Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled

 Xbox 360
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 61
  3. Negative: 14 out of 61

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  1. AdamB.
    Aug 7, 2009
    7
    I would recommend Reshelled only for fans of the old game. There isn't enough newness to it, and in many ways it's worse than the original. There's no solid replay value. The graphics, music, voice acting, and controls are much more bland, and while the action is more frantic it's hard to see what's going on most of the time, and your attacks rarely feel like they I would recommend Reshelled only for fans of the old game. There isn't enough newness to it, and in many ways it's worse than the original. There's no solid replay value. The graphics, music, voice acting, and controls are much more bland, and while the action is more frantic it's hard to see what's going on most of the time, and your attacks rarely feel like they "connect". It would have also been nice to be able to jump in to in-progress games. With all that said, it's still very fun with four players online or off, and it's very easy to pickup and play.… Expand
  2. 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 soundtrack is hardly improved and is lackluster at best. The music was one thing that should not have been "Re-Shelled."
  3. 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 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. 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
  4. Kenmei
    Dec 27, 2014
    5
    Having disappeared from both XBL and PSN, this is a fairly rare gem from a few years back that, while never living up to the name of its wonderful previous version, holds its own for the most part.
    The most obvious problem is the fact that this is not the same game from the old days. Yes, its a 3D remake of one of the best side-scrolling beat-em-ups ever made but it doesn't hold a candle    Having disappeared from both XBL and PSN, this is a fairly rare gem from a few years back that, while never living up to the name of its wonderful previous version, holds its own for the most part.
    The most obvious problem is the fact that this is not the same game from the old days. Yes, its a 3D remake of one of the best side-scrolling beat-em-ups ever made but it doesn't hold a candle to the classic Turtles in Time from the SNES days. The 3D leaves alot to be desired and the game just doesn't feel right. I really wish they had just re-released the original game and been done with it as the remake is not a good way to show the kids of today what a wonderful game the original was.
    This game does still have a bit of the charm from the original and they were at least able to give each individual turtle a different ability to let them stand out. I'm glad this game was made as it gives us at least some kind of ability to play this on the 360. But the original is what we wanted and we were not given that. A disappointment to be sure but not without some merit.    … Expand

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#46 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. IGN
    59
    This shallow, generic brawler is coasting on nostalgia fumes and the TMNT brand. Ubisoft didn't ruin the original arcade game; it just didn't do enough with it. Virtually nothing has been added to the gameplay, so you're paying a premium for updated graphics you may not even like.
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  3. Eurogamer Spain
    70
    This is what it is and nothing more: a good remake. It's too simple compared to other beat 'em ups like Castle Crashers, but it also reminds us of those times when we shouted cowabunga when playing our favourite SNES game.
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