Shantae (Game Boy Color)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Tim Tracy
• Reviewed on: 06/20/2002
• Updated on: 04/28/2003
• Released on: 06/02/2002
• Originally published on GameSpot: Shantae (Game Boy Color) Review

Now that the Game Boy Advance has become the portable system of choice for many gamers, those who own only a Game Boy Color have been left somewhat high and dry in terms of having new games to play. So Capcom's latest release for this seemingly forgotten system, Shantae, deserves a look by anyone interested in classic 2D platform games.

Set in a world known as Sequin Land, this game follows the adventures of a young genie by the name of Shantae, who has taken on the task of protecting a small village. Upon starting the game, Shantae gets somewhat of a wake-up call as the town falls prey to a band of pirates. After a short series of cutscenes, the action begins. Initially, Shantae's actions are limited to jumping and attacking by whipping her hair. As you progress in the game, she will learn various dances that give her the ability to transform herself into a variety of animals, each with different helpful abilities. In addition to this, she is able to equip herself with different weapons to move beyond her basic hair-whip attack.

If you've had any experience with 2D platform games, you'll find yourself instantly at home with Shantae. Even those who haven't cut their teeth on this type of game will be able to pick up and play the game with relative ease. While the game is firmly rooted in the traditional conventions of the genre, putting Shantae's dances to use brings a simple rhythm-game aspect to the gameplay. There are also several minigames available, offering a short diversion from the core gameplay.

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