Leonardo
A balanced turtle who fights with twin swords.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow keys | Move the selected turtle |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Attack |
AB | Use the special attack Consumes health. |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The NES controller uses the directional pad for movement.
Controls apply to the standard NES version.
How it plays
How does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game play?
The game uses a side-view perspective across linear stages set in streets, construction areas, sewers, and other locations. Players move, jump, attack Foot soldiers, and defeat a boss at the end of most stages.
Each turtle has a different reach, speed, and attack balance. Players can collect pizza to restore health and use a limited special attack by pressing A and B together. The two-player mode allows simultaneous cooperation, while progression is based on clearing stages rather than accumulating experience or equipment.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game?
Use the turtle's range deliberately: Donatello can attack safely from farther away, while Raphael needs closer positioning. Jump over crowded groups instead of trading damage with every enemy.
Save the special attack for dense enemy waves or dangerous bosses. In two-player mode, spread out enough to avoid blocking one another, but regroup when pizza or a boss opening appears.
Watch enemy patterns and attack from the edge of the screen. Pizza pickups are limited, so avoid unnecessary hits before boss encounters.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Donatello
Uses a bo staff with excellent reach but slower attacks.
Michelangelo
Uses nunchaku and favors quick, close-range attacks.
Raphael
Uses sai and has fast attacks with short range.
April O'Neil
The reporter whose kidnapping drives the rescue mission.
Shredder
Leader of the Foot Clan and a recurring major enemy.
Bebop and Rocksteady
Mutant enforcers who appear as powerful boss opponents.
Krang
A major Foot Clan ally and boss encountered during the campaign.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Choose Donatello when safe reach matters more than speed.
- 2
Use jump attacks to approach groups and avoid being surrounded.
- 3
Coordinate pizza collection in two-player mode.
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