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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time Remake Coming to XBLA, WiiWare

Posted Fri, 01 May 2009 by Marcel Van Duyn

You're not getting Turtles in Time on VC, you're getting something much better!

You're not getting Turtles in Time on VC, you're getting something much better!

Good news for fans of the Turtles!

If you know anything about TMNT you should know it's their 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate, last week in New York there was an event called Galabunga. Just your average party for fans of the series, you'd imagine, but there was in fact a surprise reveal of a new game as well.

That game just so happens to be a remake of perhaps the most popular TMNT game - Turtles in Time for the arcade and SNES, although this will mostly be based off the arcade version (Which means some of the SNES-exclusive bosses will likely not be there!). Even though there's only a handful of off-screen screenshots of the game being played at Galabunga it's pretty clear that it definitely tries to capture the feeling of the original game.

The game present at the event was just an alpha build, and it was the Xbox version - But according to TMNT fan Jazon Koza, who played the game, it's also set to be released for the Wii, most likely on WiiWare. Note that we have no idea who the developer is yet - We would assume it's Konami, because they made the original, but it could very well be a different company.

Here's three more screens to get you excited:

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Source: ninja-pizza.blogspot.com.

Tags: WiiWare, Screenshots.

User Comments

A-SWE

1. A-SWE Sweden 01 May 2009, 20:02 BST

OMG! Yes! Ive been hoping for the original to turn up on VC but this seams close enough :D
Oh, but if they ruin the feel of the original, im going postal

Junkface

2. Junkface United States 01 May 2009, 20:02 BST

Cowabunga Dude! Lol looks cool. First

Will

3. Will Ireland 01 May 2009, 20:09 BST

Wow! see, this is the kind of interesting stuff wiware SHOULD be used for. This would be an immediate purchase.

Taco_Human

4. Taco_Human United States 01 May 2009, 20:11 BST

Oh man, the days when the TMNT had eyes....I miss the 90's

WolfRamHeart

5. WolfRamHeart United States 01 May 2009, 20:12 BST

Wow, I can't believe this is coming to WiiWare! Are you serious?! This is great news! I never got to play this game for the SNES. I was hoping it would come to Virtual Console one day but a WiiWare remake is even better! This is the best retro news since MegaMan 9! COWABUNGA!!!:)

Rapadash6

6. Rapadash6 United States 01 May 2009, 20:15 BST

I personaly would prefer that they just release the SNES version on VC rather than this. Hopefully that's what they meant when they said they're "working on it for Wii". If that's not the plan than I'm not too keen on this remake. Something about it just looks tacky and wrong.

Corbie

7. Corbie United States 01 May 2009, 20:16 BST

WOW! Now this is one I love! Can't wait to see this one on WiiWare and XBLA.

Cheezy

8. Cheezy United States 01 May 2009, 20:17 BST

Fantastic, and at least this time instead of the Wii getting the cold shoulder it's PS3.

WolfRamHeart

9. WolfRamHeart United States 01 May 2009, 20:20 BST

This definitely makes up for Marvel VS Capcom 2!!!

AlexSays

10. AlexSays United States 01 May 2009, 20:20 BST

No love for PSN?

That's not nice.

greyelephant

11. greyelephant United States 01 May 2009, 20:24 BST

I'll give this one a serious thought once it comes out. TMNT always catches my eye.

Bulbasaurus Rex

12. Bulbasaurus Rex United States 01 May 2009, 20:26 BST

Yes, YES!!, YEEESSSSS!!!!!!!

I've been hoping for TMNT 2 & 3 on NES and TMNT 4 on SNES to somehow, someway come to Virtual Console, and this could be even better! I loved the 80's/90's TMNT cartoon (I much prefer it over the current TMNT cartoon), and the 8/16 bit TMNT beat 'em ups are among my favorite retro games. I've never actually played this game, but if it's anything like TMNT 2 or 3 on NES or TMNT: Hyperstone Heist on Genesis, then this will be a first day download for me.

Now, if they would just remake NBA Jam or put NBA Jam: Tournament Edition on VC...

anthonyb

13. anthonyb United States 01 May 2009, 20:33 BST

I'm so glad they're using the original art style and not the new one. I'm psyched! I'll be downloading this on XBLA though- I assume it'd be high definition and I love achievements. Plus it'd fit in with the original arcade which is also available.

The Fox

14. The Fox United States 01 May 2009, 20:42 BST

Awesome! :)

@post 7 Blaze
"Personally I'd rather have it appear on VC than as a 2.5D wiiware remake, remember how bad Golden Axe was in its 2.5D remake on PS2."
Yeah, but that was pretty clearly half-assed in every way you can imagine.

ALDAWGZ

15. ALDAWGZ United States 01 May 2009, 20:52 BST

like i said wen bass 1st told us awesome i cant wait VERY EXCITED bout this bass u r the man

theblackdragon

16. theblackdragon United States 01 May 2009, 20:53 BST

@Rapadash6: can't we have both? :3

cr00mz

17. cr00mz Sweden 01 May 2009, 20:58 BST

online coop would be freaking sweet!

thewiirocks

18. thewiirocks United States 01 May 2009, 21:02 BST

I'm really excited, but cautiously so. I'm concerned that the 3D art style will detract from the game. It's too bad they couldn't redo the sprites in higher resolutions rather than going 3D. (ala Street Fighter II remix) But I'll certainly be first in line to give this a try! :)

(Oh, and there had better be four player! That's the best part. ;))

Turkey Brutus

19. Turkey Brutus United States 01 May 2009, 21:18 BST

Good news is an understatement. :) Can't wait.

y2josh

20. y2josh United States 01 May 2009, 21:18 BST

THANK YOU JEEBUS

xesbeth

21. xesbeth France 01 May 2009, 21:28 BST

My first TMNT experience was on the gameboy with Fall of the Foot Clan (good memories).
Since it's the remake of one of the "best TMNT ever created" (like everyone said) I will give it a try...on the wiiware only.

Hyper Luigi

22. Hyper Luigi United States 01 May 2009, 21:40 BST

COWABUNGA!

LinktotheFuture

23. LinktotheFuture United States 01 May 2009, 21:44 BST

This is great. Hopefully we get the rest of the NES and SNES games for the VC too.

SamsN.ite

24. SamsN.ite United States 01 May 2009, 22:00 BST

Online co-op is a must! Support Wii Speak !!

brooks83

25. brooks83 United States 01 May 2009, 22:03 BST

I would actually prefer the original arcade or original VC game to this remake, but this is still good news, and if this one sells well (which it will), maybe theres hope for VC versions to come out.

WhoKnew

26. WhoKnew United States 01 May 2009, 22:15 BST

Please be coming soon! I want it already. :)

greyelephant

27. greyelephant United States 01 May 2009, 22:18 BST

@wiirocks

Couldn't agree more my friend. The more the merrier in this game.

Neomega

28. Neomega United States 01 May 2009, 22:40 BST

guess I'll throw this in too!

Cowabunga!

warioswoods

29. warioswoods United States 01 May 2009, 22:43 BST

2.5D definitely has its pitfalls, and almost always disappoints in trying to capture the original feel, so I certainly hope that the game includes the classic game in some form, at least as an unlockable. But this is certainly great news overall.

Steamboat Willie

30. Steamboat Willie United States 01 May 2009, 22:53 BST

I've got one thing to say:

Bury my shell at wounded knee.

Party On Dude

31. Party On Dude United States 01 May 2009, 23:01 BST

GOD DA*N IT ALL TO H*LL!!!!!!!! :(
I DON'T WANT A CRAPPY PARTLY WIIWARE REMAKE WITH CRAPPY STYLE GRAPHICS... I JUST WANT MY OLD CLASSIC SNES TMNT TURTLES IN TIME ON THE VC!!!!! :(

NOTE TO EVERYONE:
JUST GET THE GAMECUBE GAME TMNT MUNTANT NIGHMARE & BEAT THE FIRST LEVEL TO UNLOCK THE ORIGONAL TURTLES IN TIME!!!!

I STILL NEED TO DO THAT; BUT I'M NEVER GETTING MY HOPES FOR SOME LAME A** REMAKE!!! STICK WITH THE CLASSICS!!!!!! :(

RadioShadow

32. RadioShadow United Kingdom 01 May 2009, 23:01 BST

Sweet. (prays it won't suck)

Although I would rather they release the Genesis version, IMO, the superior version. :)

deadly.by.design

33. deadly.by.design United States 01 May 2009, 23:10 BST

Great news, loved the original.

This post is in no way influenced by there being a beautiful girl next to the game.

SilentJ

34. SilentJ United States 01 May 2009, 23:18 BST

I have a new most wanted WiiWare game now. I can't wait for this. I loved the original game!!! It hope it's released on the psn as well.

Firkraag

35. Firkraag Sweden 01 May 2009, 23:29 BST

I played TMNT IV turtles in time to death with my friends as a youngster. Great news, as soon as it's released party at my house :D

motang

36. motang United States 01 May 2009, 23:39 BST

DUDE, this is awesome!

Digiki

37. Digiki Canada 02 May 2009, 00:16 BST

I'm with Brooks and Warioswoods, I'd rather have the original

Omega

38. Omega Germany 02 May 2009, 00:35 BST

I do not know the original TMNT IV. I'm not even a fan of the Turtles. But judging from the XBox pictures, it could be a really nice game. At least as far as presentation is concerned. I like it when these old fashioned bitmap-backgrounds and bitmap-sprites are replaced by 3D objects. That looks IMHO much more interesting and fits better to the 3D capabilities modern graphics processors have to offer. I think games in retro-style belong to the Virtual Console.

Shiryu

39. Shiryu Portugal 02 May 2009, 00:39 BST

These new preety much made my day. So much in fact I had to go play some TMNTIV. Amazing how good games stay good even being decades old, while we currently get less and less quality titles.

leon x

40. leon x Mexico 02 May 2009, 01:24 BST

Awesome! But the best TMNT game it´s TMNT III TMP (NES)

Juampi

41. Juampi Argentina 02 May 2009, 01:27 BST

I do hope it eventually gets released on Wii, but I'm kind of skeptical...
I'll wait for the official announcement.

Tides of Chaos

42. Tides of Chaos United States 02 May 2009, 01:50 BST

Why must we always have 3D graphics just because it's a remake and consoles can handle it? 2D looks so crisp and detailed compared to 3D. sigh Hopefully they release the original too.

Charlie The Unicorn

43. Charlie The Unicorn United States 02 May 2009, 02:17 BST

This could be pretty cool!
I already see some excited anticipation!

BlueFlameBat

44. BlueFlameBat United States 02 May 2009, 02:25 BST

Looks interesting, though I'd prefer something more along the lines of a slightly cel-shaded resemblance to the 1987 cartoon. And if this has Wii-Speak support, I might consider actually buying the Wii-speak peripheral. Otherwise I think I'll look in XBox 360's direction.

MickEiA

45. MickEiA Australia 02 May 2009, 02:53 BST

sweet cant wait for TMNT smash up coming to wii later this year

Hazuki

46. Hazuki United States 02 May 2009, 03:38 BST

i just creamed myself.

TwilightV

47. TwilightV United States 02 May 2009, 04:16 BST

@The game: Do want. :)

@People who have to whine about stuff: LOL

Sauronmx

48. Sauronmx Mexico 02 May 2009, 04:37 BST

Excellent news, will be great to play this great game again

Shadx

49. Shadx Canada 02 May 2009, 04:39 BST

Oh HELL yes!

Lode Runner

50. Lode Runner United States 02 May 2009, 05:32 BST

Did NOT see this coming!! I'm definitly getting this one, just hope it has online co-op :).

odd69

51. odd69 United States 02 May 2009, 06:19 BST

im not going to even think about it. im just going to BUY it. this is a good deal.a remake of an already awesome game,not to mention that this is one of the best brawler games period but to make it new and improved. day one buy.

Mike

52. Mike United States 02 May 2009, 06:40 BST

Now these are the type of WiiWare games we should be getting, not the usual crap we normally get. Maybe this is hope that TMNT 2 might come to the VC.

Twilight Crow

53. Twilight Crow Mexico 02 May 2009, 06:41 BST

If it gets close enough to the original I'll get it for sure!

jangonov

54. jangonov United States 02 May 2009, 08:43 BST

I never played the original (when the snes was out my mom had a HUGE thing against games, now she plays them too!) So this will be completely new for me but I love the turtles

chunky_droid

55. chunky_droid Australia 02 May 2009, 09:47 BST

Holy McCrap-stick! This is awesome!

Bass X0

56. Bass X0 United Kingdom 02 May 2009, 09:49 BST

I like that guy's TMNT tattoo.

madgear

57. madgear United Kingdom 02 May 2009, 10:20 BST

This is great news and looks like it will be my first ever WiiWare purchase!

I'm kind of glad it's a remake rather than a port. I always preferred the original arcade game to this, but I still found Turtles in Time a lot of fun. It'll be nice to play a classic TMNT game with a new twist to it. If they also release the original 1989 arcade game on VC Arcade too, I'll be VERY happy (as opposed to just being really happy).

jhuhn

58. jhuhn Canada 02 May 2009, 15:29 BST

I know someone in Michigan would be very excited to know about this news info.

buxtoc

59. buxtoc United Kingdom 02 May 2009, 16:58 BST

"Now, if they would just remake NBA Jam or put NBA Jam: Tournament Edition on VC..."
amen

EdEN

60. EdEN United States 02 May 2009, 17:46 BST

It will probably be a disc release on Wii since 40 MB on Wiiware would mean it would have to be a 1,000 download for the "main pack" and 2 extra packs for 400 points to end up at 120 MB for all.

manson77

61. manson77 Germany 02 May 2009, 19:01 BST

_hell yeah! :D

Outrunner

62. Outrunner United Kingdom 02 May 2009, 19:26 BST

I'd prefer if they'd release the SNES version.

Atlantis1982

63. Atlantis1982 United States 02 May 2009, 19:56 BST

If it is coming to WiiWare, it just hit top #1 on my OMG HURRY IT UP list!

MrLopez

64. MrLopez Netherlands 02 May 2009, 23:41 BST

LOL I don't like the turtles, but I do have tmnt turtles in time XD
I was more of a Biker Mice from Mars kinda kid XD

XD375

65. XD375 Canada 02 May 2009, 23:48 BST

I wonder if they'll keep the original arcade theme song? :P

theblackdragon

66. theblackdragon United States 03 May 2009, 02:36 BST

just had a thought: i wonder if the Konami code will do anything in this remake? :3

ALDAWGZ

67. ALDAWGZ United States 03 May 2009, 16:13 BST

@ Party On Dude
y r u so negative bout this game try something new as long as it plays like the original whats the big deal

Koto

68. Koto United States 03 May 2009, 20:50 BST

AWESOME! Turtles in Time was one of the only TMNT games that i actually enjoyed

morphballer

69. morphballer United States 04 May 2009, 02:21 BST

I think this is a good indication that we'll be seeing the arcade or SNES versions on VC pretty soon. :)

Chipmunk777

70. Chipmunk777 United States 04 May 2009, 13:51 BST

Oh my gosh! This is the greatest game ever made. I hope they still have the ridiculous voices and music! KOWABUNGA! P: I still have the original cartridge for the SNES, it's great stuff. The remake looks great! Now I'm just not sure which version to get, wiiware or xbla

Ian Daemon

71. Ian Daemon United States 04 May 2009, 14:35 BST

I'm buying this as soon as it hits a Nintendo platform.

Kevin

72. Kevin United States 04 May 2009, 15:35 BST

Cool. Never played it actually. Hopefully this means we'll be getting TMNT 2 the arcade game for NES VC. I loved that one.

Thomas

73. Thomas United States 04 May 2009, 17:37 BST

One of the best bits of news in a very long time. :)

mastersworddude

74. mastersworddude United States 04 May 2009, 22:43 BST

How come every one is saying the original is better when it isn't out yet?

Herzlos

75. Herzlos Germany 05 May 2009, 07:04 BST

Let's kick shells :D

ALDAWGZ

76. ALDAWGZ United States 05 May 2009, 11:48 BST

@mastersworddude
bcause ppl r afraid of change n dont kno how else 2 express themselves

flea2say

77. flea2say United States 21 May 2009, 23:51 BST

im going to faint. i would like the original as well, maybe more but this will do. this was the only game i had for the snes for so long.

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