Some beat 'em ups feel like products of their time, fun for a quick nostalgia hit but a little stiff once you really sit with them. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is not one of those. It's still immediately enjoyable because it understands what makes arcade brawling satisfying, clear hits, strong pacing, memorable stages, and that constant forward push that keeps the action moving without getting bogged down.

