TMNT - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Europe) (EnFrDeEsIt)

Before starting your playthrough, choose a turtle that matches your playstyle to set yourself up for success. Beginners should stick with Leonardo, his balanced stats make him forgiving while you learn enemy attack patterns and stage layouts. If you love aggressive close-quarters combat, Raphael's high damage output lets you cut through regular enemies and drop bosses quickly, just keep in mind his shorter reach means you'll need to practice dodging to avoid taking extra damage. Donatello's long bo staff lets you hit enemies from a safe distance, making him perfect for picking off foes before they can get close enough to attack you. Michelangelo's unmatched speed makes him the top choice for speedruns or players who prefer a hit-and-run playstyle. As you move through each side-scrolling stage, always keep an eye out for pepperoni pizza slices scattered throughout levels – these are your primary source of healing, so grab them whenever you see them, especially right before entering a boss room. Also look for cracked, differently textured walls in every stage: these are breakable, and destroying them will reveal hidden rooms with extra lives, full energy refills for your special attack, and rare concept art unlocks. Remember that the L button lets you block incoming attacks, which is absolutely critical for surviving tough boss fights. Hold L to block ranged attacks from Foot Clan archers and reduce damage from heavy melee hits, then counter with a heavy attack immediately after an enemy finishes their combo. Your special attack, mapped to R, requires a full energy bar that fills up as you defeat enemies. Save special attacks for large groups of clustered enemies or to deal massive damage to boss weak points. When fighting the final boss Shredder, keep moving constantly around the arena to avoid his rapid sword combo attacks, and only strike when he finishes his combo and is briefly stunned. If you're playing co-op via GBA link cable, pair a long-range character with