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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time © 1992 Konami Company, Limited.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time is widely regarded as one of the pinnacle beat-'em-up titles of the 16-bit era. Developed and published by Konami, this title serves as an enhanced conversion of their 1991 arcade hit. Players take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, traversing through various historical and futuristic eras—from prehistoric times to a futuristic Technodrome—to defeat Shredder, Krang, and the Foot Clan.
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GAME ID: SHVC-TM
Released on July 24, 1992 in Japan.
Arcade-to-SNES Conversion: While the core gameplay mirrors the arcade original, the SNES version includes significant content additions and adjustments, including a unique Technodrome stage, new boss fights, and a more robust narrative presentation.
Technical Showcase: The game is famous for its creative use of the SNES "Mode 7" graphics hardware. Specifically, the ability to toss Foot Soldiers directly "at the screen" became an iconic visual effect that demonstrated the console's graphical capabilities compared to other 16-bit hardware of the time.
Gameplay Nuance: Unlike many of its contemporaries, the game gave each turtle distinct attributes and speed statistics, encouraging players to choose characters based on their preferred playstyle rather than just cosmetic preference.
Critical Legacy: It remains a high-water mark for the beat-'em-up genre, frequently cited by collectors and retro gamers for its precise controls, high-quality sprite work, and an energetic soundtrack that utilized Konami's expertise with the SNES sound chip.
Release Context: Released as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time in North America (the "IV" denoting it as the fourth console game in the series), it stands as the quintessential turtle-based gaming experience of the 90s.
Reviews:
June 1992 - Consoles + N.10 (Pages 63-64): 88/100