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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse [Wii U & 3DS] |OT| Not the Kick Starter Game

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Oni Link 666

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Publisher/Developer: WayForward
ESRB Rating: E10+, fantasy violence, suggestive themes
Platforms: 3DS, Wii U (eShop only, Nintendo exclusive)
Wii U Release Date: (NA) December 25, 2014
3DS Release Date: (NA) October 23, 2014
Players: single player
Genre: Metroidvania
Price: - $19.99
Soundtrack - http://virt.bandcamp.com/album/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse-ost
Shantae's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Shantae_WF
Follow WayForward on Twitter - https://twitter.com/WayForward


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Trailer 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzIxD2DJfpc
Trailer 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL0VawXfFcQ
3DS Launch Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOPtDknFwtI
Wii U Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owekgBASJ0Y

IndieCade James Montagna Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_-mG7yfZu0

Risky Boots Spotlight- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4UKnKBSeg4
Rottytops Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCn9Bj1y86A
Sky Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBT0wxobAW8
Bolo Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0tlBU3vMeI
Ammo Baron Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTSU4-ueP8I
Uncle Mimic Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL3hZWgOqiA
Squid Baron Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noxolWl3Ics

Screenshot Gallery - http://imgur.com/a/etECQ#2

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IGN - http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/29/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse-review
US Gamer - http://www.usgamer.net/articles/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse-3ds-review-low-on-bilge-high-on-booty
Nintendo World Report - http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/38798/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse-review
Nintendo Life - http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/shantae_and_the_pirates_curse
Go Nintendo - http://www.gonintendo.com/s/240056-...thought-shantae-and-the-pirate-s-curse-review

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Shantae - Available on Game Boy Color and 3DS Virtual Console

Shantae Risky's Revenge: - Available on the eShop, Steam, and iOS.

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SerTapTap

SerTapTap

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That yummy high res art work...can't wait for release, held off on the 3DS version.

Also can't wait for the Kickstarter game to come out so no one asks "is this the kickstarter game" again
and also because it looks awesome but
 
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tebunker

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3ds owners, is it worth the $20? I feel like it could be, but sometimes I feel like Wayforward can be inconsistent.
 
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GuillaumeNWR

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What exactly is new to this version? All I've seen is "HD character portraits". Everything else is the same? Do you at least view a bigger area than on the 3DS version?
 
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Oni Link 666

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tebunker said:
3ds owners, is it worth the $20? I feel like it could be, but sometimes I feel like Wayforward can be inconsistent.
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It's well worth the $19.99. I'd pay $40 for it on a 3DS cart! It's better in every way than the first 2 games. This is a labor of love that they've been working on for years.
 
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backlot

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I just bought the 3DS version last night and I'm really enjoying it so far. The way it's set up with each island being a separate map reminds me a lot of the later DS Castlevanias.
 
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SerTapTap

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stuminus3 said:
HD boobs vs 3D boobs.
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The boobs are still a 2D plane so HD wins easy

tebunker said:
3ds owners, is it worth the $20? I feel like it could be, but sometimes I feel like Wayforward can be inconsistent.
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Wayforward is only inconsistent in licensed properties in my experience. Every original IP I've played of theirs has been great (MSF 1&2, Shantae The One Before This One™). This also got great reviews.

Oni Link 666 said:
It's well worth the $19.99. I'd pay $40 for it on a 3DS cart! It's better in every way than the first 2 games. This is a labor of love that they've been working on for years.
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Good to hear in relative terms, the one I played on iPad was fun, but not as mechanically satisfying as MSF, and wandering around wasn't as satisfying as most metroidvanias.
 
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Oni Link 666

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Sir TapTap said:
Good to hear in relative terms, the one I played on iPad was fun, but not as mechanically satisfying as MSF, and wandering around wasn't as satisfying as most metroidvanias.
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It's really structured more like a Zelda (2) game (or Monster World IV) than a Metroid game. The worlds are more like separate dungeons and there is not as much checking every wall for secrets like in a Metroid.
 
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Tohsaka

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GuillaumeNWR said:
What exactly is new to this version? All I've seen is "HD character portraits". Everything else is the same? Do you at least view a bigger area than on the 3DS version?
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" Wii U features include:

• HD character portraits by Mega Man developer IntiCreates!
• Off-TV play
• Classic Controller Pro and Wii U Pro Controller support
• Unlockable Pirate-Mode
• Multiple endings
• Epic original soundtrack by Jake “Virt” Kaufman"

Taken from this thread.
 
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SerTapTap

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Any known reason to play with gamepad over pro controller? Ergonomically I prefer the pro, but if a game uses it well like WWHD I'll use the gamepad instead

Oni Link 666 said:
It's really structured more like a Zelda (2) game (or Monster World IV) than a Metroid game. The worlds are more like separate dungeons and there is not as much checking every wall for secrets like in a Metroid.
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Ah, I can deal with that.
 
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backlot

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Tohsaka said:
" Wii U features include:

• HD character portraits by Mega Man developer IntiCreates!
• Off-TV play
• Classic Controller Pro and Wii U Pro Controller support
• Unlockable Pirate-Mode
• Multiple endings
• Epic original soundtrack by Jake “Virt” Kaufman"

Taken from this thread.
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I think the first three bullets are the only Wii U exclusive features.
 
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bobbychalkers

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It actually turned out good that the Steam sales this holiday were disappointing for me. I can buy this without worrying about overdoing it this week.
 
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Corgi

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would love some screencaptures of this on wii u.

the trailers make it seem like they are using some bilinear filtering which bums me out.

let me see all the pixel hips damn you!
 
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akidnamededdy

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Conflicted. I've heard good things about the series and I dig the art style and Virt is always good but I think the only wayforward game I've played before is the first Adventure Time game and it was not very good.
 
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Oni Link 666

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akidnamededdy said:
Conflicted. I've heard good things about the series and I dig the art style and Virt is always good but I think the only wayforward game I've played before is the first Adventure Time game and it was not very good.
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Read the reviews. Shantae has a lot more effort put into it than their average licensed games.
 
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SerTapTap

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Urg I hate the eShop. I went to the "indies" and "eShop exclusives" sections looking for this. But it IS available (and should be a front page tile actually, I just wasn't looking there for it). Downloading now.

akidnamededdy said:
Conflicted. I've heard good things about the series and I dig the art style and Virt is always good but I think the only wayforward game I've played before is the first Adventure Time game and it was not very good.
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Like I said upthread, licensed wayforward game != original IP wayforward game. Their adventure time games seem to be especially bad (and their Shantae games seem to be especially good)
 
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Luigi87

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Really want to get this, as I've long been interested in the Shantae series, but haven't played any of them previous (also undecided between 3DS and Wii U).

I know Risky's Revenge is worth it, but is the first game in the series still worth playing?
 
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Oni Link 666

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Luigi87 said:
Really want to get this, as I've long been interested in the Shantae series, but haven't played any of them previous (also undecided between 3DS and Wii U).

I know Risky's Revenge is worth it, but is the first game in the series still worth playing?
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The GBC game was always known more for its graphics than anything else. It's way harder than the rest and it's a GBC game. I don't recommend starting with it, because you'll probably die a bunch, quit, and never play the rest. I say start with Pirate's Curse and work your way backwards if you really like it. It's not like the story is that hard to figure out.
 
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Orakio Rob

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I've only played the original Shantae (GBC) on the 3DS Virtual Console, and it was one hell of a game. I'll get this one eventually.
 
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SerTapTap

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Corgi said:
hmmm not sure i like the huge contrast between hd art and the sprites
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I don't mind it for the talking, but I'd prefer if the HUD remained pixels, personally. The gamepad screen is okay, but the HD hearts look really weird onscreen.
 
kunonabi

kunonabi

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Should have gotten the 3DS version as the game looks kind of bad on the tv so I've ended up playing on the gamepad instead.
 
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SerTapTap

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Oof, I don't get why some people are weird about playing (properly scaled) pixel art games on TV. Game looks crazy much better on my TV/monitor than on the gamepad sheerly due to the low quality screen on the pad plus the compression. Not sure the 3DS would be better or worse because it's not compressed but is an even worse screen. highly recommend playing on a proper 1080p display with no overscan, pixels should be perfect then.

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I like the first one where Shantae is SO not impressed with the giant dragon monster
 
kunonabi

kunonabi

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Sir TapTap said:
Oof, I don't get why some people are weird about playing (properly scaled) pixel art games on TV. Game looks crazy much better on my TV/monitor than on the gamepad sheerly due to the low quality screen on the pad plus the compression. Not sure the 3DS would be better or worse because it's not compressed but is an even worse screen. highly recommend playing on a proper 1080p display with no overscan, pixels should be perfect then.



I like the first one where Shantae is SO not impressed with the giant dragon monster
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I'm using a 1080p tv with no overscan. The backgrounds just look awful since they're super pixelated. Shovel Knight and the rest of my pixel based games much look better than Shantae does.
 
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Oni Link 666

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I just beat it with 100%. I had beat the 3DS version, but not with 100%. Without spoiling the ending, I'm very satisfied with it and I think everything was nicely wrapped up and set up for the next game and I can't wait for 1/2 Genie Hero. I think the only disappointing thing is that there aren't a bunch of unlockable characters or costumes like they plan to do for 1/2 Genie Hero. I would have liked a playable Risky Boots at least.
 
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