Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016)
- Developer
- WayForward
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 2,420 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A bouncy, side-scrolling romp with snappy transformations and a cheerful, comic tone.
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What players say
Players say this Shantae entry is more linear than others, with level-based stages rather than a connected world. The platforming and music are strong, but some find replaying levels to use new powers tedious. Opinions split on the controls, with the harpy form drawing particular complaints. Multiple reviewers warn to buy the Ultimate Edition instead of this base version.
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