in New York, the Foot Clan, led by the terrible Shredder aims to take control of the city. Only an intrepid young journalist, April O'Neil covers this story, but she is threatened by ninjas... she is then rescued by the secret vigilantes of the sewers: The Ninja Turtles. Together, they will do everything possible to overthrow Shredder and neutralize the Foot Clan before it's too late.