Are you a fan of genies? Does dancing as you hair whip your foes appeal to you? If so, you’re probably really excited for Shantae Half-Genie Hero! The latest Kickstarted adventure is coming courtesy of WayForward sometime Fall 2016, and thanks to XSeed, we’re even getting a physical version!
The game itself will involve our heroine facing off against various threats in her effort to protect Scuttle Town from harm. And, of course, no game in the series would be complete without the nefarious, yet bodacious Risky Boots! I am incredibly excited for this latest outing, especially since it is in glorious HD and will see the return of her transformation abilities! Take a look at the official fact sheet and trailer below!
Title: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Publisher: XSEED Games
Developer: WayForward Technologies
Platform: PS4, Wii U, PSVita
Release Date: Fall 2016
Genre: Action
Players: 1 player
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In the beautiful, magical world of Sequin Land lives a spirited young half-genie named Shantae. Gifted with a special ability to belly-dance and transform herself into various creature forms (not to mention the most powerful ponytail in the world!), Shantae has dedicated her life to defending Scuttle Town from evil in its many forms! So far she’s kept her home safe from steam-powered pirates, undead evildoers, and militaristic madmen, proving time and again that there’s nothing this genie-girl can’t handle.
However, as certain as the rising tides, Scuttle Town is about to fall victim to another nefarious scheme by the pirate captain and self-proclaimed Queen of the Seven Seas, Risky Boots! No citizen of Sequin land is safe!
Shantae’s invention-obsessed uncle has just discovered a new and limitless source of power by mixing magic with magnetism – a power that Risky Boots wants all for herself! But that’s not all: villainy is on the rise all across Sequin Land, and our poor Shantae can’t be everywhere at once. Is she hero enough to topple this wave of criminal masterminds and still make time to foil Risky’s latest scheme?
Join Shantae as she adventures through steamy jungles, ancient ruins, counterfeit mermaid factories (what?), stormy deserts, ghoulish graveyards, and much, much more, all while struggling to unlock the long-lost secrets of her genie heritage. Can Shantae save Sequin Land once again? Or will Risky Boots finally succeed in ruling the world? All is not as it seems in this latest, greatest Shantae adventure!
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Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! After three highly successful outings with Shantae, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Shantae and her friends finally get a full HD console-based sequel! Boasting vivid, detailed high-definition graphics that retain the 2D hand-drawn sprites the series is known for, this newest entry in the Shantae series almost looks like a playable TV show! Presented as a stage-based 2.5D platformer with heavy exploration elements, Shantae uses her trademark Hair-Whip Attack to dispatch enemies, then takes advantage of her Belly Dance Magic to transform into 8 different forms that each have their own unique abilities and move sets. As new forms are mastered, old stages can be re-explored to unearth new items and secrets, ensuring there’s plenty of content on offer for novices and platforming gurus alike. Topple the villainous Baron behind each criminal caper afflicting Sequin Land, and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae’s arch-nemesis: that bodacious buccaneer, Risky Boots!
KEY FEATURES
Shantae’s Trademark Belly Dance Moves Return
Dance to transform into all-new (and fan favorite) creatures! 8 transformations and over a dozen dances to master!
New Relic System
Unlock new powers and customize Shantae’s move set for a platforming experience uniquely tailored to your own gameplay style!
Conquer Arcade-Style Action Stages
Beat the boss, then come back later to find new items and secrets by way of the many new abilities and transformations you’ve learned, linking all of Sequin Land into a fully explorable world!
Huge Bosses, Humorous Dialogue, and More
Become reacquainted with the cast of Shantae in full HD, with exquisitely detailed screen-filling sprites, immersive 2.5D backdrops, wonderfully off-beat dialogue, and nonstop action!
