It is a tough game actually! One of the best too. I remember I wanted the Arcade Game and asked for TMNT for my birthday, but god the non-arcade one (I think it was called TMNT 2)... but it turned out to be awesome. Strange thing, back in high school I set up the ole NES again and my buddies and I would play it and I got some games I had wanted when I was younger... anyways, I replayed TMNT and still couldnt find the rope. Do you know if the rope part is at least close to the end?