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SeriesShantae

Shantae

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Critic score3 critics
First release
Apr 22, 2021
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action

The original Shantae adventure returns! First released in 2002, Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite Half-Genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots. During her quest, she'll explore treacherous labyrinths, gain amazing new powers, conquer mini-games, and meet up with friends such as Bolo, Sky, and Rottytops! This version of the game includes both the standard Game Boy Color mode and the Game Boy Advance-enhanced mode!

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Storyline
The original Shantae adventure returns! First released in 2002, Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite Half-Genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots.Read more

The original Shantae adventure returns! First released in 2002, Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite Half-Genie heroine. In her debut title, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones hidden throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots.

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
Apr 22, 2021
PlayStation 4
Jun 02, 2023
PlayStation 5
Jun 02, 2023
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
metroidvania, female protagonist, dancing, day/night cycle, genie
… All 6, female antagonist

At a Glance

Critic Score
77

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 20 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 20 Oct 2026