Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Finally Shakes its Release Delay Hex

Little steep on the price, but wowza it looks good!!!!!!!!!!!!! Might have to wait a while on it though because of said price, but glad to see that it is shaping up to be a great game!

$20 seems a little expensive for a Shantae game. I got through Risky's Revenge in about 5 hours. I might wait until a few people know the length of this one.

20 huh? well let's see how long the game is and how the reviews are. wayforward is a really good developer though

Coming to Wii U in the winter, huh? What year?

I might pay 20 for the U version but not the 3ds version. That's like tied for the second highest price on the shop. It does look like high quality and I'm sure they used all the extra time wisely but that price will scare away a ton of potential buyers.

I just don't get why devs constantly price themselves out of the market. This would sell 100k in a week at 9.99 but at that price many will wait and I don't care if it scores 10's people will still wait till the price drops. If this was the middle of the summer and nothing new was coming for a while then go for that price but in the heat of a ton of good releases might not bring the results they are hoping for. I will pass on this for a while as I have enough else to play and will be getting.

Cool, though I'll probably wait for the Wii U version. $20 does seem a little steep though...hopefully that at least means more content...otherwise WayForward is getting a little pretentious (who do you think you are, EA?!). I got 20+ hours out of Mighty Switch Force HD--and it looked gorgeous--and it only cost $10...

They put the Mighty Switch Force games on offer a fair few times, so I'll expect this will be not too long after (Especially at Xmas when the most download offers tend to occar from the console download stores....)

Here's hoping your reviews are stellar, Shantae!

Maybe I'll just wait for the Wii U version.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Good to hear but that day Stealth 2 hits as well and that is my priority, followed by Bayonetta 2 the next day. I would rather have this on Wii U anyway.

@rjejr

Here is another release date for you. Or are you biased towards first party games?

Release date! Release date! Release date!

Wait. $20? ...and I thought Risky's Revenge was pricy. Think about it, Shovel Knight was $15. This seems a bit steep! This had better be really good and decent length to make that worth it.

Well, I'm playing through the GBC Shantae now, since it was so cheap!

Yes! Finally! I've been waiting forever!

Way excited though I too dont know which version to get either. Im leaning toward 3ds though since I have the other two on there and Half Genie Hero will be wii u exclusive.
Day 1 purchase!

$20 is too rich for my blood. Gonna have to pass.

Mackerel, That's expensive!! I still have yet to even purchase R'sR! That will be $20.49 for PC alone! Wow! & Yikes!

@sinalefa - Good timing on your part, I was reading the article and thinking its a really good thing I dont follow indie games, they all seem to be delayed time and time again, and then when they do get a release date its in like 2 weeks out of the blue. I'd have to quit gaming to keep my sanity. Not interested in Shantae though, for $20 Ild rather spend $40 on Captain Toad.

I really try to stay out of the whole 1st party 3rd party debate. Im really looking forward to Sword & Soldiers 2, Captain Toad, SSB U, Lego Hobbit if the 3rd movie content ever gets released, Skylanders Trap Team after messing with it today at Target, Lego Batman 3 if it gets The Legion of Doom and The Wonder Twins, Sonic Boom on Wii U and LBP3. And of course Bayonetta 2 and the DLC for both Hyrule Warriors and MK8 - Nintendo has me doing a 180' on paid DLC. Jury is still out on Splatoon - I really want it but it needs couch co-op and vs. XCX will probably be Day 1 but that and Zelda are so far out Im really not thinking about them. FF15, KH3, BG&E2, The Last Gaurdian and Uncharted 4 if I ever get a PS4 Some of those wont be put for 2 or 3 years so no rush.

@Spoony_Tech I think more people will buy this than Steel Empire. I can't believe Steel Empire is still sitting there for 29.99 with what looks to be like 40 or so downloads. I probably wouldn't buy Shantae until it got a 50% sale. At this price I don't think they blow the doors off of sales that's for sure.

$20 is too much for you guys? Ha, ha, looks like I should put on my fancy pants when I buy it. Been waiting for ages for this game. Can't wait for the Wii U version too.

@YuuMonMu It's too much for this one game yes. I can buy whatever I want but I won't just throw my money away. If you feel different then more power to ya.

@YuuMonMu $20 is a lot considering Risky's Revenge was pretty short (and not that great, honestly).

@Tops
Same here. With recent (and excellent) platformers Shovel Knight and Gunvolt both being priced at $15, I was expecting this game to have the same price. There's still a very good chance I'm getting this though, as long as the initial reviews are not disastrous.

Ok, I will be waiting!! ^.^
XD

Ya, so it's an extra $5 than what I expected, no biggie. I've burned $5 on worse things before.

And it's about time, this game got delayed and delayed and delayed...

@NintyMan Shovel Knight was $15.

@YuuMonMu: In addition to what Spoony_Tech, & Storytime7 said, I think it also has to do with the fact that SAtPC is the 3rd entry in the "bit series", a series that is supposed to be in the form of an 8, or 16-bit side-scroller/platformer with a decent length, challenge, & replayability of a game from that time. Those qualities will tell if the game is worth, or even more than that ($20) price-value ratio. Shantae is a pretty popular ip from WayForward, the next in popularity from them would be the Mighty Switch Force games, I think.

@R_Champ: I don't imagine they think they're EA. I do, however, think (that) they think their fans are willing to pay that much, &/or they believe the original Shantae's high price is an indication of the high quality, &/or demand of the series, possibly influencing their perspective on price point.

@Everyone_Else: I still plan on getting this on 3DS, but it will have to wait for awhile/on the back burner, & while I do take care to only spend any amount(cheap, or expensive) on where/what I think will have value to me, this being about 20, & 1/2 bucks will make me put the game more under a microscope, than its much cheaper predecessors. I am also aware that the original is available cheaper than it originally sold for years ago, during print.

I just hope they drop the price of Risky's Revenge. If it being DSiWare is preventing that, then it's time for Nintendo to discontinue the DSi Shop honestly. I seriously doubt enough money is made on there for it to be worth running anymore.

Also, not sure why people would want this on Wii U over 3DS. Shantae is designed for the handheld. Wouldn't feel right in my opinion to get the last part of the trilogy on a different platform. Half-Genie Hero has no importance to the first 3 plot-wise, so I'm ok with that. But hey, preferences.

I was thinking it'd be around $15 myself. So I only bought a $10 card to top me off. Now I need another card, since I only have $20 and change - that won't cover tax.

Well I wouldn't know if I would get this since I still need to beat the original and buy RR if I ever get it, but at least it isn't $30 like Steel Empire,

i dont care if its 20$ given this studio's awesome track record and some serious good quality games

Yeah!

SO SOON?!
They were totally waiting for Smash to fade.

Instant purchase, no question. They're already shooting to make it longer than RR (which was replayable) and the pirate gear looks like solid fun.

I've never played a Shantae game before. But this one is very appealing to me for some reason. It just looks so fun to play with it's beautiful 2D art style. This game will get nothing less than a 9 for a review score. Must buy for me.

Wayforward has engineered two of my top ten eShop titles (Ducktales at #8, Mighty Switch Force HD at #10) and the Wii U version is day one for me.
So would the 3DS version.. if I still had a 3DS anyways.
Their Gameboy Color title was one of my top 5 games on that handheld and Shantae is way better than their licensed content. Even at 20$ it's a worthwhile purchase (maybe trying to augment sales lost by the Wii U version (24.99$ is an early rumor, and 5$ off with cross buy, but again.. rumor).

There's my Shantae!

Best news of the week! Still wondering if I should wait for the WiiU version. Whichever system, it's a day 1 purchase for me.

I love the Shantae art style.

Wow, I'm really surprised that so many people are going nuts about the price. Yeah, it's not cheap, but WayForward has definitely earned my trust and I love this series. Everything they do is gold. Also...nobody has mentioned that it has been stated before that this game WILL be longer and closer to a retail game in size so the price does not surprise me. The original was a huge game (for GBC) and Risky's Revenge was somewhat of a mess of a release since it was first being developed for the GBA, then changed to episodes for the DSi shop, then finally released as one package for the eshop. Ever since then this series has gained a kind of cult following and now WayForward said they are ready to go big again.
Long story short, this WILL be a longer game then the last the last one and has higher production values (improved art, voice acting, etc.) so naturally, the price will rise a bit. Can't wait to invest!

PS. Am I the only one that thinks Shovel Knight, while good, was not worth its price tag?

Jeez, finally!

If it has as much content as Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!, then it won't be the worst value for a WayForward game.

This Shantae game supposedly has a huge in-game world, is longer than the original Shantae and way longer than Risky's Revenge, has Metroid-esque gameplay with multiple hidden pathways and the potential for sequence breaking, was designed to fully utilize the 3D capabilities of the system and runs at 60 FPS with it turned on, apparently has tons of unlockable stuff when it is played more than once, and even has multiple endings. In other worlds, this is more like a retail release, even if it is getting a digital-only release.

$20 is a steal for this. I'll be downloading it Day One.

What @Spoony_Tech said.

@Ralizah Unfortunately nobody sees that when they go to dl the title. We here are informed but we are the minority others will look at this game on the shop, see 20$ and move on to something much cheaper!

@Spoony_Tech
I don't know. Joe Average might pass the game up in favor of something cheaper, but this IS an established, if still somewhat obscure, game series with something of a cult following. The kickstarter for HGH and Steam release of Risky's Revenge have probably brought more attention to the series as well. $20 is a bit pricier than normal for an eshop game, but I don't think it has completely priced itself out of consideration for most gamers like Steel Empire has. I could be wrong, though.

I do think the timing of the release sucks, though. It's only a few weeks after Smash and a single day before Fantasy Life. That likely won't do them any favors.

On another note, it's interesting how the character portraits have become more and more animesque over the years.

I get not wanting to pay the 20 bucks on this one, especially with the length of Risky's Revenge...but I like Shantae too much, pledged waaay more on the Kickstarter...and have faith in the quality of the game from what i've seen. Wayforward has also stated that it's bigger than the original GBC game and Risky's Revenge combined, and i'm inclined to believe them with how long they've taken to put it out.

Rottytops best waifu.

Next year it will probably released on iOS for $1.

@Nintendian Maybe so, but it has not been designed around touch controls, so the experience will be worth about $1 on iOS.

Day 1 buy for me (My avatar is a bit of a clue, there ), sure "Risky's revenge" was a bit short, but i replayed it lots of times, and WayForward said that SAtPC is a lot longer than RR, so i'll easily get my money's worth out of it.

Shantae will do well, word-of-mouth made the GBC original sell, the pricetag might be a bit off-putting for people, but maybe it's time for mid-range prices on upper-tier indie games... (As a mid-point between €2 tablet games and €50 retail releases)

This is great news. Feels like I've been waiting a lifetime for this game!

I know this is a Nintendo site, but is there any news on a Vita release?

Edit: It' not coming to Vita. I'm getting confused with Half-Genie Hero

20$ is way too much for a game like this. I payed 15$ for Shovel Knight and felt a bit cheated - while the game is great fun, it's just too short. Unless there's at least 15h+ storyline I probably won't consider getting it until some discounts.

And once again Europe gets it in the behind. We're not seeing a pixel of Shantea until 2015 I think...

Oh, these comments about the price are just absurd. Twenty bucks is totally justifiable. Everyone seemed to be expecting fifteen, anyway. As if five dollars really makes that much of a difference.

Shovel Knight, Mutant Mudds Deluxe (Wii U), 1001 Spikes, and now Shantae and the Pirates Curse... Christ, we PAL region gamers have to be a patient bunch.

Man I LOVE the music these games have, Its such a interesting Genre of music. Sounds like the old stereo typical Egytian Levels, with some new bass and beat to it.

Are the previous two Shantae games worth checking out? Because if this game gets good reviews, I might just go ahead and buy this one for Wii U. Personally, I enjoy big screen gaming more (my 3ds is primarily a Pokémon player. ) but I hear a lot of praise for this series. So is it best to play the previous two in order to get the story?

@NinjaWaddleDee
Shantae Risky's Revenge was a fun game, it's bright and colorful. The gameplay is like your typical action platformer, but the game is kind of short. Shantae for the GBC I felt that is was a chore to play. It's very easy to get lost in the game and suffers from difficulty spikes. So overall I recommend Risky's Revenge, since it's a good game and the story leads into Pirates Curse.

EU 2015 then ?!

A year ago I was excited. Today I couldn't care less. Hype, hype, hype. Promises, promises, promises. Now $20? I'll be playing Bayonetta and Fantasy Life. SInce I've waited this long, I can wait another year until the inevitable price drop.

Wow as a huge Shantae fan I'm actually doubt I can buy it on opening day as Bayonetta 2 launches the next day on the 24th.

$20 bucks!?! not this time shantae, not this time!

I'll wait for the Wii U version and gladly buy that version. I still hope European version is 15 euros or something.

I just need to spend $8 for another $5 from DDP... I'm hoping Club Nintendo offers a good SNES game on Monday. I'd rather pay $15 on this than $20.

That voice! Argh, I could swear it's Christina Valenzuela, but something doesn't sound right...
Well, now my priorities get really messed up! This, Bayonetta, Shovel Knight, Pier Solar, Hyper Light Drifter, Guilty Gear XRD (not on WiiU, sadly) - my list is getting too long so close to christmas! Awawawawawawa!

Never played Shantae before. What's the big shabang? seems pretty straight forward platformer to me.

@JellySplat
Memorable characters. Amazing sprite work. Charming world building. And in previous games, she was able to transform into animals.

@Ralizah

Cool beans, I'll have to buy the first one. it's on 3ds VC right?

@JellySplat
Yeah. It's a bit challenging, but a lot of fun and one of the best looking games on the GBC.

Ah, so that's how you pronounce "Shantae." Good to know. Sometimes it's hard to tell with unusual names in game series that don't have voice acting. I'm sure many people debated the proper pronunciation of Samus's name until the original "Super Smash Bros." settled the matter.

Anyway, I'm waiting for the Wii U version. My policy on dual releases is to go with the console versions unless the handheld version is clearly the superior release for some reason, the two releases are really very different games and I like the handheld version better, or there are good reasons to double dip with both versions like with the new Super Smash Bros.

Why are Shantae games so much more expensive??