Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Cheats & Cheat Codes for NES, SNES and Sega Genesis

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters is a 1993 fighting game developed and published by Konami. The game was first released for the SNES and Sega Genesis, although a NES version was eventually released in 1994.

The overall reception for the game depended entirely upon which version you played. Both Nintendo versions received positive reviews from critics, although the Sega Genesis version was criticized for containing fewer moves, as well as a darker color palette. Regardless, the game was a strong seller for Konami.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Premise

The difficulty of talking about the gameplay of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters is due to it essentially being a different game across all platforms.

The NES version follows a short story mode, in which the Ninja Turtles compete against each other to see who is worthy of Shredder’s challenge. On top of this, it features a Tournament mode and Vs. mode, which allows for one-on-one battles against the AI or another player. The matches themselves are standard fighting game fare, with best-of-three battles and every character having their own unique moveset.

Comparitively, the story mode in the SNES version is much different. April O’Neil and Splinter have been kidnapped, and the Ninja Turtles embark on a journey to rescue the pair. There is a big visual upgrade in the SNES version, with the gameplay being much smoother to reflect this, too. It even adds a special attack bar which is built up by attacking enemies.

The final Sega Genesis version has less complexity in the combat than the SNES version, with just two buttons for attacks. It does however feature destruction in levels, which can change the outcome of a fight. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on Sega Genesis features another story mode of its own, this time with the Turtles heading to Dimension X facing clones of themselves.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Main Characters

If you’ve ever seen any iteration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you know the main characters to expect here. Although the overall rosters change across the different versions of the game, it is still Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo at the heart of the action. Rather than explain who these iconic characters are, we’re going to show you the full playable roster available in each version of the game!

NES Version

• Leonardo
• Raphael
• Michelangelo
• Donatello
• Casey Jones
• Hothead
• Shredder

SNES Version

• Leonardo
• Raphael
• Michelangelo
• Donatello
• Cyber Shredder
• War
• Aska
• Chrome Dome
• Wingnut
• Armaggon
• Fake Brother

Sega Genesis Version

• Leonardo
• Raphael
• Michelangelo
• Donatello
• Casey Jones
• Ray Fillet
• April O’Neil
• Sisyphus
• Leonardo (Clone)
• Raphael (Clone)
• Michelangelo (Clone)
• Donatello (Clone)
• Casey Jones (Clone)
• Ray Fillet (Clone)
• April O’Neil (Clone)
• Sisyphus (Clone)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Titles in the Series

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has a long history in the video games industry. In the early ’90s, when the Turtles were arguably at the peak of their popularity, it was hard to escape them in the video game space. There were several releases a year, telling new stories in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.

Although the Turtles have remained cultural icons within pop culture, there is no doubt their popularity has somewhat dwindled across the 21st century. This has been reflected in the video games output, too. Many of the more recent releases have been a tie-in with a movie or another media project, as opposed to a game intending to stand by itself. It’s a shame, as the IP still has plenty of potential. We’re imagining the possibilities of a third-person action game set in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe – the potential is limitless.

The History of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Games

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Splinter Speaks (1990)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Pizza Drop (1990)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: World Tour (1990)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan (1990)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Manhattan Missions (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back from the Sewers (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Shredder’s Last Stand (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Basketball (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (1991)
• Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Four for Four (1992)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (1992)
• ]Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue (1993)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (1993)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Dimension X Assault (1995)
• Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus (2004)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fast Forward: Ninja Training NYC (2005)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare (2005)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Melee (2005)
• TMNT: The Power of 4 (2006)
• TMNT: Battle for the City (2006)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants and Monsters Mayhem (2006)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Way of the Warrior (2006)
• TMNT: Ninja Adventures (2007)
• TMNT (2007)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ninja Tribunal (2009)
• TMNT: The Shredder Reborn (2009)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up (2009)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled (2009)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack (2009)
• Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Totally Turtles Tabletop Pinball (2013)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Rumble (2013)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run (2013)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2013)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2013)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Training Lair (2014)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze (2014)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Match (2015)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Portal Power (2016)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Legends (2016)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan (2016)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2017)
• Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ninja Run (2018)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Madness (2020)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (2022)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Cheat Codes

There are a few different cheat codes for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters, although it should be noted that these can only be used on the SNES version of the game. Unfortunately, these cheats won’t work on the Sega Genesis and NES versions.

To enter these codes, you’ll need a second controller, as they must all be entered on it. You must also enter the below cheats on the title screen for it to unlock.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Game Genie Cheat Codes (SNES)

If the above cheats are a little too restrictive, you can instead enter Game Genie cheats on the SNES version of the game. To do this, you must either own a Game Genie or (more likely) play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on an SNES emulator. You can then enter these third-party cheats in the Cheats section of your emulator, which allows for a much more robust cheating experience.

Character Modifier Cheats

Gameplay Modifier Cheats

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Game Genie Cheat Codes (Sega Genesis)

If you’re playing the game on a Sega Genesis emulator, the above Game Genie cheats will not work. Fear not! There is a totally different selection of Game Genie cheats available for the Sega Genesis, which are entered in the Cheats menu of your chosen emulator.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Cheat Code FAQ

Can I Use Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Cheats With Just One Controller?

No. As mentioned above, the cheat codes included in the base game of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters need to be entered using a second controller, or else they won’t work.

The cheat code that unlocks two new characters even requires the use of both controllers during the same sequence, so you’ll no doubt need two for that particular one.

Where Do I Enter Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Cheat Codes?

To use the base game cheats, enter the codes while on the title screen. For the Game Genie cheats, you’ll need to enter them in the cheat code section of your chosen emulator.

How Do I Unlock the Metro Train and Studio 6 Levels in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters?

These two levels are only available for unlock in the SNES version of the game, so keep that in mind. To get them for use in Vs. mode, simply press L, R, L, R, L, R, A on your second controller while at the title screen of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters.

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