Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Konami, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System as a fighting game.
It is part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series; on the NES you can also try Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game. The series also appears on other systems with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan (Game Boy) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (SNES). Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters FAQ
Who made Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters multiplayer?
Yes. Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters supports up to 2 players.
How long does Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters take to play?
As a fighting game, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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