Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] The arcade classic has been revamped with all new 3-D graphics, but with the same classic beat-'em-up gameplay. Take on the Foot and bosses alone or in a team of four. Cowabunga, dudes! New graphics, classic gameplay: The game has upgraded 3-D graphics, but still features[Xbox Live Arcade] The arcade classic has been revamped with all new 3-D graphics, but with the same classic beat-'em-up gameplay. Take on the Foot and bosses alone or in a team of four. Cowabunga, dudes! New graphics, classic gameplay: The game has upgraded 3-D graphics, but still features the same side-scrolling beat-'em-up gameplay we all love. Multiplayer: Play the four-player co-op and survival modes available online and locally. Cowabunga, dudes!: It's the Turtles back in one of their all-time classic arcade games, now playable on Xbox 360. [Ubosift]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 40
  3. Negative: 8 out of 40
  1. TeamXbox
    88
    One of the best XBLA hack-and-slash classics ever to grace Xbox Live Arcade.
  2. Vandal
    78
    Digital distribution brings us a remarkable clean-up of a true arcade classic, starred by the mighty Ninja Turtles.
  3. WonderwallWeb
    70
    Turtles in Time: Re-Shelled will mostly appeal to nostalgic fans, others may be less enthusiastic.
  4. GamePro
    60
    Turtles in Time Re-Shelled is a great example of how much games have evolved. Even though we may have thought we wanted this classic "remake" this release shows that it is no longer enough to slap on a coat of paint to outdated gameplay.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    56
    The bottom line is that the game doesn't hold up very well, but it's mildly amusing to play for an hour or so, especially with friends.
  6. VideoGamer
    50
    With only the core game mode and two mild variations based on the same levels there's just not enough game here to warrant a purchase.
  7. Thunderbolt
    30
    It may have been fun back in the 1990s but now there’s just not enough depth to gain any sort of prolonged enjoyment out of it. Short bursts in multiplayer can be mildly enjoyable, but for 800 points it’s simply not worth it. It’s crazy to think they were originally going to charge 1200 for what is a bare-bone remake.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
  1. PacoD
    Aug 11, 2009
    10
    On my first play of the game, I loved it but felt it was way too short. On my second playthrough using another turtle, I realized that the On my first play of the game, I loved it but felt it was way too short. On my second playthrough using another turtle, I realized that the turtles have their own unique special attacks, which changes things up a bit. That allows for 4 unique playthroughs using all of the turtles. Then I considered the Quick Play and Survival modes, not to mention 4 person co-op and the game suddenly seemed like a much better value to me. I… Expand
  2. CandaceMacy
    Aug 10, 2009
    10
    Turtles! This is such a cool blast from the past. The second I started playing this is brought back memories of me and my friends meeting up Turtles! This is such a cool blast from the past. The second I started playing this is brought back memories of me and my friends meeting up weekends and after to school to drop quarters and play the day away. This is a pretty faithful remake, and the graphical upgrade adds a nice flair. I wish I still knew some of those people from the arcades, this would be a great way for us to have a reunion. I guess I… Expand
  4. TennesseeP
    Aug 10, 2009
    9
    Co-op for the win! This is a really fun game, but co-op is where it
  5. OwainB
    Aug 5, 2009
    8
    I've always enjoyed the Turtles in Time Arcade, SNES port and even the Genesis scaled down port over the years and here we are again I've always enjoyed the Turtles in Time Arcade, SNES port and even the Genesis scaled down port over the years and here we are again with another version of that timeless classic. TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-shelled. When I first heard the announcement of this game I was really excited. CAM videos were soon posted online showing the ingame action and it looked pretty impressive. For those wondering, this port is closer to the Arcade rather than the SNES version which had extra stages. So how does it fair up in the end? Graphics: The Singapore Konami studio has done a great job with the graphics. Although it's a matter of opinion on whether you like the old 80's slapstick turtle look or new serious look. Everything is nice and clean and the animation is all top notch for everything onscreen. Sound: Voices are great. The turtles and the announcers voices and sound effects are clear and free of static as you should expect from a new game. Music however is unfortunately bland. The tunes have been remixed but lack the serious excitement and fun that the original Arcade soundtrack had. I'm not sure who was in charge of music but they honestly get a FAIL in my books. Sorry. Gameplay: The game plays great and is just as easy to control as the original arcade was. You'll notice though that you get a bit of a different feel than you would playing the original. This might be because some of the animation from the original isn't as smooth looking as this game. Still though no gripes in this department. Lasting appeal: Since I only downloaded this game this morning, I only was able to try out the first 3 levels. However there's plent of achievements to unlock and with the fact that this game supports 4 player co-op I'm sure this'll be one of those titles that you can keep going back to again and again. Overall: Konami Singapore did a great job with this game. It breathes new life into a classic arcade game that many of us enjoyed in the late 80's - early 90's and allows younger players who're new to the franchise to enjoy it with the turtles they're familiar with today. Overall 8/10.… Expand
  6. TroyM
    Aug 6, 2009
    6
    Terrible remake. They removed all the great music (didn't even remix it!), removed all the great battle quotes, changed the fighting Terrible remake. They removed all the great music (didn't even remix it!), removed all the great battle quotes, changed the fighting engine for the worse (special attacks don't even drain health now), and made numerous other changes that ruin the experience. They didn't even bother to balance this out by offering new content, more moves, making the turtles more unique, etc. All in all, the whole experience is a childhood train wreck. Don't waste $10 on this. Go hunt down the SNES cart or something.… Expand
  7. DavidS
    Aug 5, 2009
    5
    A significant part of what made the original game so terrific was the soundtrack. It was the perfect compliment to the gameplay. The new A significant part of what made the original game so terrific was the soundtrack. It was the perfect compliment to the gameplay. The new soundtrack is hardly improved and is lackluster at best. The music was one thing that should not have been "Re-Shelled."… Expand
  8. SomeGuy
    Aug 8, 2009
    0
    As a fan of the SNES version of this game, I played the demo and was sorely disappointed. They completely changed the fighting system and as As a fan of the SNES version of this game, I played the demo and was sorely disappointed. They completely changed the fighting system and as such removed all the strategy and thought that was required in the original. The graphics were good but the new soundtrack is awful, they should have kept the original songs and re-done them with new instruments because it was one of the best videogame soundtracks ever IMO. What a waste of time and money.… Expand

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