Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

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A love letter from Digital Eclipse – a strong collection of games with a slew of features including the ability to rewind, save, and toggle enhancements which greatly improve the gameplay experience.

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A love letter from Digital Eclipse - a strong collection of games with a slew of features including the ability to rewind, save, and toggle enhancements which greatly improve the gameplay experience.

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8/10

Chris Carter (Destructoid)

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won’t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

August 29, 2022 |

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If you’re a fan of the Turtles, this is the collection for you. If you’re a fan of arcade brawlers, this is the collection for you. If you’re simply curious about this specific time in gaming history, the Cowabunga Collection is still worth owning. It’s a phenomenal piece of work and a reminder of why the Turtles remain such a relevant franchise in video games to this day.

August 29, 2022 |

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9/10

Ozzie Mejia (Shacknews)

8/10

Sean Smith (God is a Geek)

There is much to see and do with The Cowabunga Collection, and whilst the games are arguably all eclipsed by the recent Dotemu reboot, there are still some blinding retro classics and so many extras to enjoy that this collection is a great value trip through your childhood console and arcade memories.

August 29, 2022 |

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Chris Carter (Destructoid)

8/10 - (Read Review)

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won’t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

Ozzie Mejia (Shacknews)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Sean Smith (God is a Geek)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
Ars Technica	Sam Machkovech	Recommended	08-29-2022	If Digital Eclipse addresses even half of my nitpicks in a future patch, that would take this collection past its current state of “good enough” to “easily recommended” territory. In the meantime, weigh your own particular nostalgic appetite before reaching in for a slice of the Cowabunga Collection-or order a tastier pie from the competition with Shredder’s Revenge.	Read review
Atomix	Sebastian Quiroz	92 / 100	08-29-2022	In a year with good collections, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection manages to stand out as one of the best packages of its kind. Digital Eclipse’s work pays a fantastic homage to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Konami’s work on this property.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Álvaro Bustío	Recommended	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is an essential game for all fans who experienced the phenomenon of Ninja Turtles. The Collection includes 14 games perfectly emulated and provide a lot of additional information that helps to understand why this phenomenon became so great.	Read review
Daily Star	Tom Hutchison	3.5 / 5 stars	08-29-2022	This is a must-buy for any Ninja Turtles fans looking for a retro gaming kick to add to their collection. Those les interested in a 90s cartoon classic may find the collection a Little too samey.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Carter	8 / 10	08-29-2022	Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won’t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Alex Kidman	4 / 5 stars	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection does right by the retro collection format, although at around $60-$70, even for digital, it’s on the pricier side, which won’t sit well with too many gamers, I suspect. That’s a pity, because it’s the kind of historical approach to curation that I wish more companies would take seriously.	Read review
FingerGuns	Greg Hicks	8 / 10	08-29-2022	The TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is exactly what it says it is. It’s thirteen classic Turtles adventures, with some modern quality of life improvements to tip the scales on occasion. For those expecting more in terms of remake, remaster or more content, it won’t be found here. Just pure nostalgia.	Read review
GameGrin	Alana Dunitz	10 / 10	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a must-play title for retro game lovers or turtle fans. Having all these games from all the different consoles in one collection is amazing	Read review
GamesBeat	Mike Minotti	90 / 100	08-29-2022	A great selection of games make this a strong collection, and I also appreciate the accoutrements that Digital Eclipse has thrown into the package. If you’re a beat-’em-up or a TMNT fan, The Cowabunga Collection is going to offer a lot of fun for you and your friends.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	7 / 10	08-29-2022	Like with any collection of retro games, if you have fond memories of playing what’s included here, you’re likely to enjoy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Cowabunga Collection more than those who don’t. And while there are some games here that are still enjoyable, there are others that we can’t imagine anyone genuinely having a fun time with. Still, as retro collections go, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Cowabunga Collection is comprehensive, and you can’t fault that. Add in all the fan-pleasing extras and you have a collection that is sure to find an audience despite its shortcomings.	Read review
GameXplain	John Whitmer	Recommended	08-29-2022	Video Review	Read review
GamingTrend	Richard Allen	90 / 100	08-29-2022	TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is a painstakingly crafted love letter to a by-gone era of gaming, bringing 13 classic games to the modern age while adding in a slew of features including the ability to rewind, save, and toggle enhancements which greatly enhance the gameplay experience. Add in the impressively comprehensive list of documents available in the Turtle’s Lair and you have a collection well worth the asking price.	Read review
God is a Geek	Sean Smith	8 / 10	08-29-2022	There is much to see and do with The Cowabunga Collection, and whilst the games are arguably all eclipsed by the recent Dotemu reboot, there are still some blinding retro classics and so many extras to enjoy that this collection is a great value trip through your childhood console and arcade memories.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Chris Shive	4 / 5 stars	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a Turtle treasure trove, including every TMNT game released for arcade and console between 1989 and 1993.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Álvaro Alonso	85 / 100	08-29-2022	‎Plain and simple, TMNT The Cowabunga Collection is the new benchmark within retro video game compilations. Both for the selection of titles (very wide, with different versions and change of region) and for the enormous amount of extras, an example of preservation. As the turtles would say: this game is a fucking mother.‎	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	6 / 10	08-29-2022	One of the best retro compilations ever made… for a collection of games that, despite the nostalgia, really don’t deserve the attention.	Read review
MonsterVine	Brian Seymour	4.5 / 5 stars	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a great ensemble for retro gamers and newcomers alike.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Tom Massey	9 / 10	08-29-2022	TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is indisputably the best thing Konami has released in a long while, meeting all expectations and then some. Bar absent difficulty settings for the arcade games, it’s an anthology that finally gets it totally right. Digital Eclipse and Konami have done the fans justice, offering a comprehensive library that doesn’t hide content behind a paywall, while going above and beyond in terms of features and bonuses. With online functionality and rollback netcode being the icing on the cake, this is now the gold standard for retro collections. Capcom, pay close attention.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Neal Ronaghan	9 / 10	08-29-2022	Or maybe you just want to watch a playthrough of Hyperstone Heist just because. Cowabunga Collection presents so many ways to experience the Turtles games of the ’80s and ’90s, making it enjoyable for anyone who has any interest in the Turtles or their video game exploits. This truly is radical.	Read review
Push Square	Scott McCrae	8 / 10	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a great package. While not every game is a winner — and a lot of them are variants of other games in the collection — there’s still lots here to love. It brings two of the most beloved beat-’em-ups in history to modern platforms, and is host to some hidden gems like Radical Rescue. This is all polished up with a host of great enhancements and the fantastic Turtle Lair gallery, which — for any TMNT fan — may be worth the price of admission alone.	Read review
Shacknews	Ozzie Mejia	9 / 10	08-29-2022	If you’re a fan of the Turtles, this is the collection for you. If you’re a fan of arcade brawlers, this is the collection for you. If you’re simply curious about this specific time in gaming history, the Cowabunga Collection is still worth owning. It’s a phenomenal piece of work and a reminder of why the Turtles remain such a relevant franchise in video games to this day.	Read review
SpazioGames	Silvio Mazzitelli	8.2 / 10	08-29-2022	A valuable collection for every Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ longtime fan.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Leonardo Faria	9.5 / 10	08-29-2022	I would have already loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection if it were a mere collection of a handful of TMNT titles from back in the day, with little to no extras. But the addition of online co-op, gameplay modifiers, regional variants, and that adorable Nintendo Power-esque tips guide for each title just elevates this compilation to nonsensical heights. This is Rare Replay levels of good, one of the best retro compilations of the past years.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Eric Hall	3.5 / 5 stars	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a true labor of love from Digital Eclipse. Although the quality of the games included may be scattershot, ultimately, there’s still enough good content to appeal to fans and non-fans alike.	Read review
Worth Playing	Cody Medellin	7.5 / 10	08-29-2022	Despite the stuttering and issues with the extras, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is still a very good title thanks to the quality of titles on offer and the enhancements to make each game a little easier for inexperienced players. The duo of arcade classics still stands the test of time, and their home version counterparts do a very good job of porting it all over while adding new elements to mask the parts that didn’t get moved over. The portable games can be hit-and-miss, but they’re still very good compared to the Game Boy lineup. The fighting games are interesting, and the other beat-’em-ups are solid. Hopefully the title gets patched for improvements, but retro fans will definitely enjoy it.	Read review
ZTGD	Ken McKown	9 / 10	08-29-2022	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is an overdose of nostalgia for me. I grew up with TMNT constantly on the brain. These games are a treat to revisit mostly because of the quality of life updates the developers have added. I just spent an entire day digging back into all of it. Playing through both arcade games, and of course watching the video of someone beating the dam level, because I cannot do that. This collection is outstanding and I cannot wait for their release of the 50th Anniversary of Atari later this year.	Read review

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen previously released video games from the Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES, Sega Genesis, and the Game Boy. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam or console.

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