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Published: 2014-02-21 17:57:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 6626; Favourites: 237; Downloads: 54
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A couple years back, I did not in the slightest, care for this character, or the games. What made me give in, and play Shantae: Risky's Revenge, I will never know. But anyways, after I did suddenly want to play that game, I became an insta-fan. :b Though the game is pretty short, it's definitely an enjoyable ride. And the game does encourage exploration, since new paths open as you gain new abilities, such as transforming into a wall climbing monkey, or bust rocks as a juggernaut of an elephant, or even swim with ease as a mermaid. And then around a year ago, they decided to release the Gameboy Color Shantae game, on the 3DS eshop. (which was the 1st in series, but it released at such a bad time, that the game was well overshadowed by the GBA, and it's games.) That one was just as enjoyable as Risky's Revenge. Once again, you can explore the world and open new paths by transforming into a monkey, and an elephant, again... but then in the GBC game, you can also become a Spider, or you can fly the skies as a Harpy.Β
Anyways, enough explaining the games... if you see them in the 3DS eshop, or anywhere else these games are distributed, give it a shot. I'm almost sure you'll enjoy them. Soon enough there will be another game to enjoy, but Nintendo/WayForward has been very head scratchy with the release date of it. As well as an HD Shantae game coming out either later in this year, or next year some time. Now is a good time to be a Shantae fan, I guess. :b
Anyways, hope y'all like. :m
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I really like how you drew Shantae in this. I enjoy the Shantae games alot. While I do find the original now on Virtual Console to be fun, I find that her sequel Risky's Revenge to be more enjoyable. Can't wait for Pirates Curse and 1/2 Genie Hero!
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I have been head over heals for Shantae since I first saw pictures of her in a Nintendo Power magazine. The only problem I have (other than her age, but that's another story) is that her games haven't hit Japanese shelves yet. In fact, 99% of WayForward's library of games are almost never released in that country, with Mighty Switch Force being an exception. I feel like I'm the only person that complains about this.
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I thought it said her age was unknown...... Just that she "appears" to be around 15.... But being a half genie... who really knows if looking like 15 is really 15 years, and not somewhere over 100?
Anyways, that's a fact I didn't even know. I can't complain about it because we, here in the states, have it. But it would be nice to have more worldwide support for the series.
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I personally think having a body as beautiful as Shantae ought to belong to someone who's all grown up. I imagine a reboot of the series in which Shantae herself as a grown up.
Also, I am grateful that we Americans got to play Shantae, but the reason why I complain that it's too American-exclusive is because I often look at some of the promotional artwork for her games and it does not look American to me at all. In fact, the artwork for Risky's Revenge reminded me of anime.
Not only that, but the ironic thing about DuckTales Remastered is that the original DuckTales was released in North America, Japan, and Europe, but Japanese audiences didn't get to play the remake. I don't know how afraid WayForward is to try and get global appeal, to be honest. You're certainly right about worldwide support being a good idea.
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As much as worldwide support would help, they probably don't have the money to distribute it worldwide. As the saying goes, you have to spend money to make money.... But at the chance that Japan, or any other countries didn't like what WayForward did with their games, and refused to purchase them, they could potentially face going out of business with the company not getting much gain from their products. I mean, they've already had to resort to kick starters to fund games (HD Shantae)... That's never a good sign, but at the very same time, it is a good sign, cuz it shows just how much fan support the company, characters, and games have.
And to the whole body and age comment. As said already an age appearance does not necessarily mean she is that age.You can't say she isn't grown up. You can say she isn't mature. In that, I mean a 21 year old woman is fully grown, but not matured, as is a 45 year old woman. But still given that there isn't an official given age to Shantae, or practically any of the characters... then there's nothing to worry about.
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I would be very surprised to learn that we Americans are much more supportive of indie developers and characters from indie games than other countries are. If WayForward truly does not have the cash to ship one of their games to Japan, then I am pleased they had enough to ship Mighty Switch Force to that market.Β It would be nice if Japanese gamers continue to download it and enjoy it; perhaps it would be enough to get the sequel released in that country. I also imagine other companies like Nintendo helping WayForward out financially with localizing their IPs, so we may have one day another country that appreciates WayForward's library just as much as we do.
Also, I'm really sorry if I am bugging you with this whole "age" thing. It's just that deviantART takes this policy of nude people in artworks being 18 and older too seriously; it would make much more sense for this to apply if you're uploading a photograph of a real person. I just wouldn't think it should apply to fictional characters, including Shantae, because they're of course not real.
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One thing that has called my attention the instant I saw her was the design. Just seeing her belly-dancing gif hypnotizes me. It's so enshantaeing... I could keep watching that for hours for some reason.
Anyways, do you have to pay to download it in Eshop? I might give it a try someday.
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"do you have to pay to download it in Eshop?"
Lemme be a Mr.Obvious, and say "No duh, you gotta pay". :m If it's not a demo, you gotta start coughin' up the cash.
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Well it could have been like it was with Four Swords. So there is a demo, right?
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Then I'm screwed. My parents are probably not gonna buy it. Well, you have fun with it.
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I've played Risky's Revenge, it's a very fun game. I might play Pirate's Curse once it comes out.
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Don't miss out on the Gameboy Color game as well. :m No doubt the graphics aren't as crisp, but still pretty damn nice for a Gameboy game. :m
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I guess I'll give a try.
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I'm Still Playing Pirates Curse.
And I have no idea Where this "highest point" is.
Good game though!
And OMG YOU CAN BE A MERMAID IN RISKY'S REVENGE?! OH SNAP!
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"I'm Still Playing Pirates Curse"
You probably mean the 1st Shantae. Pirate's Curse is the one that's releasing in the next month or so.
Anyways, search the desert. :m
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Yeah. I was just about to correct that.
Thanks for the tip!
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Never heard of this character till now - she's sweet alright, great rendition of her.
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Seriously? So.... which rock do you live under, again? XP
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The one that has "non-hardcore gamer" written on it.
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I'll let you pass, then, sir. :m
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They always did kind of pique my interest, although I never bought any of them. Mostly from Nintendo Power constantly raving about the series and then hearing others such as yourself enjoying the games.
Anyway, Way Forward has a pretty good track record in general for games like these, so they might be worth a try for me personally someday. 
Great job dude.
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Here we go again. :n You need to give more things a try. :m I know it takes a while for you and "your game buddy" to finish games, so you kinda hold off on getting more things that you probably won't get around to due to other games still needing to be beaten.
But yeah, Way Forward has been very good. Few hit or misses, but still overall good. I'm still patting them on the back for making DuckTales Remastered not seem like a dry, piece of crap HD port of the NES game. They wowed me with that one. Seriously. Despite the few minor game freezing issues.
Anyways, thanks dewd.
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That's very true. It can land between either not being very interested in something or just falling behind on other more "mainstream" games that I have in my backlog to play. :bΒ But yeah, I always to appreciate the encouragement because it's part of what's gotten me into some pretty cool series I would have otherwise ignored (like the Ace Attorney series, for example).Β
I've heard some pretty good things from them based on the remake, aside from the glitches you mentioned.Β If I ever have time I may look into it, perhaps.
Sure thing dude.
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Nice! You know it'd probably be cool if she was in the new Smash Bros. game.
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I'd be lying if I didn't say I wanted her in there, already................. Did I say that right? :m
Well anyways, I want her in there, despite my knowing that "not just any old character can be added to SSB."
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your experience with this game sounds very similar to my experience with MediEvil on the PS1; I just decided to randomly play it and I was instantly interested. o3o
insterested.
but yah, the main char of that game, Daniel Fortesque, ended up being my main in the upcoming game at the time, Playstation All Stars Battle Royale (still not forgiving that game for not adding Abe from the oddworld games, but I digress. >:I).
anywayz, this is another instance of me not playing this game before and you telling me I should. XP didn't she have a game on the gameboy color as well?
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Today I find out that ErnestoGP does not read the artist comments. :v I mentioned the Gameboy Color game in my comment. :m
Aaaaaanyways, yes.... you should play Shantae. If not now, then wait for "Pirate's Curse", which claims to be a Quarter 1 2014 release, but I doubt it more and more as Quarter 1 comes closer and closer to an end. Nintendo(and partners) has been very notorious for delays as of late. I dunno why, but it's not making them look so good with their fans. The worst thing in the world to happen is to push back Yoshi's New Island, which is supposed to be 3 weeks away.
And about Dan... he was my 2nd main in PS All-Stars. For sure Nathan Drake was my main for that game. Would be Kratos as well, but I kinda don't like his play style. Especially AGAINST him. People just spam that chain grab move all day. Whether you know how to avoid it or not, it still gets you, or throws you off your game so other opponents can attack you while you're messing around with a spammy Kratos. And I can live with the fact they didn't put Abe in there....... Not putting either Crash Bandicoot, or Spyro in there though, despite my not having any history with those titles... was the ultimate sin for that game. Those 2 defined early life Play Station, and to not have them there would be like not putting Mario in SSB.
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lol, I just read it before I commented. XD thus proving I have the memory of a goldfish.
eh, Nintendo's delay stuff doesn't bother me too much. it usually means they're making their product ad good as possible before they send it to the public. the better, the better I always say.
and yah, a Crashless and Spyroless PS all stars made that game.... CRASH AND BURN. :U
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wow this is another amazingΒ person from a game i remember its too bad i dont have the game anymore it was totally awesome and i bet still is.
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I'm sure your comment has nothing to do with boob-cleave exposure. XP
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Definitely a good time to be a Shantae fan. *owns the first game and Risky's Revenge* Anyway, great drawing.
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*owns both as well*
Thanks. :n
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Damn! I haven't seen her since my finger painting dayz! Good times..... :mΒ
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How long ago did you finger paint? :v
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Umm let's see....2002 I think? So 2nd grade....I think. :vΒ
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*was in 10th grade at that time*
Now I suddenly feel old. :I
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Don't we all... :vΒ
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I've heard of her before,however never played her game though,she does look quite interesting to play however
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I'm sure this is the case with a lot of people. :m
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Her games are very addicting.
I do hope "Pirate's Curse" releases soon...
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Agreed.
And "Quarter 1 2014" is starting to seem false, as the days go by. What with there being about 5 more weeks left until Quarter 2.
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Ain't that the truth?
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I've heard of her lately, she's really cool and have a great design
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Do I need to repeat the reply I made to you on my Cave Story picture, about Shantae? :n
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