Fall of the Foot Clan Even the Game Boy got in on the TMNT fun thanks to this 1990 action game, which is based on the animated series. Although the NES version suffered a major graphical downgrade, it boasts an additional level not found in the original. The game was later ported to the NES and rebranded Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game. This Konami-produced brawler replicated a successful quarter-munching formula. The Arcade Game The Turtles migrated to arcades in 1990, spawning what is arguably still the most popular game in the history of the franchise. As further proof of Turtle Mania's power, the movie actually became the highest-grossing independent film in history (at least until The Blair Witch Project came along). That film is notable for both its darker, more comic-accurate tone and the animatronic rubber Turtle suits designed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The Live-Action Movie The franchise made its theatrical debut with the 1990 live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. However, the game is also well known for its level of difficulty, with many gamers having nightmares of the infamous underwater level for years to come after playing. The original NES game boasts a unique, fairly open-ended structure and allows players to choose which of the four Turtles to control. The NES Game The TMNT franchise's first foray into video games is also the most divisive. The series also had much more staying power than most, lasting a full 10 seasons until it finally wrapped in 1996. The animated series helped shape public perception of the franchise for years to come, from the iconic theme song to a decidedly more kid-friendly tone than the comic book source material. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Original Animated Series The year 1987 is when Turtle Mania really began to take hold, as that was when the original animated series and the action figure line both debuted.
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