Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 78
  3. Negative: 10 out of 78

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  1. ctsmith1x
    Jun 16, 2017
    5
    Same experience as "residentvl". difficulty spike combined with control limitations of required form on the last level kind of ruined this game for me. I quit having fun and simply deleted the game.
  2. Simoss13
    Jul 13, 2020
    5
    This was my first Shantae game and I think this will be my last. The reasons this was not a game for me is because:
    - The pacing on the game was so slow in the beginning
    - The level design I feel was above average at best - The back tracking is awful (I know its a metroidvania) but how it was done, turned my off the genre for over a year - How Shantae was portrayed, feminist would have    This was my first Shantae game and I think this will be my last. The reasons this was not a game for me is because:
    - The pacing on the game was so slow in the beginning
    - The level design I feel was above average at best
    - The back tracking is awful (I know its a metroidvania) but how it was done, turned my off the genre for over a year
    - How Shantae was portrayed, feminist would have a field day with this if they knew...
    In saying this, I feel the jump and attack mechanics works really well and was satisfying. I liked the ability to morph to different animals (shame how it was implemented via the control scheme) and the graphics was REALLY nice. I was interested due to the morphs and graphics, but don't let pretty visuals fool you.
    I see the effort made to the game. I tried to like the game but couldn't. I rolled my eyes or sighed through half of the play through. There are much better metroidvanias out there. This on the other hand, was the only game I have actually deleted from my Switch    … Expand

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#32 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#73 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#50 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    Sep 19, 2017
    80
    A bright, sharp 2D platformer that's brimming with diversions and exciting set pieces.
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  2. FNintendo
    Aug 9, 2017
    70
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero brings the series to the Nintendo Switch and it certainly is a fine specimen that makes use of its marvelous visuals and sound to bring a fun action platformer experience to Nintendo's new console. While some elements need a bit of polishing, such as the control precision in key moments and the overall level design, this is a game that opens good prospects for the Shantae series.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Aug 4, 2017
    83
    The positives in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero ultimately more than outweigh the negatives. Again, you'll probably like the game much more if you're going in as a Shantae fan to begin with, but this game is enjoyably pleasant enough that that's by no means a prerequisite.
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