Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Pirate Queen's Quest (2017)

Developer

WayForward Technologies

Publisher

XSEED Games, WayForward Technologies

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Genres

Adventure, Indie

Main story

about 10 hours

Completionist

about 14 hours

Where to get it

Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A playful, colorful pirate-themed action adventure that reimagines a familiar quest from the villain's gleeful side.

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About

"Raise anchor and set sail for a total re-imagining of the base game’s play style, theme, and storyline. You’ve played the genie-half, now experience the other side of the story! As the villainous pirate Risky Boots, you quest is to travel Sequin Land in search of the components needed to conquer Sequin Land and defeat the Half-Genie brat!"

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