Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

released on Oct 22, 2014

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

released on Oct 22, 2014

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 monsters, battle epic bosses…and hopefully get her magic back in the bargain! But can she really trust her deadliest enemy? The third Shantae game is the biggest yet! Beyond Sequin Land lie cursed islands and labyrinths each hiding a new piece of Pirate Gear - Flintlock Pistol, Pirate Hat, Scimitar, Risky's Boots, and even a Cannon. Upgrade Shantae's hair and weapons or unlock advanced Fighter's Moves. Locate maps, return lost Heart Squids, collect rare loot, and laugh out loud at the weird, wild, and wonderfully humorous cast of characters. Incredible stereoscopic visuals, unlockable Pirate-Mode, multiple endings, and an unforgettable soundtrack make this one game you won't want to miss!


Also in series

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Shantae: Risky's Revenge
Shantae: Risky's Revenge
Shantae
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The story of the Shantae series is one of the most fascinating tales in indie games. What started as a small underdog, released at the end of the GBC with little to no acclaim, managed to return years later, bringing with years banger after banger, and eventually turning into one of the most popular indie franchises.

In my opinion, Shantae and the Pirate Curse, the third title of the series, is the one responsible from making Shantae the juggernaut that is today. A really memorable and enjoyable platformer and metroid-vania, able bring together so many fun and crazy scenarios and formulas that make it impossible to be bored.

Graphically impeccable, with a snappy flow and a really endearing writing that makes yu grow attached to this cartoony world and its goofy heroes and villains. Also the music is a straight up banger.

Long live Wayforward. There is a reason they are such a beloved studio.

fun game with great music but easy bosses and a bad ending

professional backtracking simulator but the fun kind

The 'Wonder Boy'-esque gameplay style is abandoned for more traditional Metroidvania stages. It's a bit longer than 'Risky's Revenge' and also has better stages and music. I can see why so many people treat this as the best in the series.