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|developer = [[WayForward]]
 
|developer = [[WayForward]]
 
|publisher = WayForward
 
|publisher = WayForward
|platforms = Nintendo Switch<br>Xbox One<br>PC<br>PlayStation 4<br>Apple Arcade
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|platforms = Apple Arcade<br>Nintendo Switch<br>PC<br>PlayStation 4<br>Xbox One
|released = '''September 19, 2019''' (iPhone, Part 1)<br>'''September 30, 2019''' (iPad & tvOS, Part 1)
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|released = '''Apple Arcade'''<br>September 19, 2019 (iPhone, Part 1)<br>September 30, 2019 (iPad & tvOS, Part 1)<br>October 7, 2019 (macOS, Part 1)<br>March 28, 2020 (Part 2)<br>'''PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One'''<br>May 28, 2020<br>'''Nintendo Switch'''<br>May 28, 2020 (NA)<br>June 4, 2020 (EU)
 
|genre = Platformer, Metroidvania
'''March 27, 2020''' (Part 2)
 
<br>'''May 28, 2020''' (Switch (NA) and other platforms, both parts)<br>'''June 4, 2020''' (Switch (EU), both parts)
 
|genre = Platformer
 
 
|modes = Single-player
 
|modes = Single-player
|distribution = Download (PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Apple Arcade, Microsoft Store, Steam)
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|distribution = Download (Apple Arcade, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Steam)
 
Physical (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4)
 
Physical (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4)
 
|director = [[Matt Bozon]]
 
|director = [[Matt Bozon]]
 
|caption = Promotional art for ''Shantae 5''.
 
|caption = Promotional art for ''Shantae 5''.
 
}}
 
}}
'''''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''''' (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 was released to several platforms on May 28, 2020.
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
Shantae and the Seven Sirens finds [[Shantae]] and her friends 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 (which the announcer tries to cover up as them being on break). 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, indeed, kidnapped. Along the way, she discovers new dance abilities and instant-transformation [[Fusion Magic]], and battles the mysterious rulers of the Sunken City, and the Half-Genies' captors, the [[Seven Sirens]].
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Shantae and the Seven Sirens finds [[Shantae]] and her friends 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 (which the announcer tries to cover up as them being on break). 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, indeed, kidnapped. Along the way, while discovering new dance moves and instant-transformation [[Fusion Magic]], she encounters her long-time archnemesis [[Risky Boots|Risky]], who seeks a mysterious treasure said to reside beneath the island, and battles the mysterious rulers of the Sunken City, the titular [[Seven Sirens]]. (However, despite the Lobster Siren leaving her group, they are still referred to as the '''Seven''' Sirens, and not the '''Six''' Sirens)
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==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. 
 
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 receive 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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As Shantae rescues the other Half-Genies, she receives 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 augment Shantae’s abilities to their preference.
 
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 augment Shantae’s abilities to their preference.
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**[[Bolo]]
 
**[[Bolo]]
 
**[[Mimic]]
 
**[[Mimic]]
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**[[Squidsmith]]
 
*New:
 
*New:
 
**[[Harmony]]
 
**[[Harmony]]
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*Returning:
 
*Returning:
 
**[[Risky Boots]]
 
**[[Risky Boots]]
**[[Tinkerbats]]
 
 
*New:
 
*New:
**The [[Seven Sirens]] (except Lobster Siren)
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**The [[Seven Sirens]] (except Lobster Siren)
 
***[[Water Lily Siren]] (Sunbathing Seaweed)
 
***[[Water Lily Siren]] (Sunbathing Seaweed)
 
***[[Coral Siren]] (Drills to the Gills)
 
***[[Coral Siren]] (Drills to the Gills)
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***[[Octo Siren]] (Eight Times the Terror)
 
***[[Octo Siren]] (Eight Times the Terror)
 
***[[Empress Siren]] (The Seventh Siren)
 
***[[Empress Siren]] (The Seventh Siren)
 
==Videos==
 
[[File:Shantae 5 - Studio TRIGGER Opening Animation-1|thumb|center|335 px]][[File:Shantae and the Seven Sirens - Teaser Trailer-0|thumb|center|335 px]]
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Zapple.jpg|Zapple
 
Zapple.jpg|Zapple
 
Harmony.png|Harmony
 
Harmony.png|Harmony
Zombie .jpg|Zombie?
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Zombie .jpg|Zombie? (Fillin)
 
Water Lily Siren.png|Water Lily Siren
 
Water Lily Siren.png|Water Lily Siren
 
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== Reception ==
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''Shantae and the Seven Sirens ''received "generally favorable" and "mixed or average" reviews on Metacritic getting a metascore of 80/100 on PC,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shantae-and-the-seven-sirens Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on PC], ''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 18, 2020</ref> 82/100 on Nintendo Switch,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/shantae-and-the-seven-sirens Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Nintendo Switch], ''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 18, 2020</ref> and 70/100 on PS4<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/shantae-and-the-seven-sirens Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on PS4], ''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 18, 2020</ref> & Xbox One.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/shantae-and-the-seven-sirens Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Xbox One], ''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 18, 2020</ref>
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
   
 
*Despite Shantae rescuing the other four Half-Genies (Plink, Vera, Zapple and Harmony), we don't get to see them properly do their show for the Half-Genie Festival.
*The title is basically a play on ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''.
 
*Despite Shantae rescuing the other four Half-Genies (Plink, Vera, Zapple and Harmony), we don't get to see their show for the Half-Genie Festival.
 
   
 
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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 was released to several platforms on May 28, 2020.

Story

Shantae and the Seven Sirens finds Shantae and her friends 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 (which the announcer tries to cover up as them being on break). 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, indeed, kidnapped. Along the way, while discovering new dance moves and instant-transformation Fusion Magic, she encounters her long-time archnemesis Risky, who seeks a mysterious treasure said to reside beneath the island, and battles the mysterious rulers of the Sunken City, the titular Seven Sirens. (However, despite the Lobster Siren leaving her group, they are still referred to as the Seven Sirens, and not the Six 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 receives 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 augment Shantae’s abilities to their preference.

Characters

Protagonists

Neutral Characters

Antagonists

Gallery

Reception

Shantae and the Seven Sirens received "generally favorable" and "mixed or average" reviews on Metacritic getting a metascore of 80/100 on PC,[1] 82/100 on Nintendo Switch,[2] and 70/100 on PS4[3] & Xbox One.[4]

Trivia

  • Despite Shantae rescuing the other four Half-Genies (Plink, Vera, Zapple and Harmony), we don't get to see them properly do their show for the Half-Genie Festival.



References

  1. Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on PC, Metacritic, Retrieved June 18, 2020
  2. Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Nintendo Switch, Metacritic, Retrieved June 18, 2020
  3. Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on PS4, Metacritic, Retrieved June 18, 2020
  4. Metascore for Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Xbox One, Metacritic, Retrieved June 18, 2020