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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

by WayForward

  • Released Apr 23, 2015
  • $19.99
  • Google Stadia
  • Nintendo 3DS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Wii U
  • Xbox One

93%positive reviews

2,897 positive220 negative

What players say

Pros

  • Fun 2D platforming with a lovable hero

  • Good backtracking and artwork

Cons

  • Easy combat and boring backtracking

  • Speed tied to framerate

Mixed

  • Some call it the best Shantae, others call it dated

Media

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System requirements

Minimum:

OS *: Windows®Vista™ or Windows®7

Processor: Intel™ Pentium 4 2.4 ghz with Hyper Threading

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 1 GB available space

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Embark on a brand new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. When she loses her magic, Shantae must team up with her nemesis, the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse. As a pirate, Shantae gains new weapons to advance her quest, slay…

Ratings

  • 80IGDB players103 ratings
  • 82Critics5 reviews
  • 81Overall108 scores

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English
English (UK)
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish (Mexico)
Spanish (Spain)

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