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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features! This brand new version combines all of the award-winning content from previous releases – and adds even more! The pixel-based masterpiece remains intact, newly augmented with HD portrait artwork and extra challenge. New illustrations, Steam Trading Cards, Achievements, Emoticons, Controller Support, fully configurable controls, and an unlockable Magic Mode with alternate costume round out the package. This Director’s Cut also introduces a re-imagined Warp System, perfect for speed runners and returning players alike! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now on your PC!

Released
15 July 2014
Developer
WayForward
Publisher
WayForward
Perspective
Side view
Age rating
PEGI 12 · ESRB E10+
Steam recommendations
1,211
Platforms
Google Stadia · PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Wii U · PlayStation Vita · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres
Platform · Adventure · Indie
Estimated owners
100,000–200,000 (est.)
77
Player rating
78
Critic rating
24
Ratings counted
85.6%
Steam reviews
26
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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

The story

During the annual Relics Hunters Expo, Shantae and her friends watch her Uncle Mimic unveil his latest find: an ordinary-looking lamp encased in stone. As they wonder its purpose, Risky Boots and her pirates crash the expo and steal the lamp. Shantae battles her, but is knocked out, allowing Risky to escape. Blaming the half-genie for the town being in disarray and failing to do her job properly, Mayor Scuttlebutt fires her as Scuttle Town's Guardian. Despite no longer being a Guardian Genie, Shantae still decides to take responsibility to stop Risky Boots' newest plot. Mimic reveals to Shantae that three hidden magic seals are necessary to release the lamp's magic, and Shantae sets out to find them. With help from her friend, the zombie Rottytops, she learns that the seals are in possession of three treasure hunters, the Barons of Sequin Land, whom she will have to confront to obtain the seals. While she pursues the Barons, Risky tricks Rottytops and her brothers into kidnapping Mimic for her, promising them a lifetime supply of coffee needed to maintain their sanity, and particularly, Shantae's brains for Rottytops. Shantae, now in possession of the three seals, reaches them as Risky reveals her deception. Shantae surrenders the seals in exchange for Mimic's life. Risky then sucks Shantae's magical half into the lamp before revealing to Shantae that it has the power to capture and enslave genies, then she unleashes the magical half as the evil Nega-Shantae, ordering it to destroy Shantae. Shantae manages to defeat her counterpart, and flees from Risky's hideout as it collapses. She reunites with her friends, who promise to help her defend Scuttle Town and adjust to her new life as a human. The Mayor, impressed by her commitment, re-hires her as the town's Guardian.

Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

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Main + extras
8.1 h

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Reviews and languages

85.6% of 1,723 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

6 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

Platform releases

PC (Microsoft Windows)
15 July 2014
PlayStation 4
8 December 2015
PlayStation Vita
8 December 2015
Wii U
24 March 2016
Nintendo Switch
15 October 2020
Xbox One
15 October 2020
Google Stadia
22 February 2021
PlayStation 5
19 October 2021

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