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GamingTrendGamingTrend Shantae and the Seven Sirens Review
Published 7/26/2020
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Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Formerly referred to as Shantae 5, Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other Half-Genie allies, but they soon learn there’s trouble in paradise. As Shantae gets caught up in the island’s sinister secrets, she’ll use all-new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic to explore the nonlinear, interconnected world where she’ll visit multiple towns, overcome treacherous labyrinths, and battle dastardly bosses. The game also features a new collectible card system that grants players the freedom to augment Shantae’s powers to suit their own style of play.
- Developer
- WayForward
- Publisher
- WayForward, Crunchyroll Games
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Critic avg
73
13 scored reviews
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40–90
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The critic average is 73 across 13 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1001 review · 8%
80–896 reviews · 46%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 705 reviews · 38%
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Boouya
ImpulsegamerShantae and the Seven Sirens PC Review
Published 7/2/2020
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78
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalTodd Black
The Outerhaven ProductionsShantae And The Seven Sirens Review – Dancing Through Metroidvania
Published 7/2/2020
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalClayton Cyre
COGconnectedShantae and the Seven Sirens Review – Simplified Metroidvania With Charming Characters
Published 6/19/2020
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86
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDShantae and the Seven Sirens (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 6/16/2020
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85
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Shantae and the Seven Sirens (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 6/10/2020
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85
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Published 6/9/2020
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Moyse
DestructoidReview: Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Published 6/5/2020
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-13 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Shantae and the Seven Sirens Review
Published 6/3/2020
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-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionShantae and the Seven Sirens review – Seven deadly sins, seven ways to win
Published 6/2/2020
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+7 vs critic avg
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