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[Lain]

Glad to see that this one turned out well. I already redeemed by Steam key, but I'm holding off until achievements and/or trading cards are enabled.

Though how does it compare to Pirate's Curse?

Achievements are already enabled, though they can't be checked.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Achievements are already enabled, though they can't be checked.

Alright, then I'll start playing once finals are over.

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

I can't manage to find the last heart in Main Street.

I overlooked this one a few times myself.
In the fire section: Just after the first climb, head down like you're going to where the restaurant is, but keep an eye on the left side, there's a monkey-sized hole to climb through.

 

[Conan-san]

Just got my key and the game refuses to accept my Nes30Pro.

Terrific.

 

[Lain]

I overlooked this one a few times myself.
In the fire section: Just after the first climb, head down like you're going to where the restaurant is, but keep an eye on the left side, there's a monkey-sized hole to climb through.

Oh man, I went through there a lot, how did I miss it haha. Thanks!

Since that heart was the last item I was missing from the various stages, went ahead and finished the game. It was a fun ride, though the last level wasn't as fun as the rest for me (

Spoiler

the harpy part

).

Glad to have backed this as it turned out pretty great, lots of charm and silliness. Also kudos for allowing to speed through the ending credits by holding enter.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Is the game only out for backers for now?

 

[SirKhalid]

Yep, it will be out for everyone on the 20th.

 

[zerodeefex]

Willing to pick up someone's steam, vita, or PS4 key if anyone is selling.

 

[OniBarubary]

God, just so it feels like I'm not taking crazy pills, there aren't any items hidden in the quicksand in the desert are there? I've been looking for this last heart and key in this and the Mermaid place for like 30 minutes and I'm going insane.

 

[RGamer2009]

I backed this and still haven't received my code yet. Should I continue waiting or try to contact someone?

 

[OniBarubary]

omg found it holy shit

Where is this last heart holder in the falls, I'm dying over here

 

[AlexFlame116]

Anyone have any good ideas for the OT (sub)title? I'm not good with those things haha!

So far I received:
DANCEing through Danger
RET-2-GO! (Unless you're PS3 or 360)
Whip Your Hair Back and Forth!
Where are the Dungeons?!
Who Needs Prom Night?

Any other suggestions?

 

[RGamer2009]

Anyone have any good ideas for the OT (sub)title? I'm not good with those things haha!

So far I received:
DANCEing through Danger
RET-2-GO! (Unless you're PS3 or 360)
Whip your hair back and forth!
Where are the dungeons?!
Who needs prom night?

Any other suggestions?

Half Genie, All Fun!
The True WayForward
I Dream of Shantae
Magic in a bottle...

 

[bomblord1]

Anyone have any good ideas for the OT (sub)title? I'm not good with those things haha!

So far I received:
DANCEing through Danger
RET-2-GO! (Unless you're PS3 or 360)
Whip your hair back and forth!
Where are the dungeons?!
Who needs prom night?

Any other suggestions?

Shantae Half Genie Hero |OT| Don't call it Poop Toot

 

[rtcn63]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Tall Hot with Whip

 

[OniBarubary]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| This Game Gave Me Half a Genie

 

[Opa-Pa]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Don't call it Reboot Toot

 

[Hero of Legend]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| I dream of a genie with whip hair

 

[ckohler]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| There's a New Genie In Town

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Foxy Grandma

 

[OniBarubary]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Don't call it Reboot Toot

I like this one

 

[jimboton]

Yeesh, something's up with the PC version. I'm getting 33 FPS on a Titan X (last gen). The demo from forever ago ran far better than this.

I have a 144hz G-Sync monitor if that makes a difference but screwing with its settings isn't helping.

Yeah, happened to me. Game doesn't seem to like higher refresh rates. If you set your desktop at 60 hz it will be smooth. Very disappointing.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Crowdfunding Feels Risky

 

[Giolon]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Tall Hot with Whip

I like this one.

Still waiting for my Wii U key

 

[OniBarubary]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Crowdfunding Feels Risky

Ooo, that's not bad either.

 

[AlexFlame116]

Wow we have a lot of good ones. Dang. It's gonna be hard to choose.

 

[RedToad64]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Crowdfunding Feels Risky

The True WayForward

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Don't call it Reboot Toot

These are good.

 

[Syril]

I'm wondering if I've hit a progression bug. I'm at the second area of Cape Crustacean and when I reach the end of the area, nothing happens. There's not a wall, it looks like it's meant to transition to another area.

 

[Madame M]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Crowdfunding Feels Risky

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Half-Decade Kickstarter

 

[Aeana]

I'm wondering if I've hit a progression bug. I'm at the second area of Cape Crustacean and when I reach the end of the area, nothing happens. There's not a wall, it looks like it's meant to transition to another area.

Press down and jump while on the black spot.

 

[Syril]

Press down and jump while on the black spot.

Ah, thanks. For some reason it didn't even occur to me that they were just normal thin platforms.

 

[13ruce]

I missed the kickstarter but when this launches i will sure get it the artstyle and gameplay looks great.

Question though: I have never played any shantae game can i just play this game without playing any of the others in the series?

 

[Aeana]

Got all the way through and finished with... 99%?
I could have sworn I got everything.

 

[Skeletos311]

OT names

Genievania
Sequin Land Nights
A Whole New World
Shantae IV Genie Girl in Sequin Land
That game you paid for and forgot about
Are you a Medusa?
Free Rent! Negligible Fish smell!

 

[Ganado]

Got all the way through and finished with... 99%?
I could have sworn I got everything.

Did you speak with the mayor for the last relic?

Yeah, happened to me. Game doesn't seem to like higher refresh rates. If you set your desktop at 60 hz it will be smooth. Very disappointing.

Works for me at 144hz. Dancing at hihg was a bit wonked though.

 

[Aeana]

Did you speak with the mayor for the last relic?

Works for me at 144hz. Dancing at hihg was a bit wonked though.

Nope, that was it. Thanks

 

[twothunder]

Question though: I have never played any shantae game can i just play this game without playing any of the others in the series?

I think you'll be fine. you can always try the others later

 

[Aeana]

Yay.

 

[Moze]

6 hours for 100% seems abit short.

 

[Oneself]

Yay.

Is it running at a constant 60fps on PS4?

 

[Aeana]

6 hours for 100% seems abit short.

As a comparison, here's my clear screen for Pirate's Curse.

May help people contextualize it for themselves if they played Pirate's Curse. My times might not be typical.

Is it running at a constant 60fps on PS4?

I ran into some occasional slowdown when the camera zooms out a lot, but this doesn't happen very often. I played on PS4 Pro with the system set to 4K, no idea if that made a difference.

 

[Moze]

As a comparison, here's my clear screen for Pirate's Curse.




May help people contextualize it for themselves if they played Pirate's Curse. My times might not be typical.

Thanks.

It took my about 11 hours to 100% pirate's curse, so this will likely be longer for me.

 

[Bladenic]

Not feeling this so far which is weird cuz I liked Pirate's Curse quite a bit and played it start to finish in like a day. Only did the first two levels and feel no desire to keep playing.

 

[Shin Johnpv]

I like this one.

Still waiting for my Wii U key

Yuuuuupppppppppp same boat. I wonder if it's something on Nintendo's end or Wayforward's end. Kind of sucks to still be waiting for Wii U keys, and no hint of when they'll come or even an explanation of why they aren't here yet.

 

[Skeletos311]

Yuuuuupppppppppp same boat. I wonder if it's something on Nintendo's end or Wayforward's end. Kind of sucks to still be waiting for Wii U keys, and no hint of when they'll come or even an explanation of why they aren't here yet.

Probably Nintendo's fault. I sounds like they sent all version in for certification at the same time.

 

[Oneself]

I ran into some occasional slowdown when the camera zooms out a lot, but this doesn't happen very often. I played on PS4 Pro with the system set to 4K, no idea if that made a difference.

Thanks!
Waaaait. Pro patched!?! That would be a nice surprise!

 

[Aeana]

Thanks!
Waaaait. Pro patched!?! That would be a nice surprise!

I have no idea. I just mentioned that in case it was doing some sort of higher rendering.

 

[Mithos]

A single email with "Project Update #88: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero by WayForward" announcing the game is done with a last call for platform changes right at the bottom of the email for 6 days later doesn't really stand out does it (and I never received email #89 and it's not in the Gmail spam folder)? An email from the Wayforward support address with the warning clearly in the subject header would have been appreciated especially given the 2 year delay.

I've not gotten a single email about this kickstarter since Update 83 in May of 2016, and nothing in spam folder either.

 

[mreddie]

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| The Other Half
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| It'd sell like buns
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| Dance Though the DANGER *John Oliver dance*
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |OT| 0.5 is better than 9.

 

[Oneself]

I have no idea. I just mentioned that in case it was doing some sort of higher rendering.

Maybe it's in the "update history".