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PS3Blog.netShantae Review
Published 7/3/2023
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PS4 / PS5 / Switch - 4/22/2021
Shantae
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!
- Developer
- WayForward
- Publisher
- WayForward, Limited Run Games
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76
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The critic average is 76 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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80–896 reviews · 55%
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PS4Blog.netShantae Review
Published 6/27/2023
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Schuster
Qualbert.comOriginal Shantae GameBoy Color Review (PS4/PS5/Switch)
Published 6/3/2023
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Medellin
Worth PlayingPS5 Review - 'Shantae'
Published 6/2/2023
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Medellin
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Shantae'
Published 9/22/2021
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaime Carrillo
Pure NintendoShantae Nintendo Switch Review: Is the GBC worth it?
Published 4/29/2021
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalElisha Deogracias
GamingTrendGamingTrend Shantae Review
Published 4/29/2021
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Shantae - A Dated Dance That Completes The Set On Switch
Published 4/29/2021
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Shantae (Nintendo Switch)
Published 4/26/2021
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Miller
Nintendo World ReportShantae (Switch eShop) Review
Published 4/22/2021
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