The main objective is to navigate hazards, defeat monsters and complete puzzles to obtain the four elemental stones.
Gameplay – Shantae is a side-scrolling Metroidvania style platformer set in the fictional world of Sequin Land, with a variety of areas that the player can travel between. Now, Shantae must travel Sequin Land in search of four elemental stones, which have the capability to create a terrible weapon if they were to fall into the hands of Risky Boots and her pirate crew. After the attack, the half-genie learns from Uncle Mimic that the pirates stole his prototype for a steam engine. Shantae is the guardian of her home, Scuttle Town, which has been attacked by the pirate queen Risky Boots. Story – the plot of this title focuses on the titular half-genie heroine, Shantae. Now with the introductions out of the way, let’s get into the review, starting off with the plot for Shantae.
The provision of this software has not influenced the contents of this review, all thoughts and opinions contained within are my own. Shantae is available digitally exclusively on Nintendo Switch, a link to the game will be at the bottom of this review.ĭisclaimer: before I get into the review, I would like to thank WayForward for providing the copy of Shantae that was used for this article.
Shantae is an 8-bit Metroidvania style action platformer with crisp visuals, a delightful soundtrack and a special GBA enhanced mode included. Overview – developed by WayForward and Limited Run Games, with publishing handled by WayForward, the first Shantae title that was released on the GameBoy Color in 2002 has come to the Nintendo Switch.