What is the title of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game, released in 1989?

The first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game, released in 1989, is titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Konami developed and published this action game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It adapts characters and ideas from the franchise’s popular 1987 animated series, placing the player in platforming stages filled with enemies, hazards, and bosses.

The game lets players control the four turtles, each with different reach and weapon characteristics. Its title is sometimes expanded informally to distinguish it from later games, but the official name is simply Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This makes it different from the 1989 arcade beat ’em up, which is also associated with Konami and the franchise.

The NES game became known for its challenging design, particularly a stage involving underwater electrical barriers. Later sequels and ports built on its foundation, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game.