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Released by Konami on May 12, 1989 for the Famicom in Japan, *Gekikame Ninja Den* is a side-scrolling platformer adapted from the 1987 *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* animated series. It launched in North America under the title *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*. Players choose from four Turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello—each with unique weapons and skills. Across varied levels featuring jumping, climbing, and combat challenges, players dodge enemy attacks and collect items and coins to power up their character. The game has six levels with distinct objectives, such as rescuing hostages, defusing bombs, and destroying facilities. Each level combines an overworld (outdoor exploration where players seek buildings or sewers to enter) and indoor action stages (classic side-scrolling gameplay). Famous for its brutal difficulty, it is widely regarded as one of the hardest NES games ever made. Still, it was a commercial hit, selling over 4 million copies worldwide and ranking among the platform’s top sellers. Overall, *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (NES) is a classic ninja action game that honors the source material while adding fresh ideas, delivering endless fun and challenge. It is a must-play for fans of ninja-themed games.