Retrotopia Talks TMNT 2: The Arcade Game

Retrotopia Talks TMNT 2: The Arcade Game

From Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast by Alan, Brian, and Sam

April 11, 2026 · 1h 38m · Episode 153

About this episode

The hosts discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game and its impact as a classic NES title.

Thank you to Brother Retro who gave us the Jammy Dodge JingleWelcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game, a NES game released in 1990 that brings the quarter-munching arcade experience straight into your living room, delivering side-scrolling beat-’em-up action as you take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael to rescue April O’Neil and take down Shredder’s Foot Clan. Packed with fast-paced combat, familiar enemies like Bebop and Rocksteady, and a brand-new exclusive NES level, this port blends faithful arcade gameplay with added content—making it one of the most iconic co-op brawlers of its era. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan, Brian, Sam

Topics covered

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • NES games
  • arcade games
  • co-op brawlers
  • video game history

Keywords

  • TMNT
  • arcade experience
  • side-scrolling
  • beat-'em-up
  • retro gaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brother Retro, patreon.com, Retrotopia

Products: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

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