Shantae (video game)
| Shantae | |
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North American box art | |
| Developer | WayForward |
| Publishers | Capcom Entertainment WayForward Limited Run Games |
| Director | Matt Bozon |
| Producer | John Beck |
| Designer | Matt Bozon |
| Programmer | Jimmy Huey |
| Artist | Matt Bozon |
| Writer | Matt Bozon |
| Composer | Jake Kaufman |
| Series | Shantae |
| Platforms | Game Boy Color Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 |
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| Genres | Platform, Metroidvania |
| Mode | Single-player |
Shantae is a 2002 platform video game developed by WayForward and originally published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color. The video game follows the adventures of the titular half-genie Shantae as she travels across Sequin Land to thwart the domination plans of the evil lady pirate Risky Boots. During her quest, she learns various dances and acquires items which make her progressively stronger as well as unlocking new abilities and locations, culminating in a final showdown with Risky at her hideout.
Upon its release, Shantae received favorable reviews but struggled to find an audience due to its launch a year after the Game Boy Color was succeeded by the Game Boy Advance. Despite this, it has since been recognized as a "cult classic" and is frequently included in lists of the best Game Boy Color games. The game later spawned a successful series of sequels. Shantae was re-released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 via the Virtual Console emulator, marking its debut in Europe. The original version was re-released for the Nintendo Switch in April 2021, with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions released in June 2023.