Allisa James
DualShockersShantae and the Seven Sirens Review — A Solid, Magical Journey
Published 6/1/2020
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PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/28/2020
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.
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73
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Shantae and the Seven Sirens Review — A Solid, Magical Journey
Published 6/1/2020
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85
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Read original'Shantae and the Seven Sirens' Review: Resist the Call
Published 5/31/2020
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40
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Read originalReview: Shantae And The Seven Sirens - Back To Basics Brilliance Leads To A Must-Have Metroidvania
Published 5/29/2020
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90
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