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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! After three highly successful outings with Shantae, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Shantae and her friends finally get… Is it your kind of game?

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About Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! After three highly successful outings with Shantae, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Shantae and her friends finally get a full HD console-based sequel! Boasting vivid, detailed high-definition graphics that retain the 2D hand-drawn sprites the series is known for, this newest entry in the Shantae series almost looks like a playable TV show! Presented as a stage-based 2.5D platformer with heavy exploration elements, Shantae uses her trademark Hair-Whip Attack to dispatch enemies, then takes advantage of her Belly Dance Magic to transform into 8 different forms that each have their own unique abilities and move sets. As new forms are mastered, old stages can be re-explored to unearth new items and secrets, ensuring there's plenty of content on offer for novices and platforming gurus alike. Topple the villainous Baron behind each criminal caper afflicting Sequin Land, and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae's arch-nemesis: that bodacious buccaneer, Risky Boots!

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81%

75 ratings

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90%

1,975 reviews

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$19.99

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
December 20, 2016
Length
About 10 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Platform · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Comedy
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?
About 10 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero on?
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Shantae: Half-Genie Hero have co-op?
No, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is single-player only.
Does Shantae: Half-Genie Hero run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does Shantae: Half-Genie Hero cost?
$19.99 on Steam.

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