This side-scrolling beat 'em up has players move through city streets, sewers, and enemy strongholds while clearing groups of enemies and defeating stage bosses. Each turtle has different reach, speed, and attack feel, making character choice important. Core actions include melee attacks, jump attacks, and throws, with destructible objects and occasional vehicle-based hazards adding variety. Arcade progression is built around completing stages and surviving on limited lives with coin-based continues.

Leonardo

Balanced turtle with reliable melee performance.

Michelangelo

Fast and agile turtle suited to close-range rushdowns.

Donatello

Longer reach makes him safer for spacing attacks.

Raphael

Mobile turtle focused on aggressive close-range strings.

April O'Neil

A key hostage the turtles are trying to rescue.

Splinter

The turtles' master and another main rescue target.

Shredder

Leader of the Foot Clan and the main villain.

Use jump attacks to break into enemy groups instead of standing still and trading hits. Prioritize ranged or throwing enemies first, then clean up melee foes. Against bosses, watch for attack startup and retreat after each punish window. In co-op, spread out to avoid bumping into teammates and to keep enemies from surrounding the group.

Tips and tricks

Keep moving to avoid being surrounded.

Tips and tricks

Take out throwers before engaging the front line.

Tips and tricks

Pick the turtle whose reach and speed feel best to you.

User Reviews

Fast, hectic, and very much an arcade classic.

User Reviews

Great in co-op and full of TMNT charm.

User Reviews

Tough, but satisfying when you learn the bosses.