Posted on: May 8, 2025
Gwost
Verified ownerGames: 44 Reviews: 3
Great game with fun Humour
Really fun with good humour, the characters feel well lwritten and each interesting and unique
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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
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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.
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8 hMain
9.5 h Main + Sides
10 h Completionist
9.5 h All Styles
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8.5/10
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse succeeds by building a funny, gorgeous world around its tried and true Metroidvania gameplay. In the brief moments when the combat becomes exhausting, it’s the writing, in all its self-referential and juvenile glory, and its visual splendor that keep the pace going. Though it’s an unmistakable tribute to Metroid and Castlevania, infusing a sharp wit and bold style helps Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse stand above its retro-inspired contemporaries.
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7/10
A solid retro-minded throwback that packs some funny dialogue but ultimately fails in its backtracking-heavy quest structure
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4/5 stars
With this game, a cult favorite comes into its own. Shantae has always been a passion project for WayForward, but this is the first time the series feels like it properly realizes the developer's ambition for it. A fun, funny, and pleasant substantial Metroid-alike boasting phenomenal old-school visuals and a refreshing sense of optimism, it's both an eShop standout and a great (though by no means final) conclusion to a slow-burning trilogy of games.
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Posted on: May 24, 2025
Mercussek
Verified ownerGames: 85 Reviews: 3
That's a great game!
I'm not big on platformers, but the Pirate's Curse has been so fun so far. The gameplay is engaging and well-paced, and the artstyle is pretty. I love how colourful everything is. Shantae herself is highly entertaining and fun to play with. Also the soundtrack is a masterpiece. There is not a single boring track, and the intro piece is so good I instantly got it to play in my headphones when I'm out walking.
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Posted on: June 25, 2025
anonymousZA1
Verified ownerGames: 37 Reviews: 3
Controller support is a lie
Was impossible to get a gamepad to work. This problem is consistent for this game across all PC platforms/stores. Disappointed.
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Posted on: July 4, 2025
Jokerfer
Verified ownerGames: 23 Reviews: 2
This is great metroidvania.
No cloud saving, but everything else is perfect.
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Posted on: August 1, 2025
ultimatevip
Verified ownerGames: 144 Reviews: 1
Amazing game
First Shantae game I try. Incredibly fun, not too hard, not too easy.
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