Shantae

"It&s;s been a long time since Shantae debuted and it did so on very limited console hardware so it&s;s impressive how well it has held up even though its sequels are certainly much more enjoyable. Oh, and this Switch release …"

"Not only is this an incredibly charming, amusing adventure introducing an iconic cast of characters, but it’s also a sheer technical marvel when you remember that it was designed solely for the GameBoy Colour. Although it might not be Shantae’s …"

"As a straightforward port of the GBC classic, Shantae works quite well. Minor issues like button remapping aside, once you get over a few things like the lack of a map and a more brutal life system, you&s;ll find this …"

"Shantae is an excellent port, starting off a promising new line of GBC ports to Switch. While there were minor gripes with the inability to remap controls or borders, and the saving issues I had are pretty concerning, the port …"

"Shatae finds herself back to her roots in a remarkable Switch port of her first outing. With lots of fan service, love, and that WayForward polish, this gem completes her legacy on the Switch and acts as a valuable history …"

"As a $9.99 download, the Switch re-release of Shantae is a great look at the half-genie&s;s debut for those who want to check her out. It might be dated compared to the rest of the series, but it&s;s a nice …"

"Shantae is a game that deserves to be played by platformers and metroidvania fans. Despite showing its age, the half-genie&s;s first adventure is fun and thanks to the relationship more people can now enjoy it. And the good news is …"

"Shantae was released in 2002, and it&s;s a little less than perfect, especially compared to its many sequels. Despite being one of the most beloved Metroidvania series, this GBC cult classic may be a little too clunky for modern gaming …"

"Overall if you’re a fan of the series it’s worth picking up Shantae to discover its roots. If you’re new to the series I would actually suggest you pick up one of the newer games first before diving into this …"

"Classic games are frequently ported to modern systems for players to revisit the games or experience them for the first time on modern hardware. At times, the systems featured in these games are outdated. Other times, games feel just as …"

"Some of Shantae‘s gameplay and design choices don’t exactly hold up, but I’m somewhat glad WayForward decided to re-release the game the exact way it first came to the world a whopping nineteen years ago. This is still an impressive …"

"After 19 years, Shantae remains an enjoyable adventure, and it&s;s fun to see how the series has progressed. For current fans of the series that never played the original, I absolutely recommend buying it on Switch. However, those that have …"

"I know I&s;ve said this at least a dozen times now, but I do think Shantae deserves better than the platformer genre. She&s;s just too good of a character to waste on a genre that doesn&s;t really do narrative. Give …"

"Shantae is a product of its time, which can be both a good and a bad thing. On one hand, this old Game Boy Color game displays an ambition and quality that outpaced many other games of its time and …"

""Colourful retro spirit.""

"The original Shantae is a lovely little game that too few people were able to experience, so I&s;m thrilled that it&s;s available for mass consumption on the eShop. Franchise fans should, of course, jump on this as soon as humanly …"