Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES) Playthrough

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  • @rjcupid
    @rjcupid 2 роки тому +113

    This is the pinnacle of Turtles games for me. Turtles in Time was amazing too, but this game was released at the height of TMNT popularity. I will always love the Turtles.

    • @nathanwashington6717
      @nathanwashington6717 Рік тому +4

      Yup. When I think of the Nintendo & Ninja Turtles games, THIS is the one I thought of. I jumped on UA-cam just look for this game. UA-cam's a, fuccin', time machine at times💯

    • @shanec-mont3625
      @shanec-mont3625 Рік тому +2

      My fav! I have it on a modded arcade machine.

    • @StreetHierarchy
      @StreetHierarchy Рік тому

      Uhhh TMNT4 came out in between the first and second movies. I don't think there was a time when their hype was bigger.

    • @kord2003
      @kord2003 Рік тому +2

      I guess you never played TNMT 3: Manhattan Project

    • @youtuber3328
      @youtuber3328 11 місяців тому

      to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will really LOVE this dog

  • @NintendoComplete
    @NintendoComplete  2 роки тому +106

    The NES hardware was far from cutting edge by 1990, but that didn't stop Konami from delivering an impressively faithful conversion of the hit arcade game that packed a lot of brand new, platform-exclusive content.

    • @rjcupid
      @rjcupid 2 роки тому +6

      Thanks for the play through. It's really hard to decide which is the "best" Konami NES game, but it is definitely between this game, Castlevania III and Contra. Personally, I think it's TMNT II.

    • @yusakug
      @yusakug 2 роки тому +5

      @@rjcupid You ever play The Lone Ranger? It’s a late generation NES title from Konami that blends platforming, adventure, first person maze exploring and shooting, and gambling mini games. It didn’t get much attention when it came out, but it’s amazing, and is my favorite game Konami did for the NES.

    • @rjcupid
      @rjcupid 2 роки тому +4

      @yusakug You know your stuff! Yes I own that game. That is a real hidden gem. I would also put Bucky O'Hare up there with amazing lesser known Konami games. I think Lone Ranger is one of the least known/most obscure games on the NES. I agree with you that it's an excellent game. Have a good day.

    • @beauwalker9820
      @beauwalker9820 2 роки тому +5

      Back in 1985 though, it was cutting edge, especially compared to Atari, Colecovision, and such. Seriously, most 80s game consoles made the NES look like a PS5.
      Having character sprites as good as the arcade, and 8-bit music synths with bass, were a big deal.

    • @alexisguzman296
      @alexisguzman296 2 роки тому +2

      Are you going to play tmnt 3 manhattan project next??

  • @ianbattles7290
    @ianbattles7290 Рік тому +26

    Getting this game for my birthday 30 years ago was the highlight of my entire 9th year.

    • @LB00146
      @LB00146 4 місяці тому +2

      I got this game 30 years ago when I was 6 years old. My uncle and I would play it all of the time. I still have this game too!

  • @rashidisw
    @rashidisw 2 роки тому +21

    I remember the game increasing its difficulty at later stages, so I was abusing loophole in the game:
    the game has no timer, the boss at sewer stage can provides infinite supplies of minions, while the minions can harm you they can be easily disposed of and you got 1 pt for each, and the boss itself can not harm you directly.
    You guess it, I use that to farm points for a few extra lives.

  • @gordonwalden5961
    @gordonwalden5961 Рік тому +11

    37:51 was when it got reeeeeeel. That Technodrome music hit different.

  • @GackFinder
    @GackFinder 4 місяці тому +7

    The fact that Shredder split in two may have been one of the coolest thing I ever saw back in the day, and it doubled the stakes instantly when you had come so far to beat him. And then realizing that he'll keep splitting unless you're only attacking the one with the helmet... stakes instantly doubled again. And then realizing that the lightning means immediate death... stakes instantly doubled again. Top 10 hardest games for the NES for sure.

  • @Special_T06
    @Special_T06 9 місяців тому +11

    Summertime 1993, playing this on a TV we set up outside to play with the kids in the neighborhood. Good times.

  • @magoid
    @magoid 2 роки тому +20

    7:08 One thing to remember is that TMNT Arcade Game introduced the fast downwards air kick, that was copied by several fighting games after it. Even Capcom did it.

    • @bruh_oly1370
      @bruh_oly1370 Рік тому

      Wow yes what a great observation. No downward kick maybe no downward kick in street fighter 2

    • @magoid
      @magoid Рік тому

      @@bruh_oly1370 Capcom copied it in Captain Commando and Cadillac & Dinosaurs

  • @brentage5000
    @brentage5000 2 роки тому +13

    So many quarters used at the arcade...so many times seeing my precious Mikey not sticking the landing in the opening...worth it for such a great game (especially one that actually adapts the cartoon I was a fan of and not the comic I'd never read, even though that one was good too)

  • @joshuaroberts4245
    @joshuaroberts4245 6 місяців тому +5

    The music is 10 out of 10. Some of the best of the NES! I had a ton of fun playing this as a kid and an adult!!

  • @Jexel999
    @Jexel999 2 роки тому +41

    My childhood at its finest !

  • @robespie2517
    @robespie2517 10 місяців тому +4

    Can’t stress enough how great a job they did getting the arcade game onto a NES.

  • @HalifaxHercules
    @HalifaxHercules 2 роки тому +10

    At 13:55, looks like some cross promotion with Pizza Hut.
    Ultra Games and Konami had permission from Pizza Hut to use their logo in exchange for offering free personal pizzas with a purchase on TMNT 2.

    • @troublesomerocky9783
      @troublesomerocky9783 6 місяців тому

      Pizza Hut plugs in stage 1 as well. two Foot pop out from behind panels with the logo

  • @djriverwind1200
    @djriverwind1200 2 роки тому +28

    Great gameplay once again. Wow, you're channel has really grown the past couple years. Congrats! Keep pumping out the awesome gameplay!

  • @simonmejia6896
    @simonmejia6896 2 роки тому +21

    The NES was obviously not capable of recreating the cutting edge stuff the arcade game offered, but Konami was able to keep all that game's content even with the compromises miraculously. At the same time they added exclusive stuff in order to give the game extra length. Two new stages alongside with the two OC boss characters (The two bounter hunters hired by Shredder: Tora and the Shogun) designed by the franchise's creators. And yes, this game heavily advertised Pizza Hut, hence the free coupon for a pan pizza players receive when buying a new copy of the game. So, don't be surprised if those billboards will get edited out in the upcoming Cowabunga Collection. A vast improvement over the first NES outing.

    • @briannolan6328
      @briannolan6328 2 роки тому +5

      This made the first TMNT NES game practically obsolete.

    • @WizardOfWor
      @WizardOfWor 2 роки тому +2

      @@briannolan6328 Totally agree. Once you play this (& other Turtles games back in the day), why would anyone go back to TMNT 1 on the NES?
      Sadly, TMNT 1 was the only Turtles game that I had when I was a child, & I've beaten it plenty of times without losing a turtle, once I've gotten the hang of it & knew where to go thanks to a strategy book.

  • @lfccavalheiro
    @lfccavalheiro 2 роки тому +20

    Man, I lost count of how many times I've rented this cart! Such awesome game, difficult but fair (which isn't common on the Roaring '90s of Nintendo Hard Era), and fun af! Great game, well played!

  • @blairthandi7058
    @blairthandi7058 Рік тому +7

    The intro to this game never gets old, it will always play in my head.

  • @user-ui7iy4vk1e
    @user-ui7iy4vk1e 9 місяців тому +3

    Lots of hours spent playing it. l hadn't even realised it was ported!!!
    Oh, whenever I was telling friends about it, they always asked if the first level was a beach one. I myself hadn't realised either they were hinting at Manhattan Project (part III).
    How funny it is to remember that now right after almost 30 years have passed.

  • @anjairis
    @anjairis 10 місяців тому +3

    Every now and then soundtracks from this game pops into my head and this time I decided to go look for some gameplay and now here I am 53 minutes and 23 seconds later :D Thank you for sharing!

  • @Alskie666
    @Alskie666 Рік тому +4

    Was playing the cowabunga collection and they removed the pizza hut signs 😟I get why but I loved that little tie in. Now I want pizza.

  • @utzchannel018
    @utzchannel018 2 роки тому +7

    Loving these daily Turtles uploads! Can't wait for Turtles 3

  • @alphadrewaz88
    @alphadrewaz88 4 місяці тому +2

    This and Manhattan Project are the best turtle games.

  • @Rykiz_Vidz
    @Rykiz_Vidz 2 роки тому +10

    Everyone who had this game knows just how hard it was and to spam the jump kick on bosses

  • @danletchworth2247
    @danletchworth2247 2 роки тому +5

    *Leonardo leaps directly into the Technodrome*
    Leonardo: "We gotta find the Technodrome!"

  • @Maikonix
    @Maikonix 10 місяців тому +2

    Tora was my favourite boss dude looked bad ass in the leather jacket. I always laughed when he would try to summon a large ice ball and you hit him to drop it leaving him to make that neutral disgruntled face.

  • @josemmila2926
    @josemmila2926 6 місяців тому +6

    Those childhood times that will never comeback😢

    • @LB00146
      @LB00146 4 місяці тому

      Just pop in the cartridge and relive it man!

  • @Matthew-pf7sb
    @Matthew-pf7sb 6 місяців тому +2

    I remember playing this once with my friend. We were both going after the pizza and we both hit it at the same time. Both of us got are health back up.

  • @9b8ll
    @9b8ll 2 роки тому +20

    You have been on a TMNT roll lately. I can't wait for the cowabunga collection to come out. This is nes version and the arcade is lKonami's landmark of gaming.

  • @eugenehills8371
    @eugenehills8371 9 місяців тому +1

    7:06 Turtles They ain't gettin' ant prettier!

  • @deftones8717
    @deftones8717 2 роки тому +11

    “Tonight.. I dine on turtle soup” 🐢🍲

  • @susanfit47
    @susanfit47 Рік тому +3

    In this game, you can use the NES controller, NES Max, NES Advantage, Jammer, Freedom Stick, Freedom Stick II, Supersonic The Joystick, the Gizmo Joystick, Maverick 2, The Game Handler, and other controllers and joysticks.

  • @nathanwashington6717
    @nathanwashington6717 Рік тому +6

    It was harder, damn near impossible, to beat a whole game bacc in the day because you couldn't save it...& your mom always told you to turn it off & that succed. Especially when you've gotten far & reached levels you've never reached before. It was fun, but boy was it rough😅💯💙💙💙

  • @ENTERTAINMENT35
    @ENTERTAINMENT35 Рік тому +2

    I just noticed now after all these years that they don't give you points for killing foot soldiers with the exploding barrels that you set off

  • @Dmitrii_Davidovich
    @Dmitrii_Davidovich 2 роки тому +8

    Guys, thank you for the visual guide to the passage of games. I look with great pleasure. Unfortunately I don't have the original, legendary NES 🇺🇸, but I do have the legendary Famicom 🇯🇵. And I enjoy playing it. Prosperity to your channel!

    • @rjcupid
      @rjcupid 2 роки тому +2

      Hey Dmitrii, yak spravy? I agree with you, these videos really help as a guide in how to finish games. I've used NintendoComplete's videos for hints/strategies to be able to finish all kinds of games. This is the best retro video game channel in my opinion. Growing up we had to look in magazines/guidebooks for hints. Imagine we had these videos back then!

    • @Dmitrii_Davidovich
      @Dmitrii_Davidovich 2 роки тому +1

      @@rjcupid Hey! "в мене все добре", listen, I thought you were the author and owner of the NintendoComplete channel? I also watch this channel - Nenriki Gaming Channel. More about Famicom games here. Of the Russian ones, unfortunately there are no such authors in Ukraine, but the history of retrogaming in the former Soviet Union countries is the same - Kinamania and Kinamaniа Live (streams Dendy/NES/Famicom, SEGA, SNES...), Coulthard's Channel (russian guy Famicom games specialist).

    • @rjcupid
      @rjcupid 2 роки тому +1

      Haha no I'm just a guy who comments on these videos, I have nothing to do with this great channel except my comments.

  • @davidduncan5897
    @davidduncan5897 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow this brings me back. This game was such a breath of fresh air after that janky first game on NES. My friend Jeremy and I used to play this one almost every day.

  • @briannolan6328
    @briannolan6328 2 роки тому +11

    Konami hit a home run with this game. So much Nostalgia.

    • @BryonYoungblood
      @BryonYoungblood Рік тому

      And also upping the ante with two new stages and 3 new bosses with Baxter as his Gnat Man fly form, Tora, and Shogun. Which is something to admire for the NES not having as strong of hardware as an arcade would

  • @guilhermencb
    @guilhermencb Рік тому +2

    This and Hyperstone Heist were my favorite TMNT games. I can see from where Shredder's Revenge took inspiration.

  • @johnnyo8299
    @johnnyo8299 11 місяців тому +3

    I could never beat shredder, he would always turn me into a little turtle

  • @juanandreschilote6800
    @juanandreschilote6800 3 місяці тому +1

    I from argentina and when i was teen this was my company on saturday nights very fun enjoyable game

  • @greyfox8310
    @greyfox8310 9 місяців тому +2

    Once you rescue splinter and proceed underground to the technodrome; You know its about to get serious!!

  • @marcopina2659
    @marcopina2659 2 роки тому +9

    B, A, B, A, Up, Down, B, A, Left, Right, B, A, Start

  • @garyboulware4672
    @garyboulware4672 2 роки тому +5

    Always thought it was funny that boss fights and minibosses still only netted you 1 point

  • @bigmel26
    @bigmel26 Рік тому +1

    Why I paused @ 4:13. Either Shredder is chuckin' the deuces or flipping the turtles off. 😅

  • @Hchris101
    @Hchris101 2 роки тому +3

    I love this game

  • @nathancoleman7573
    @nathancoleman7573 10 місяців тому +1

    Man. My childhood. This game was impressive for an NES 8 bit game.😊

  • @tonyyul703
    @tonyyul703 2 роки тому +3

    Played with the Game Genie this game was just jammed packed full of fun

  • @big_lizhang
    @big_lizhang 7 місяців тому +2

    Krang in this part is expert in ass kicking

  • @mylifewithautism3958
    @mylifewithautism3958 Рік тому +3

    Also found it amusing how fly Baxter Stockman was alive and well after we just same him explode in the boss fight just prior lol

  • @Scripture-Man
    @Scripture-Man 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh this is WONDERFUL! I never had a NES but this is a GREAT conversion! The simpler graphics and audio are very charming and appealing, and it all runs nice and fast and smooth, which is what matters. The only thing I'd change, if it were possible, would be to add some really satisfying high-quality sound effects and voice samples, plus a sample of the theme tune at the start! Then you have a perfect version.

  • @dougc6559
    @dougc6559 3 місяці тому +1

    Imagine being a Foot Soldier and you were assigned to the snowball division … 😕

  • @leogolive
    @leogolive 6 місяців тому

    I still have this game! I remember me and my homeboy Judd playing this co-op and beating it! Then going outside to play basketball. Great times!

  • @eugenehills8371
    @eugenehills8371 9 місяців тому +2

    Rocksteady say your prayers turtle 🐢🐢🐢🐢

  • @ActivistVictor
    @ActivistVictor Рік тому +3

    18:15 lol, they had no survival instinct

  • @Robsonski96
    @Robsonski96 2 роки тому +4

    I still remember Irate Gamer's review of this game and how he complained about this game looking nothing like the arcade version.

    • @Bloodreign1
      @Bloodreign1 2 роки тому +6

      Of course it wouldn't, and that's why Irate Gamer's opinions are as good as dog shit stuck under one's shoe.

  • @waywardhunter8633
    @waywardhunter8633 Рік тому +1

    This brings back memories, everyday after school i would put this game on and play beginning to end. And to make it more challenging, i would put it on two player, and let the other turtle get defeated so i had to take on all the additional enemies to make it more challenging. Good times.

  • @AntLive-lu5qx
    @AntLive-lu5qx Рік тому +1

    Had a lot of fun playing this game back in the day! It’s actually a more fleshed out game than the arcade version!

  • @stephenmanuel9860
    @stephenmanuel9860 2 роки тому +6

    A+B Special: The Game

  • @Charlesbeers462
    @Charlesbeers462 8 місяців тому +2

    Kudos to the programmers making this fit

  • @bruh_oly1370
    @bruh_oly1370 Рік тому +3

    When you played the arcade verison 🕹️ and your dad brings you this as it’s all that was out then you literally played it to death and worshipped it - well my brother and I did .

  • @spoonshiro
    @spoonshiro 2 роки тому +8

    Konami: Creators of home ports that were actually better than the arcade versions.

  • @jorgezarco9269
    @jorgezarco9269 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a craving for Pizza Hut for some odd reason. There's a cut scene with Shredder and Baxter Stockman. The music sounds like Italian giallo music.

  • @mastergodai
    @mastergodai 2 роки тому +4

    I dont remember if I ever beat this without using "The Code"

  • @darkerfalcon3747
    @darkerfalcon3747 Рік тому +1

    Question for you NintendoComplete:
    Have you reedemed your Pizza Hut coupon, if you got TMNT II: TAG at the time?

    • @NintendoComplete
      @NintendoComplete  Рік тому

      Haha no, I never used it. Whenever we got pizza, it was usually Domino's or Little Caesars.

    • @darkerfalcon3747
      @darkerfalcon3747 7 місяців тому

      ​@@NintendoCompleteInteresting.

  • @DawnLong-s3k
    @DawnLong-s3k 3 місяці тому +1

    This game is difficult. You make it look easy.

  • @zilla2006able
    @zilla2006able 2 роки тому +8

    me and my mom always plays this games all the time as a kid and I think TNMT 2 the arcade game is better then the first TMNT games on NES

  • @codefinity
    @codefinity 2 роки тому +3

    1:14 🍕 Hut product placement.

    • @VJ87G
      @VJ87G 2 роки тому

      Pizza Hut

  • @alexthegamingteacher8150
    @alexthegamingteacher8150 Рік тому +1

    Is there any other good strategy besides constant jump attacks?

  • @fungaimufudzi3588
    @fungaimufudzi3588 3 місяці тому

    I love the music, the bosses and the enemies

  • @HydrogenMist715
    @HydrogenMist715 Рік тому +1

    37:30
    he's a robot! Shogun is a god damn robot!

  • @jefferyharris730
    @jefferyharris730 2 роки тому +3

    7:06: They ain't gettin' any prettier!

  • @avedis31
    @avedis31 2 роки тому +1

    I remember the codes on the startup menu which would let you level select :D This was the best TMNT game. I've finished several times on both NES and Arcade platforms. Awesome memories. thanks NC

  • @dqwno4900
    @dqwno4900 2 роки тому +6

    This game is impressive for the hardware. I’m surprised it’s perfectly playable on inferior hardware compared to the original arcade.

  • @1Tekkaman
    @1Tekkaman 2 роки тому +6

    Fun game, though I've never beaten it without cheats of some sort.

  • @Florentyn90
    @Florentyn90 5 місяців тому

    I used to finish this game ever day after school hours. Finishing it perfectly with no life loose.

  • @milhousevanhouten3796
    @milhousevanhouten3796 2 роки тому +6

    Bought this game used at store in early 90s for $1

  • @DmSayr
    @DmSayr 2 роки тому +5

    The first turtles game was easy, except the bombs under the dam. This one was a quarter muncher. Part III may have been the best beside TMNT In Time. Hyperstone was a fun remix. I hated the dojo tigers and the cybernetic thing. Actually, scratch all that, Rescue Palooza is the best one

  • @markheying2830
    @markheying2830 2 роки тому +2

    Maybe it’s possible that Zach was in his Bed looking at his Turtle Communicator this entire time.

  • @OhThatzDQTV
    @OhThatzDQTV 10 місяців тому +2

    this the first game i ever played 👾🐢

  • @cholosabroso
    @cholosabroso 11 місяців тому +1

    That bosses music is pure adrenaline

  • @user-ui7iy4vk1e
    @user-ui7iy4vk1e 9 місяців тому +1

    What's the tiger level for? It seems to be an odd level out or something. I don't remember anything concerning it from the cartoon series either. Anyone possesses any information?

  • @themadatheist1976
    @themadatheist1976 2 роки тому +4

    Owned it and loved it, also came with a free pizza coupon. :)

  • @robmadrigal714
    @robmadrigal714 Рік тому +2

    Never knew this one existed back in the day

  • @ghrayo
    @ghrayo 3 місяці тому

    I had this game and couldn't finish it, the shredder always hits me with the lighting

  • @larrylaffer3246
    @larrylaffer3246 2 роки тому +6

    Just imagine if they tried to put the Simpsons Arcade Game on the NES. I think it could've handled it just barely so, but this proved it was indeed possible.

    • @Dorian_Scott
      @Dorian_Scott 2 роки тому +1

      I always wanted that game to get ported to consoles like the SNES and Sega Genesis. As well as the X-men game. But, it never came though which always baffled me. I mean, if "Turtles in Time" could come to the SNES and if the first Arcade game could have this NES port... Why not do the same with X-men and Simpsons?

    • @larrylaffer3246
      @larrylaffer3246 2 роки тому +5

      @@Dorian_Scott It might've had something to do with Acclaim owning home rights. Though if that was the case Konami could've worked something out with them.

    • @THEREALGAMEMASTER-gz5xg
      @THEREALGAMEMASTER-gz5xg 2 роки тому +1

      @@larrylaffer3246 same as Sega and Capcom owning home right too with the home X-Men games too

  • @danpae288
    @danpae288 2 роки тому +9

    De lo mejor de lo que podemos encontrar en la NES, nostalgia pura 🤩

    • @emiliu81
      @emiliu81 2 роки тому +2

      una chulada que no envejece nunca

  • @inquizition9672
    @inquizition9672 Рік тому +1

    Beating this game was and still is way more satisfying than beating TiT. I beat TiT countless times, but I can count the number of times I beat this one on one hand: 1 time.

  • @rckrckrckrck
    @rckrckrckrck 11 місяців тому +1

    This and Mario 3 were peak NES.

  • @januares.3035
    @januares.3035 2 роки тому +5

    I guess is in the cowabunga collection game

  • @kevinalford2165
    @kevinalford2165 Рік тому +1

    I remember playing this on an arcade game at a movie theater. Good times

  • @jamesmoss3424
    @jamesmoss3424 2 роки тому +3

    It's an awesome arcade port. 😀👍🐢🎮

  • @erwintan266
    @erwintan266 2 роки тому +3

    Do you guys realize how the turtle always looking at us when they are not in action

  • @mikedski9698
    @mikedski9698 2 роки тому +3

    The Battle For New York, Has Just Begun! Get Ready For The Ultimate Video Game Of All Time, As Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, And Raphael, Take On The Evil Shredder And The Foot Clan In 8 Arcade Levels, Plus 2 Never Before Action Packed Levels! And Now, Grab Your Ninja Weapons, Have A Slice Of Pizza, Kick Some Shell, And Yell Cowabunga, In Ultra's Video Game Hit For Your Nintendo Entertainment System, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2 THE ARCADE GAME! Now You're Playing With Power, Turtle Power!

  • @christopheraiello8973
    @christopheraiello8973 2 роки тому +4

    Love it keep up the great work

  • @nonickels8975
    @nonickels8975 Рік тому +2

    I played this at a Chi-Chi's as a kid.

  • @MazzaMedia_
    @MazzaMedia_ Рік тому +1

    23:51-24:55 You don’t any more epic than this!!

  • @Okabe90
    @Okabe90 2 роки тому +5

    Wow I just played it last night!
    My childhood ♥

  • @ActionKiller187
    @ActionKiller187 2 роки тому +2

    Played the shit out of this game back in the day

  • @ruffin2000
    @ruffin2000 3 місяці тому

    i went from always losing vs tora, to loving the dojo scene, to always losing to krang, and being anxious about the technodrome, to finally beating the game

  • @chopper2429
    @chopper2429 Рік тому

    00:50 The A+B combo where you jump-slash isn't available on the Mesen emulator, for some reason...

  • @Aditya-f8t5z
    @Aditya-f8t5z 4 місяці тому +1

    Playing two player is so difficult. Even as a child I wasn't good at playing 2P because others were always better. 😓😓😓😓😓😓😓 So they had to carry my weight. 😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓