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Shantae and the Seven Sirens

202072/100
PlatformAdventure

Comedy · Fantasy · Metroidvania

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Shantae's latest outing doubles down on the Metroidvania formula, tasking players with exploring a sprawling island through clever ability unlocks. Transformation powers are the name of the game, letting you morph into a variety of creatures to overcome environmental puzzles and access new areas. The fluid movement and vibrant art style make this a joy to play, and the constant drip-feed of new abilities keeps you invested in the world.

About Shantae and the Seven Sirens

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Shantae and the Seven Sirens finds Shantae and her friends on vacation at Paradise Island, where they encounter other Half-Genies, and Shantae is invited to the Half-Genie Festival. However, she soon discovers that things are not as they seem as the other Half-Genies are kidnapped. It is left to Shantae to explore the ancient Sunken City and overcome its treacherous labyrinths to rescue the other Half-Genies and find out they were abducted. Along the way, she discovers new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic, and battles the mysterious rulers of the Sunken City, the Seven Sirens. However, she also ends up encountering her longtime nemesis Risky Boots, who seeks a mysterious treasure said to reside beneath the island.

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  • Features a highly fluid and responsive movement system with double jumps, dashes, and wall-climbing, similar to Shantae's diverse transformation-based traversal abilities.
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  • As a highly anticipated Metroidvania sequel, it promises expansive exploration, intricate level design, and a focus on character abilities for traversal and combat, echoing Shantae's core loop.
  • Criteria — The 'Challenging Difficulty' is a hallmark of the Hollow Knight series, demanding precise platforming and strategic combat, while 'Adventure' and 'Action' are integral to its genre.
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