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Shantae
ShantaeWhip your hair, save Scuttle Town, and defeat Risky Boots in a magical platform adventure.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Shantae and the Pirate's CurseJoin Shantae and Risky Boots on a swashbuckling platform adventure to lift the pirate curse.
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Description

Along the way she explores three dungeons, befriends allies like Bolo, Sky, and Rottytops, and ultimately confronts Risky in her hideout, destroying the Tinker Tank and refusing a tempting offer from the Genie Realm. The game blends vibrant pixel art, rhythmic combat, and classic platforming puzzles for a memorable adventure.

Shantae, the half‑genie guardian of Sequin Land, loses her magic and must team up with her rival, the pirate Risky Boots, to stop a spreading dark curse. Together they sail across cursed islands, collect pirate gear, and battle epic bosses to restore Shantae’s powers and save their world.\nThe game features vibrant stereoscopic visuals, unlockable Pirate‑Mode, multiple endings, and a memorable soundtrack, delivering the biggest Shantae adventure yet across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro platformers
Platform adventure fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
WayForward
WayForward
publisher
Capcom, WayForward
Rising Star Games, Intergrow, WayForward
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7
ESRB E10+, PEGI 12+71%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
—
82/100
General
release date
2002-06-02
2014-10-22
msrp
—
$14.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Charming characters and humor
  • Rich pixel‑art visuals
  • Varied transformation abilities add gameplay depth
  • Engaging boss encounters
  • Vibrant art style and soundtrack
  • Deep upgrade system for weapons and hair
  • Engaging story with humor and twists
  • Replayability through multiple endings
Cons
  • Limited modern quality‑of‑life features
  • Occasional backtracking can feel repetitive
  • Original difficulty may be steep for newcomers
  • Some platforming sections can be overly difficult
  • Occasional performance dips on older hardware
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
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