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After losing her magic, Shantae joins pirate rival Risky Boots to explore cursed islands, platform through labyrinths, and fight monsters.
Released 23 Apr 2015
Pirate Gear Platforming
Whip-Fight Monsters
Explore Cursed Islands
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
Developed by WayForward · Published by WayForward
Shantae has lost her magic and must work with her pirate rival, Risky Boots, to confront a curse threatening Sequin Land. The adventure follows Shantae across a series of islands and labyrinths.
Explore, platform, and battle enemies with Shantae’s hair-whip attack and pirate gear. Each piece of gear adds abilities for combat and movement, helping her reach new routes and hidden areas.
Find maps, loot, and lost Heart Squids while revisiting places that become accessible with new abilities. Upgrade Shantae’s hair and weapons, meet the islands’ characters, and take on bosses along the way.
Players frequently enjoy the responsive platforming and movement, especially how pirate gear adds new ways to traverse and fight. Reviews also often praise the lively character writing and humor, colorful pixel art, and memorable soundtrack. Some players find backtracking or navigation frustrating, and several describe a late-game difficulty spike.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 44 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
