Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition

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  • Summary: Iconic genie Shantae is back in her most thrilling adventure yet! The award-winning 2D platforming series levels-up to stunning new heights thanks to an eye-popping new graphical style, an infectious soundtrack and incredible new game features. Transform into different creatures, danceIconic genie Shantae is back in her most thrilling adventure yet! The award-winning 2D platforming series levels-up to stunning new heights thanks to an eye-popping new graphical style, an infectious soundtrack and incredible new game features. Transform into different creatures, dance through dynamic, danger-filled stages, complete quests for friends and face-off against awesome screen-filling bosses in an action-packed thrill ride without equal.

    FEATURES:

    * The complete package! -- This Ultimate Edition contains the award-winning Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, plus three major expansions - Pirate Queen's Quest DLC, Friends To The End DLC and Costume Mode DLC -- all in one bumper package!

    * Day One Edition bonuses! -- Also includes the essential Shantae: Half-Genie Hero artbook, and the toe-tapping, 30-song Risky Beats soundtrack CD!

    * Incredible visuals! -- Eschewing the series' former pixel art look, 2D characters and 3D worlds combine seamlessly in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero for the most beautiful platformer yet.

    * Peerless adventuring! -- Revisit stages with new transformation abilities and morph into a wacky range of creatures (elephants! crabs! mice!) to uncover deeply hidden secrets and unexplored areas.

    * Play as the full gang! -- Shantae's got company! Take control of popular co-stars Sky, Bolo, Rottytops and even series antagonist Risky Boots herself, and use each character's unique skills to journey through new storylines and scenarios long after Shantae's quest is over!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DarkZero
    May 16, 2018
    90
    Longtime fans have no reason at all to ignore this latest (and possibly greatest) entry in the series, and players itching for a polished platformer with a gorgeous presentation and a whole lot of charm have even less reason to miss out. As long as the community continues to vote with their dollars, Wayforward will continue to grant the wishes of old-school gamers everywhere.
  2. Impulsegamer
    May 22, 2018
    86
    If you’ve sat on the Shantae series up until now, then this is the perfect game to jump into the series with; it’s easily the most accessible and is more likely to attract newcomers with its new cel-shaded art direction and more forgiving difficulty level.
  3. Video Chums
    May 8, 2018
    83
    If you still haven't played Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and you love 2D action platformers then purchasing this Ultimate Edition is a no-brainer. However, it might not be worth double-dipping for those who already have the vanilla version and its DLC.
  4. GameSpew
    May 16, 2018
    80
    While not good enough to overtake the games that inspired it, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is a remarkable action platformer that does plenty to make a name for itself.

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  1. Zestyzigx42
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Good game nice gameplay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??!????!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. jonny2pairs
    May 9, 2018
    9
    If you're like me and love a good old fashioned retro-style 2D platformer then you should definitely check this out. The updated graphics giveIf you're like me and love a good old fashioned retro-style 2D platformer then you should definitely check this out. The updated graphics give it a fresh look, and of course, there are a great cast of characters adding to the overall charm of the game. If you want a decent pick-up-and-play that's lighthearted and reasonably challenging, this will suit you down to the ground.… Expand
  4. candidKlutz
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This is the game that got me into the Shantae series, but I have to admit this is one of the weaker entries. Not that it's bad, I am stillThis is the game that got me into the Shantae series, but I have to admit this is one of the weaker entries. Not that it's bad, I am still rating it highly, it's just that the rest of the series is even better. The soundtrack here is pretty damn good, the art style is pleasant to look at, enemy variety is pretty good, and the story is interesting enough as well. Anyone that's a fan of the series but somehow hasn't play this one yet will probably enjoy it, and I'd recommend it to anyone that's a fan of 2D platformers.… Expand
  5. KratosKong
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    El juego consiste en un metroidvania disfrazado de juego de plataformas en 2d, los gráficos están muy bien, son muy coloridos y lasEl juego consiste en un metroidvania disfrazado de juego de plataformas en 2d, los gráficos están muy bien, son muy coloridos y las animaciones están bien también. La jugabilidad es sencilla pero muy fluida y la banda sonora consigue ambientar en todos los niveles. En la versión que se comercializa en España la traducción es un verdadero despropósito, es español latinoamericano pero con frases que muchas veces no tienen sentido y personajes femeninos que aquí se refiere a ellos como "el".… Expand
  6. drlowdon
    Mar 26, 2021
    5
    When half-genie Shantae is awoken by the sound of a voice, she follows it outside and discovers a secret cave. Inside a messenger from theWhen half-genie Shantae is awoken by the sound of a voice, she follows it outside and discovers a secret cave. Inside a messenger from the Genie Realm warns her of an impending evil that only she can defeat…

    Shantae is a great looking 2d platformer featuring some fun gameplay, but lack of checkpoints and requirement to often play levels multiple times in order to progress, eventually made this more of a frustrating than enjoyable experience.    … Expand