Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time – A Retro Revival
Release and Legacy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time launched on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992. In Japan it arrived on July 24, in North America during August, and in Europe on November 19 of that year. The game built on its 1991 arcade predecessor, Turtles in Time, and continued the SNES numbering from previous Konami TMNT titles. Copies Sold and Popularity Exact SNES unit‐sales figures for Turtles in Time have never been publicly disclosed. However, its arcade parent became Konami’s best‐selling cabinet game upon release, cementing the brand’s status in the early ’90s beat ’em up scene. Over time, the SNES port has maintained a strong presence on retro “best‐of” lists, holding an average GameRankings score of 83% across seven reviews. Story The game kicks off during a live newscast at Liberty Island, where Krang—piloting a giant mech—hijacks the broadcast and snatches the Statue of Liberty right off its pedestal. As April O’Neil reels in hor...
