Shantae and the Seven Sirens

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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
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  1. wispy
    Jun 13, 2020
    4
    This isn't the game I waited so long for. I am so disappointed. Shantae Half Genie Hero is probably my favourite game, ever, even though I am not a platforming gal. I love the belly dancing, the transformations, the groove, the atmosphere, the silly dialogue. I played Pirate's Curse and it was good in a different way. This game somehow fails to reproduce either. I kept waiting for theThis isn't the game I waited so long for. I am so disappointed. Shantae Half Genie Hero is probably my favourite game, ever, even though I am not a platforming gal. I love the belly dancing, the transformations, the groove, the atmosphere, the silly dialogue. I played Pirate's Curse and it was good in a different way. This game somehow fails to reproduce either. I kept waiting for the real game to start, ANY MINUTE NOW, but I think I almost have all the abilities and the game didn't start yet. The music is western and doesn't go with the game, so you can't get into the groove. There is only a hint at bellydancing, with Shantae stuck in a teaser pose before powers, sometimes even obstructed by buttons, you think she will start actually swinging her hips ANY MINUTE NOW. You are stuck in a dark moldy dungeon, one small room at a time, not the nice open feel of Half Genie Hero. You are rushing through the SUPER EASY game, none of that nice platforming flow of Pirate's Curse, and puzzles are also really really easy. I am not even a platforming gal. I am not good at them. I am not against super easy games, IF THEY HAVE A GOOD ATMOSPHERE AND STORY. The transformations aren't. You just look different while wall climbing etc, you don't actually stay as that form unless you are performing whatever task, so it just feels like a normal, if super easy, platformer. The dialogue also feels rushed and doesn't have the silly charm of either game. All in all I feel so disappointed. At least it seems to be short so I didn't waste too much of my time.… Expand
  2. Dylan_Scheffer
    Nov 5, 2020
    3
    This game is not good. the challenge is almost nonexsistant because you become a walking death machine with the amount of money and gems you get, the gameplay drags with a very vertical map. there are barely any unique extra collectibles making finding them a chore, the game over relias on the seer dance to find collectibles, making this a very Stop-Go, way of movement. the armor andThis game is not good. the challenge is almost nonexsistant because you become a walking death machine with the amount of money and gems you get, the gameplay drags with a very vertical map. there are barely any unique extra collectibles making finding them a chore, the game over relias on the seer dance to find collectibles, making this a very Stop-Go, way of movement. the armor and mancave segments is nothing more than just eye-candy filler that impacts nothing to the story or gameplay, the sirens are such forgettable characters. this is just the worst Shantae game, and I hope Wayforward learns from this. but since this is a pretty unpopular opinion, I'll be pretty skeptical for the next shantae game. sure, this game works, shantae controls fine, but just because a game works doesn't mean it's good. just play Pirates Curse or Half Genie Hero instead.… Expand
  3. Aoiri
    Mar 13, 2023
    4
    This was initially developed as a mobile title in parts and it shows. Shallow, repetitive game design clutters up the overall experience, empty and sterile level design, the soundtrack is mediocre, the writing is poor and certain characters (Sky in particular) behave weirdly out-of-character. As someone who quite enjoyed the previous three games, this is mediocrity incarnate in everyThis was initially developed as a mobile title in parts and it shows. Shallow, repetitive game design clutters up the overall experience, empty and sterile level design, the soundtrack is mediocre, the writing is poor and certain characters (Sky in particular) behave weirdly out-of-character. As someone who quite enjoyed the previous three games, this is mediocrity incarnate in every category. At least the animated cutscenes were neat though.… Expand
  4. LouistheHelms
    Dec 2, 2021
    4
    Pros:
    -Nice opening and cutscenes
    -The new mechanics are fine -A few cute moments peppered throughout -The artstyle of the cutscenes and character portraits are fine Cons: -Main gameplay is boring and tedious -Soundtrack is very lacking compared to its predecessors -Reused sprites from previous game (jarring when you consider the flatter backgrounds and radically different    Pros:
    -Nice opening and cutscenes
    -The new mechanics are fine
    -A few cute moments peppered throughout
    -The artstyle of the cutscenes and character portraits are fine

    Cons:
    -Main gameplay is boring and tedious
    -Soundtrack is very lacking compared to its predecessors
    -Reused sprites from previous game (jarring when you consider the flatter backgrounds and radically different character portraits)
    -Flatter and less colorful backgrounds that pop out much less than HGH
    -Bosses are less interesting for numerous reasons (too much/too little health, boring mechanics, all have the same music)

    Verdict: Definitely not worth $30, just play Pirate's Curse or Half Genie Hero if you haven't yet, or literally any metroidvania. It will be a more pleasant experience. Watch the opening on YouTube though, it isn't too bad.    … Expand

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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
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 12, 2020
    80
    Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a summer adventure designed for children and casual players, offering a simple but interesting gameplay, nice cartoon graphics and a large world to explore. And this is what you need right now after a long absence of interesting games and quarantine.
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  2. 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]
  3. 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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