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 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 as 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, and the Half-Genies' captors, the titular 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 receive 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
- Returning:
- New:
Neutral Characters
- Returning:
- New:
- Lobster Siren
- Armor Baron
Antagonists
- Returning:
- New:
- The Seven Sirens (except Lobster Siren)
- 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 (except Lobster Siren)
Videos
Gallery
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.
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