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Shantae (USA)

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What is Shantae?

Shantae is a Game Boy Color action-platformer that came out in 2002, developed by WayFoward and published by Capcom in the US. It stars Shantae, a half-genie, as she sets out to stop the pirate Risky Boots from stealing a magical steam engine. This was one of the few GBC games that offered extra features when played on a Game Boy Advance, like a special artwork gallery and enhanced colors.

GAME INFO

Platform: Game Boy Color
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: WayForward Technologies
Released: 2002
Players: 1
Region: USA

How to play Shantae online

When you start, you control Shantae in her hometown of Scuttle Town. You can move left and right with the D-Pad, jump with A, and attack with B using her hair whip. The core loop involves exploring connected areas, defeating enemies, collecting gems and items, and using magic spells learned from genie trainers. New abilities like the pirate hat or monkey transformation let you reach previously inaccessible spots, driving progression forward.

Important: The game has a manual save system at specific points or through the pause menu. Check the options for saving before turning off the system. If you are playing on an emulator, you can also use save states, but the built-in saves are reliable. On the GBA, inserting the cartridge unlocks a secret gallery and better frame rate, but even on the GBC it runs smoothly.