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Joe Reviews: TMNT Turtles in Time: Re-Shelled
16 years ago
General
My header.
Didn't think I'd do it did you?
Story
Our favourite news reporter April seems to catch Shredder's latest plot during her report at the Statue of Liberty, when Krang decides to take the Statue for him and Shredder (even though it's never said why), and out Toitles (don't get this, fucking shame on you) are also watching the news as this happens, so they immediately head out to catch Shredder and defeat him once again.
However, halfway through, Shredder grows bored of the Turtles' attempts to foil his latest plan and sends them back in time to prevent them interfiering, however it doesn't exactly go how he planned.
No need to describe the ending though surely?
Overall it's typical Turtles story, and as a fan I enjoyed it, and it was better for me as I had not played the arcade original.
Gameplay
Well, in gameplay terms, if you played the original, it's all intact with the only difference being the 'Special' attack is no longer over-powered, but you can still throw all of Shredder's minions and smash them against the floor repeatedly as much as you'd like.
However, with that comes problems.
As you know, the original first Turtles arcade game was very, very tough to beat, and was even harder when all 4 turtles was in the game.
It's the exact opposite in this remake.
It's way too easy. Granted, in the original all you had to do was mash one button to attack (or use your special over and over) to win, and it's the same here (Even though most sites don't seem to notice that: Gamespot and IGN), except when you're not facing bosses, it's all good.
But then you get to the bosses. They are very uneven.
They go into two catergories;
'Mind numingly easy' or 'Fucking annoying'.
The only 'good' boss is the final boss (Shredder obviously), as you actually have to be a little careful when facing him, but Shredder being a good boss doesn't make up for the others, as most of them you can beat without even getting hit. And that's on Hard.
Another "problem" loads of people have is that this is not a remake of the SNES version of Turtles in Time, it's a remake of the arcade original.
Now I say "problem" because loads of people are bitching about it having less levels and bosses.
Even though UbiSoft never said they were re-making the SNES version, as they'd have to ask... oh I don't know, Nintendo?
Graphics-wise, it's not going to win awards, but it is a nice makeover and it is very nice looking, it doesn't push the system by any means but it doesn't look like an original Xbox game either.
Final Verdict
I really enjoyed this game, however it's replay value is brought down by it's very easy achievements (got all 200 the day I got it, only one gave me trouble), and the fact that the game is way too easy doesn't help, but it does appeal to the younger audience like the Turtles do. Personally I'd recmommend you try the demo first before buying the game, aslong as you're not expecting a remake of the SNES version.
Final Score: 7/10
Next Game
Well, not sure if this is gonna work (99% chance it doesn't), but I might aswell let you lot decide what game I review next. I'll put a list of three games, and the one that's chosen the most buy next Thursday will be the game I review.
But if no one chooses (which to be honest I'm expecting), I'll choose one myself.
The games are:
Shadow Complex (XBLA)
Burnout Paradise (360)
Manhunt (PS2)
See you lot next Thursday.
Story
Our favourite news reporter April seems to catch Shredder's latest plot during her report at the Statue of Liberty, when Krang decides to take the Statue for him and Shredder (even though it's never said why), and out Toitles (don't get this, fucking shame on you) are also watching the news as this happens, so they immediately head out to catch Shredder and defeat him once again.
However, halfway through, Shredder grows bored of the Turtles' attempts to foil his latest plan and sends them back in time to prevent them interfiering, however it doesn't exactly go how he planned.
No need to describe the ending though surely?
Overall it's typical Turtles story, and as a fan I enjoyed it, and it was better for me as I had not played the arcade original.
Gameplay
Well, in gameplay terms, if you played the original, it's all intact with the only difference being the 'Special' attack is no longer over-powered, but you can still throw all of Shredder's minions and smash them against the floor repeatedly as much as you'd like.
However, with that comes problems.
As you know, the original first Turtles arcade game was very, very tough to beat, and was even harder when all 4 turtles was in the game.
It's the exact opposite in this remake.
It's way too easy. Granted, in the original all you had to do was mash one button to attack (or use your special over and over) to win, and it's the same here (Even though most sites don't seem to notice that: Gamespot and IGN), except when you're not facing bosses, it's all good.
But then you get to the bosses. They are very uneven.
They go into two catergories;
'Mind numingly easy' or 'Fucking annoying'.
The only 'good' boss is the final boss (Shredder obviously), as you actually have to be a little careful when facing him, but Shredder being a good boss doesn't make up for the others, as most of them you can beat without even getting hit. And that's on Hard.
Another "problem" loads of people have is that this is not a remake of the SNES version of Turtles in Time, it's a remake of the arcade original.
Now I say "problem" because loads of people are bitching about it having less levels and bosses.
Even though UbiSoft never said they were re-making the SNES version, as they'd have to ask... oh I don't know, Nintendo?
Graphics-wise, it's not going to win awards, but it is a nice makeover and it is very nice looking, it doesn't push the system by any means but it doesn't look like an original Xbox game either.
Final Verdict
I really enjoyed this game, however it's replay value is brought down by it's very easy achievements (got all 200 the day I got it, only one gave me trouble), and the fact that the game is way too easy doesn't help, but it does appeal to the younger audience like the Turtles do. Personally I'd recmommend you try the demo first before buying the game, aslong as you're not expecting a remake of the SNES version.
Final Score: 7/10
Next Game
Well, not sure if this is gonna work (99% chance it doesn't), but I might aswell let you lot decide what game I review next. I'll put a list of three games, and the one that's chosen the most buy next Thursday will be the game I review.
But if no one chooses (which to be honest I'm expecting), I'll choose one myself.
The games are:
Shadow Complex (XBLA)
Burnout Paradise (360)
Manhunt (PS2)
See you lot next Thursday.
