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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Jul 6, 2015
    70
    Shantae: Risky's Revenge is a solid game.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 10, 2016
    60
    Some will get an old-school kick out of it, but most will wish it followed the lead of its villain and took a few more chances. [Feb 2016, p.90]
  3. Aug 9, 2015
    50
    Overall, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge is a nice throwback, even if it’s not really that old, with a single glaring problem – being ‘Metroidvania’ style comes with some responsibilities that this title just couldn’t hold up its end of the bargain for.
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Negative: 6 out of 34
  1. Jan 10, 2017
    7
    This is a good platformer game with some "metroidvania" elements to it (albeit it lacks the content of a metroidvania game). The charactersThis is a good platformer game with some "metroidvania" elements to it (albeit it lacks the content of a metroidvania game). The characters are fun, yet simple, one dimensional (and of a game of this kind its not a bad thing). The music is GREAT, and so does the sprites and enviroments. My only major complains are a confusing map system, and airborne controls (airborne combat feels somewhat clunky).

    The game's lenght is about 5 to 7 hours of gameplay, which is ok for its asking price (10usd digital release), and for its price is a game worth paying for.
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