Infidelity Releases Native SNES Port of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with New Enhancements

Infidelity Brings Classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the SNES with Enhanced Features In a milestone moment for retro gaming enthusiasts, acclaimed coder Infidelity has released a native port of the iconic NES game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

The port, now available for download via Archive.org, brings the classic action platformer to Nintendo’s 16-bit hardware with a range of notable improvements and new features tailored to modern players and long-time fans. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 at the height of the franchise’s global popularity.

Developed for Konami, the title is famous for its challenging difficulty and unique blend of action and platforming gameplay.

With sales exceeding four million units worldwide, it went on to inspire two direct sequels and remains a touchstone in both NES and retro gaming history.

The original version of the game is also included in Konami's Cowabunga Collection, which is available on current-generation platforms, including Nintendo Switch. Infidelity, known for meticulous NES-to-SNES porting projects, shared updates on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles SNES port through social media, expressing excitement over undertaking one of the most memorable titles of the era.

According to the developer, this release features several gameplay tweaks and visual enhancements.

Among the most significant changes, all four turtles now sport their distinctive colors in the game’s intro—addressing a long-standing detail from the NES release, where only Leonardo’s colors were displayed.

The Underwater Dam stage, infamous among fans for its punishing spike hitboxes, has been rebalanced to offer a fairer platforming experience.

Additionally, players can now freely swap between the four turtles mid-game by pressing the X button, streamlining the overall gameplay flow. Beyond these core updates, Infidelity has also integrated hidden MSU-1 audio and video capabilities, enabling enthusiasts to play the introductory sequences from games such as Shredder’s Revenge or the classic 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated show.

These enhancements provide nostalgic value and a refreshed experience for seasoned fans revisiting the adventure on new hardware. Reflecting on the porting process, Infidelity highlighted the technical complexity of bringing a beloved NES title to the more advanced SNES system while upgrading select elements and preserving its original charm.

The developer also acknowledged the community’s anticipation, noting that even decades after launch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles commands a dedicated fanbase.

The game gained renewed cultural relevance partly through its featuring in the 1989 film, The Wizard, and remains accessible to contemporary audiences via the Cowabunga Collection. With this release, Infidelity continues to build on a track record of high-quality retro gaming adaptations, further enriching the SNES library and offering new ways to experience classic titles.

The native SNES port of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can be downloaded right now from Archive.org, where players can explore the revamped mechanics and hidden features firsthand.

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