Super Nintendo · Fighting
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| 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 Super Nintendo in 1993 as a fighting game.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
It is part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series; on the SNES you can also try Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time and Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles IV: Turtles in Time. The series also appears on other systems with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (NES). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, Super Castlevania IV and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe for the SNES.
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 SNES 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 SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters FAQ
When did Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters come out on the SNES?
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
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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