"Retro-styled platformers have become very common in the current generation of games, thanks to download platforms and readily available, inexpensive development tools. Some titles, such as the insanely difficult, finely crafted 1001 Spikes, show an immediate artistry and sense of game design. Others, unfortunately, are bare experiences that, while functional, struggle to mask a lack of design flair. While Saturnine Games' Turtle Tale is a competent, glitch-free experience that offers some semblance of challenge, it doesn't have enough on offer to justify a purchase, especially with the increasingly rich offerings on Nintendo's eShop."
NWR:
"Previously available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, Turtle Tale now has made its way to the Wii U.
Turtle Tale stars water gun-armed, half-shelled protagonist Shelldon the turtle in a quest to rid his island of the rabbit pirate Captain O’Hare and his swabbies. Turtle Tale is a textbook action platformer in which players run, jump and shoot their way to the end of side-scrolling levels.
Mechanically the game is solid. Shelldon has a good weight to his jump and the shooting feels right. Enemy placement is well-designed without feeling unfair, causing players to consider their movements and attacks carefully."
Mini Fortress writes:
"If you have already purchased the Nintendo 3DS version, there is really no reason to buy it again on the Wii U. Well, unless you really want to play it on a much bigger screen. Essentially, Turtle Tale on Wii U is identical to the Nintendo 3DS version."
Slow and Steady Doesn't Always win the Race.
Turtle Tale was previously released on the 3DS eShop earlier this year, and Saturnine Games felt it was worth their while to bring Shelldon, the platforming turtle, up to the HD screens of the Wii U. But does Turtle Tale's HD release build upon the original, or does it merely tread in the same water?
