Shantae and the Seven Sirens

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. IGN Italia
    Jun 15, 2020
    70
    Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a game that is formally enjoyable, but fails to stand out like the chapters that preceded it. The game runs smoothly and apart from a few too many loads, the pace is always strong. However, the general automation of the gamplay and the flattening of the challenge confine the latest creation of the WayForward in the circle of the unsuspecting.
  2. KeenGamer
    Jun 5, 2020
    70
    With my disappointment in Half-Genie Hero in the foreground, it's a bit easier to enjoy Shantae and the Seven Sirens's good points in relation to its abundantly minor issues. Controls are fantastic, the pacing is solid, and it harkens back (somewhat) to what made Pirate's Curse so beloved. Some may decry its simple difficulty, but for me, so long as the journey is immersive, other aspects can be excused. Neither a perfect game or a perfect Shantae game, Seven Sirens has enough magic to make it a welcome addition to a franchise with a bountiful future ahead of it.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 29, 2020
    65
    Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a fine Metroidvania, but one of the weaker Shantaes. [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 18]
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  5. Cubed3
    Jun 22, 2020
    50
    None of this is to say Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a bad game. In fact, it's a decent game for the younger audience, newcomers, and anyone that isn't expecting Shantae to evolve. Strictly from the perspective of someone that has played many games in the series and is eager for something different, though, this disappoints on many fronts. Uninspiring and rarely ever surprising, with little to make the player feel like they've earned anything, what is left is a generic Shantae game that is like any other before it, crying out for change and originality.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 72
  3. Negative: 10 out of 72
  1. Crafter
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a blast, maybe a bit easy, but a very fun time nonetheless.
  2. kevinrodolfoxD3
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, been waiting for it since it was announced, even though it wasn't as good as Pirate's Curse, it is quite aI really enjoyed this game, been waiting for it since it was announced, even though it wasn't as good as Pirate's Curse, it is quite a pleasing experience, the worst thing that I can say about it is that the soundtrack isn't as good as the previous ones (Pirate's Curse and Half-Genie Hero), there's still some good tracks notheless, also the loading times were a bit painful when backtracking, the last thing that I can say about this game is that I loved the cutscenes even though they were very short.… Full Review »
  3. oscaritogs3
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    -Amazing level design and character designs with good controls.
    -An interesting story with funny dialogs and characters. -Fast    Pros:
    -Amazing level design and character designs with good controls.
    -An interesting story with funny dialogs and characters.
    -Fast transformations that are fun to use.
    -Amazing new artwork with and astonish opening cinematic.
    Cons:
    -Transformations don't have as good designs as the characters and they seem like regular animals.
    -Opening intro is amazing but makes the other cinematics look plain in comparison.
    -The loading screens between zones are long and can take up to 2 minutes each and since you are moving from one section to the other you see them quite a lot.    … Full Review »
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