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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 103 reviews

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Customers recognize Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut as a high-quality game, frequently praising its fun gameplay and charming story. The game's portability on the Nintendo Switch is also a plus, allowing players to enjoy it on the go. Positive feedback also highlights the game's soundtrack and well-adapted controls. Overall, the reviews paint a picture of an enjoyable and well-made game.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Shantae on the switch!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shantae is a classic and must have for any fan! I am greatly enjoying the gameplay and hopefully an able to find a copy of the 7 sirens soon!

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

    Great game!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun game in the series. nice improvement over the original game. Very good metroidvania.

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

    Great deal

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really fun side scrolling game with bright fun colors. This is a hard to find game by limited run. Buy it here at Best Buy. A much better deal than getting it anywhere else.

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

    Shantae games rock!!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love Shantae games. If your a fan of wayforward made games or Metriodvanias that this game shouldnt be missed. These games are all beautiful and fun to play.

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

    Shantea forever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Again this is my 4th shantea game immonly missing one which is the pirates curse but im okay cause now i can play one of the best games on switch

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

    Another enjoyable game!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another enjoyable game recommended for all current and retro gamers. You can play this title anywhere with Nintendo Switch.

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

    Keep the Shantae ports coming!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Glad to see Risky's Revenge and the first Shantae get a port to the Nintendo Switch. I can't seem to get enough Shantae!

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

    Shantae

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Blast from the past, recommend to all ages. Controls adopted very well for the Switch, to be played at home or on the go.

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

    Shantae rocks baby

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This franchise has come a very long way ... I had to complete my collection with this limited run physical copy.

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

    A classic sequel to a classic game

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

    Nice sequel and improves upon the original. If you played the first or any other shantae game, I recommend this one.

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

    Another great Shantae

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another banger in list of bangers known as the Shantae series. For fans of metroidvania games and platformers alike.

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

    Welcome return

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was nice to experience this on a different Nintendo system given that it was originally on the DSi of all things

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

    Shantae is the best

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Barely getting into the Shantae games and I’m glad Best Buy got some Limited Run Game versions of Shantae :)

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

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably one of the best games in the series brought back for the modern era on a popular system to play on

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

    Shantae

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just as good as it was years ago! I love the option of playing it HD or in original format for nostalgia.

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

    Good game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect game to play in the rainy days. Good to go with a Nintendo switch.

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

    Get it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shantae is back and possibly better than ever. Highly recommended for old-school fans of platformers.

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

    Awesome game series

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic game series. Happy to own this game on Switch finally! Thanks for carrying it Best Buy!

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

    Fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great way to experience the original game on the Switch.

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

    Must have

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

    Definitely a must buy game if you are a fan of the series. A great addition to my collection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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