Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
Game
Game2018
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
Developer WayForward
The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode! From the Steam store page
373 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
77
LovedLoved
135 positive · 40 negative
95% range 70–83%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 135 | 40 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 32 | 3 | 127 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
546 of 641 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
77% recommend · 136 yes, 40 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 176 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,120 of 1,279 positive).
Players praise the game's charming art, music, and humor, calling it a joyful experience. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize the linear level design and excessive backtracking, which they find frustrating. [4][5][6] Technical issues like poor FPS cap and blurry rendering are noted by a few players. [7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [4]
This one of the few times that I flip my thumb. This game is great...don't get me wrong. But there is one MAJOR MAJOR problem with it: "Oh, you didn't get this one item that you need...well guess what? Do it all again." You have to backtrack over and over in this game. You get a new ability: backtrack over the same levels. You miss a power up: backtrack over the levels. It is trying to force and exploration game …
- [1]
If I had to describe Shantae: Half-Genie Hero in one word, it would be joy. This game isn’t just one of my favorites it’s a comfort, a celebration of everything I love about gaming. From the moment I stepped into its vibrant, hand-drawn world, I was hooked. First, let’s talk about the art. The visuals are absolutely stunning. Every character, every enemy, every little detail bursts with life and personality. Shantae …
- [3]
The Queen of Indies in one of her best games ever! Shantae and her franchise stands tall as a grandfath- err... Grandmother of the Indie scene with Half-Genie Hero shining brightly as an incredibly fun game showcasing how fun the Shantae series is! 7 different campaigns (Technically 9?), with a disco-esque OST (Once again, because of the G.O.A.T. Jake Kaufman), and an cute & bubbly art style that is similar in …
- [10]
Shantae real fun. Pretty colors, fun characters with bouncy bits, lotsa magic genie stuff. I done beat it in 5 hours tho. Too short. And I dint like goin back and forth fer stuff. Made me go huh. Still had me smilin and dancin like a happy dum dum. Play it if ya like fun that dont over stay its welcome. 👍 Reckomended 🕒 Played 5 hours 🧞♀️ Fav Transformashun Monkey go jumpy jump 🎵 Music Real toe slapping
- [2]
This was my first Shantae game and I feel it's a great start for people like myself. Not to mention that crazy soundtrack that sold me on the game in THE FIRST LEVEL. HGH also has my favorite artstyle of any Shantae game!!! Yay!!!
Summarised from 34 of the 320 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition sits at 77% positive across 175 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 373 · most liked firstShantae from that one game I forget the name of :] ///Originally posted to Patreon.com/DoodleDox in January
neutral · AI labelView post →Something, something, new Shantae game or whatever... Patron suggestion on the SubStar.
neutral · AI labelView post →I wanted to draw Shantae from the new game announcement
neutral · AI labelView post →next Shantae game coming in 2027, teaser image
neutral · AI labelView post →New Shantae game coming out! Here's Rottytops being a menace! Full resolution, part 2 and a sweaty alt available at the Patreon!
neutral · AI labelView post →Patiently waiting for her next game 🌴 #Shantae #WayForward #Fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →Half Genie AND a Hero?! Okay girl boss. #shantae
neutral · AI labelView post →I heard a new game is coming #shantae #シャンティ #art #イラスト #commissions #illustration #fanart #絵描きさんと繋がりたい #artmoots
neutral · AI labelView post →In-game style Shantae warmup
neutral · AI labelView post →Video Game Character Doodles. (Mario/Sonic/Crash/Earthworm Jim/Shantae) When things get tough, my escape is playing Video games🎮
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae is a weird game series because the fan favorite entry is the one that doesn’t have Shantae’s specific gimmick
neutral · AI labelView post →It's official! As revealed today at LRG3, the next Shantae game is currently in development. We'll have more details in the future, but for now, please check out this statement from series director @MrBozon.bsky.social.
neutral · AI labelView post →Humanity needs a lowpoly 3D Shantae game so badly, it would fix the world I think #lowpoly #b3d #pixelart
neutral · AI labelView post →My favourite #Shantae art pieces I’ve made. I’m excited for the new Shantae game coming out I believe sometime this year.
neutral · AI labelView post →WE'RE GETTING A NEW SHANTAE GAME!!! 💜💜💜 #Art #NSFWart #NSFW #Digitalart #Hyper #Shantae
neutral · AI labelView post →Twintail Shantae, from the new Shantae game announcement! 🤩 #shantae #shantae7 #wayforward #art
neutral · AI labelView post →Rotty wants to try it too! xD (A little sketch fanart for the upcoming Shantae game)
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m curious 😶. What types of anime or video game girl personalities do you like the most? You know, shy, tsundere, yandere, etc. Let me know! 😁 Shantae wishes you all a great weekend ^_^. #shantae #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →SHANTAE WAYFORWARD 2002 (Captured on Game Boy Color)
neutral · AI labelView post →Old art. Shantae playing her first game on the Gameboy. #shantae #procreate
neutral · AI labelView post →Redrew the credits sprite from. the first Shantae game. #shantae #wayforward #art
neutral · AI labelView post →[PATREON POLL] ~CROSSOVER~ Shampoo x Shantae ❤️ Shampoo - Ranma 1/2 [1987] ✨️ Shantae (video game) [2002] 🍀Commissions Open ! #Ranma #らんま #シャンプー #Shantae #Retroanime
neutral · AI labelView post →I once played a Shantae game obsessively on a Greek ferry journey and nearly missed my island stop
positive · AI labelView post →Risky Boots and her Tinkerbats! This fanart is actually featured in the Shantae: Half Genie Hero game, but in the game it is heavily cropped. #RiskyBoots #myart #Shantae
neutral · AI labelView post →Another finished for @kingault.bsky.social - this time a lil cheeb of Shantae in her upcoming design! 💛 💜 ❤️ I have never played a Shantae game, but I do know that she wiggle and that the music slaps- Thank you again for commissioning me!! - #art #fanart #chibiart #Shantae #commission #vgencomm
neutral · AI labelView post →that one girl from that one game i talk about a lot @wayforward.bsky.social #shantae #rottytops
neutral · AI labelView post →so the old new shantae game is out now on everything, i had to draw something so here is the Sizzle Armor costume! #shantae
neutral · AI labelView post →"If budget, technology, and licensing were no obstacle, what’s the ultimate Shantae game you’d love to create?" Shantae director @MrBozon.bsky.social answers that and a lot more in this @cubed3.bsky.social interview! www.cubed3.com/features/int...
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae's game is so good :') #shantae #nsfw #art
positive · AI labelView post →DRAWING AN INDIE GAME CHARACTER EVERY DAY!!! Day 4: Shantae! #shantae #indie #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae - Game Boy Color ad (2002).
neutral · AI labelView post →Tuki squeeze Shantae,Risky and Arzette (Game Over) (Commission for @bawdybooster.bsky.social)
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Anniversary Shantae: Half-Genie Hero!!! 🧞♀️ This was my first Shantae game I've played and became a fan of the series intently, easily my favorite Shantae game ever!! 🌟 #Shantae #ShantaeFanart #ShantaeArt #ShantaeHalfGenieHero #WayForward
positive · AI labelView post →Shantae for the Game Boy Color #Shantae
neutral · AI labelView post →Have fanart of one of my absolute favorite game heroines, Shantae~. <3 ...I'ma gonna go and listen to Dance Through The Danger again now. <3
neutral · AI labelView post →Limited Run Games announced a new Shantae game is in development.
neutral · AI labelView post →WayForward has confirmed that a new Shantae game is in development and will be released next year. vgc.news/news/wayforw...
neutral · AI labelView post →New Shantae game is going to have changeable hair gimmick. Twintails a CUTE
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae Seven Sirens more like Shantae Seventh game please... Good game :] I liked the structure of this one leaning more into a traditional metroidvania with one big huge connected world that's vertical as all hell.
neutral · AI labelView post →fat genie (i think she’s a genie idk i never played Shantae)
neutral · AI labelView post →Yaaayyy! I just beat Shantae and the Seven Sirens! Fun game!
neutral · AI labelView post →NEW SHANTAE GAME ANNOUNCEMENT SO WIP OF SHANTAE! #Shantae #Wip #art #Fanart #Sketch #forfun
neutral · AI labelView post →Monthly Art Challenge: July Video game: Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Pirate's Curse was my first Shantae game, this game takes place after Risky's revenge so Shantae doesnt have her genie powers so I never got to try the transformations, instead Shantae gets different pirate equipment to use!
neutral · AI labelView post →New 'Shantae' game confirmed for 2027.
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Birthday Shantae! 23rd birthday of the first Shantae game on the GBC! Love this girl! #Shantae
neutral · AI labelView post →Toon-ament Fanart Showcase: Shantae From the hit video game franchise: Shantae: Half Genie Hero. Fans who have been following me for awhile may remember that during the time of Super Smash Bros Ultimate I was one of many fans campaigning for her to be a DLC character in the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae helped me realize im trans also my wife came back after i 100% this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An old piece of Shantae playing her first game on game boy color.
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae - Primrose Cosplay (by Revenant). Artist: **Revenant** | [pixiv](https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=107717959) | [danbooru](https://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/6282982)
neutral · AI labelView post →👻🎃 October 🎃👻 #promosky - video game - movie - Anime - Mega Man - Waifu - horror - Dragon - Shantae - Funko Pop - Platinum trophy - Pokemon - Kingdom hearts - resident evil - Final fantasy - Assassin's creed And more NO POLITICAL
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae for game number 7 - 2026
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch. - **Description:** Shantae is back in an adventure 20 years in the making! The nefarious pirate Risky Boots has a “groundbreaking” new plan that will leave Sequin Land spinning — by rotating the continent, she can move any town right to the coast for easy plundering! As Shantae, turn the tectonic tables on Risky by taking control of the land itself: shift, twist, navigate, and explore by swapping between mix-and-match…
neutral · AI labelView post →WayForward announces next Shantae game at Anime Expo with 2027 release window.
neutral · AI labelView post →WayForward shared a teaser image about Shantae's upcoming game. Not much going on in the image, with other than the ETA, the only noteworthy thing I can notice is that Shantae is wearing pike balls on her hair. I wonder if she'll be fighting with tools again, like she did in The Pirate's Curse.
neutral · AI labelView post →Domi plays his very first Shantae game is finally happening after wanting to for over a decade
neutral · AI labelView post →[Humble] Return to Metroidvania Bundle ($5/$10/$14). **$5 for 2 games** - Monster Sanctuary - Gato Roboto **$10 for 3 games + above** - Astalon: Tears of the Earth - Islets - Shantae and the Seven Sirens **$14 for all games** - Berserk Boy - BioGun - GRIME
neutral · AI labelView post →Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution TBA on Steam.
neutral · AI labelView post →How to run the game at 60 FPS on a high refresh rate monitor: Go to: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\WayForward\ShantaeHeroUltimate, change vsync=false to vsync=true. Then, go to NVIDIA Control Panel, navigate to Manage 3D Settings and limit its FPS to 60.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hard to play with one hand, good game tho
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yars Rising – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch. Coming in 2024. It's a game from WayForward, devs of Shantae games!
neutral · AI labelView post →
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