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Shantae

Released: 4/22/2021

The original Shantae adventure returns! First released in 2002, Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite Half-Genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots. During her quest, she'll explore treacherous labyrinths, gain amazing new powers, conquer mini-games, and meet up with friends such as Bolo, Sky, and Rottytops! This version of the game includes both the standard Game Boy™ Color mode and the Game Boy™ Advance-enhanced mode! Key Features: -Shantae's acclaimed original 8-bit adventure - now on Switch! -Use dance magic to transform into a monkey, an elephant, a spider, and more! -Travel across Sequin Land, from forests and deserts to swamps and frigid peaks! -Explore challenging labyrinths where devious bosses await! -Buy a variety of items and upgrades to gain new abilities! -Environments change from day to night! -Discover secret passages! Find hidden Warp Squids and fireflies! -Select between standard Game Boy™ Color mode or Game Boy™ Advance-enhanced mode, featuring a bonus Tinkerbat transformation! -Updated with save states, multiple display options, control improvements, and a mini art gallery!

The original Shantae adventure returns! First released in 2002, Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite Half-Genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots. During her quest, she'll explore treacherous labyrinths, gain amazing new powers, conquer mini-games, and meet up with friends such as Bolo, Sky, and Rottytops! This version of the game includes both the standard Game Boy™ Color mode and the Game Boy™ Advance-enhanced mode! Key Features: -Shantae's acclaimed original 8-bit adventure - now on Switch! -Use dance magic to transform into a monkey, an elephant, a spider, and more! -Travel across Sequin Land, from forests and deserts to swamps and frigid peaks! -Explore challenging labyrinths where devious bosses await! -Buy a variety of items and upgrades to gain new abilities! -Environments change from day to night! -Discover secret passages! Find hidden Warp Squids and fireflies! -Select between standard Game Boy™ Color mode or Game Boy™ Advance-enhanced mode, featuring a bonus Tinkerbat transformation! -Updated with save states, multiple display options, control improvements, and a mini art gallery!

The original Shantae adventure returns! First released in 2002, Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite Half-Genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots. During her quest, she'll explore treacherous labyrinths, gain amazing new powers, conquer mini-games, and meet up with friends such as Bolo, Sky, and Rottytops! This version of the game includes both the standard Game Boy™ Color mode and the Game Boy™ Advance-enhanced mode! Key Features: -Shantae's acclaimed original 8-bit adventure - now on Switch! -Use dance magic to transform into a monkey, an elephant, a spider, and more! -Travel across Sequin Land, from forests and deserts to swamps and frigid peaks! -Explore challenging labyrinths where devious bosses await! -Buy a variety of items and upgrades to gain new abilities! -Environments change from day to night! -Discover secret passages! Find hidden Warp Squids and fireflies! -Select between standard Game Boy™ Color mode or Game Boy™ Advance-enhanced mode, featuring a bonus Tinkerbat transformation! -Updated with save states, multiple display options, control improvements, and a mini art gallery!

Critics
74
Metacritic
74

Score Breakdown

73.8

Critic Average

21 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

74

Metacritic User Score

25 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
-0.2
Combined Disparity
-0.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

2 early (10%)14 launch window (67%)5 late (24%)