Turtles IV: Turtles in Time by Konami Words by
Super Nintendo—August 1992
Carl Williams
frustrating at times. On both platforms there are, at most, four Foot Clan members onscreen
at once with two turtles max. The arcade original had more Foot soldiers onscreen and the
ability to be played by four players at a time.
Turtles in Time is closer to the arcade game in level design and enemies that populate them.
The special effect of throwing an enemy into the screen is preserved but the last boss is
changed to take advantage of the capabilities of the SNES.
Other additions to the SNES version include five extra bosses
an additional stage (Tehcnodrome), two extra level enemies, and
a time trial, and versus, mode. The blue Foot Clan member also
carries his Sai's and sword in the Super Nintendo version
(he carries just a sword in the Genesis version).
The Super Nintendo version adds so much to the game that the
Sega Genesis version (which was released second) lacks.
While The Hyperstone Heist holds its own, it pales in comparison
to Turtles in Time on Super Nintendo.
Verdict: Turtles in Time on Super Nintendo.