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Nintendo Entertainment System · Beat 'em Up
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| 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 · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game is a beat 'em up developed by Konami. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles II: The Arcade Game.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 20 NES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
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: Tournament Fighters. 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 Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game 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 want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game cheats & codes
65 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | PEOIAPZA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | TEOIAPZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PEOIAPZE |
| Infinite Lives | AAEAULPA |
| More Powerful Turtle Weapon | PEXTKZZE |
| More Powerful 'Jump + Attack' | PEOVKZGE |
See all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game cheats
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game walkthroughs & guides
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus Deep cut Co-op
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 Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game FAQ
When did Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game come out on the NES?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game multiplayer?
Yes. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game supports up to 2 players.
How long does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game 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.
Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.