| Shantae | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | WayForward |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom WayForward[a] |
| Director(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Producer(s) | John Beck |
| Designer(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Programmer(s) | Jimmy Huey |
| Artist(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Writer(s) | Matt Bozon |
| Composer(s) | Jake Kaufman |
| Series | Shantae |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Color Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 |
| Release | Game Boy ColorNintendo Switch
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| Genre(s) | Platform, Metroidvania[2] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Shantae is a 2002 platform video game developed by WayForward and published by Capcom[3] for the Game Boy Color. It follows the adventures of the eponymous half-genie Shantae, who must travel across Sequin Land, the setting of the series, to foil the domination plans of the evil lady pirate Risky Boots. During her quest, she learns various dances and acquires items which make her progressively stronger as well as unlocking new abilities and locations, leading her to ultimately face off against Risky in her hideout.
The game became obscure due to its release coming a year after that of the Game Boy Advance. However, it received favorable reviews and has garnered recognition since its release, being included on multiple lists of best games on the platform, and being called a "cult classic" by some reviewers. It received a follow-up eight years later, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, as part of the Shantae series. Shantae was re-released via the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2013, marking the first time the game was made available in Europe.[4] A port for Nintendo Switch was released in April 2021, and for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in June 2023.[5]
- ^ "Press Releases". Capcom.com. 2002-10-15. Archived from the original on 2002-10-15. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Parish, Jeremy (June 12, 2012). "Metroidvania". GameSpite. Archived from the original on June 27, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "CAPCOM® RELEASES SHANTAE™". Capcom. 2002-06-04. Archived from the original on 2002-10-15. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ "Shantae Review". NintendoLife. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Shantae Switch Port and Game Boy Color Rerelease Announced". Siliconera. 8 July 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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