Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV Turtles in Time: Why the Hype? - SNESdrunk

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[@Tsamane]

Big Apple, 3 A.M.

[@TheGoddamnJefe]

Tsamane Alley Cat Blues

[@pyrobison2002]

Prehistoric Turtlesaurus

[@NefariousDreary]

Bury my shell at wounded knee

[@jasonblalock4429]

Neon night riders

[@PlayboyLude44]

Sewer Surfin’!

[@nils920]

One important factor that makes this game so great; the graphics represent the classic TMNT series so well it makes you feel like it's an episode of show!

[@azuresword666]

the day after I got this game I complained about not feeling good til I got sent home. My mom was sooooooo pissed when I strolled in the door and started playing Turtles in Time.

[@subzero8679]

I've been there and done that haha!!!

[@boodro2122]

Yes! Lol

[@gst013]

Your mom's pretty permissive...my parents would've confiscated it until I was well enough to go to school lol.

[@nugboy420]

Lol if it was my mom she would keep me at school then ground me from it bahaba

[@rodrigobarba930]

I pulled this trick when I rented darkwing duck on nes

[@jasonwalker7729]

Perfect game. "Bury my shell at wounded knee."

[@alienbob21]

If I remember correctly this game actually included Tokka and Rahzar as bosses as well. Considering they were movie characters but got included as part of this world.

[@Kos4Evr]

Yeah he did overlook that this was not just a straight port, but also added stages and bosses, much like the Nes port of the 1st arcade game.

[@kylesatwon1134]

Is it just me, or does that Pirate Ship level backdrop look AMAZING?! The parallax scrolling, the time of day...it looks really good. THIS GAME looks really good! Easily one of the best looking games on the SNES...

[@guidosavio7668]

And the Music!!! :)

[@sillybanks33]

This is one of the greatest video game review channels of ALL TIME 🙌🏿🙌🏿!!!!!

[@ayrmont]

Indeed.

[@bigwilly43729]

The entire TMNT is a masterclass in “what absurd thing can we make into a toy and work a semi-logical story around for the cartoon?”. And somehow, all of the bad guys make sense...somehow.

[@TheLakabanzaichrg]

And it started as an R rated parody of DareDevil

[@laughingseal2282]

It is fun because it is completely bonkers and "rad". Even shredder plan doesn't make sense. Why the hell he stole the statue of liberty? TMNT is the most 90s thing of the 90s.

[@JustinDanger]

Never got sick of this game, could play it any time. I feel like you glossed over how satisfying the combat / hit detection / sound effects in this game are. That is what truly gives it such a high level of replayability, how satisfying beating up foot soldiers and chucking them into the screen is.

[@shattapinks]

I can never forget "My toes. My toes." lol

[@Aristaios]

same really cant wait for shredders revenge to come out

[@blazeknight4120]

I have several great memories of playing this game with friends as a kid. So much fun.

[@jevonjackson4236]

Teenage mutant ninja turtles 4 turtles in time is one of the greatest videogames on the super Nintendo. Tmnt 4 is the platinum standard of beat em ups just my opinion.

[@Kramos_Skate]

I still play this soundtrck on my head like everyday. I was like 7yrs old when I played this masterpiece.

[@Shogun1999]

Starbase Where No Turtle's Gone Before

[@dbpooper7512]

Not arcade perfect; arcade superior. One of very few examples of that.

[@ClassicSonicSatAm]

Only thing is missing 4 Player mode, but everything else is way better.

[@bruceleeroy8302]

It had more levels and more interesting bosses, but they changed the game mechanics quite a bit.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

@@hipnotyq The Dreamcast version of Soul Calibur was _indisputably_ superior in every way to the arcade original. You simply are not allowed to disagree, because it's not an opinion, it's a stone-cold fact. Mind you, that was a totally different console generation.

[@cryangallegos]

@@hipnotyq Animations are better on the arcade release, but the SNES release is still the better experience with more levels and more balanced gameplay.

[@Rodzilla97]

@@bruceleeroy8302 yes, for the better. the hit detection is much better on the snes than the arcade. with more levels, more bosses, and better control and hit detection, best turtles game goes to super nintendo

[@edrosa3485]

I remember being stunned by how good this is. Even considering how good the original NES arcade game was.

[@nozoto]

* sigh * The last game I played with my retro enthusiast friend before he moved. So many memories...

[@damek666]

Crocodiles wearing clothes? That's Leatherhead!

[@fenrir3097]

The question here is... Cartoon or Comic book colors?

[@pedrogoncalvesneto2451]

Comic always lol

[@DjTractus]

Comic of course

[@TheGoddamnJefe]

COMIC.

[@NefariousDreary]

😆

[@NefariousDreary]

definitely comic

[@2001mark]

IV was just what we wanted after TMNT I-III's gauntlet in hopes of playing arcade calibre Turtles at home with the fun & energy of the cartoon show. The beat'em up genre arguably peaked for me with this game.

[@CopperWhiskers]

Agreed. Great memories of this game.

[@dreal500]

Playing this in 2023 Christmas and this game is still fun. It's fing sick. Good game play, excellent music what more can you ask for. It aged extremely well. I'm 44 and still playing this. Lol😂😂

[@seamusburke639]

I actually think the SNES version is better than the Arcade port! You get more bosses, more levels, different options like swapping out the "animated" palette for the "comic" palette, the versus mode, etc etc.

[@SuperGainsBrosYT]

Agreed! Definitely better than the arcade port! There are things I like about Hyperstone Heist more, but I don't view those as a vs situation. It's more of a Turtles in Time remix. I Play both!

[@arbitrary_mike7833]

Shredders Revenge is an amazing homage to Turtles in Time. It’s a bit short but hits all the right notes.

[@craiganderson7085]

Great teenage early 90s memories of this game. I have a copy still on my snes and have played the arcade version on MAME. It's amazing because while still being the same beat as the arcade, the music is actually much better sounding in the snes version :)

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

Shame how the modern gaming industry is looking to ruin every single classic game with phony remakes. TMNT IV for SNES all the damn way.

[@nozoto]

Exactly, instead of respecting the spirit of original game, they redesign it completely as if they mean it's outdated shit in need of a revamp... The way to go, is to make it like streets of rage remake: almost like the old deal but with a heap of new possibilities in terms of gameplay.

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

Even the gameplay was solid enough to change it. If this game will be released again, it should be entirely on its original form, no need to change a single thing when the game is flawless.

[@tommys_hobbies]

I had this game back in the day and absolutely loved it. I still play it now with my son and he loves it too. That's when you know a game is a true classic.

[@JesusAguilar-ph3gn]

What I love is how they made the soundtrack for the SNES version sound super robust. I mean, that snare was massive.

[@StanDean-c1w]

This was the first game I immediately added to my snes classic. My kids still play it

[@SlyBeast]

Re-shelled was a real bummer. That awesome soundtrack you mentioned? Gone. And the gameplay just felt weird.

[@capngeeoff]

Also, the SNES game has better graphics

[@Yungbeck]

Let's hope this upcoming game, "Shredder Revenge" is better!

[@phaseshifter3d455]

I preferred TMNT Manathan project. In turtles in time, you have 4 characters, but they're basically the same char. TMNT MP actually gave different attacks to each tuttles, and some were better against certain bosses than others. They're both fun games. But to me Manathan project was the better one.

[@zo9876]

I will forever love the Neon Night Riders theme!

[@Yungbeck]

One of my all time faves. Beat this with my older brother surely 50+ times!

[@616spidey]

I played this when I was a kid, now I play it with my 6 year old daughter and she loves the game!

[@ayrmont]

Cute

[@616spidey]

@@ayrmont She is 9 now, we moved onto Hyrule Warriors 😁

[@nickzilla20]

I gotta mention that slash, bebop and rocksteady, and ufo krang are the most annoying/hardest bosses in the entire game.

[@jayNicks10]

by "UFO Krang" you mean the one from Starbase?

[@afriend9428]

*The game was perfect! Anybody can pick this up and play! You can finish the game too unlike a lot of games out there that won’t let you and the musics fantastic too and fun to play!!!* ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@Moshugaani]

The SNES version of the soundtrack is the best!

[@jaymaxx3910]

Just paid £225 for this boxed game but with no manual. Was desperate for it!

[@sonnybrown4758]

2:09 "Everyone is here". TMNT confirmed for Smash Ultimate.

[@GamingWithDrew]

Excellent video. You raised a lot of good points. Love Turtles in Time. Subscribed.

[@SNESdrunk]

GamingWithDrew Thanks!

[@jplaya2023]

This and SOR2 are the best console beat em ups ever

[@shattapinks]

You ever played Final Fight 3 before? That's actually my favourite beat 'em up. You should try it. It's really a lot of fun

[@Cazz8203]

Prehistoric cave turtle? That's bebops pet turtle, slash!!

[@randomhero456]

CazzSDMF or in the comic reboot, he’s Old Hob’s best friend.

[@shattapinks]

@@randomhero456, or in the 2012 TMNT series he's Raphael's pet turtle and best friend lol

[@CoachChef]

After 6 years of looking for this game in retro game stores finally found it for a reasonable price of 60 bucks so excited it's almost sad

[@blaketindle4703]

Lucky to find it for that price. I wish it wasn’t so damn expensive.

[@hedonicmusic]

I'm 32, I still play this game from time to time. amazing one. one of my favourites not only from Snes but of all consoles.

[@betavirus]

I only wish it were longer.

[@kevinfishes5777]

My favorite snes game of all time!

[@Mozartkugel]

What a fantastic game that was and still is! I’ve always played as Leonardo since he was the only character who had this awesome kick to the chin when being approached from behind. Every turtle had a distinct move when an enemy snuck up on em, but Leo‘s kick was by far the best one. It felt so satisfying, clobbering a foot soldier to his near death, then turn your back on him on purpose and finishing him off with that pitch perfect kick under the nose that he never saw coming. Probably the hands down best kick in any fighting game ever, only second to Sub-Zero‘s out-of-this-world Roundhouse kick in the original Mortal Kombat. Oh - and you‘re spot on regarding the soundtrack. That‘s an All-Time classic!

[@JoeyD82288]

The SNES is my favorite console ever made so much fun!!

[@Launchpad05]

Sorry, but as great as 'Turtles In Time' may be on the SNES, It would've been perfect if it had 4 player co-op. It's such a crime that the 4 player adapter has been underutilized at the time.

[@subzero8679]

A Nightmare on Elm Street for the NES was capable of having 4 simultaneous players for crying out loud lol. There is no reason this game shouldn't have that option, and it was made a few years later on improved hardware. It boggles my mind.

[@CPS2]

@@subzero8679 The SNES couldn't have run this with 4 players without cutting right back in the number of enemies and maybe shrinking the sprites as well. It wouldn't have been as good.

[@shattapinks]

@@subzero8679, to make it 4 player they would have had to cut some corners to the game, so we wouldn't have gotten this same experience with the game. There would have had to be some compromise made to graphics, sound, gameplay or some other aspect of the game, so it was a smart move by Konami to keep the game the way it was with just having to sacrifice the number of players.

[@Shaw-Na-Na]

I remember playing this game at 8 years old with my very first best friend. Beating this game with him was the peak of my childhood.

[@TruMaverick]

Me and my Family used to play this game for hours!! SO GOOD!

[@cyberdemon7694]

Turtles 2 on NES at the time was really good as well, I think there was a Turtles 3 or Turtles in Time on there as well.

[@BryanX64]

Uhh this IS Turtles in Time.

[@deatheven13]

Manhattan Project. Definitely the peak of what they could do on the NES. 3 on the Gameboy was really good as well. It was a bit of a metroidvania before that was a thing. Kind of a mix between NES 1 and the arcade sequels

[@jamillie87]

BEST ONE!!!!! THAT NEON LEVEL BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES

[@abstractdaddy1384]

2nd game I ever owned. Had a lot of fun with this one.

[@mikevasquez3949]

Just found this game again yesterday for $60. A nice new addition to my already great collection.

[@enriquegomez8114]

You lucky.

[@mikevasquez3949]

@@enriquegomez8114 Yeah I was lol I went into an old store that sold antique stuff and there it was just sitting there lol Turtles In Time and Mario Kart took me the longest to find. My most expensive to date is Chrono Trigger paid $80 for the cartridge a few years back.

[@enriquegomez8114]

@@mikevasquez3949 Great, I'm a collector too, I love TMNT IV, have it twice, most expensive game I've got was MegaMan X3, bought it on eBay back in 2017 for 165 dls.

[@mikevasquez3949]

@@enriquegomez8114 Hell yeah that’s awesome! Me too. I have the NES, SNES, and Original Gameboy. Plus bought my gf N64. I have the most games on my SNES though. Cause that’s my all time favorite system.

[@enriquegomez8114]

@@mikevasquez3949 Good, I've noticed you're a hardcore classic Nintendo fan like me, aren't you? I have those consoles too, my fav is the N64(very close the SNES and the NES of course) Retro games are too expensive nowadays Better for me I started collecting long time ago. By the way, your last name is from LatAm for sure. I'm from the Dominican Republic. Where are you from?

[@nerzenjaeger]

Much better than the Arcade version.

[@SuperGainsBrosYT]

Agreed!

[@Draconis84]

37 and still get cravings to play it once in A while.

[@MegaHoro]

There should be a Ninja Turtles: the Next Mutation game like this one

[@TheLakabanzaichrg]

This was the very first game i could complete on my own and still remember the music after all these years

[@perunplague9794]

I think the SNES port is actually better than the arcade version since they add a lot of new things. Slash replaces The weird sand boss, the technodrome level and star base levels are added, the only downside is being limited to 2 players

[@ggarzagarcia]

This game is also very good speedrun game, and has its challenges. For example, on a casual gameplay Slash is the hardest boss in the game, because you have to hit him from behind and he has very cheap attacks and wakeups . But in the speedrun, you have to optimize how to defeat him, and you start by being behind him as the fight starts. Then you have to do a very specific move set, and he’s easily beaten.

When I was a kid, I had saved up enough money to buy a new SNES game and my choice was between Street Fighter II and TMNT IV. I chose the Turtles and never regretted it. It is one of my lifelong favorite games and am always happy to play it.

[@Kawsaki]

Yeah Turtles In Time, and it's OST totally kicks ass, or should I say Kicks Shell! 90s beat-em-up games for the WIN!

[@KedIsKeenSports]

DAMN!! I used to love playing these game with my brother as a kid. Wish I could play it now as an adult. Nostalgia..

[@hdofu]

You called it an arcade perfect port, which it really isn't, added levels and new bosses aside it also feels different when connecting with enemies, special moves take health and do more damage among too many differences to state.That said I actually prefer it to the arcade version or the reshelled remake of the arcade version (by alot). I also whole heartedly agree, it is the best 16 bit beat em up

[@NefariousDreary]

David Brailsford It is a port, just not a "direct port" as many gamers would say.

[@cryangallegos]

He said *not ONLY arcade perfect but arcade SUPERIOR*

[@luanzisseable]

your youtube channel is awesome, I don't know why I chose this video to comment this, cause I'm watching every video here

[@marlonadams5860]

Got this for £65 recently loose cart but it's an absolute joy to behold throughout.Never played it before either so am even more pleased to play a game like this in 2017.:P

[@MezzoForte4]

So many good memories of this game with my cousins on the rare times we see each other. The soundtrack is also wicked af.

[@evanwilliams6406]

Me too.

[@mywhychromosome]

Realize it’s been out for quite a while, but just the other night, played “Shredder’s Revenge” co-op at my friend’s place, he had it on his computer but hooked it up to the TV with controllers so we could play it…GREAT ‘spiritual sequel’ I felt like, captured the feeling and good qualities of this game while adding some new twists and environments.

[@alexmaclean1]

I remember my brother and I used to rent this game multiple times and then finally one of us got it for a birthday or Christmas gift. This was in my top 3 games ever, maybe behind a power rangers snes game. I thought I remembered a train or subway scene but don't see that in the play throughs now.

[@note2owns]

I received this game for Christmas way back in 1992. I couldn't put it down. I was able to beat it on hard with ease. I challenged myself to see how many foot soldiers I could throw towards the screen to improve my high score.

[@larryconnerjr1835]

I always loved playing as Donatello because his bo staff had such longer reach than even Leonardo

[@Mattnova_116]

Yes, I do remember the arcade game, even more-so than the console version itself. Good times I had playing it.

[@mikevasquez3949]

If anyone wants to see the little collection I have I just posted a video of my SNES games. Have a look let me know what you think.

[@Nintality]

I like this more on snes then arcade, the controls and extra's makes this 👌

[@jayNicks10]

I feel like the hit detection in SNES is better than it is in the Arcade. and the hitting just sounds better. Plus I'll take Slash over Cement man any day. As well as The Rat King over a bunch of Killer Pizzas.

[@Nintality]

@@jayNicks10 the snes version is the way to go really, Slash is a great addition to the game. Imma play it now 😁👌🏻

[@jayNicks10]

Nintality how was it? 👍🏻

[@Nintality]

@@jayNicks10 flawless buddy, this game never get's old. It's just as awesome like when i played it brand new back in the day

[@jayNicks10]

LOL, I know! Right? That game is SO Fun. I'll never forget when my brother and I first beat Super Shredder.

[@mattlandry]

Shit I didn't even know about the 2P fighting mode! Beat this game too many times to count. Probably my favorite beat em up of all time. Great vid drunkee!

[@fizzbrew]

I love this game I still make the sound effects of the boss battles and bosses being hit when I’m bored or stuck in traffic

[@MrMarkEdward]

My toe, my toe!!

[@arkanjoteixeira]

Final Fight 3 is my fav beat em up ever. This one, while also great, doesn't focus that much on complexity of mechanics, but on fun. Of course, that's not a bad thing. But I just prefer FF3 combos, specials and variety of moves.

[@shattapinks]

I agree. FF3, to me, is the best beat 'em up on the SNES

[@TheBigAndy86]

One of my favorite SNES games of all time!

[@markusandrews7431]

One of the greatest SNES games. Anybody can pick up the controller and play. My ex-girlfriend and I used to play this one All the time.

[@Blueskybuffalo]

I sunk untold number of quarters into this arcade game. It's why I went with mom anytime she went to Walmart. Good times.

[@jevonjackson4236]

Tmnt 4 turtles in time an classic. I have the snes app with tmnt 4 turtles in time as one of my favorite games.

[@nachoschg]

Well, the fact that this game was miles away more entertaining that TMNT III as a movie (which was so poor despite having a decent box office record at the early 90) makes it even more remarkable.

[@user-et1ch4zk6b]

One of my greatest childhood memories

[@billyskittles1036]

One of the best games I have ever played. And let’s not forget Hyperstone Heist on the Genesis. Not quite as good, but still fantastic.

[@shattapinks]

Prehistoric Cave turtle boss. Crocodile wearing clothes lol You mean Slash and Leatherhead lol I mean, you did refer to Rocksteady, Bebop, Baxter Stockman and the Rat King by name lol I'm just messing with you. I'm a big TMNT fan, so I know all of the characters. Great video. I enjoyed the retrospective. I wish it could have been longer because this is one of my favourite games on the Super Nintendo

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

We put in so much work, tryna beat this as kids. Best game.

[@StaticTV80]

Sorry but streets of rage 2 is the greatest, diverse characters, lots of moves, amazing soundtrack, level variety, enemy variety, weapon variety.

[@giorgio5789]

the music is spot on!

[@taze27]

And now we're going to get a reboot of this game soon!

[@nateemond197]

Just made a comment about your Sega sports games videos and all I remembered for my genesis was sports games...Thanks for reminding me there was one other game I liked...Hyperstone Heist.

[@craighennessy2393]

I just got this game today can't wait to get home and play it

[@KRG30001]

Game brought my family together every sunday

[@TheSensationPR]

Agree. The best! One of my favorite games

[@laserbeak3551]

Perfect game❤️ together with streets of rage 2

[@SirKaracho77]

Personally i prefer the SoR games, but yeah TMNT4 is on the top too.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

OMG I remember this whole game.. I was probably 7... I liked the different color ninja guys..

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Haa! Saw a 1up cabinet of this on display at Walmart one day and i stood there and played the whole game in one go. 😄👍

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I published a review of the Re-Shelled version and listed some of the disappointing differences between that version and the SNES version. For some reason, people on the site kept down voting my review, and one guy insisted that Slash wasn't a boss in the SNES version.

[@rafetizer]

I can attest, the arcade style TMNT's were some of the hottest games back then.

[@graspfire9764]

It has Slash! (The prehistoric turtle boss) and one of the coolest turtles I think