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Shantae and the Seven Sirens is easily the best in the series and one of WayForward's most enjoyable video games to date.
In many ways, it feels like Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the culmination of everything WayForward has learned since that initial release a little less than two decades back. Shantae and the Seven Sirens pulls some of the best elements from the titles that came before it – such as the dungeons and fast transformations – while adding in several cool new ones too, like the collectable cards and lovable new characters. A short but sweet runtime, well-drawn visuals, a catchy soundtrack and a well-designed map make this one an easy recommendation to anybody looking for the next must-have Metroidvania for their Switch.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the latest installment in Wayforward Technologies long-running series that has been evolving from one platform to another since the original released for the Gameboy Colour back in 2002. While the colours have always been bright and the characters have always been charming, Wayforward continues to outdo themselves with Seven Sirens, which is the fifth in the franchise. While the series has remained a 2D platformer over the years, metroidvania elements have been expanded upon over the years in a formula that Wayforward continues to improve upon with Seven Sirens.
The fifth game in a series that dates back to a 2002 debut released on the Game Boy Color, Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a shining example of why the half-gen
Shantae and the Seven Sirens is yet another feather in the Shantae series cap, pairing solid gameplay, beautiful visuals and an excellent soundtrack in what is close to the ultimate package.
Overall, Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a fun and graphically stunning game with tons of replayability that greatly extends its seven-hour playtime. While it does suffer from a lack of difficulty, the excellent level design, interesting characters, mechanics that seamlessly blend with gameplay, solid voice acting, and gorgeous sprite art all work hard to make up for that detriment. If you’re a fan of the franchise, a lover of 2D platformers, or both, this is a great title to add to your collection.
Shantae is the heartwarming case of a franchise that, although debuting with a strong title, got criminally ignored due to the fact it was initially released for the Game Boy Color a year into the Game Boy Advance’s lifespan. That didn’t stop developer WayForward from believing in their belly-dancing mascot’s potential. After a handful of years developing extremely competent 2D platformers, ranging from a new Contra to the fantastic Duck Tales remake, Shantae made a comeback on the DS i...
Apart from those complaints--which are minor in the grand scheme of things--Seven Sirens is a wonderful game and might well be the equal of Pirate’s Curse, which is no small feat. The game does feature several ending screens for completing the game in various ways and a second game mode that’s akin to Risky’s Revenge: Director’s Cut instead of Half-Genie Hero. There’s also a nice movie viewer if you want to sample the cutscenes. Like I said, if you’re itching for a good Metroidvania or just like Shantae games generally, Seven Sirens is a lock.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other Half-Genie allies, but they soon learn there's trouble in paradise.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a welcome return of a now-classic platforming series.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens is an entirely typical game in the Metroid-like genre that will be very familiar to anyone who plays them. Despite this, the game's gorgeous visuals, extremely responsive controls, strong level design, and witty writing make it a joy to play through.
Shantae as a series has really exploded in the last few years, from its humble beginnings as a very late Gameboy Color game in 2002 by Wayforward to the more
Shantae has come a long way since her humble Game Boy Color origins so let's check out her fifth and latest fun-filled adventure.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens successfully dances back onto consoles with a gorgeous performance marred by being a bit too light on story for its own good.
A fitting sequel to a series that began life back in 2002 on the Game Boy Color.The gaming world's favorite half-genie Shantae returns in Shantae and the Seven Sirens and fans of the series [...]
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Fans of the series may feel a sense of déjà vu when playing through the extremely short Shantae and the Seven Sirens. But it’s still a game worth your time, even if it doesn’t meet the high bar set by the rest of the series.
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Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a compact, attractive, and agreeable adventure, but its muddled design lacks variety, innovation, and vital story engagement. As such, Seven Sirens feels like a sequel on auto-pilot, one that doesn’t seize the opportunities offered by its exciting world and lively new cast, ultimately resulting in an entry that’s good enough, but had the capacity to be truly magical.
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