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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 237 reviews

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Customers enjoy the smooth and fun gameplay of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, praising the charming story and lively characters. The game's music is also frequently highlighted as a standout feature. Many players feel the game offers excellent value for its price.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitive Shantae

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are a fan of this series do your self a favor and get this game. This game came with an amazing soundtrack and art book. Shantae is beautifully animated and a gem of a game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in the Series, and One of the Best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    1/2 Genie Hero is easily the best game in the series, and is also one of the best 2D platformers ever made, bearing excellent animation, great score, and it's just fun as heck

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great game and this physical edition comes with an art book and soundtrack which I wasn't expecting. If you love the game and music this is the way to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the 4th game in the series. It's not quite as good as the previous game, but is still fun in its own way. This release includes a music CD and an art book as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Half-Genie Hero is some of the most fun I’ve had with platformers in recent memory! The bonus DLC included for the ultimate edition adds some great replay value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely look to pick this up if you're an old school platformer junkie. Extremely fluid and solid mechanics present throughout the entity of the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well packaged launch edition

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The package and extras are nice with this release on Switch. Shankar is a fun and challenging platformer. Now having it on the go when ever is a nice option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Another classic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Half Genie Hero returns Shantae to her classic roots from the first two games, and while Pirate's Curse is a bit better, this game is still fun as heck. Plus, all the extra modes are a ton of fun to play and offer up unique experiences and viewpoints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game with beautiful extras

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very satisfied with the purchase. Case has beautiful cover art and reverse cover art, artbook is very nice and soundtrack and outer box are awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for a switch collector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is a Must have for a switch collector the box is beautiful and the art book is high quality the game is great all shantae games are awesome !!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome 2D game.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having played the 2 previous Shantae games, I was excited for this one. It did not disappoint. Great gameplay and plenty of color and personality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Truly Ultimate

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simply the best way to play through this set of games. My only complaint is that old save data from the non-ultimate edition does not carry over.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a Christmas Gift

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't really review it until after the receiver has had the opportunity to play it, but was among the top 8 of a true gamer's wish list.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Metroidvania on Switch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun, action-platformer game with a Metroidvania playstyle. As a fan of physical media, I appreciated the extra goodies bundled with the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good platformer. Powerups can make it way too easy though, so if you want a good challenge you'll need to avoid using those. There is a decent amount of retreading areas with new abilities, but overall it's definitely worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unexpected Fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I originally Tried this thanks to XboxGamePass fell in love, and correctly guessed that it would be an amazing game for switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great graphics and gameplay!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the first Shantae game I have ever played and I see why people rave about them. It's wonderful and unique

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dance Through The Danger!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great action adventure game with good humor and fun visuals. I ha e been having a really good time with multiple play throughs

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    already had this, needed the ultimate ed!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I already owned the digital copy of this game, but I needed the ultimate edition bc I’m a huge shantae fan!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great little platformer with wonderful hand drawn visuals, a charming story, and great gameplay. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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