- Publisher: WayForward
- Release Date: Dec 20, 2016
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Stadia, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 42 out of 60
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Mixed: 13 out of 60
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Negative: 5 out of 60
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Nov 6, 2017Soundtrack: 10/10. The music is REALLY, REALLY good. Honestly, as far as my knowledge goes, Shantae's entire series has amazing music for every game. What I really like of HGH is that the upbeat, techno soundtracks are incredibly catchy and you won't get sick of it when revisiting levels multiple times! They get stuck…
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Jul 22, 2022A good game but it strays from the normal Shantae formula, acting as a standard 2d platformer rather than a zelda/metroidvania like that it usually is
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CD-ActionMar 6, 2017Despite some annoying backtracking Half-Genie Hero is one of those Kickstarter’s children you don’t want to drown after birth. [03/2017, p.72]
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Game World Navigator MagazineJan 25, 2017Although some trouble or another always crops up in Half-Genie’s world, it’s still filled with cheer: people look ready to burst into dance at the drop of a hat, and Shantae keeps a huge smile on her face even in combat. To enjoy this upbeat world, you don’t need to know the first thing about it – even if you pay no attention to story and flat jokes, the game won’t lose any of its luster. [Issue#216, p.52]
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Jan 25, 2017Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is a great metroidvania financed by Kickstarter, with a solid gameplay, a stunning art design and also exciting platform sequences.