The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Symbols have dominated every medium known to man. comics, cartoons, animated films, and live-action films; You name it, turtles have done it. Naturally, the game is no exception. in fact, TMNT Games 1987 is almost as long as the franchise has been in existence, with the first project coming out 2 years after the cartoon debuted and 5 years after the comics debuted. New releases haven't really stopped coming out, and the franchise has been particularly active over the past few years.
Every fan has played at least one Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game, but the quality of that experience will vary greatly depending on that choice. Something truly terrible has happened there TMNT Titles across the decades, which can be hard to enjoy even for those who can tell their ray fillets from their Mondo geckos. On the other hand, we have also received plenty TMNT Games that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their love for the franchise. Let's talk about those games as we patiently wait The Last Ronin.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
It doesn't have a platinum game pedigree, but an okay hack and slash game
This action hack and slash game from 2016 brings new threats from the Turtles to the familiar territory of New York's home. The Turtles square off against a motley crew of enemies as they fight to save their loved ones from destruction. This is a common one TMNT The outing, however, is enhanced with PlatinumGames' signature combat. That said, it's certainly not among the developer's crowning achievements, and the levels get repetitive really quickly.
Mutants in Manhattan A clear budget is the title, and it does not last until the idea of a TMNT Project developed by later company Bayonetta. Around this time, Platinum produced three games based on the license, and Mutants in Manhattan It was the worst of the bunch by quite a margin, despite failing to meet the low standard set by the developer. the whip the game die hard TMNT Fans can still find something to enjoy in this project, though they'll need to sit through a fairly repetitive campaign.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
A forgettable but serviceable TMNT fighting game
The boom in fighting games in the early 90s was inevitable, and the Turtles weren't immune to jumping into different genres. Developed by Konami and released on the NES, SNES, and Genesis systems, each game was truly different from the others in an attempt to capitalize on the fighting game craze.
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The SNES version appears to be largely the superior version, with ten characters and two bosses. A fighting competition follows in the vein of the game Mortal Kombat and street fighter, But naturally the humor of the turtles is included. Retro-fighting diehards may be able to find copies in retro game stores or online, and it's quite an effort for the era. It doesn't come close to matching the masterpieces of the genre on the SNES, but it looks and plays great.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Radical Rescue
Gamefaqs Score: 3.61
Released by Konami for the first Game Boy in 1993, this platformer action game is reminiscent of the company's own. Castlevania series. Each turtle has its own unique move set, making it one of the most offbeat early games in the franchise. Many familiar villains return as bosses in this hidden handheld gem that helped the Turtles branch out of the arcade realm.
It's a little hard to judge these kinds of oldies through a 2026 lens, because gaming has changed so much in the past few decades. Honestly, I think so Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Radical Rescue A pretty darn good action platformer for the Game Boy, the best of the trilogy. However, I recommend it to everyone TMNT Games I ranked it down before I even thought to mention it, just for fun Radical rescue Many disappointments need to be accepted.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
A fun enough platform fighter that might scratch that TMNT itch
Something of a clone of Super Smash Bros., Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up Combines combat mechanics with arcade-style cooperative gameplay. Combat is fluid and fun without too much hassle, encouraging multiple players to duke it out with each other. It's fun and very fitting for the turtle's sense of humor. With solid gameplay, Smash-up There are also very nice interactive environments, which can be quite cinematic at times.
There are better platform fighters that render Smash-up somewhat obsolete; However, big-time Turtles fans will have a good time with it, though they should probably consider getting it. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl.
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TMNT (Home Console)
A decent romp and a time capsule for this era of TMNT
This hack and slash platformer is based on the 2007 film of the same name. Developed by Ubisoft for the sixth and seventh generation of consoles, TMNT is similar to Prince of Persia Games in terms of gameplay, but for the most part follows the plot of the movie.
Although not the most challenging game in the world, TMNT The classic beat 'em up style of old arcade games has its moments and sounds. Compared to other releases in the franchise, this 2007 release is more polished and consistent, making it easy to revisit in this day and age. There are many good 3D beat 'em ups, and there are many good platformers, but TMNT The two combine for a respectable outing.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare
A good co-op TMNT game
Konami released several games on sixth-generation consoles that were notable for bringing the Turtles into the world of 3D gaming. The third entry follows some of the story arcs from the animated television show, pitting them against a hodgepodge of classic villains. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare Also includes a hidden version Turtles in time.
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While not particularly well-received at the time and far from a masterpiece, the game works well as a mindless beat 'em up based on one of the franchise's best series. Solo, I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone, though A mutant nightmare There may be disagreements with friends. Combat also gets a little more fun once you expand your turtle combos, as the base material is a little too simple.
of 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and its latter part, War Nexusare of equal quality A mutant nightmare. While neither are great, they aren't terrible either.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Stealing the Hyperstone
Not turtle in time, but not bad either
An often overlooked entry in the Turtle saga, this Sega Genesis exclusive was released in 1992, shortly after. turtle in time, From which it takes many of its gameplay elements. After Shredder shrinks Manhattan using the power of the Hyperstone, the Turtles must return to action to stop their enemy and save their city.
Although often referred to as clones Turtles in timeThe game still manages to pack in a lot of fun side-scrolling combat into the story and build on the strengths of previous entries. Released only on the Genesis, fans may be lucky to find a physical copy online or in used game stores.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
A TMNT video game classic
The game that (almost) started it all and helped launch the Turtles to stardom. This arcade classic allows up to four friends to control those pizza-eating turtles and kick some Shredder Bots. The game was an instant success when it hit arcades in 1989, so much so that it was ported to the NES and Famicom systems in 1990.
Due to appear as a bonus game on sixth generation consoles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles It can be revisited quite easily in this day and age. Overshadowed by the last few beat 'em up releases, this 1989 classic helped set the groundwork that would be expanded upon in the sequels.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (GBA)
The most underrated TMNT game
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October 21, 2003
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Developed by Konami
While researching this article, I tried some of the games I missed, and one thing surprised me: TMNT Had a really solid run on the GBA! The GBA version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus is a good enough side-scroller, and TMNT The movie also shined on the console (more on that later). Then, there's Konami teenage mutant ninja turtles,Based on the cartoon from that year.
While the home console version is another simple licensed game that can only be recommended to die-hard fans of the series, the GBA release is simply a good beat that anyone can enjoy in the genre. Combat is surprisingly fast and responsive, reasonably close Shredder's Revenge As with earlier attempts Turtles in time. don't get me wrong, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Not as good as any of those games, but it's a perfect stepping stone between them.
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TMNT (GBA)
No, this is the most underrated TMNT game
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March 20, 2007
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Developed by Ubisoft Montreal
At the same time as the home console versions, Ubisoft also released versions TMNT On Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. While the former isn't particularly good, the latter is a very impressive late-day entry in the handheld console's lifespan, and it's a solid choice for fans who grew up playing the franchise's arcade beat 'em ups in the '90s. TMNT It doesn't try to be anything more than a vintage trip created around the 2003 animated series, but it manages to be a throwback that's still recognizable.
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The game's visuals also look good, at least for the GBA. The backgrounds are simple but vibrant, and the character designs are generally excellent. While far from deep, the combat is responsive and satisfying, and the campaign shakes things up enough to keep the basic beat 'em up loop from getting boring. The platforming is pretty stiff and frustrating, but it's not a deal breaker.
