Testseek.com have collected 10 expert reviews of the Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.
August 2017
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The editors liked
Excellent presentation
Fun oldschool platforming
Engaging transformation system
Lots of rewarding exploration
Catchy soundtrack
Excellent graphics and presentation
Humorous writing
Great and varied level design
Plenty of optional content
Fantastic visuals and soundtrack
Rewarding secrets
Transformation dances
Varied level design
Main story is short
But plenty of reasons to play on
Smooth framerate
Transformation skills enjoyable to use
The editors didn't like
Too much backtracking
Disjointed story
Some obscure objectives
While well executed
The gameplay formula isn't any different from previous entries
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy it a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
Published: 2017-08-04, Author: Matthew , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: I have a sneaking suspicion that getting the most out of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero requires a very specific kind of nostalgia: you need to have played at least one of its predecessors. Bonus points if that predecessor is 2013's Shantae and the Pirate's Cur...
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero provides the same great sidescrolling action and charm of previous entries, though it also retains the series' awkward progression mechanics and suffers from a short length...
Published: 2017-01-07, Author: Francesco , review by: wccftech.com
Excellent graphics and presentation, Catchy soundtrack, Humorous writing, Great and varied level design, Plenty of optional content
While well executed, the gameplay formula isn't any different from previous entries, Uneven performance on PlayStation Vita
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is fun. The platform game developed by WayForward is a true blast to play, thanks to a beautiful presentation, great writing and an excellent, varied gameplay experience that...
Abstract: Three years have passed since WayForward Technologies pulled in an impressive $776,084 to fund the fourth game in its premiere Shantae franchise. Hint: that's a lot longer than Mighty No. 9 took to develop and properly release, but nobody gave WayForward...
Published: 2016-12-17, Author: Kevin , review by: destructoid.com
A solid game that definitely has an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
You could likely beat Shantae: Half-Genie Hero in a couple of sittings, but the platforming action is so varied, and the levels so explorable, it's worth playing well beyond that. While it's neither innovative nor high-concept, its hand-drawn look and toe...
