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PS4 / PC / PS5 / WiiU / Vita / XONE / Switch - 12/20/2016

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! After three highly successful outings with Shantae, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Shantae and her friends finally get a full HD console-based sequel! Boasting vivid, detailed high-definition graphics that retain the 2D hand-drawn sprites the series is known for, this newest entry in the Shantae series almost looks like a playable TV show! Presented as a stage-based 2.5D platformer with heavy exploration elements, Shantae uses her trademark Hair-Whip Attack to dispatch enemies, then takes advantage of her Belly Dance Magic to transform into 8 different forms that each have their own unique abilities and move sets. As new forms are mastered, old stages can be re-explored to unearth new items and secrets, ensuring there's plenty of content on offer for novices and platforming gurus alike. Topple the villainous Baron behind each criminal caper afflicting Sequin Land, and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae's arch-nemesis: that bodacious buccaneer, Risky Boots!

PlatformAdventureIndie
Developer
WayForward
Publisher
XSEED Games, WayForward

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Critic average

82

Average of 35 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

82

35 scored reviews

Total coverage

35

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Score range

50–100

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Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 82 across 35 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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35 included scored reviews

90–10012 reviews · 34%
80–8915 reviews · 43%
70–796 reviews · 17%
Below 702 reviews · 6%
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Review

Published 12/20/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-2 vs critic avg

Mathieu

PS4Blog.net

[PS4 Double Review] Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Review

Published 12/19/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+8 vs critic avg

Todd Black

The Outerhaven Productions

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (Wii U) Review

Published 12/18/2016

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Score

90

+8 vs critic avg

Kevin McClusky

Destructoid

Review: Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero

Published 12/17/2016

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Score

75

-7 vs critic avg

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (PC) Review

Published 12/12/2016

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Score

80

-2 vs critic avg

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