Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (2014)

Embark on a brand new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. When she loses her magic, Shantae must team up with her nemesis, the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse.

Platform Adventure Indie Action pirates magic female protagonist steam snake tank fanservice explosion digital distribution genie spider protagonist's name in the titleGoogle Stadia, PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Wii U

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Classical in form, unpretentious, plot-driven and resolved.

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Hardcore GamerGeoff ThewDec 20144.5/5
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse works just as well on a console as it did on a handheld.
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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelMar 20189/10
We'd give this game a strong recommendation to anybody who hasn't played it yet and would still encourage veterans to consider double dipping.
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We Got This CoveredChad GoodmurphyMar 20164.5/5 stars
If you're looking for a great, retro-styled platformer/Metroidvania game, then you can't go wrong with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. It stands out above the crowd, thanks to smart and polished gameplay, and is a welcomed addition to the Xbox One's library.
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GameSpewRuaraidh DempsterMay 20166/10
There are no secrets and nothing cool to find, just a frustrating design mechanic of incessantly backtracking through areas you have already completed
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Game InformerTim TuriNov 20147/10
A solid retro-minded throwback that packs some funny dialogue but ultimately fails in its backtracking-heavy quest structure
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About the game

Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Rising Star Games, Intergrow, WayForward
Released: October 22, 2014
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view

IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 108 ratings.

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