dodge the AI's attacks). Plus with all the snow, it is visually very different from the other levels.

*shuriken* · 10-15-2012, 08:43 PM

The Technodrome is awesome. I love the music and all the enemies you get to destroy before reaching Krang and Shredder. IMO Krang always seemed harder to beat though.

*Jephael* · 10-16-2012, 11:33 AM

I always enjoyed the parking garage scene, especially at the end when you rescue April!

SoundBlaster7 · 12-01-2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

I always enjoyed the parking garage scene, especially at the end when you rescue April!

Same here

tmntpower1988 · 12-01-2012, 05:30 AM

I always enjoyed the Technodrome level.

Mini-Turtle · 12-03-2012, 10:09 PM

I also enjoyed Parking Garage on the NES, but not in the Arcade (because of the boss).

ctt4lfecw · 12-05-2012, 03:03 PM

I like the environment interaction in the Parking Garage. Like the brown car full of Foot Soldiers that comes at you randomly.

arizvega · 12-08-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ctt4lfecw

i like the environment interaction in the parking garage. Like the brown car full of foot soldiers that comes at you randomly.

I like that too as well...

*Kendamu* · 12-16-2012, 03:15 AM

The Technodrome has the coolest music, but the street stage after the apartment was probably the one that got me the most excited as a kid. The skateboarding scene is a close second, though.

*oldmanwinters* · 12-20-2012, 12:19 PM

Taking a swipe at the skateboarding lady was always good for a laugh with whomever you were playing.

Also, I love all little details in the Level 2 background like the TV, the interactive fire hydrants, and the shameless Pizza Hut signs.

Fighting Bebop at the junk yard was pretty epic for the early 90s too.

Forneus · 12-20-2012, 08:00 PM

I'm fairly fond of the first stage for some reason. It's simple, Foot smashing action and then you pummel Rocksteady into dust. Wham, bam. It's iconic. And these rolling balls are just...well, just great I guess. No reason. Just great stuff.

*Icebot* · 12-28-2012, 04:08 PM

The music in the Technodrome was always my favorite part of the game so I went with the Technodrome level.

Theli · 12-29-2012, 05:09 PM

I voted for Dojo! Nothing beats playing Shinobis in typicall japanese enviroment.

*Andrew NDB* · 12-29-2012, 05:11 PM

Aren't they all the same? Walk left to right and mash the two buttons to fight the rainbow Foot Soldiers...

**Jester** · 12-29-2012, 05:55 PM

In this ever-changing, unpredictably scary world, your "If it isn't Mirage, then it's crap!!" posts always make me feel at ease.

*Oculus Orbus* · 12-29-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

In this ever-changing, unpredictably scary world, your predictable "If it isn't Mirage, then it's crap!!" posts always make me feel at ease.

I might start a Jester's quotes compilation thread. Just sayin'.

View Poll Results: Favorite The Arcade Game Level
April's Midtown Loft (Channel 6 building?)	2	8.33%
Times Square	4	16.67%
Sewer System	2	8.33%
Tora's Trap (Central Park)	4	16.67%
Parking Garage	3	12.50%
Madison Square Avenue	1	4.17%
Bridge/Cheapskate Level	0	0%
Secret Factory	0	0%
Showgun Showdown/Dojo	1	4.17%
Technodrome	7	29.17%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

09-07-2012, 07:06 AM	#1
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	What is your favorite TMNT: The Arcade Game level? For the sake of the NES release, I'm including the "Tora's Trap" and "Shogun Showdown" levels as I like to call them. For me personally, it's the Madison Square Avenue level (Scene 4, Part 1 NES) because in addition to being the most vivid Foot Soldier level, I like how you can simply loop off Foot Soldiers from the bicycles in the NES version and keep farming points and lives. I also like the "Showgun Showdown" level because it consists of the most difficult non-boss enemies. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

09-07-2012, 10:13 AM	#2
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	Well I'll start the voting with "Tora's Trap" (Central Park) because afterwards, a message is sent to the children that "Spring is here!" [according to the turtle you are controlling] Here's 2 images to clarify my point. As far as the other levels go, I find they get difficult as you go along, but that's normal in most games anyways __________________ 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...

09-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#3
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I'm partial to both Mouser levels (Baxter and Granitor), but I'll hafta go with the sewers. I love smashing those missiles. ^_^ __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-15-2012, 08:43 PM	#5
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	The Technodrome is awesome. I love the music and all the enemies you get to destroy before reaching Krang and Shredder. IMO Krang always seemed harder to beat though. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

09-08-2012, 06:06 PM	#4
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	Even though I prefer the graphics of the original arcade version, I still have a lot of memories of playing the NES version. My favorite level would be Tora's Trap. As a kid it felt like an accomplishment to get to that level without cheating (wasn't very good at video games when I was younger, I was all attack without ever thinking to dodge the AI's attacks). Plus with all the snow, it is visually very different from the other levels.

10-16-2012, 11:33 AM	#6
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I always enjoyed the parking garage scene, especially at the end when you rescue April! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-01-2012, 05:30 AM	#8
tmntpower1988 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 793	I always enjoyed the Technodrome level.

12-03-2012, 10:09 PM	#9
Mini-Turtle Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 42	I also enjoyed Parking Garage on the NES, but not in the Arcade (because of the boss).

12-05-2012, 03:03 PM	#10
ctt4lfecw Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Neutrino Posts: 817	I like the environment interaction in the Parking Garage. Like the brown car full of Foot Soldiers that comes at you randomly.

12-16-2012, 03:15 AM	#12
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	The Technodrome has the coolest music, but the street stage after the apartment was probably the one that got me the most excited as a kid. The skateboarding scene is a close second, though.

12-20-2012, 12:19 PM	#13
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,500	Taking a swipe at the skateboarding lady was always good for a laugh with whomever you were playing. Also, I love all little details in the Level 2 background like the TV, the interactive fire hydrants, and the shameless Pizza Hut signs. Fighting Bebop at the junk yard was pretty epic for the early 90s too. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

12-20-2012, 08:00 PM	#14
Forneus Thug Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 77	I'm fairly fond of the first stage for some reason. It's simple, Foot smashing action and then you pummel Rocksteady into dust. Wham, bam. It's iconic. And these rolling balls are just...well, just great I guess. No reason. Just great stuff. __________________ "The sun is a wondrous body. Like a magnificent father. If only I could be so grossly incandescent"

12-28-2012, 04:08 PM	#15
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	The music in the Technodrome was always my favorite part of the game so I went with the Technodrome level.

12-29-2012, 05:09 PM	#16
Theli Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lower-Austria Posts: 103	I voted for Dojo! Nothing beats playing Shinobis in typicall japanese enviroment. __________________

12-29-2012, 05:11 PM	#17
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,551	Aren't they all the same? Walk left to right and mash the two buttons to fight the rainbow Foot Soldiers... __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ] Last edited by Andrew NDB; 12-29-2012 at 05:17 PM.

12-29-2012, 05:55 PM	#18
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	In this ever-changing, unpredictably scary world, your "If it isn't Mirage, then it's crap!!" posts always make me feel at ease. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 12-29-2012 at 06:03 PM.