Underplayed Gems

Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut (2014)

Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut cover
Developer
WayForward
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,713 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A playful, colorful platformer with light puzzle and combat, driven by a cheerful heroine and whimsical pirate fantasy.

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What players say

Players say it is a short and cheap Metroidvania with tight controls, great music, and charming art, but frequent crashes and a confusing overworld map make backtracking a chore.

Screenshots

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