It's better than the NES version because the turtles have their weapons. However the controls are a bit stiff, making it difficult to execute combos and special moves. It's a HARD game and the game console explains it. A lot of people didn't like the Genesis version but I do because it has crisp graphics from comic books and the turtles are more aggressive. The bad thing about the game is the controls and the balance it provides making it a hard game to play but challenging. The g