- Publisher: XSEED Games , WayForward
- Release Date: Dec 20, 2016
- Also On: PC, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One

- Summary: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is a belly dancing, hair-whipping HD adventure from WayForward, makers of Ducktales Remastered, Adventure Time, and Contra 4.
- Developer: WayForward
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
- More Details and Credits »
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 27 out of 28
-
Mixed: 1 out of 28
-
Negative: 0 out of 28
-
Jan 9, 2017Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is an easy recommendation to any fan of the genre with its lush visuals, memorable soundtrack and varied environments, making it one of the best 2D platformers of recent times.
-
Dec 20, 2016This game’s obvious new feature is its HD art, and, more than just being beautiful, the ability of this art to enhance the characters and world makes Shantae: Half-Genie Hero the most impressive take on the whole fantasy Middle East setting since the utterly brilliant Prince of Persia: Sands of Time.
-
Dec 23, 2016Shantae is back in a beautiful game with terrific soundtrack and solid gameplay mechanics. Half-Genie Hero is the most linear adventure on the series but it is still a fun experience for the platformer games lovers.
-
Dec 20, 2016There is nothing more satisfying than when a developer learns from their past mistakes, and WayForward has finally refined the Shantae experience. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is the belly dancing heroine’s best adventure yet, and doesn’t suffer from any huge leaps in difficulties like previous titles.
-
Jan 3, 2017Wayforward's heroine has come a long way from her GameBoy beginnings, and she's still got some great adventures in her yet. The gameplay is on point, and the visuals are top notch. The experience is a little on the short side, but fun throughout.
-
Dec 22, 2016The move to sharp graphics makes the game feel modern, yet the series' old-school charm lives on in the vibrant colors and expressive character animations. And the soundtrack is surprisingly catchy--with hilariously passionate (if minimal) voice work and a great score. It's easy to get wrapped up in fighting and platforming through Half-Genie Hero, which speaks to the pedigree of the series, and how well it translates to Shantae's latest adventure.
-
Jan 3, 2017A very solid Metroidvania-esque platformer that caters to fans old and new. Everything that is loved about this series remains, while a brand new art style and a simple story put the barrier to entry very low.
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 14 out of 20
-
Mixed: 5 out of 20
-
Negative: 1 out of 20
-
Dec 20, 2016
-
-
Dec 20, 2016This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
-
-
Apr 20, 2018
-
-
Jan 24, 2017
-
-
Dec 23, 2017
-
-
Sep 16, 2018
-
-
Sep 25, 2020This game is bad cause shantae's attacks are weak and she is useless against any
-