In 1989, Konami released, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which featured the four turtles racing across New York City to save April O’Neil and Master Splinter from the clutches of the Shredder and Krang. Supporting up to four players, the arcade game was one of the most beloved of all time.
Together, friends were able to take down bosses like Bebop, Rocksteady, Baxter Stockman, General Traag, Granitor, Krang, and Shredder to save the turtles’ allies. It was a simple matter of beating up as many Foot Soldiers as possible to advance through the levels, but the eight-way joystick and numerous special attacks made the game itself more involved and enjoyable.
The turtles were able to throw Foot Soldiers overhead, and each had a special jump attack that could unleash a little more fury. Also unique (at that time) was the fact that the environments themselves were interactive, meaning the turtles could destroy parking meters, orange cones, and other objects for added points.
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Release: 1989
