- April 23, 2015
- WayForward
- 13h median play time
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
A light-hearted platformer with plenty of action. A swashbuckling journey awaits you!
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About
In Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, the half-genie Shantae loses her magical abilities and must team up with her nemesis, the pirate Risky Boots, to overcome the pirate curse and save Sequin Land from the evil Pirate Master. Together, they explore various temples, collect pirate gear, and battle bosses in this action-adventure platformer. With its gorgeous animation, challenging gameplay, and humor, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse offers an unforgettable adventure.








- Great level design and character progression, making it fun to explore and revisit areas.
- Charming art style and catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Humorous writing and engaging characters that add personality to the game.
- Some backtracking can feel tedious and may require consulting guides to progress.
- The final dungeon has a significant difficulty spike that can be frustrating.
- The game speed is tied to the refresh rate, causing issues on higher refresh rate monitors.
- music521 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in "Shantae and the Pirate's Curse" is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat tracks that enhance the game's vibrant atmosphere and gameplay experience. Composed by Jake Kaufman, the soundtrack is noted for its variety and ability to thematically match each area, making it a standout feature of the game. While some players found certain loops repetitive, the overall consensus is that the music is a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The music of the game was really good with so many great tracks; I don't think I ever heard a song I didn't like.”
“The soundtrack is also absolutely amazing, having some of the best hits in the series!”
“The music is upbeat and absolutely brilliant and accompanies each stage perfectly.”
“I find the music grating -- the loops are way too short, and given the backtracking you will be hearing the same loop over and over again.”
“Everything about it except the music is awful.”
“The music is very repetitive and annoying as well.”
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse 3DS & Wii U Review
A light-hearted platformer with plenty of action. A swashbuckling journey awaits you!
90%Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Review
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse has many of the trappings of a fantastic Metroidvania game, but has a few notable flaws holding it back from greatness. For people who can't get enough of the genre, the game will likely serve as an enjoyable and light-hearted diversion, but for gamers looking for a Metroid substitute on the PS4, there are better options like Axiom Verge or Guacamelee! already available on the system.
70%Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Review
If you haven’t gotten around to it by now, this is certainly the best way to play Shantae And The Pirate’s Curse. Tight gameplay, detailed visuals, and charming writing combine to make this a Metroidvania that is a must play for any fans of this genre. We’d give this game a strong recommendation to anybody who hasn’t played it yet and would still encourage veterans to consider double dipping. Though there’s nothing groundbreaking about this re-release, it’s still the same great game that it was before, and the few minor additions are a nice bonus.
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