Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2014

Released: October 23, 2014
Genres: Platform · Adventure · Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo 3DS · PC · PlayStation 5 · Wii U · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Developer: WayForward
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Where to buy

Digital: GOG Fanatical $17.39-13% GMG Steam PlayStation Xbox

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Is it still worth playing?

WayForward Technologies' 2014 platformer for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, the third Shantae. The half genie has to save Sequin Land from the Pirate Master, with help from her nemesis Risky Boots. Having lost her genie powers, Shantae now uses pirate items you find: a pistol that shoots enemies and switches from afar, a hat that glides, a scimitar that breaks blocks, boots that charge through certain walls and a cannon that gives extra jumps in mid air. The world is spread across several islands you travel to on Risky Boots' ship, and each requires you to reach a Den of Evil where one of the pirate items can be found. Each new item still opens up parts of the map you could not reach before.