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[Vanillalite]

Playing this game like many of you probably due to the Humble Nintendo Bundle. Playing through it on my 3ds and man this game.

I've never been a Shantae person, and I didn't own a GBC back in the day. That being said I did pick up the GBC on VC on the 3ds due to liking these types of games. It was decent, but it didn't WOW me. I had an inkling though that all of my gripes were probably fixed in the newer versions.

Fast forward to Pirate's Curse which I downloaded on my 3ds yesterday. Man this game is soo good. The 3d effect is fucking fantastic. Shantae controls much faster and more fluid now compared to the original GBC game. I also like the use of the bottom screen for the map, items, and collectable.

Music is nice, spire work and animations are solid, and the game play is cool. I also think some of the environment stuff is really neat to look at.

I guess if I had one gripe its that so far the upgrades haven't really been there. I bought the stronger and the faster hair whip, but I haven't gotten any major Metroid like power ups yet. I'm still early in the game though.

Also the 3d looking soooo good makes it a crime against humanity we didn't get a good Iga Castlevania game on the system.

PS: Here are some static images I posted on Miiverse, but they don't do the game full justice without the 3d effect.

 

[Kyari]

They apply the 3d effects to the character portraits' busts and that's kind of hilarious.

 

[Lord British]

They apply the 3d effects to the character portraits' busts and that's kind of hilarious.

Wayforward gonna Wayforward

 

[SkyTurnsRed]

Man. I'm so torn on whether to start this on 3DS or Wii U still. Ugh.

 

[vdlow]

You just convinced me to play it on 3DS, even though I had already downloaded on the Wii U. Let's see if it's really worth it.

 

[The Technomancer]

I like everything about how this game plays. A lot. As a guy who has platformers as one of his favorite genres, and who's often disappointed in how many BAD platformers come out, I really enjoy the gameplay

Which makes it a shame that the character designs really bother me. Like, make it hard for me to keep going bother me

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Its totally worth it to turn the 3D on when playing this game.

 

[Spieler Eins]

2D planes are the easiest way too show the effects of the 3D effect, but Shantae was kinda messed up. I usually have it on, but turned it off for this game. There's several objects and more importantly platforms that don't belong on the 3D field they are in.

 

[nubbe]

boobies in my face

 

[captain_skyhawk]

The 3d is in this game is really fantastic but the gratuitous booby 3d is a bit much. I don't really see the need to hyper sexualize a lot of the female characters especially when the game has such a light hearted approach.

 

[protonion]

I played this and Risky's revenge on my ps4 for the first time.

Amazing games. I'm obsessed with Shantae now and the next one is probably my most anticipated game.

 

[Junahu]

I guess if I had one gripe its that so far the upgrades haven't really been there. I bought the stronger and the faster hair whip, but I haven't gotten any major Metroid like power ups yet. I'm still early in the game though.

Yeah, you must be still really early in the game if that's your main complaint. There are plenty of upgrades that give you additional movement options, and you can even combine a fair few of them together to traverse insane distances. It's also worth using your consumeable items (e.g. pike ball) if you want more offensive options

 

[JobenNC]

I've been so happy with this game! It plays a lot like Symphony of the Night and has a crazy good Jake Kaufman soundtrack. The 3D was good enough to make this a 3DS playthrough for me, too. I picked up both versions on that Humble Bundle.

 

[Vanillalite]

Yeah, you must be still really early in the game if that's your main complaint. There are plenty of upgrades that give you additional movement options, and you can even combine a fair few of them together to traverse insane distances. It's also worth using your consumeable items (e.g. pike ball) if you want more offensive options

I only got the

Spoiler

pistol

so far.

 

[aadiboy]

The 3d is in this game is really fantastic but the gratuitous booby 3d is a bit much. I don't really see the need to hyper sexualize a lot of the female characters especially when the game has such a light hearted approach.

It's called fanservice. Some people think fanservice only happens in anime games, and they would be wrong. Anyway, the game is great.

 

[Adam Prime]

I'm playing on WiiU off screen on the GamePad. It looks fantastic on that screen!

 

[Hugstable]

I played this and Risky's revenge on my ps4 for the first time.

Amazing games. I'm obsessed with Shantae now and the next one is probably my most anticipated game.

If you have a 3DS I would suggest checking out Shantae on Game Boy Color as it's the original Shantae!

 

[Bladenic]

Game was very fun. Wish 1/2 Genie Hero would come the fuck out already.

 

[TDLink]

Game was very fun. Wish 1/2 Genie Hero would come the fuck out already.

Pirate's Curse was fall 2014. 1/2 Genie Hero is on target for this fall. 2 years from the release of the last game is pretty great. Especially considering the new art style/High Quality sprite work and many more supporter platforms. Don't get the complaint.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

It's called fanservice. Some people think fanservice only happens in anime games, and they would be wrong. Anyway, the game is great.

 

[Eusis]

Pirate's Curse was fall 2014. 1/2 Genie Hero is on target for this fall. 2 years from the release of the last game is pretty great. Especially considering the new art style/High Quality sprite work and many more supporter platforms. Don't get the complaint.

I guess it feels like it should have come out by now sometimes, but there hasn't been any real reason for that except maybe a fulfillment date that inevitably gets missed as a project scales up.

Meanwhile, I'm realizing it could well hit before MN9 at this rate. Though I guess the Kickstarters weren't THAT far apart?

 

[VLiberty]

I'm waiting for Risky DX 3Ds before playing this one but when in the heck will it release?

 

[Gaz_RB]

It's called fanservice. Some people think fanservice only happens in anime games, and they would be wrong. Anyway, the game is great.

What other types of games have fanservice?

 

[Wonko_C]

What other types of games have fanservice?

Heroes of the Storm and every crossover game ever is just one of many examples that come to mind. They're the very definition of fan service by themselves.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

I really like how the 3D looks, but other than that nothing about it wows me. It's pretty meh so far as far as Metroidvania games go.

 

[Nosgotham]

I really like how the 3D looks, but other than that nothing about it wows me. It's pretty meh so far as far as Metroidvania games go.

i think its great, especially the tight controls and unique enemy behaviours. btw this barely qualifies as a metroidvania, no?

 

[protonion]

If you have a 3DS I would suggest checking out Shantae on Game Boy Color as it's the original Shantae!

I have a 3DS and I have seen the trailer. It looked slow and kind of primitive. I thought I wouldn't enjoy it after having played the recent games...

 

[fernoca]

The game in 3DS is just perfect. On Wii U it felt weird with the HD portraits and stuff. But there's something around the lo-res look in 3DS and the added 3D effect that just makes it perfect.

 

[MineralCraver420]

The game was fun the first time through, but in New Game +

Spoiler

Pirate Mode

it became brilliant. The mobility and speed at which you can cross the map is astounding, and some of the possible sequence breaks that it opens are quite fun to exploit. Definitely the most fun I had with a Shantae game, and one of the better indie Metroidvanias.

 

[Vanillalite]

I have a 3DS and I have seen the trailer. It looked slow and kind of primitive. I thought I wouldn't enjoy it after having played the recent games...

Those were my complaints. That and the character sprite is huge for the size of the screen.

New entry is sooo much better. I def wouldn't fault you for not being able to go back.

 

[Meffer]

They apply the 3d effects to the character portraits' busts and that's kind of hilarious.

The best.

 

[Meffer]

The 3d is in this game is really fantastic but the gratuitous booby 3d is a bit much. I don't really see the need to hyper sexualize a lot of the female characters especially when the game has such a light hearted approach.

I think the point with the series is to have a cast of great, cute women. And the sexuality is certainly tongue firmly in cheek and it compliments the humor. I honestly like it.

 

[Sora_N]

They apply the 3d effects to the character portraits' busts and that's kind of hilarious.

I noticed immediately. Now I won't touch the WiiU one hahah.

 

[fhqwhgads]

Complaining about fanservice in a Wayforward game is kind of like complaining about fanservice in a Senran Kagura game, it's pretty much a staple since the beginning.

Also Pirate's Curse is an amazing game and it's really cool to see WF get full reign with Shantae and not have to worry about the limitations that held back the previous two entries.

 

[Calamari41]

Yeah I bought this on a whim when it came out on Wii U a couple of Christmases ago, and it was actually my favorite game from that whole period. A ton of fun all the way through. I went back and played the prequels and, though still good, they pale in comparison.

 

[mjc]

I'm playing through it for the first time on 3DS too and it's awesome.

 

[flohen95]

Yeah I bought this on a whim when it came out on Wii U a couple of Christmases ago, and it was actually my favorite game from that whole period. A ton of fun all the way through. I went back and played the prequels and, though still good, they pale in comparison.

Yeah. The original is impressive for a GBC game and still holds up quite well, but, well, it's a GBC game. And Risky's Revenge almost feels like a prologue of sorts. It's as if there should be more to it and then there just isn't.

Pirate's Curse is full on amazing though, and yeah, it looks great on the 3DS with the 3D turned all the way up. I wish there were more 2D pixel-style games on the 3DS that took advantage of the 3D. Shovel Knight does it as well and it looks awesome.

 

[Ridley327]

Yeah. The original is impressive for a GBC game and still holds up quite well, but, well, it's a GBC game. And Risky's Revenge almost feels like a prologue of sorts. It's as if there should be more to it and then there just isn't.

Pirate's Curse is full on amazing though, and yeah, it looks great on the 3DS with the 3D turned all the way up. I wish there were more 2D pixel-style games on the 3DS that took advantage of the 3D. Shovel Knight does it as well and it looks awesome.

You should look into the Mutant Mudds games. It's actually better to play them in 3D because of how much the game plays around with plane shifting, making it easier to understand hazards.

 

[El Odio]

Y'all making it sound like I made a mistake giving away the 3ds version and keeping the wiiu one. I'm only on the 3rd area of this but the game feels pretty fun.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

i think its great, especially the tight controls and unique enemy behaviours. btw this barely qualifies as a metroidvania, no?

Yeah, the more I think about it, calling it a Metroidvania probably isn't the most accurate description.

 

[hao chi]

The 3D effect is pretty great. Definitely makes me feel that I made the right choice in playing the 3DS version.

Now I know which version of Shovel Knight to get whenever I finally get around to playing it.

 

[Ridley327]

This game is definitely more of a proper Metroid-like than a Metroidvania, though I'm sure some purists would take offense to the whole level select thing.

It's pretty fun! It has some crazy difficulty spikes that they spring up on you out of nowhere, but it's got some good fundamentals and the more humorous approach to the design of everything helps it stand out from the crowd.

 

[Anustart]

Like riskys revenge before it, I find the game to be enjoyable, but nothing spectacular. Fun little game that I think could be a lot greater.

 

[whiterabbit]

I've been interested in trying this game recently. Glad to see some positive impressions.

 

[Vanillalite]

Y'all making it sound like I made a mistake giving away the 3ds version and keeping the wiiu one. I'm only on the 3rd area of this but the game feels pretty fun.

Still probably good on the Wii U, but I'm happy I chose the 3ds.

To be fair the backgrounds are a little more elaborate for this over say Shovel Knight so the 3d effect is more pronounced.

 

[User 479360]

I played it on console, so I didn't see the 3D effect. This was just recently, too, and it was my introduction to Shantae.

Man, it was great.

 

[MANUELF]

Played for the first time thanks to the humble bundle and I LOVED it, Im interested in both prequels now

 

[Vanillalite]

Best New Castlevania on the 3ds? Survey says

YES! #Spooky

 

[Mista Koo]

I wanna play this but I feel like I should get Risky's Revenge first.

 

[Easy_D]

Game itself was fucking amazing. If they can one up this with the reboot we have a great game on our hands.