Remember when TMNT games were just pure, chaotic beat 'em up fun? The Manhattan Project on NES nails that vibe—you pick your favorite turtle (Leo forever, fight me), then smash through waves of Foot Clan goons with pizza-fueled fury. The controls are simple—jump, slash, throw—but the bosses actually make you think a little before spamming attacks.

What I love is how each turtle feels different: Donnie’s long reach helps with crowds, while Mikey’s speed is clutch when you’re cornered. And yeah, the graphics are blocky by today’s standards, but the sewer levels and rooftop fights still ooze that gritty ‘90s comic book style. Just don’t get too cocky—Bebop and Rocksteady show up halfway through to wreck your day.

Pro tip: Save your special attacks for the helicopter fights. Trust me.