. InThe Pirate's Cursewe see her forming an alliance with her nemesis Risky Boots despite not trusting her at all. A warp squid, Squid Baron is greedy, rude and dishonest. he wasn't actually trying to destroy the world. Shantae, the original indie darling! Human form's schoolgirl outfit, despite being one of the more conservative get-ups in Rottytop's Wardrobe, has some shades of this. Shantae's sparring partner is a slow-witted knucklehead with a serious lack of reasoning skills. Her ponytail is red, she has yellow eyes, a purple Bedlah attire and silver jewelry. However, the game has since gained significant recognition, with some reviewers considering it one of the best games released for the Game Boy Color. the pillow is the game's most damaging melee attack! Even when the Dynamo has been destroyed and her plot undone, Risky only goes into an infuriated. Risky BootsPiratesEvilMayor ScuttlebuttThe Half-Genie Festival Although not related to her by blood, he is Shantae's adoptive uncle, as he raised her after her parents' disappearance.[7]. befitting an organism whose real-life counterpart lives near hydrothermic vents. Rotty, the lively zombie. Shantae has olive/tan-skinned with blue eyes, and long growing purple hair tied back in a ponytail stem stalk. Rottytops is a carefree and energetic zombie that is part of the Zombie Clan. For the first video game in the series, see, "Interview: Shantae Co-Creator Matt Bozon Discusses the Series' Future & Shantae in Super Smash Bros", "Shantae and the Seven Sirens Creator Matt Bozon Talks Monster Cards, an Animated Series, and the Future", "WayForward Announces Shantae: Risky's Revenge Director's Cut for Switch and Xbox One", "WayForward Fought "Many, Many Battles" to Keep Shantae as a Lead Character", "The Kickstart Shantae Is Back In 1/2 Genie Hero", "Best Visuals 2010 Shantae: Risky's Revenge DS IGN", "Best DS Game of the Year 2010 Shantae: Risky's Revenge DS IGN", "WayForward on Twitter: "#Shantae and the #PiratesCurse is on the Best Sellers for Nintendo eShop 3DS! Although she's willing to explore her genie side, hoping that it will bring her closer to her mother, she turns down the genies' offer to stay in the Genie Realm at the end of the first game, and at the end of Risky's Revenge is shown expressing sadness as being even farther from her half-genie nature (and subsequently her mother) after having lost her magic powers. Strong enough to shoulder charge through larger enemies. Despite Shantae getting along with Risky Boots during the events of the last game and becoming sort of friends by the end, Shantae still considers Risky her enemy as the first thing she says to the pirate is, "Risky Boots! In 1994, as Matt Bozon was still engaged with his future wife Erin, she got a flash of inspiration while coming back from her camp counsellor days, and created the character of Shantae, named after one of the campers called Chante. Shantae As with the original game, Shantae Advance was developed by Matt Bozon on his own time. [5][10] Despite the initial difficulties, the series' lasting critical appeal led WayForward to adopt Shantae as their official mascot. The fifth game in the series, Shantae and the Seven Sirens was announced in March 2019 and released for Apple Arcade in September 2019. [19][20], Shantae appears in Super Smash Bros. If the deal is successful, and the Empress Siren doesn't pull any tricks? Other half-genies of different backgrounds. (. That's all I have left!". The series consists of five games: Shantae (2002), Shantae: Risky's Revenge (2010), Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (2014), Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016) and Shantae and the Seven Sirens (2019).[1]. Took powerful electric attacks from the Giga Mermaid. Players can also get a Monster Card of her shortly before the endgame begins. PinTweet PROTIP:Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, 'g'to view the gallery, or 'r'to view a random image. When she cut a deal with the Empress Siren, she anticipated the possibility she would turn on her and made sure she wouldn't be too strong for Shantae. In 1994, asMatt Bozonwas still engaged with his future wifeErin, she got a flash of inspiration while coming back from her camp counselor days, and created the character of Shantae, named after one of the campers. Half GenieHuman after Shantae: Risky's Revenge and during Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Mimic often uses Bolo as an errand boy, which given his single track mind works fairly well. [5] It was later refined as the transformation dances. ", was created by Matt Bozon in WarioWare D.I.Y. This is a trait that has lead to disaster before (such as losing her magic in Risky's Revenge). He describes 'the player' of the game he wants to make going on one of these in, Helps Shantae get into Risky's hideout in the end of, After Shantae restoring Scuttle Town with her powers and giving it back to Mayor Scuttlebutt using a genies wish. The next day Shantae begins to feel suspicious, so she decides to venture into the islands underground terrain to uncover its secrets and come face-to-face with the Seven Sirens, freeing the other Half-Genies along the way, despite her allies (specifically Mimic and Sky, though the dialogue implies that Bolo doesn't want her to disappear either) forbidding her to go in an attempt to protect her. While most of her people prefer to hide themselves away due to the tourists, she still felt the desire to come out and show solidarity with her fellow half-genies, demonstrating her Refresh magic. [4], The archived version of WayForward's site also depicts Shantae with a very different appearance, as a brunette with a less manga-ish appearance. Can't use items while in any of her transformed/animal forms. the machine he was tricked into building starts to corrupt Shantae. Taking hot baths. Over the course of the game, Shantae slowly forms a bit of an attachment to her, asking her if she could "join the good guys for once" and even going as far as saving her life later on. Shantae's Half-genie nature gives her several magic abilities. Squid Baron calls Shantae a tomboy at some point. For a Metroidvania, Shantae is filled with characters that progress the story. The series has been met with strong critical reception, and is considered the flagship series of WayForward. It is unknown how she became a zombie . Shantae made her appearance in Super Smash Bros. When this happens to Shantae, this pale-skinned doppelgnger is the result. spot incoming ships and trouble. Through her disguise as the Mayor of Arena Town, she invited half-genies from all over to celebrate. She appeared as a playable character in the 2015 WayForward Apple Watch game Watch Quest. In Matt Bozon's vision, Shantae uses it because she thinks it's cool but her friends actually can't stand it (although other characters have used it in-universe). Whether it's for her heroic stance or her brains is left to the player to decide. The archived version of WayForward's site also depicts Shantae with a very different appearance, as a brunette with a less manga-ish appearance. Frequently tanks explosions and keeps on going. [7] Bolo appears as a playable character in Half-Genie Hero's "Friends to the End" mode. During the events of thefirst game, she is portrayed at the beginning as young and somewhat nave. Species Their loyalty knows no bounds, and like drones serving a queen they act as an extension of Risky's will. She's right insofar as there being ulterior motives behind both of these, although not in the way she'd thought in the latter case. In the first one, he stated that at the time, Erin had very long hair and Matt would often take a blow in his face each time she turned around, which inspired him for Shantae's trademark attack. Erin also came up with the idea that the character could use dances to conjure animals or charm them. Matt Bozon liked the idea and fleshed out the background and mythology surrounding the character. This works exactly as Risky planned against the Pirate Master, but while the Empress Siren's mutiny is appropriately repaid, her gigantification ends with the airship Risky coveted going down in flames, Rotty climbs out of Shantae's pillowcase and reveals she was hiding inside of it. If you want a non eye candy character go play oddworld or something. And meant to imprison her as a 'collectible'. In the sequel, Risky's Revenge, Risky Boots sets to take her revenge on Shantae, and ultimately succeeds by stripping her of her magical powers. Shantae using her long ponytail like a whip to fight bears a certain resemblance to Jeannie, the genie girl who uses her smaller red ponytail while using her magic to move her head, where the distinctive crackle of the whip is heard. When the evil lady-pirate Risky Boots comes to the town and steals her adoptive uncle Mimic's steam engine, she sets on an adventure to stop Risky and recover the engine. wasn't enough to snap him out of his funk. Shantae doesn't meet any of these two factors. A demo of the first world was developed, and while not released to the public, WayForward streamed a full playthrough of it on October 3, 2013, as part of a promotion for the crowdfunding of Half-Genie Hero. When Barracuda Joe comes back to life, he dumps Sky, saying there's other fish in the sea. She lives with her two brothers, Abner and Poe. He's hardly awake until he springs into actionusually at the chance to be a heroand begins twirling his bolo balls. Main Characters Shantae Sky Bolo Rottytops Mimic Other Half-Genies In General Harmony Fillin the Blank ( Unmarked Spoilers ) Zapple Vera Plink Antagonists Risky Boots Tinkerbats The Barons of Sequin Land In General Squid Baron Ammo Baron Armor Baron Hypno Baron Techno Baron The Seven Sirens In General Empress Siren ( Unmarked Spoilers ) In the early 2000s, WayForward exprimented with protoyping a 3D Shantae game for the GameCube, but these plans were set aside in favor of focusing on a handheld sequel. To be fair, Rottytops is stowing away in the former, the loss of her magic at the end of the prior game, Once Shantae has her magic restored, she practically. [3][4], The character of Shantae was created by Erin Bell, the wife of Matt Bozon, the game's creator. Contents 1 Background 2 Powers & Abilities 3 Equipment 4 Alternate Forms 4.1 Nega Shantae 5 Feats 5.1 Strength 5.2 Speed 5.3 Durability 5.4 Skill 6 Weaknesses 7 Fun Facts Background He's also referenced in Seven Sirens as a doll Shantae must find. She went to the island years ago to plunder it for treasure. Ultimate Fighter Pass 2! Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Shantae was created by Erin Bozon in 1994 during a time when it was rare to see a lead female video game character and when they did exist, it was often as an optional secondary character or a masked heroine. Now people will shut up about her being 16 and shit CStormblade 2 yr. ago I had a feeling she was never 16 from the start. In Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Risky reverts to being the antagonist, as she tries to take control of the Genie Realm, an ethereal place where all Guardian Genies were locked several years ago, when Shantae was only an infant. Shantae is the title character and main protagonist of the Shantae video game series developed and published by WayForward Technologies. Most of then are some variety of. Shantae is a fictional character who first appeared in the game Shantae. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is now out! Lighthouse in Scuttle Town Unknown (adult)[1] Slightly shy, Shantae is initially afraid of the citizens of Scuttle Town discovering her status as a half-genie. Species Can be hit by giant monsters and get back up. They are intelligent and skillful, yet skittish and non-communicative. Meagan Glaser (Risky's Revenge)Cristina Vee (The Pirate's Curse, Half Genie Hero, Shantae and the Seven Sirens) Ultimate. ", "Apple Watch is getting an adventure game from Shantae developer WayForward - GamesBeat", "E3 2016: 4 Wii U, 3DS Games You Shouldn't Miss This Year", "Shovel Knight and Shantae set to strike in Blaster Master Zero", "Yes, it's true! Shantae Barnes-Cowan is an Australian actress who rose to fame with her roles in Wyrmwood: Apocalypse (2021), Operation Buffalo (2020) and Total Control (2019). This could be used in the gameplay to rotate the world, lining up the foreground with objects in the background, thus giving the player access to new areas. Four of the labyrinths were supposed to be based on the four seasons; the first labyrinth, which was featured in the demo, was based on autumn, and its hub room was filled with falling autumn leaves. He claims that he did a saucy dance in order to join the army. Risky Boots the lady-pirate is Shantae's evil nemesis and the series' primary antagonist. This game is great! Many of these features were ultimately implemented into later titles; background movement, swimming, and the mermaid transformation were introduced in Risky's Revenge, while flying on Wrench and all three transformations were used in Half-Genie Hero. In addition, she often puts herself down; believing that only being half-genie is not good enough. Helped the citizens of Scuttle Town after they got amnesia. Chaos Architecture: Shantae ultimately succeeds and recovers her magic. Allies as well as a much larger seventh brain in the floor. OG Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. WayForward Shantae is a DLC character in Blaster Master Zero, vastly more powerful than the base character. Even apart, their friendship is a strong one, and Sky's opinions hold equal value to Uncle Mimic's in Shantae's mind. Can dodge cannonballs, gunfire, missiles, lasers and electricity. While he once made a deal with Risky and kidnapped Mimic in exchange for a lifetime supply of coffee, he'd come to bitterly regret this decision and try to make amends with Shantae, in his own way, later on. [12], After the first game, Matt Bozon worked to make the character easier for other people to work with. Her age is unknown, but she is likely in her early teenage years. A "half-genie" for hire who appears in Half-Genie Hero. This is a good show of Shantae's determination - unlike others, Shantae is not willing to sit around and wait for problems to be solved on their own. Matt has provided two contradictory stories about how the idea for the hair whip came to be: in one, he said he was inspired by the nine-foot-long hair of his wife, while in the other he claims that Erin's original sketches already featured Shantae using her hair as a weapon. All the official info we have until now states she's over 18, even while her toal age is not determined, but that woulld only add years, not substract them. Shantae (character) View source Shantae is the protagonist of her eponymous series. I am not a belligerent, bellowing, buffoon like my dear, sweet brother. Outside of the Shantae series, Shantae has been featured as a guest character in a number of other games. In Half Genie Hero, Shantae's self esteem has increased again, since she has her magic back. Even without magic, her hair is still strong enough to deflect bullets and canon balls. Home This would later become the basis for the transformation dances. ", "Dante, Shantae And More Join Super Smash Bros. Harmony's mother is also the one who imprisoned the Sirens in the first place. Rottytops' eldest brother. Shantae First Appearance Shante Age Unknown Year Created 2002 Created by WayForward Designed by Matt Bozon Erin Bozon Voiced by Cristina Vee (Pirate's Curse, Half-Genie Hero) Quotes Gallery Risky Boots is the primary antagonist of the Shantae series. Designed by DLC", "[NC US] WarioWare D.I.Y. She has Shantae right there in a cage, ready to break out when Risky is endangered and defeat the Empress Siren herself, thus letting Risky get away with the airship regardless. Shantae, Risky Boots, and Harmony are all voiced by Cristina Vee. A professional belly dancer, her outfit usually consists of sheer harem pantsand gold jewelry. The character was created byMatt BozonandErin Bozon. The character was named after one of the campers. [6] By the end of the game, she has come to terms with her nature and is relieved to hear from Mayor Scuttlebutt that the fact she is not a full genie doesn't matter, since she proved her worth by stopping Risky.[15]. [14], In the first game, Shantae is described as a half-genie, the offspring of a human father and Guardian Genie mother whom she never met, as they disappeared when she was only a baby. She disappeared, and when going after her after some time, he found her working on sketches of a character, Shantae, in dancing poses. Both are considered "klutzes" and are often late to events. Following Risky's will, Nega-Shantae only ever surfaces with two objectives: fulfill her master's wishes, and silence her human half. She is described as having few magical abilities, including being capable to whip her hair as a weapon, but has a strong sense of right and wrong and is a skilled dancer. She came up with the basic design and had the idea that she could whip her hair as a weapon and would use dancing to charm or summon animals, which was later changed to transformations into animals and mythological creatures. and distributed by Nintendo as one of its "Big Name Games" entries. Individually they are not very formidable in battle, and tend to huddle in groups of 3 or more. As in 2023, Shantae Barnes-Cowan's age is N/A. [11] By the year 2000, Matt Bozon had locked the final proportions and her ultimate graphical style, adding earrings and replacing the bracelets with wrist guards,[5] and coloring her hair into her signature purple. Half Genie(Human after Risky's Revenge and during The Pirate's Curse) Getting valuable treasures. Rotty is obsessed with Shantae and the challenge of corrupting her pure nature. MINE TO COMMAND! She ends up giving it to Shantae at the end of the adventure. [39][40] Risky Boots was meant to be featured in Hyper Light Drifter by Heart Machine, as part of a mutual support action between the Kickstarter funding campaigns for that game and Half-Genie Hero, but this was absent from the final game. Shantae- WayForward Dev on Shantae's age Like us on Facebook! [50][51], This article is about the video game series. Where Risky harvests her Tinkerbats is unknown. Matt BozonErin Bozon ", "16 Female Video Game Characters Making A Huge Impact in 2017", "Get Yourself A Tiny Shantae Toy Next Year", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shantae_(character)&oldid=1147529813, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 15:21. He was a resident of Water Town in the first game, but moved to Scuttle Town with Sky after Shantae lost her magic. [49], Merchandise of Shantae characters has also been produced. She loves ruffling people's feathers or guiding them down the wrong path. They collect all kinds of old magic trinkets including the Magic Seals. Shantae Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Sadly, as the ages passed large numbers of Guardian Genies began to disappear from Sequin Land until not one remained. Main article: Shantae (Character)/Gallery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This, however, backfires in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse when the magic that escaped Shantae's body awakens Risky's old mentor, the Pirate Master, which leads to Shantae and Risky reaching a temporary truce to defeat him, as Shantae needs to fight with magical items and Risky's pirate equipment since she no longer has her powers. Shantae: Risky's Revenge: 7-8 years after her acclaimed dud of a debut, WayForward would obtain and revisit the IP with a sequel for the DSiWare shop. BoloSkyRottytopsHer home (the Lighthouse)Uncle MimicThe Half-Genie Festival (formerly) Depending on the adventure and circumstance, she also has worn many different outfits. While absent in Pirate's Curse he makes his return in Half-Genie Hero now owning a haunted castle where he intends to summon a creature that may very well threaten all of Sequin Land Ammo Baron's ally who crafts expensive weapons out in Frostbite Island. Shantae has a deep care for her assumed uncle,Mimic, as well as her friendsSkyandBolo, and at the end of the first game gives up on the chance to enjoy eternal peace in theGenie Realmin order to be with them. Voice Actress [37], Some characters from the series have made crossover appearances in other games: Shantae and Bolo appear as playable characters in the Apple Watch game Watch Quest. If the Empress Siren does betray her? ", "WayForward Reveals Official Title and New Details for Shantae and the Seven Sirens", "Shantae returns in an all new adventure later this year", "Shantae Series Interview with Matt Bozon - Interview", "The Flop That Inspired 'Contra 4 And 'Duck Amuck'; 'Hot Coffee' Sequel; And More, In GameFile", "Apple Watch is getting an adventure game from Shantae developer WayForward - GamesBeat", "Renowned devs creating 'Big Name Games' for free WarioWare D.I.Y. Back to your old tricks, I see,". She utilizes magical abilities to help her in her adventures. SHANTAE: RISKY'S REVENGE is the long-awaited sequel to Shantae, a much-loved platformer released for Game Boy Color nearly a decade ago. In Seven Sirens, Shantae and her friends go to a tropical island resort where they encounter other Half-Genie allies. Year Created While still a prankster, Rotty is more self-aware of people's feelings and sensitivities. Her evil clone is known as Nega Shantae. She can also shape-shift into animals -- like an elephant -- to gain access . especially after Shantae saves her life in. Shantae is the titular main protagonist of the Shantae series. Its poor sales are generally attributed to its late release on the Game Boy Color, which at the time had been succeeded by the Game Boy Advance. In the first one, he stated that at the time, Erin had very long hair and Matt would often take a blow in his face each time she turned around, which inspired him for Shantae's trademark attack. First Appearance So Risky swapped the plans for a fake set that built a doomsday weapon for her instead. Shantae thwarts Risky's plans and the genies reward Shantae by informing her of her mother's whereabouts: Shantae's mother left to the Genie Realm long ago with other genies to ward evil beings, leaving Shantae in Mimic's custody, asking her to understand her sacrifice and reassuring her of her love. A list of characters in the Shantae series. Ultimate As Mii Fighter Costumes", "Feature: The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results! Talk about it, post fanart, and of course, news on She is then comforted by her friends who tell her they will help her protect Scuttle Town. [25][26][27], Michael Rougeau for Complex included Shantae in his list of the greatest heroines in video game history in 2013, declaring that "there's [] something about the half-genie girl". Shantae rescues the half-genies, defeats the Sirens' leader and receives a journal filled with messages from the Guardian Genies, including her mother. He was searching for his daughter, but forgot nearly everything about her. Discussed, then played straight. The story of Shantae Advance involved Risky having her Tinkerbats digging under Sequin Land, and putting a pillar in the middle, allowing the land to be rotated. In addition to the regular gameplay, six minigames and a multiplayer battle mode were planned. Mayor Scuttlebutt is the mayor of Scuttle Town, and is currently employing Shantae as its Guardian Genie. His job is running Battle Tower. As the Guardian Genie of Scuttle town, Shantae lives in alighthouseby the sea where she can spot incoming ships and trouble. Moved fast enough to leave a light after image. Shantae's artwork of Shantae and the Seven Sirens. Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and genie mother. In the Friends to the End DLC, Shantae's magic gets inverted and she becomes Nega-Shantae, who is a chaotic and evil version of Shantae. It was also released on Nintendo Switch on June 8, 2017, and Google Stadia on February 23, 2021. Gender Shantae is a platform video game developed by WayForward and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color in 2002. Occupation She was altered later on in development, and the original Twitch character served as the basis for a similarly-named character and her friend in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Long before the indie boom of the late 2000s, WayForward's hair-whipping heroine has been an indie icon since her first appearance on the Game Boy in 2002. Two girls in Ammo Baron's military. Ultimate, with collecting them actually being required for 100% Completion of the story mode. Bolo has eyes for Risky Boots and nearly anything else remotely female, although a brotherly comfort level keeps Shantae outside his level of vision. She is described as a troubled genie, born without any magic power, although she was capable of hair whipping already. Shantae is a half-genie charged with protecting her home, Scuttle Town. the danger she poses to him if left unchecked, She can also get a set of armor made for her in. An enigmatic shapeshifting skeleton wizard who dwells in Hypno Tower. Shantae is an olive/tan-skinned young girl with blue eyes and pointy ears of which hang some gold earrings. [36], New gameplay elements for Shantae Advance included the ability to move between the foreground and background, swimming, flying in 3D on the back of Sky's bird Wrench, and some new forms for Shantae to transform into; these included a new version of the spider, a crab, and a mermaid. Just a little subreddit for fans of the Shantae series. In contrast to Ammo Baron and some other members of his army, he is a decent fellow - he gives Shantae fair warning of the dangers in the tower, and apologizes when the prize she wins there is not that great in his eyes (the Magic Seal). In The Pirate's Curse, Shantae forms a temporary alliance with her nemesis Risky Boots to help stop the Pirate Master, despite not trusting Risky. Her parentage is uncertain, but it is known that her mother was a genie and there is speculation about who her father was. Shantae is a young girl with a very slender build. Defeated her evil half "Nega Shantae" without her genie magic.
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