RATING / ESRB / A Created with Sketch. RATING / ESRB / E Created with Sketch. RATING / ESRB / E10 Created with Sketch. RATING / ESRB / M Created with Sketch. RATING / ESRB / T Created with Sketch.
RATING / PEGI / 12 Created with Sketch. RATING / PEGI / 16 Created with Sketch. RATING / PEGI / 18 Created with Sketch. RATING / PEGI / 3 Created with Sketch. RATING / PEGI / 7 Created with Sketch. icon_pin Created with Sketch.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

in library

4.3/5

( 115 Reviews )

4.3

115 Reviews

English & 5 more
19.9919.99
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Description
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse. As a pirate, Shantae gains new weapons to advance her quest, slay monsters, battle epic boss...
Critics reviews
75 %
Recommend
IGN
8.5/10
Game Informer
7/10
USgamer
4/5 stars
User reviews

4.3/5

( 115 Reviews )

4.3

115 Reviews

{{ review.content.title }}
Product details
2015, Wayforward Technologies, ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+...
System requirements
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, Intel™ Pentium 4 2.4 ghz with Hyper Threading, 1 GB RAM, Intel® HD Graph...
Time to beat
8 hMain
9.5 h Main + Sides
10 h Completionist
9.5 h All Styles
Buy series (2)
Buy all games in the series. If you already own a game from the series, it won’t be added to your cart.
29.98
Check out now
Description
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a 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!
  • Incredible high resolution artwork, unlockable Pirate-Mode, multiple endings, and an unforgettable soundtrack make this one game you won't want to miss!
  • Upgrade Shantae's hair and weapons or unlock advanced Fighter's Moves.
  • Locate Pirate Gear, return lost Heart Squids, collect rare loot, and laugh out loud at the weird, wild, and wonderfully humorous cast of characters.

© 2014-2016 WayForward Technologies. Shantae and the Shantae logo ™ Bozon.

Goodies
avatar wallpaper
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
8 hMain
9.5 h Main + Sides
10 h Completionist
9.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2015-04-23T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
441 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+

Game features

Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
You may like these products
Users also bought
User reviews

Posted on: June 19, 2022

chyropter

Verified owner

Games: 86 Reviews: 5

horrible level design

the level design is lazy and annoying. the game doesn't give any clue on what to do in any levels.i had to reffer to walkthroughs to make sense of what one is supposed to do in order to complete this game


Is this helpful to you?

Posted on: June 23, 2022

DS88

Verified owner

Games: 63 Reviews: 17

Good platformer

This is a fun platformer with some puzzles. It controls well, looks good, has a nice soundtrack and is overall a very solid game in every aspect. The only thing I didn't like enough to mention it, is that there is no option to turn off screenshake effects, and I personally hate those in any game.


Is this helpful to you?

Posted on: July 21, 2022

Isphus

Verified owner

Games: 45 Reviews: 2

Perfect game, until its the worst ever

90% of the game is just perfect. Fun gameplay, hard but fair, positively adorable characters, solid soundtrack... honestly, the vast vast majority of the game is great. And from a technical perspective it runs on a toaster, pauses automatically when you tab out and uses almost no resources from your PC. HOWEVER it lacks in two aspects: 1. There is no tutorial. You just kinda learn as you go. If you have any platformer experience, great. If you're like me and this is your first, there will be some 10-20 minutes of pain before you get the hang of it. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning. 2. The final act is ridiculously hard. Getting to the boss requires something like 6-8 pixel perfect jumps in a row, and any failure gets you instakilled and back to the start. It is, quite frankly, THE most bullshit phase i have ever seen in any game ever. This alone is the only reason this game isn't getting 5 stars.


Is this helpful to you?

Posted on: September 14, 2022

Rage_Soleil

Verified owner

Games: 306 Reviews: 55

Great metroidvania

This Game introduced me to the Shantae Franchise, its great, i loved the Soundtrack, the gameplay and the world design. My second favorite Shantae game.


Is this helpful to you?

Posted on: October 20, 2022

fairsquare

Verified owner

Games: 209 Reviews: 20

Exceeds expectations

Didn't expect this game to be this good. Pros: 1. Platforming tools are pretty fun to play around with. 2. Game does not overstay its welcome (short around 10 hours long). 3. Good music in most parts. 4. Combat is semi-decent. Cons: 1. An easy game overall, so it might be not so challenging for those who seek difficulty. 2. Never gets to a moment where you are truly awed by anything in the game, in other words it is mostly mediocre in most parts. I like platformers, so I was willing to see beyond the cons for this one.


Is this helpful to you?

Something went wrong. Try refresh page.

This game is waiting for a review. Take the first shot!
{{ item.rating }}
{{ item.percentage }}%
Awaiting more reviews
An error occurred. Please try again later.

Other ratings

Awaiting more reviews

Add a review

Edit a review

Your rating:
Stars and all fields are required
Not sure what to say? Start with this:
  • What kept you playing?
  • What kind of gamer would enjoy this?
  • Was the game fair, tough, or just right?
  • What’s one feature that really stood out?
  • Did the game run well on your setup?
Inappropriate content. Your reviews contain bad language. Inappropriate content. Links are not allowed. Inappropriate content. Content contains gibberish. Review title is too short. Review title is too long. Review description is too short. Review description is too long.
Not sure what to write?
Filters:

No reviews matching your criteria

Written in
English Deutsch polski français русский 中文(简体) Others
Written by
Verified ownersOthers
Added
Last 30 daysLast 90 daysLast 6 monthsWheneverAfter releaseDuring Early Access

GOG Patrons who helped preserve this game

Error loading patrons. Please refresh the page and try again.

Delete this review?

Are you sure you want to permanently delete your review for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse? This action cannot be undone.
Are you sure you want to permanently delete your rating for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse? This action cannot be undone.

Report this review

If you believe this review contains inappropriate content or violates our community guidelines, please let us know why.

Additional Details (required):

Please provide at least characters.
Please limit your details to characters.
Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Report this review

Report has been submitted successfully.
Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and safe community.