Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
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  1. 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 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.
  2. Zestyzigx42
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Good game nice gameplay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??!????!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. 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 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    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 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
  4. 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 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 conEl 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
  5. 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 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 theThis 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

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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