Underplayed Gems

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

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Pirate Queen's Quest cover
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

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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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