Underplayed Gems

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (2025)

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution cover
Developer
WayForward, Limited Run Games
Publisher
WayForward
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 276 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a bouncy, retro-inspired action-adventure with cheerful platforming and whimsical transformations

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What players say

Players praise the return to classic pixel-art Shantae with a strong soundtrack and responsive gameplay, but several note the lack of a map makes navigation frustrating. A few point out the campaign is around three hours and that some extras require rebuying the game as a deluxe edition.

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