Jon of RealGamerNewz writes, "Turbo: Super Stunt Squad will surprise you if you think it’s just a silly game for kids. Each time you start up a round you are given a short amount of time to make your way through an obstacle course which mixes racing with free-roam, trick-based concepts reminiscent of the Tony Hawk skateboarding video games of ‘yesteryear’. This includes everything from grinding, half-pipes, ‘verts’, and a lot more.
Some of the action from old toys like Micro Machines and Match Box cars are going to be seen in this game as well. The developers have literally packed so many tricks and objectives in each level that you’ll be playing them over and over again before you get it right. At first the controls may make you a little frustrated, but once you master things it’s pretty smooth. Riding through spills give you a turbo boost, and there’s more power-ups in each level than you can count. Figuring out how to get to higher ground and which of your multiple paths is going to take you to victory in itself is a challenge."
From love-struck ogres to domesticated dragons, Dreamworks Animation knows a thing or two about creating memorable characters popular with film fans of all ages. Of course, they also know a thing or two about squeezing as much money as possible from their beloved franchises. From school stationery to action figures, the merchandising possibilities are endless and the video game market has become the prime target for parting parents from their hard-earned cash. Occasionally, developers are given some creative freedom and recently, this has spawned titles such as Skylanders, Moshi Monsters and Disney’s Infinity. However, creativity can go the other way and Dreamworks’ latest movie tie-in seems to completely disregard the ideas and themes set out by its silver screen counterpart.
The "movie-game tie-in" klaxon is sounding, which can only mean one thing: you should be looking for the nearest exit.
PopBucket writes: When this game landed on my lap I assumed that it would be a Mario Kart pretender. After all Turbo: Super Stunt Squad (TSSS) is a tie-in to the new DreamWorks CGI family film which sees the hero snail (Turbo) aim to become the fastest snail and greatest racer in the world. However upon booting up the game I realised it’s much more like a Tony Hawk skateboarding games. Sadly, not a very good one.
Interesting...I have no interest in the movie. But I like games based off movies...