Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
8th Jun 2017, £15.99
8th Jun 2017, $19.99
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Reviews
Review Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (Switch eShop)
Your wish has been granted
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero was a standout release on the Wii U late last year, bringing an excellent and whimsical Metroidvania adventure to the platform which we deemed to be arguably the best entry in the Shantae series yet. Given the game’s pedigree and WayForward’s great relationship with Nintendo, it seemed a...
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero News
News Shantae Celebrates 20 Years With A Switch eShop Sale, Up To 50% Off
"can't wait to see where she goes in the next 20 years"
WayForward's half-genie hero Shantae is currently celebrating her 20th anniversary. Yes, she's been around for two decades! This character was originally created by Erin and Matt Bozon in 2002 - starting out life on the Game Boy Color. While her first outing wasn't the most financially...
Random Smash Fan Celebrates Shantae Mii Fighter Costume With Custom Lighthouse Stage
The perfect match
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Reminder The Entire Shantae Series Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
Five games, one system
There's rarely a point in time when every game in a particular series is available on one console, but today is one of those days. WayFoward this week released Shantae's original Game Boy Color outing on the Nintendo Switch eShop - meaning you can now experience all of Shantae's adventures wherever you go. "With today's...
News Shantae's Limited Run Releases Are Now Available For Pre-Order
Half-Genie Hero is also getting a reprint
Update (Sat 12th Sep, 2020 11:00 BST): Pre-orders have now opened for the Limited Run Games Shantae line. You can get a Mega Bundle including everything for $388, the Game Boy Color game, a Collector's Edition, the original Shantae on Switch, Shantae: Risky's Revenge and much more. Head over to the LRG...
News Save 30% On WayForward's Switch Library To Celebrate 30 Years
From now until the end of March
A few weeks after the independent developer and publisher WayForward celebrated its 30th anniversary, the Nintendo Switch eShop across multiple regions including the US and UK is hosting a special sale on select games. Save 30% on WayForward's Switch lineup to celebrate 30 years of indie excellence! Embark on a...
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Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As regular readers will know, each Saturday we all get together to discuss our weekend gaming plans and see what our fellow community members are up to. This week is a little different, however, with many of us taking a little time away to celebrate the holidays and enjoy time with friends or family, or even...
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News Make Some Spooky Switch Savings On WayForward Games This Halloween In The US
Up to 30% off
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News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Summer Surprise Adds Free Blaster Master DLC And New "Jammies Mode"
Available right now!
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Hands On Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition
Worth the double dip?
About a year ago, WayForward released Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, the fourth entry in the studio’s popular platforming franchise. Since then, the developer has been busy working on various side campaigns that were promised during the original Kickstarter run, releasing a new one every few months. Now, WayForward has bundled...
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Hands On Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition
Worth the double dip?
About a year ago, WayForward released Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, the fourth entry in the studio’s popular platforming franchise. Since then, the developer has been busy working on various side campaigns that were promised during the original Kickstarter run, releasing a new one every few months. Now, WayForward has bundled...
About The Game
It’s not easy being a Half-Gene Hero! Whether it’s rampaging monsters, giant mermaids, or the nefarious pirate Risky Boots, someone is always causing trouble for the peaceful people of Sequin Land. But hey, don’t worry! This girl may only be half-genie, but she’s all hero!
In battle, you’ll use Shantae’s Hair-Whip attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform into one of many powerful creature forms! Take down each boss, and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae's arch nemesis - the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!
Key Features:
- NEW: Over 100 lovingly crafted HD Rumble events!
- Arcade-style action meets quest-style exploration
- Dance to transform, or summon magical attacks
- Over a dozen dances to discover in all
- Find and equip Relics to customize your moves
- Multiple Modes to unlock and conquer
- Stunning HD animation and humor abound
Comments 2
Really nice looking game and it plays fantastic on the Switch, but its way to.short and the backtracking is anoying.
A very enjoyable platformer with creative stage design and memorable boss battles, it also has heavy metroidvania exploration elements mixed in through combat & ability upgrades. The art direction is gorgeous, the music is toe-tapping, and the story is funny and light-hearted.
The only negatives relate to the fact that the game is the product of a Kickstarter campaign that didn't meet all its stretch goals for content development. It is slightly on the short side, and suffers from some pacing issues in later stages as a result.
Score: 8/10
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