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'''''Shantae and the Seven Sirens''''' (formerly known as '''''Shantae 5''''') is the fifth installment of the series. The first part of the game was released for Apple Arcade on September 19, 2019. The full game will be released on several platforms on May 28, 2020. |
'''''Shantae and the Seven Sirens''''' (formerly known as '''''Shantae 5''''') is the fifth installment of the series. The first part of the game was released for Apple Arcade on September 19, 2019. The full game will be released on several platforms on May 28, 2020. |
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| + | Shantae and the Seven Sirens finds [[Shantae]] and her freinds on vacation at [[Paradise Island]], where they encounter other [[Half-Genies]], and Shantae is invited to the Half-Genie Festival. However, she soon discovers that things are not as they seem as the other Half-Genies are kidnapped. It is left to Shantae to explore the ancient Sunken City and overcome its treacherous labyrinths to rescue the other Half-Genies and find out they were abducted. Along the way, she discovers new dance abilities and instant-transformation [[Fusion Magic]], and battles the mysterious rulers of the Sunken City, the [[Seven Sirens]]. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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| + | The game returns to the nonlinear style of the first three entries in the series, following Shantae as she explores an interconnected world with multiple towns and dungeons. |
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| − | Gameplay-wise, Shantae and the Seven Sirens takes elements of Metroidvania-style platforming similar to the first three Shantae games while still using the HD assets from [[Shantae: Half-Genie Hero|''Half-Genie Hero'']]. |
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| + | As Shantae rescues the other Half-Genies, she will recieve Fusion Coins, allowing her to transform instantly into new forms without dancing. Shantae also gains new Fusion Dances with different environment-affecting abilities. |
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| − | The game also introduces a new feature that involves a collectable card system that grants players the freedom to augment Shantae’s powers to suit their own style of play. |
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| + | The game also introduces the Monster Cards, which boost Shantae’s abilities in various ways such as enhancing her mobility or strengthening her hair whip. Monster Cards are obtained by defeating enemies, with each type of enemy having its own card. Up to three cards can be equipped at once, allowing players to augmemt Shantae’s abilities to their preference. |
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| − | Shantae retains her ability to [[Forms|transform]], but she now has access to "Fusion Coins", which allow her to access a form instantly. Her dances are saved for special spells that can restore her health or damage all on-screen enemies. |
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| − | Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the [[Shantae|belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero]] to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other [[Half-Genies]], but they soon learn there’s trouble in paradise as these Half-Genies were kidnapped. As Shantae gets caught up in the island’s sinister secrets, she’ll use all-new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic to explore the nonlinear, interconnected sunken city where she’ll visit multiple towns, overcome treacherous labyrinths, find out why her new friends were abducted and battle the mysterious rulers of the island, the [[Seven Sirens]]. |
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==Characters== |
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**Armor Baron |
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**[[Risky Boots]] |
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Revision as of 22:58, 26 May 2020
Shantae and the Seven Sirens (formerly known as Shantae 5) is the fifth installment of the series. The first part of the game was released for Apple Arcade on September 19, 2019. The full game will be released on several platforms on May 28, 2020.
Story
Shantae and the Seven Sirens finds Shantae and her freinds on vacation at Paradise Island, where they encounter other Half-Genies, and Shantae is invited to the Half-Genie Festival. However, she soon discovers that things are not as they seem as the other Half-Genies are kidnapped. It is left to Shantae to explore the ancient Sunken City and overcome its treacherous labyrinths to rescue the other Half-Genies and find out they were abducted. Along the way, she discovers new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic, and battles the mysterious rulers of the Sunken City, the Seven Sirens.
Gameplay
The game returns to the nonlinear style of the first three entries in the series, following Shantae as she explores an interconnected world with multiple towns and dungeons.
As Shantae rescues the other Half-Genies, she will recieve Fusion Coins, allowing her to transform instantly into new forms without dancing. Shantae also gains new Fusion Dances with different environment-affecting abilities.
The game also introduces the Monster Cards, which boost Shantae’s abilities in various ways such as enhancing her mobility or strengthening her hair whip. Monster Cards are obtained by defeating enemies, with each type of enemy having its own card. Up to three cards can be equipped at once, allowing players to augmemt Shantae’s abilities to their preference.
Characters
Protagonists
Neutral Characters
- Returning:
- New:
- Lobster Siren
- Armor Baron
Antagonists
- Returning:
- New:
- The Seven Sirens
- Water Lily Siren (Sunbathing Seaweed)
- Coral Siren (Drills to the Gills)
- Tubeworm Siren (Parasite Petting Princess)
- Angler Fish Siren (Deep Sea Creep)
- Octo Siren (Eight Times the Terror)
- Empress Siren (The Seventh Siren)
- The Seven Sirens
Videos
Gallery
.png "Shantae and the Seven Sirens (cast).png (1.05 MB)")
.jpg "Shantae 5 opening animation project ost(back).jpg (1.05 MB)")
