Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NES
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £42.25 | £7.54 | £249.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £42.25 | £7.54 | £249.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £42.95 | £10.26 | £249.48 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £42.80 | £10.26 | £248.02 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £42.75 | £10.26 | £249.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £42.83 | £10.26 | £250.26 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £39.69 | £10.26 | £248.88 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £16.60 | £10.26 | £25.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £19.37 | £10.26 | £44.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £17.76 | £10.80 | £44.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £42.33 | £10.80 | £246.91 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £39.86 | £10.80 | £246.06 | 10 |
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Game History
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System was developed and published by Konami in 1989. The game was created during the peak of the franchise's popularity, capitalizing on the success of the original animated series and toy line. Konami's development team adapted the franchise into a side-scrolling beat 'em up action game, a genre the company had already proven successful with through titles like Contra and Castlevania.
The game was first released in North America in May 1989, followed by releases in Japan and Europe under the Konami label. It arrived during a period when licensed games based on popular franchises were common, though the quality of such titles was notoriously inconsistent.
Upon launch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles received mixed reviews from gaming publications. Critics praised its faithful representation of the franchise and solid gameplay mechanics, though some noted the considerable difficulty spike in later levels. The game sold well commercially, benefiting from the strong market presence of both the TMNT brand and the NES console at that time.
Today, the game holds significant value in the retro gaming collector community. It is considered one of the better licensed games on the NES, despite its flaws. The cartridge, particularly in mint condition with original packaging, commands relatively high prices on the secondary market. Collectors value it as an artifact of both TMNT history and 1980s video game culture.
One notable aspect of the game's legacy involves its difficulty and level design, which has become a point of discussion among retro gaming enthusiasts. The underwater third level is frequently cited as particularly challenging, contributing to the game's reputation for demanding gameplay. The title remains playable on various Nintendo platforms and emulation services, ensuring it remains accessible to both nostalgic players and newcomers interested in period video game history.