Shantae and the Seven Sirens

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 30, 2020
    70
    As well as transforming abilities, you unlock room-affecting powers as you progress, and these are a lot more iffy– indications of where to use some are irritatingly lacking. The lack of map markings for currently impassable objects or collected heart pieces also feels a bit annoying.2 Still, it’s a lot of fun throughout its short duration, and the cartoony surface is backed up by plenty of heart. It’s not the best game of its type, but it’s an example worth playing. [Issue#178, p.76]
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  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 10, 2020
    70
    But perhaps 2D platformers aren't the future for her now. Perhaps it's some for something a little more narrative-focused rich in the worldbuilding, to play to the properties' actual strengths, because after five 2D platformers, I'm now getting tired of being teased that there's more to all this, but never actually getting the promise of a fully realised Shantae fantasy.
  3. Destructoid
    Jun 5, 2020
    60
    Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a compact, attractive, and agreeable adventure, but its muddled design lacks variety, innovation, and vital story engagement. As such, Seven Sirens feels like a sequel on auto-pilot, one that doesn't seize the opportunities offered by its exciting world and lively new cast, ultimately resulting in an entry that's good enough, but had the capacity to be truly magical.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. anita_bathe
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I love Shantae! Awesome game, it's a fun happy time. Definitely worth buying, WayForward is a quality company.
  2. MarkusCreed
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Shantae and the Seven Sirens è un gioco accattivante in particolare per chi apprezza questa tipologia di gioco. A partire dalle sezioniShantae and the Seven Sirens è un gioco accattivante in particolare per chi apprezza questa tipologia di gioco. A partire dalle sezioni iniziali, il videogioco saprà catturare il giocatore grazie alla sua estetica, all’umorismo di fondo e alla sua struttura di gioco. Quest’ultima, sebbene non presenti molte differenze rispetto a quella dei capitoli precedenti e non offra un gran livello di sfida, può soddisfare ampiamente chi sia disposto a cimentarsi in un’avventura che scorre piacevolmente. Infine, anche il carisma della sua protagonista e degli altri personaggi contribuisce a consolidare un prodotto che nel complesso risulta più che buono.

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  3. TheGameGrinder
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Loved it and I love this series. Got all achievements too! This one returns to Metroidvania roots, transformations implemented seamlessly likeLoved it and I love this series. Got all achievements too! This one returns to Metroidvania roots, transformations implemented seamlessly like Pirate's Curse, and story and characters were fun a lot of fun! Great job WayForward!… Full Review »
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