- Publisher: XSEED Games , WayForward
- Release Date: Dec 20, 2016
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 40 out of 48
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Mixed: 3 out of 48
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Negative: 5 out of 48
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Jul 5, 2017I have played every Shantae's games and this is probably the best one! The abilities are very nice and the gameplay is near perfect. One of the best platformer games out there. People do not realize how many good titles there are on the Wii U....I personally do not like long games....It took me about 6-7 hours to beat this one which is ok by me.
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Dec 23, 2016A fabulous adventure full of hd visuals, good level design and beautiful characters. Perhaps the game duration is short, the price and the adventure make the value every cent.
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Feb 28, 2017
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Sep 27, 2019What other ppl said is so much true about this game. This is simply great metroidvania platformer and must have for Wii U owners.
My only plea is random "stuttering" this game experiences, which really interrupts gameplay. Like if it tried to read randomly assets during gameplay. Maybe it's my HDD, maybe not, but the fact is that it's the only game on Wii U that lags in that pesky way. -
Sep 7, 2017Llàstima que l'edició física no arribes aquí, però el joc en si entra pels ulls, es molt agradable de jugar, amb un nivell de dificultat correcte, i amb un argument que enganxa. BON JOC!!
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Mar 16, 2019very good metroidvania , very good painted graphics , very good levels and cute transformations :D
only later they could do more levels and better looking bosses
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Feb 10, 2017The boost graphics look nice, specially the new sprites and animations, but sadly the constant backtracking and the linear design of the levels make evident the lack of content of the title, and the lost of the exploration inherent to the franchise in previous entries.
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Feb 8, 2017WayForward proved its considerable talent at creating fun, colorful, retro-inspired platformers long ago and each Shantae title has simply reinforced that reputation. It should come as little surprise that Half-Genie Hero continues that tradition. While some longtime fans might be somewhat turned off by the more contemporary visuals and streamlined level design, others will undoubtedly enjoy these changes. Regardless, though, the core gameplay should be more than enough to keep the majority of gamers satisfied. So, whether this is your first Shantae game or your fourth, Half-Genie Hero is a fantastic platformer that’s a pleasure to see, hear, and play.
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Feb 8, 2017The Shantae series reinvents itself and in Half-Genie Hero we find a healthy renovation that took a risk and it paid off, as this game brings very welcomed variety and a new visual and animation style. Half-Genie Hero will fit very well both with Shantae followers and with those who appreciate a good platforming experience, complete with backtracking elements.