His AI is a real ass when you get him flashing. Not only does he abuse the choke attack, but he makes himself invincible with the tail attack each time you try to attack.
For quite a time this guy was one of my main headaches in this game (alongside "immortal" Shredder, no less). Rahzar in the next level is nothing comparing to this one 'gator.
Ok, for everyone who wants an easy way to beat this guy, just let him come to you and use his shotgun attack. Jump over the shots and fly kick him, then fly kick/jump away from him. Repeat til he starts using his garb n choke attack. This will definitely take a LOT longer than normal, but if you're patient it should leave you with lots of health to fend off his choke attack.
If I remember right, he does two regular attacks and then goes to grab you when he's low on health. This guy always gave me trouble no matter how good I got at the game.
This entrance is one of the most cinematically-constructed boss fights I've seen. The suspense level is set up perfectly; just the sound of the sewers, you walk on, then the water fills up - and then along comes a giant alligator! A+ for the atmosphere!
I used the same technique to beat him, the only part that sucks is he starts choking you when you are about to kick his ass, at that point I had to resort to the special attack.
I could never pass this guy when I was a kid 20 years ago.
tubebandito 3 months ago
2:39 i teally sceard this guy
gretan50 6 months ago
You wasted so much turtle's health. You should finish him using special combat :)
pawelaffek 1 year ago
This always used to freak me out so much as a kid. Especially when he'd choke you.
zzyzx0788 1 year ago
with leatherhead, u prettymuch gotta keep jump kicking him, u can't fight him head on
thekingofevil93 1 year ago
Wow....you make this look easy. Lol Leatherhead is such an ass lol.
Gotta love the boss music theme. :D
abhirao2001 1 year ago
baxter stockman isn't in the game?
ledeux 1 year ago
His AI is a real ass when you get him flashing. Not only does he abuse the choke attack, but he makes himself invincible with the tail attack each time you try to attack.
Abster876 1 year ago
according to me he's the toughest boss in the game after super shredder ....that monsterous grip
dipy370dxl 2 years ago
dat strangle
howiloggedin 2 years ago
this boss is hard!!but the boss theme is cool!!! xD
WARRIORDER77 2 years ago
Yeah he has too much damn health.
Luigi84289 2 years ago 2
I Guaranteeeh
suokkis 2 years ago 4
what's funny is that the fight against killer croc in Baman Arkham Asylum reminded me of this level.
BillyCauseyjr 2 years ago 5
Leatherhead is even harder in Turtles in Time
IcyB 2 years ago
u r right
RAYDENMORTALKOMBAT 2 years ago
For quite a time this guy was one of my main headaches in this game (alongside "immortal" Shredder, no less). Rahzar in the next level is nothing comparing to this one 'gator.
Also his entrance is spectacular. :D
ShadowSumac 2 years ago 2
i love him 4 being 1 of the most difficult 1s
RAYDENMORTALKOMBAT 2 years ago
I hate this boss!
Romario20000 2 years ago
I can never beat this guy it takes forever to beat him lol!
Romario20000 2 years ago
Finally Leatherheads first apperance in a game to bad there wasnt a part 2 to this level to see the Rat King as well! lol i agree very tough fight!
moogle74 2 years ago
i HATE this guy!
thenintendogamer 3 years ago
I hate that boss....
AeDe3 3 years ago
Ok, for everyone who wants an easy way to beat this guy, just let him come to you and use his shotgun attack. Jump over the shots and fly kick him, then fly kick/jump away from him. Repeat til he starts using his garb n choke attack. This will definitely take a LOT longer than normal, but if you're patient it should leave you with lots of health to fend off his choke attack.
WhenxChristxReturnsx 3 years ago
Took me a while to kick his ass but it was worth it!
vergilg2 3 years ago
Got a little sloppy at the end there.
greek1237 3 years ago
If I remember right, he does two regular attacks and then goes to grab you when he's low on health. This guy always gave me trouble no matter how good I got at the game.
WhenxChristxReturnsx 3 years ago
This entrance is one of the most cinematically-constructed boss fights I've seen. The suspense level is set up perfectly; just the sound of the sewers, you walk on, then the water fills up - and then along comes a giant alligator! A+ for the atmosphere!
setheurovision94 4 years ago 18
:) you can say that again. I also like this a lot, Konami did a great job with this. Not like Ocean who make games look like crap most of the time
Sesshoumaru888 1 year ago
Ocean was absolutely horrible on the NES. Why Data East didn't make RoboCop 2 and 3 on NES is beyond me.
Loader2K1 1 year ago
I hate when he would choke me. I would always do my best to avoid that move of his. XD
Snaaaaap 4 years ago 8
I used the same technique to beat him, the only part that sucks is he starts choking you when you are about to kick his ass, at that point I had to resort to the special attack.
AdanChalinoOrtiz 4 years ago 3
Leatherhead gets really mad when he's low on power. It's hard to evade that grabbing move.
~Trav.~
Rain1290 4 years ago 4
Niiice!!! Way to stick and move!!!
JPC773CRADLE2DAGRAVE 4 years ago