Which version of TMNT: Tournament Fighters is on this page?
This page hosts the 1993 NES version. It is a separate 8-bit game and does not use the same roster or complete move list as the SNES and Genesis editions.
TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)
TMNT: Tournament Fighters is KONAMI's 1993 one-on-one fighting game for NES. This 8-bit edition is a distinct game rather than a reduced copy of the SNES or Genesis releases, with its own roster, stages, and move behavior. The guide below keeps the versions separate and documents the hosted player's keyboard map.
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Overview
KONAMI's Cowabunga Collection treats the NES, Super NES, and Genesis Tournament Fighters releases as separate classic games. Move lists and character availability therefore need to match the console version rather than the shared title alone.
KONAMI also notes that the NES Tournament Fighters release has no Japanese regional version. This page uses the English NES game even though the site's platform label uses the broader Famicom category.
Controls
- W / A / S / D
- Move, crouch, jump, and enter directional commands
- J (emulated B)
- Use the NES B attack button
- K (emulated A)
- Use the NES A attack button
- Shift / Enter
- Use Select / Start
Before you play
- Confirm a character's NES commands before practicing specials; SNES and Genesis move lists do not transfer directly to this version.
- Use normal attacks to learn reach and recovery before relying on directional special moves.
- Hold away from the opponent to defend, then answer after a blocked attack instead of pressing both attack buttons continuously.
Known limitations
- This page covers the English NES release. Its roster, stages, and commands differ from the separate SNES and Genesis Tournament Fighters games.
FAQ
What are the browser controls for Tournament Fighters?
The player maps movement and directional inputs to WASD, NES B to J, NES A to K, Select to Shift, and Start to Enter.
Why do SNES or Genesis special moves not work here?
The three console releases are distinct games. Use commands written specifically for the NES version rather than a move list for another platform.
Was TMNT: Tournament Fighters released in Japan for NES?
KONAMI's Cowabunga Collection material states that there is no Japanese regional version of Tournament Fighters for NES. This page therefore uses the English release.
