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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
3DS
Released On: Oct 23, 2014
82
8.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
82
89% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
11% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
82
89% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
11% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Pirate's Curse works in a way so positively different than the previous games that it may represent the pinnacle of the series.
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is a must-play game. If you’ve enjoyed the previous Shantae games at all, or you just like well-designed platforming action games, this is something special.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 143 User Ratings
8.6
87% Positive
125 Ratings
125 Ratings
6% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
7% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 143 User Ratings
8.6
87% Positive
125 Ratings
125 Ratings
6% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
7% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
+ Pirate gear innovatives gameplay+ Music is stellar+ Characters are developed more+ Builds on previous games+ Built with speed running in mind~ Tongue and cheek humor~ Metroidvania
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3DS
High quality level design and music deliver a funny adventure with the lovely Shantae; this quest is a truly enjoyable one, even if it ends a little bit earlier than expected.
The best retro throwbacks rise above their influences to become something endearing of their own accord. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse does just that, with quality and production values that rival many AAA releases. The franchise clearly has a lot of heart, and the developers at WayForward have established a bright world filled with fun and interesting characters.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a testament to the way platform games were made back in the days of GameBoy, with a lot of attention to details and pixel perfect jumps:in 2015 this is still the way to go for 2d games, no matter the platform and the budget.
Shantae has always been a passion project for WayForward, but this is the first time the series feels like it properly realizes the developer's ambition for it. A fun, funny, and pleasant substantial Metroid-alike boasting phenomenal old-school visuals and a refreshing sense of optimism, it's both an eShop standout and a great (though by no means final) conclusion to a slow-burning trilogy of games.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse might put off a lot of its target audience with its bright and cartoony graphics, but devoted Metroidvania/platformer fans will not want to miss this excellently animated sprite game.
This is the definitive way to play Shantae.
Three reasons:
#1 you can play it on the go
#2 you get a physical copy
#3 the artist added a 3D layer to all the bewbs ;)
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3DS
It's a beautifully animated game with excellent game play, Great dialogue, memorable characters, power ups that make you feel really powered-up, decent replay value for what it is, and the potential to introduce you to a great franchise. Fans of the previous titles will gravitate to this game, while still being open to newcomers to the series. Though not perfect, it kind of lacks in the boss battle depart and there is a rather size-able, though short lived, difficulty spike near the middle of the game. Though the stuff it does right it does exceptionally well. I have owned many Nintendo Eshop games, but if this one is not publicly remembered as one of it's best, than I don't know which one would
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3DS
Didn't enjoy it, not recommending. Levels are boring and story is very meh. Avoid at all cost.
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3DS
Summary Embark on a brand new adventure which teams Shantae with her arch nemesis, Risky Boots. When a curse falls upon Sequin Land, Risky Boots and Shantae must join forces to battle unimaginable evil. Shantae must give up her job as Scuttle Towns "Guardian Genie" and become a pirate if she hopes to get her magic back and save the day...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- 3DS
- Wii U
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Oct 23, 2014
Developer:
- WayForward
Publisher: WayForward
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