Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has an average rating of 79% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10). The game was released on December 20, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita. Metacritic score is 76, players on RAWG rate the game 78%.
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„Considering the efforts passionate fans went through to see this franchise have another entry, it comes off as surprising and unfortunate that Wayforward did not decide to take more risks by adding new characters and me…“
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has an average rating of 79% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10).
When was Shantae: Half-Genie Hero released?
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero was released on December 20, 2016.
What platforms is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero available on?
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita.
How long does it take to beat Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?
Players on RAWG spend on average 6 hours playing Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.
Is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero worth playing?
Mostly yes. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has an average rating of 79% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?
Games similar to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero are for example LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Steep, Shovel Knight, Oddworld: New N Tasty! and Hand of Fate.
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Best rating
4/5
HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,8/10
Game Informer
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Ranking
#258
of 709 games released in 2016
better than 63 % of games
#3
of 6 games released in 2016 on Nintendo Switch
better than 60 % of games
Shantae’s reliance on revisiting levels holds Half-Genie hero back, but the excellent platforming, myriad transformation abilities, and characters elevate it to an experience worth pursuing.
Considering the efforts passionate fans went through to see this franchise have another entry, it comes off as surprising and unfortunate that Wayforward did not decide to take more risks by adding new characters and mechanics. By taking the product as what it is and not what it should be, however, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero ends up as one of this year’s strongest platformers, packed to the brim with...
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has only been beaten 4 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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