Shantae (video game)
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| Developer(s) | WayForward Technologies |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom (GBC) |
| Distributor(s) | Capcom (GBC) |
| Director(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Producer(s) | John Beck |
| Designer(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Programmer(s) | Jimmy Huey |
| Artist(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Writer(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Composer(s) | Jake Kaufman |
| Series | Shantae |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Color |
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| Genre(s) | Platform, Metroidvania |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 78% |
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| Publication | Score |
| Game Informer | 3/10 |
| GamePro | 4.5/5 |
| GameSpot | 7.7/10 |
| IGN | 9/10 |
| Nintendo Life | 9/10 (GBC) 8/10 (3DS) |
| Nintendo Power | 4.4/5 |
Shantae is a platform video game developed by WayForward Technologies and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color in 2002. It is the first title in the Shantae series, and would later be followed by three sequels, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, which was released in 2010, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse in 2014 and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero also in 2016.
The game follows the adventures of the eponymous half-genie Shantae, who must travel across Sequin Land, the setting of the series, to foil the domination plans of the evil lady pirate Risky Boots. During her quest, she learns various dances and acquires items which make her progressively stronger as well as unlocking new abilities and locations, leading her to ultimately face off against Risky in her hideout.
The game became obscure due to its release coming a year after that of the Game Boy Advance. However, it received favourable reviews and has garnered recognition since its release, being included on multiple lists of best games on the platform, and being called a "cult classic" by some reviewers.
Shantae is a platform adventure game, in which players play as the eponymous Shantae, a half-genie who must travel across various areas in order to stop the evil lady pirate Risky Boots. Shantae's default attack involves using her hair like a whip. Shantae can also use gems obtained from defeated enemies to purchase items, such as life-restoring potions and damaging items with various uses, as well as learn upgraded combat moves. The game features five towns, with various areas filled with enemies and obstacles in between them. In order to progress through the game, Shantae must seek out various characters who will open up dungeons, with each dungeon containing a guardian genie that will teach Shantae a new dance. By using these dances, Shantae can transform herself into different animals, including a monkey that can climb on walls, an elephant that can smash objects such as boulders and tree stumps, a spider that can climb across webbing in the background, and a harpy that can fly in mid-air. Shantae must use these abilities to reach new areas or find hidden items.
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