Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters is the European version of Konami's 1993 fighting game, featuring the Turtles in weapon-based combat across interdimensional arenas. This Genesis iteration includes exclusive characters like Wingnut and Armaggon, with a story mode where players battle to stop Krang's fighting tournament that threatens Earth.
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About This Game
Released as 'Hero Turtles' in Europe due to censorship of ninja themes, this version features altered character designs (e.g. Raphael's sais replaced with grappling hooks) and toned-down violence.
Standout feature is the 6-player tournament mode using the Sega Team Player adapter, a rarity for 16-bit fighting games.
Includes special 'Turtle Power' super moves triggered by button combinations, and environmental hazards like electrified floors in the Technodrome stage.
Though overshadowed by Street Fighter II, its colorful visuals, catchy soundtrack, and faithful TMHT representation made it a cult favorite among European Genesis owners.
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