Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles
Release Date  1990
Original Publisher  Image Works (UK)
Min. Hardware  ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K
Language  English
Genre  Arcade Game: Action
Max. Players  1
Original Price according to SPOT/SPEX  12.99
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Disk Price  £15.99
Features  Padlock Protection
Controls  Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick, Redefineable keys
Themes  Ninja, Superhero
Tie-in Licences  Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (Comic) from Mirage Studios (USA)
Other Platforms  Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MSX, NES
Average mag. score  86.00% (5 reviews)
Martijn's WoS score  82.4% (86 votes)

Re-releases
     #1 - MCM Software S.A. (Spain)(1990)as "Tortugas Ninja"
     * Release price: 1100.00 Ptas

Authors/Contributors
     David Perry (UK)at Probe Software Ltd - ?
     Nick Bruty (UK)at Probe Software Ltd - ?
     Sound Images (UK) - ?
     Alan Tomkins (UK) - ?

Annual Awards
     1st Best Graphics - 1990 Crash Readers Awards.

Review Awards
     "C+VG Hit"at C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #110 - 1991/Janpage 80
     "Sinclair User Classic"at Sinclair Userissue #106 - 1990/Decpage 14
     "Your Sinclair Megagame"at Your Sinclairissue #61 - 1991/Janpage 30

Remarks
     ZXSR: Your Sinclair cover demo (71 - Nov 1991)

Series "HeroTurtles"
     1. Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles(1990)by Image Works (UK)
     2. Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles - The Coin-Op(1991)by Image Works (UK)

Compilations
     Demo version inMicroHobby issue 205: Tape 31(1990/Dec)by Magazine MicroHobby - covertape from issue #205 - 1990/Dec
     Demo version inSinclair User issue 106: Six of the Best 2(1990/Dec)by Magazine Sinclair User - covertape from issue #106 - 1990/Dec
     Full version inMovie Premiere(1992)by Elite Systems Ltd (UK)

Main File Downloads
     FilenameReleaseMachineSchemeLanguageComments
TeenageMutantHeroTurtles48.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(None)English
TeenageMutantHeroTurtles128.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 128K(???)English
 TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.dsk.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 128 +3(None)English
TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).tap.zip#1ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(None)English
TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip#1ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(None)English
 TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).dsk.zip#1ZX-Spectrum 128 +3(None)English

Additional File Downloads
     FilenameSizeReleaseTypeLanguageComments
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.scr6,912OriginalLoading screen
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.gif8,256OriginalRunning screen
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Front.jpg841,826OriginalInlay - Front
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Back.jpg836,179OriginalInlay - Back
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.ay.zip1,889OriginalRipped in-game/theme music in AY format
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.pdf53,516OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.txt12,205OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(EN).pdf1,260,702OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_2.pdf563,258OriginalScanned instructionsEnglish
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.jpg503,894OriginalGame map
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_2.jpg492,934OriginalGame map
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_3.png230,880OriginalGame map
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Map3.jpg174,508OriginalGame map
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Map4.jpg172,695OriginalGame map
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_CodeSheet.png240,467OriginalCode sheet
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_CodeSheet.txt3,555OriginalCode sheet
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.jpg180,830OriginalAdvertisement
     turtles1.rzx0OriginalRZX playback file - Recorded by Kostya
     Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (1990)(Image Works).pok211OriginalPOK pokes file
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Postcard.jpg59,063Original? - Postcard
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Sticker-107.jpg19,414Original? - Sticker 107
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Sticker-159.jpg18,314Original? - Sticker 159
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Sticker-212.jpg18,349Original? - Sticker 212
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Sticker-225.jpg18,366Original? - Sticker 225
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Sticker-51.jpg19,189Original? - Sticker 51
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Sticker-58.jpg19,153Original? - Sticker 58
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_StickerPacket.jpg64,506Original? - Sticker packet
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Stickers.jpg106,094Original? - Stickers
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Tattoos-13.jpg22,820Original? - Tattoos 13
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Tattoos-22.jpg95,449Original? - Tattoos 22
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_Variations.jpg55,671Original? - Variations
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles_WarrantyCard.jpg29,218Original? - Warranty card
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.)_Front.jpg267,696#1Inlay - Front
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.)_Back.jpg248,013#1Inlay - Back
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).txt18,840#1InstructionsSpanish
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).pdf846,633#1Scanned instructionsSpanish
     TeenageMutantHeroTurtles(TortugasNinja)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).jpg381,782#1Advertisement

Magazine Reviews
     BiTissue #10-1992/Julpage 15- Review
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #110-1991/Janpage 80- Review: 85%
     Crashissue v.1 #84-1991/Janpage 66- Review: 80%
     Crashissue v.1 #96-1992/Febpage 65- Review: 81%
     FIFOissue #12-1992page 20- Review
     MicroHobbyissue #205-1990/Decpage 34- Review - Nuevo
     Sinclair Userissue #106-1990/Decpage 14- Review: 94%
     Your Sinclairissue #61-1991/Janpage 30- Review: 90%
     Your Sinclairissue #72-1991/Decpage 38- Review
     ZX Magazínissue 1994/Mar special "1994/03-1994/04"page 17- Review

Magazine References
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #36-1990/Seppage 8- News/Note
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #37-1990/Octpage 26- Preview
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #39-1990/Decpage 153- CompoResult
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #43-1991/Aprpage 103- Tips
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #103-1990/Junpage 8- News/Note
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #104-1990/Julpage 50- CompoEntry
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #104-1990/Julpage 94- Feature
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #106-1990/Seppage 10- News/Note
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #107-1990/Octpage 96- CompoResult
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #108-1990/Novpage 12- CompoEntry
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #109-1990/Decpage 16- Preview
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #109-1990/Decpage 19- CompoEntry
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #109-1990/Decpage 21- Offer
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #113-1991/Aprpage 53- Tips
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #113-1991/Aprpage 54- Tips
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #114-1991/Maypage 6- CompoResult
     Crashissue v.1 #80-1990/Seppage 16- News/Note
     Crashissue v.1 #81-1990/Octpage 11- Preview
     Crashissue v.1 #83-1990/Decpage 8- CompoEntry - Crash Hotline compo
     Crashissue v.1 #84-1991/Janpage 61- Hack/Poke
     Crashissue v.1 #85-1991/Febpage 41- Map
     Crashissue v.1 #85-1991/Febpage 42- Tips
     Crashissue v.1 #86-1991/Marpage 21- CompoResult - Crash Hotline compo
     Crashissue v.1 #87-1991/Aprpage 15- Letters
     Crashissue v.1 #87-1991/Aprpage 22- Feature - Crash Readers Awards
     FIFOissue #12-1992page 24- Map
     FIFOissue #15-1992/Junpage 35- Tips
     MicroHobbyissue #207-1991/Febpage 62- Tips - Tokes
     New Computer Expressissue #149-1991/Sep/14page 62- News/Note
     Sinclair Userissue #104-1990/Octpage 10- Preview
     Sinclair Userissue #106-1990/Decpage 9- CoverGame
     Sinclair Userissue #106-1990/Decpage 18- CompoEntry
     Sinclair Userissue #106-1990/Decpage 42- Poster
     Sinclair Userissue #108-1991/Febpage 39- Letters
     Sinclair Userissue #109-1991/Marpage 21- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #109-1991/Marpage 37- CompoResult
     Sinclair Userissue #115-1991/Seppage 20- Map - map parts 3-4
     Sinclair Userissue #115-1991/Seppage 20- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #118-1991/Decpage 19- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #119-1992/Janpage 15- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #120-1992/Febpage 14- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #121-1992/Marpage 18- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #130-1992/Decpage 14- Hack/Poke
     The Games Machineissue #23-1989/Octpage 15- News/Note
     Your Sinclairissue #59-1990/Novpage 95- Preview
     Your Sinclairissue #63-1991/Marpage 34- Map
     Your Sinclairissue #63-1991/Marpage 34- Solution
     Your Sinclairissue #64-1991/Aprpage 36- Tips
     Your Sinclairissue #64-1991/Aprpage 41- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #66-1991/Junpage 28- Tips
     Your Sinclairissue #69-1991/Seppage 30- Tips
     Your Sinclairissue #85-1993/Janpage 27- Hack/Poke

Magazine Advertisements
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #37-1990/Octpage 39- Full-page ad - coming soon ...
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #39-1990/Decpage 93- Full-page ad - coming soon ...
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #40-1991/Janpage 90- Full-page ad
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #107-1990/Octpage 64- Full-page ad
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #108-1990/Novpage 64- Full-page ad
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #109-1990/Decpage 87- Full-page ad
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #110-1991/Janpage 60- Full-page ad
     Crashissue v.1 #81-1990/Octpage 30- Full-page ad - coming soon ...
     Crashissue v.1 #82-1990/Novpage 4- Full-page ad - coming soon ...
     Crashissue v.1 #83-1990/Decpage 39- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #104-1990/Octpage 27- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #105-1990/Novpage 9- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #106-1990/Decpage 32- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #107-1991/Janpage 13- Full-page ad
     Your Sinclairissue #59-1990/Novpage 29- Full-page ad
     Your Sinclairissue #60-1990/Decpage 37- Full-page ad

Related Magazine Reviews
     Crashissue v.1 #96-1992/Febpage 65- Review: 63% (Movie Premiere)

Related Magazine References
     MicroHobbyissue #205-1990/Decpage 59- CoverGame - MH Seleccion (MicroHobby issue 205: Tape 31)
     MicroHobbyissue #205-1990/Decpage 60- CoverGame - MH Seleccion (MicroHobby issue 205: Tape 31)
     Your Sinclairissue #76-1992/Aprpage 9- CompoEntry (Movie Premiere)

Related Magazine Advertisements
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #121-1991/Decpage 26- Two-page ad (Movie Premiere)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #122-1992/Janpage 10- Two-page ad (Movie Premiere)
     Your Sinclairissue #72-1991/Decpage 42- Two-page ad (Movie Premiere)
     Your Sinclairissue #73-1992/Janpage 86- Two-page ad (Movie Premiere)

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