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Originally an arcade game, Turtles in Time was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 under the title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time, continuing the numbering from the earlier Turtles games released on the original NES. That same year, a game that borrowed many elements, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist, was released for the Sega Genesis.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Jump | · | Button 1 |
| Attack | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
Much like the version it was based on, the characters are assigned by controller. The game is emulated from the four-player version. This was also the case for Turtles in Time: Re-Shelled.
The game's music was released as part of the compilation album Konami All-Stars 1993 ~ Music Station of Dreams, published by King Records in 1992. The arcade and Super NES versions of the game were re-released as part of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection in 2022. Differences include the lack of a score counter, an entirely new soundtrack (likely due to rights issues with the original soundtrack), altered voices, and a slightly choppy frame rate compared to the arcade.
How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Plays
The Turtles must fight Shredder's army in both the past and the future in order to get home. New features include the ability to execute a power attack by hitting an enemy several times in a row, and the ability to slam foot soldiers into surrounding enemies. While the Super NES version is missing some animations and graphics effects from the arcade version, it made extensive use of the Super NES's Mode 7 forward scrolling effect in the "Neon Night-Riders" level, changing it to an over-the-shoulder perspective.
The opening and closing cinematics were remade with a stylized 2D look. Originally an arcade game, Turtles in Time was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 under the title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time, continuing the numbering from the earlier Turtles games released on the original NES. The Turtles jump into action in downtown New York and pursue the Foot to the streets and the city sewers (then to the Technodrome in the Super NES version), where Shredder sends them through a time warp.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Overall, the game was hailed for staying true to its source material. Following its release, Turtles in Time became Konami's best-selling arcade title. The Super NES version was praised for its additional stages and gameplay modes.
Entertainment Weekly wrote that "The Turtles may have peaked on the big screen, but in video-game land they're just reaching their potential." Game Zero magazine's four reviewers gave the game a combined review score of 84.5 out of 100, they praised the graphics and the option to switch between the animation and comic book style graphics and gave praise to the game's music, improved moveset and voice acting. In the United States, the home console conversion was the top-selling Super NES game in September 1992. Super Gamer gave an overall review score of 90% calling the game “Highly impressive cartoon platform beat-em-up.”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time online for free?
Yes — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time was developed by Konami and published by Konami.
Where can I buy the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time?
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