Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! After the three highly successful installments Shantae, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Shantae and her friends finally get a sequel in HD on console! With vibrant, detailed high-definition graphics that retain the hand-drawn 2D sprites the series is known for, the latest installment in the Shantae series looks almost like a playable television series! Shantae is a 2.5D platformer with lots of exploration elements, where she uses her trademark hair whip attack to take out her enemies, and then uses her belly dance magic to transform into 8 different forms, each with their own unique abilities and moves. As new forms are mastered, old stages can be re-explored to discover new items and secrets, so there's plenty of content for beginners and platforming gurus alike. Overthrow the villainous Baron behind the criminal activity in Sequin Land and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae's nemesis: the racy buccaneer Risky Boots!
Story
"Shantae is awakened from a deep sleep and is suddenly wide awake. She plunges into the moonlit forest to search for answers. In nearby Scuttle Town, she discovers a mysterious trapdoor and, beyond it, a glowing underground cavern. A familiar voice calls out, luring Shantae to a beautiful fountain. When she touches the water, she is immediately whisked away to the fabled realm of the Djinn. A magical seal swells at her feet as a powerful evil tries to escape. The chamber shakes with a deep, roaring roar and everything turns white. Shantae sits up straight in her bed. Was it just a dream? Or a vision of what is yet to come?