Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time | |
|---|---|
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| Studio |
 Konami Ubisoft (2009 remake) |
| Publisher |
Konami Ubisoft (2009 remake) |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
Original Version: Arcade September 18, 1991 SNES July 24, 1992 August 1992 November 19, 1992 Remake: XBLA August 5, 2009 PSN September 10, 2009   |
| platform | Arcade , Super Nintendo Entertainment System , XBLA , PSN |
| genre | Side scrolling beat 'em up |
| Subject | Time travel |
| Game mode | Single player , co-op / versus multiplayer |
| control | Joystick , controller |
| information | A 3D remake of the game was released in 2009 for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network . |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is a side-scrolling beat 'em up first released in 1991 by Konami and based on the 1987 animated series Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles . After the initial arcade version, a year later it was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time and in the same year a similar game under the name Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist for Sega's Mega Drive .
A slightly modified version of the arcade game was included as an unlockable bonus in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare from 2005. In August 2009, Ubisoft also released a revised 3D remake of the original version as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled for Xbox Live Arcade and a month later for PlayStation Network .
story
The introductory scene shows the four Turtles watching a news report by April O'Neil from Liberty Island on TV and watching in horror as Krang steals the Statue of Liberty . The Turtles set out immediately and pursue Shredder and the Foot Gang all the way to the Technodrome , where Shredder sends them into a space-time trap . Thus, the game starts in the streets of New York City and may drag on. a. about prehistoric history , the Wild West and Shredder's base in 2100 in the future .
Gameplay
Up to four players (two players in the SNES version) take control of Leonardo , Donatello , Raphael or Michelangelo , each of whom has his or her own personal weapons, strengths and weaknesses. The game includes the same controls as the arcade version, a directional pad to move the character and two buttons for jumping and attacking, whereby various special attacks can be carried out through certain combinations. In contrast to the previous version, this game offers some extras, including the possibility of taking a final blow at the opponent after he has already been hit many times and throwing his enemies into another crowd or against the game screen. The player's task is now to lead the Turtles through a series of levels, while each level represents a different era in history. The opponents, including the final boss, are based on the animated series from 1987.
Level environments
- Scene 1: Big Apple, 3 AM
The first level takes place in New York City on a tall construction site. The player fights against Baxter Stockman at the end of the level.
- Scene 2: Alleycat Blues
The incident takes place on the streets of New York, Metal Head is the final boss of this level.
- Scene 3: Sewer Surfin
A pure surfing level in which the Rat King must be defeated.
- Scene 4: Technodrome: Let's Kick Shell! ( SNES- exclusive level)
The Turtles arrive at the Technodrome to attack Shredder . This is the only level in which there are two boss fights: first against Tokka and Rahzar , then against Shredder . The latter sends the Turtles on a journey through time after his battle robot has been destroyed.
- AC 250000000: Prehistoric Turtlesaurus
After traveling back in time, the Turtles find themselves in the age of the dinosaurs . The player faces Cement Man towards the end ( slash in the SNES version).
- AD 1530: Skull and Crossbones
This level takes place on a pirate ship and lets the player compete against Rocksteady and Bebop .
- AD 1885: Bury my Shell at Wounded Knee
The last level in the past, which takes place on a Wild West train. Leatherhead is the boss of this level.
- AD 2020: Neon Night-Riders
The first level in the future and at the same time the second surfing level. In the end, Super Krang awaits the Turtles for a fight.
- AD 2100: Starbase: Where No Turtles Have Gone Before
The player finds himself in a space base. Krang appears in a UFO and attacks the Turtles.
- AD 1992: Technodrome: The Final Shell Shock
The Turtles compete against Shredder's final form: Super Shredder . Only the last boss fight takes place in this level.
development
The original music for the game was composed by Mutsuhiko Izumi , who was responsible for the music for the previously published arcade game. In addition to the original soundtrack , the Arcade version's Attract Mode delivered the song Pizza Power from the live concert , known as the Coming Out of Their Shells Tour . The game music was released in 1992 as part of the 1993 Konami All-Stars compilation album ~ Music Station of Dreams by King Records . The 2005 version, which is included in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare , has been adapted in terms of music and voices according to the second TV series . A similar process was repeated with the 2009 remake Re-Shelled .
Ports
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The SNES version was renamed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time to create a direct link to the three previously released NES games. The console game was given some differences in terms of gameplay and design, so it is not a direct port of the arcade game. While the SNES version lacks some graphic effects and animations, it has a Mode 7 effect in the Neon Night-Riders level and the possible option to set the green skin tone for each turtle. Furthermore, certain voice samples of the Turtles and the final bosses are missing from the SNES game. In addition, the arcade title song Pizza Power has been replaced by an instrumental piece from the title song of the first series on the start screen.
Various changes have also been made to the gameplay of the SNES version. The Sewer Surfin and Neon Night-Riders levels were converted to bonus levels and the new Technodrome level : Let's Kick Shell! added. Furthermore, five new bosses were implemented, including Slash (who replaced the Cement Man ), the Rat King , Shredder in the main battle tank, and Rocksteady and Bebop , which replaced Tokka and Rahzar (the latter was moved to the new Technodrome level). Also, in the last fight against Super Shredder, you take on normal form instead, as already appeared in the second film adaptation Turtles II - The Secret of the Ooze . The game also has a time trial and a versus mode. The ability to throw one's opponents at the game screen can also now be performed deliberately rather than by accident.
Remake
The remake Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled from 2009 has completely new graphics and sounds, so that the graphics are now completely in 3D . The opening sequence and the credits were stylized in 2D . The voice samples and sayings of the arcade version were taken over, re- dubbed from the cast of the 2003 series . The background music of each level has also been rearranged . The bonus levels and bosses contained in the SNES game were not adopted, so Re-Shelled is to be viewed entirely as a remake of the arcade game. Only the gameplay remained true to the original, with the additional option of being able to attack in eight directions. The game can be played online and offline with up to four players. In addition, the version offers a survival and quick play mode, different levels of difficulty and a success system.
reception
| publication | rating |
|---|---|
| 4players | 82/100 - Good |
| Gamezone | 6.8 / 10 - Usable |
| IGN | 5.9 / 10 |
| publication | rating |
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| Mean Machines | 80% |
| Nintendo Power | 4/5 |
| Nintendojo | 9.4 / 10 |
Shortly after its release date, Turtles in Time became Konami's top-selling arcade title. Although critics noticed the similarity of the second game to the first arcade version, they were found to be an improvement on the previous version in all respects, including graphics, sound and gameplay.
“The word to think about when playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is" improvement ". This game is much better than the first incarnation.
The graphics are better, the sound is better and the action is better. "
" The word that comes to mind while playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is" improvement. " This game surpasses the first version.
The graphics are better, the sound is better, and the action is better. "
Overall, the loyalty to the original version and the additional bonus levels and game modes were particularly praised. On the other hand, the short playing time and the monotonous gameplay were criticized. Despite these reviews, Nintendojo named Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time as the best Ninja Turtles game ever.
“Turtles in Time is the definitive Ninja Turtles game. [...] It is the greatest side scrolling action brawler ever made because of its charm, wit, and excellent level design. "
“ Turtles in Time is the ultimate Ninja Turtles game. [...] It's the best side scrolling action beater of all time, due to its charm, wit and excellent level design. "
In contrast to the SNES version, the 2009 remake met with very mixed opinions. IGN gave the game a 5.9 out of 10 on the grounds that Ubisoft did not implement enough of the original version to justify the relatively high price of the remake. The lack of an option to play the original arcade version was also criticized.
“Ubisoft didn't ruin the original arcade game; it just didn't do enough with it. Virtually nothing has been added to the gameplay, so you're paying a premium for updated graphics you may not even like. [...] Microsoft just dropped the price of Turtles in Time Re-Shelled from the laughable $ 15 it was originally planning on to $ 10, but that still feels like too much. "
“ Ubisoft did not deface the original arcade game; they just haven't started enough. Virtually nothing has been added to the gameplay, so you pay an extra charge for just improved graphics that you may not even like. […] Microsoft lowered the price of Turtles in Time Re-Shelled from the originally planned $ 15 to $ 10, but that still feels too much. "
GameTrailers gave the game a 6.1 out of 10 because the scope of the remake wouldn't guarantee more than a game or two with it. ScrewAttack even listed the game at number 8 on their Top Ten Biggest Busts List , stating that they were taking out all of the fun of the arcade version.
Trivia
- Turtles in Time contains almost the same level design as The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Mega Drive , but with unique time travel levels.
- Despite the addition IV in the title of the SNES version, this part is not the fourth home console game - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project for the NES only appeared after Turtles in Time .
- The US version of the arcade game contained the Winners Don't Use Drugs slogan .
- Not all game elements are based on the 1987 series: The bosses Tokka and Rahzar come from the second real film .
- It has also been Shredder in battle tanks, which in the SNES exclusive Technodrome -level appears, the second live-action taken.
- Despite the time travel theme, the game is not related to the third real film Turtles III . In the film, the Turtles only end up in feudal Japan.
Web links
- Turtles in Time at MobyGames (English)
- Turtles in Time at GameSpot (English)
- Turtles in Time Re-Shelled at Ubisoft
- Turtles in Time Re-Shelled on Xbox Live
Individual evidence
- ↑ TMNT - Turtles in Time: Confirmed for XBLA & PSN. Gamezone, June 2009, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ↑ Mutsuhiko Izumi Discography. VGMdb, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ↑ Konami All-Stars 1993: Music Station of Dreams / コ ナ ミ ・ オ ー ル ス タ ー ズ 1993 ~ 夢 の ミ ュ ー ジ ッ ク ・ ス テ ー シ ョ ン. VGMdb, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ^ Turtles in Time: SNES Vs. Arcade. X-CulT, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ↑ TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled - Test. Looki , August 2009, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ^ Turtles in Time Re-Shelled Trophies. (No longer available online.) PS3inside, August 2009, formerly the original ; Retrieved February 7, 2011 . ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Turtles in Time Re-Shelled Test. 4Players , August 2009, accessed March 4, 2011 .
- ^ Turtles in Time Re-Shelled Review. Gamezone, accessed March 4, 2011 .
- ^ TMNT: Turtles in Time Review. IGN , August 2009, accessed March 4, 2011 .
- ↑ Turtles in Time Review - Super Nintendo. MeanMachines, accessed March 4, 2011 .
- ↑ Nintendo Power Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time . Issued August 1, 1992.
- ↑ Nintendojo Review: Turtles in Time. Nintendojo, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ^ Allgame Review: Turtles in Time. Allgame, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ^ IGN Review: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled. (No longer available online.) IGN , August 2009, archived from the original on July 13, 2011 ; accessed on February 7, 2011 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Turtles in Time Re-Shelled HD Review Video. GameTrailers , August 2009, accessed February 7, 2011 .
- ↑ Top 10 Biggest Busts Video. ScrewAttack, October 2009, accessed February 7, 2011 .
