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Shantae offers 75 fully animated enemies and 50 day and night areas. Each character's transformation is associated with a song. Players are challenged to make Shantae do a transformation dance by matching the notes and timing of the melody. There are also dozens of magical weapons, perplexing labyrinths, and treacherous boss characters. A secret room is unlocked when Shantae is played on a Game Boy Advance.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must buy!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Shantae (Video Game)
I had been waiting for over a year to play Shantae ever since I saw it on IGN.com. It looked like a fresh new game with interesting characters and great gameplay. I purchased the game a few days ago and I have not been disappointed. In fact, I haven't been this impressed with a video game in a long time. Shantae has lush graphics with a healthy amount of sprites, colorfully and fluidly animated. There are well-developed stages with all sorts of different terrain including mountains, deserts, waterfalls, and forests. You get two doses of palettes because the terrain shifts from day to night and they look superb either way. The towns are fun to explore, and I like the idea that the land is in a world loop. Gameplaywise, the controls are excellent, the mini-games are fun, and turning into different animals is great. You get to become a monkey, an elephant, and other animals. There are cool weapons that you can buy and new fighting techniques you learn. The mini games such as the Dancing Parlor add to the variety of the game, and it's just too cool to see Shantae shake her booty. I really enjoy the game's music too. It's upbeat and fun, just the way I like it. Shantae herself is a fantastic character. She looks great, she has a tough, yet perky attitude and she's very likable. The evil pirate Risky Boots, while although the antagonist, is almost as likable as Shantae herself. Overall, I really like the characters in this game. They look fabulous, they have cool names, and they are full of wit. Whoever did the character development for this game sure did their work. Shantae earns every bit of 5 stars. I can't recommend it enough. If you think Shantae looks even remotely interesting, pick this game up. It's a remarkable game and it's cheap! I found it to provide more entertainment than most Gameboy Adavance games, which are nearly twice the price. Pick up Shantae today!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sashay Shanate!,
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This review is from: Shantae (Video Game)
Shantae will probably be the last game released for the Game Boy Color, and what a game it is! Shantae features colors, animation, and scrolling backgrounds that must push the aging GBC to it's absolute limits. The game is so advanced that it puts many GBA games to shame! But it's not just the technology that makes Shantae so stunning. The play is multi-layred with over 50 locations to explore, many secrets to be discovered, money to be collected for buying fighting gear, and 3 mini-games. Shantae (a magical half-genie), can also learn dances that change her form. My favorite is the monkey, which lets you jump higher and climb walls. As you play, day turns to night and back again. It's a neat effect pulled off brilliantly in the graphics, but what makes it truly great is that it's not just for show. You actually need to expolre areas at night to gain certain power ups and even to gain access to a hidden level. That level can only be found if you play Shantae on the GBA. That's right, Way Foraward has included a hidden level for the GBA only! I was also really impressed with the integration of the story. This is not a game where you read the booklet to know what's going on and what your motivation for playing is. As you play the game, scenes take place that will progress the story. Explaining why things are happening, who people are and where you need to go. The only complaint I have is that the world is so huge, the levels so labyrinthine that I can't believe a map mode wasn't included. So I get lost often, but my wondering has helped me find a few hidden secrets. So it's it's ot all that bad. Playing Shantae, I was reminded of other greats like Zelda and Castlevania. It's a terrific game that's shouldn't be missed. Buy it quickly though as there weren't many produced and games this good don't stay on teh shelves for long.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Say My Name,
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This review is from: Shantae (Video Game)
You are looking at the last great game for Game Boy Color, and what a game! Sort of a hyrid between the Zelda franchise and Metroid, "Shantae" is the tale of a sexy little half genie's adventure to save her town and prove herself a heroine. The game mixes platform elements and adventure elements quite nicely, and the play control is surprisingly tight for a GBC game. Luckily, for all those who have suffered through playing GBC games on the GBA, "Shantae" comes enchanced for the GBA; brighter colors and an unlocked room. Now now, don't "tsk" away this game because it relies on 8-bit technology, this game has the BEST graphic this child has ever lain his eyes on. Shantae herself is a huge sprite and very well animated at that. It almost looks and feels like a GBA game...but itsn't! I suggested picking this beauty doll right up, it will definately a classic in the end.
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