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PlatformAdventureIndie

Fantasy · Metroidvania

Shantae's second outing nails a distinct blend of Metroidvania exploration and character action combat. The core loop revolves around mastering new transformations to traverse a sprawling, interconnected world and battling creatively designed enemies. Its charming art style and infectious soundtrack, coupled with the satisfying feel of upgrading Shantae's abilities, make it a delightful experience that rewards both skillful play and thorough exploration.

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During the annual Relics Hunters Expo, Shantae and her friends watch her Uncle Mimic unveil his latest find: an ordinary-looking lamp encased in stone. As they wonder its purpose, Risky Boots and her pirates crash the expo and steal the lamp. Shantae battles her, but is knocked out, allowing Risky to escape. Blaming the half-genie for the town being in disarray and failing to do her job properly, Mayor Scuttlebutt fires her as Scuttle Town's Guardian. Despite no longer being a Guardian Genie, Shantae still decides to take responsibility to stop Risky Boots' newest plot. Mimic reveals to Shantae that three hidden magic seals are necessary to release the lamp's magic, and Shantae sets out to find them. With help from her friend, the zombie Rottytops, she learns that the seals are in possession of three treasure hunters, the Barons of Sequin Land, whom she will have to confront to obtain the seals. While she pursues the Barons, Risky tricks Rottytops and her brothers into kidnapping Mimic for her, promising them a lifetime supply of coffee needed to maintain their sanity, and particularly, Shantae's brains for Rottytops. Shantae, now in possession of the three seals, reaches them as Risky reveals her deception. Shantae surrenders the seals in exchange for Mimic's life. Risky then sucks Shantae's magical half into the lamp before revealing to Shantae that it has the power to capture and enslave genies, then she unleashes the magical half as the evil Nega-Shantae, ordering it to destroy Shantae. Shantae manages to defeat her counterpart, and flees from Risky's hideout as it collapses. She reunites with her friends, who promise to help her defend Scuttle Town and adjust to her new life as a human. The Mayor, impressed by her commitment, re-hires her as the town's Guardian.

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  • Features a highly agile protagonist with a diverse set of movement and combat abilities, providing a similar sense of acrobatic platforming and fluid action to Shantae.
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Like Shantae, this game offers a beautiful hand-drawn world and a strong narrative, but trades the genie magic for a tale of forgotten objects coming to life and a deep moral dilemma.

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  • Criteria — Strong Story is central, with a compelling narrative about a young woman caught between two worlds and faced with difficult choices, alongside a cast of memorable characters.
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