Shantae: Risky's Revenge

Shantae: Risky's Revenge
Developer(s)WayForward Technologies
Publisher(s)WayForward Technologies
Director(s)Matt Bozon
Producer(s)Matt Bozon
Designer(s)James Montagna
Programmer(s)Michael Clasgens
Artist(s)Henk Nieborg
Writer(s)Matt Bozon
Composer(s)Jake Kaufman
SeriesShantae
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo DSi
  • NA: October 4, 2010
  • EU: February 11, 2011
iOS
  • WW: October 27, 2011[1]
Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
  • NA: June 23, 2015
  • PAL: December 8, 2015
Wii U
  • WW: March 24, 2016
Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
  • WW: October 15, 2020
Amazon Luna
  • US: January 11, 2021
Stadia
  • WW: February 23, 2021
PlayStation 5
  • WW: October 19, 2021
Genre(s)Platform, Metroidvania[4]
Mode(s)Single-player

Shantae: Risky's Revenge is a platform video game developed and published by WayForward Technologies for the Nintendo DSi.[5] The second installment in the Shantae series, Risky's Revenge is the sequel to the 2002 Game Boy Color video game Shantae, and follows series protagonist Shantae as she sets out to stop the ambitions of the nefarious pirate Risky Boots.

The game was originally released for DSi in October 2010. An iOS port was released on October 27, 2011, featuring a new Magic Mode. An enhanced version, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, was released for Microsoft Windows in June 2014, PlayStation 4 in June 2015, Wii U in March 2016, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in October 2020, Amazon Luna in January 2021, Stadia in February 2021, and PlayStation 5 in October 2021.[6][7]

The game was met with generally favorable reviews, and was followed by Shantae and the Pirate's Curse in 2014.

  1. ^ Brad Nicholson (September 9, 2011). "WayForward Bringing 'Shantae' to iOS With 'Shantae: Risky's Revenge'". Touch Arcade. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  2. ^ "Shantae: Half-Genie Hero by WayForward". Kickstarter.com. December 13, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Shantae: Half-Genie Hero by WayForward". Kickstarter.com. July 8, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Parish, Jeremy (June 12, 2012). "Metroidvania". GameSpite. Archived from the original on June 27, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Debut Trailer - IGN Video". Ds.ign.com. April 5, 2010. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  6. ^ @WayForward (September 24, 2020). "Mark your calendars! Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut now has a digital release date on Switch, Xbox One, and Windows 10! This acclaimed second entry in the Shantae series will be arriving with a vengeance in just three weeks on October 15!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ @WayForward (February 12, 2021). "Two hit Shantae games will be joining the @GoogleStadia lineup on Feb. 23: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition and Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut! It's a new way to experience hair-whipping, hip-shaking action and adventure!" (Tweet). Retrieved February 12, 2021 – via Twitter.