Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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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!

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is a female protagonist, platformer and indie game developed by and published by WayForward.
Released on May 08th 2018 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Japanese.

It has received 1,088 reviews of which 965 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition into these genres:

Female Protagonist Platformer Indie Adventure Metroidvania Action Pirates Anime Great Soundtrack 2D Side Scroller Singleplayer Cute

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU with Hyper Threading
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310 or equivalent (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 1GB of display memory
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 2 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Aug. 2025

its a cute game but the flappy bird like level in the main story is stupid and annoyiing and idk if ill ever finish this game cus of that but its still good and worth it if you think you wont get too angry about the flappy bird spikes level edit: i was doing it wrong, 10/10 now

Aug. 2025

Yeah, you can tell that this game ran out of money before it was fully done, but the ultimate edition really does add enough extras to make it worth it.

March 2025

Pretty good I was a huge fan of the metroidvania style in the previous games, and this one moves away from that with each location being a set of linear levels that you backtrack through to complete new objectives. Hugely increasing the runtime for a game that ultimately leads to being a set of fetch quests set in a lushly animated, lovingly rendered world. It boils down the rpg elements of the previous games into a set of purchases that can be turned on and off as the player sees fit, but also streamlines them enough that they can be completely replaced by new mechanics in the extra game modes. The transformation system is expanded into essentially different traversal options so unlocking a new one means revisiting almost every level to sniff out the secret that will lead you to the next one before returning again. The bulk of the game's runtime is in the new game plus modes that offer entirely new mechanics to traverse the levels for new items and bosses, but I personally did not find running through the levels for the dozenth time to be appealing by that point. While it's sad to see the pixel art and cartoony animation get smoothed into cel shaded production animation, overall the game carries over the personality of the previous games, with their slightly pg saturday morning cartoon tone, and discards most of the extras in favor of replay-ability and modular tinkering. It also is much easier than previous entries once you collect a few health containers. Not my favorite in the series, but easily as worthy as the others.

Feb. 2025

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.

Dec. 2024

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 herself is so charming, it’s impossible not to root for her. Whether she’s dancing to transform into a monkey, an elephant, or a freaking mermaid, every moment feels playful and creative. The gameplay? Pure magic. It’s the perfect blend of platforming, exploration, and combat. There’s something so satisfying about unlocking new abilities and revisiting earlier levels to discover hidden secrets. Each stage feels distinct, full of surprises and brimming with personality. And the bosses? Oh, they’re as quirky and memorable as the rest of the game. But what really pulls me in is the soul of this game. It’s funny, lighthearted, and endlessly charming. The dialogue always makes me smile, and the characters feel like old friends—Risky Boots is the kind of villain you secretly adore, and Rottytops is the zombie BFF you never knew you needed. And the music—oh, the music. Jake Kaufman’s soundtrack is pure ear candy. Whether it’s the adrenaline-pumping beats of a boss battle or the breezy, tropical vibes of a stage theme, every track is a bop. I still find myself humming "Dance Through the Danger" when I least expect it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.99€ on Steam.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition received 965 positive votes out of a total of 1,088 achieving a rating of 8.40.

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition was published by WayForward.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is not playable on MacOS.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is not playable on Linux.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is a single-player game.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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