A little while ago, WayForward made the announcement that Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut would be launching on 24th March in Europe, followed shortly by the announcement that North America would be receiving it on the same day. While the 3DS version still remains more or less a mystery, Wii U gamers will soon be able to enjoy the definitive version of this DSiWare classic.
Naturally, WayForward wants to get some hype going, so a new trailer showcasing the game was recently released. Here, you can see the improved visuals and the various new additions that make up the 'Director's Cut' portion of the title. Check it out below:
What do you think? Will you be getting this? What would you like to see out of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, the next entry in the series? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source youtube.com]
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Is it worth it to buy it when I have it on 3DS? Surely not. But will I because Shantea's so cool? Yes!
Seriously, though, that's one to play on the Gamepad only...
I'll probably get it as well to support WayForward some more. They make some fairly decent games.
i wanna know what all changes and additions there are before buying it.
Not buying until it's on 3DS. I'd rather play this one on the go, and on a much smaller screen.
@allav866 Well... you could still buy the original. But sure, this version is probably better.
@Krisi I have the original, but I'm waiting to upgrade to the 3DS version. I get the 3DS version might not be too high on WF's priority list, but they said it was coming to 3DS, so until they say otherwise, I'm hanging onto my money!
I'd rather get the 3DS version. It suits the small screen better and it's nice to have it on the go.
Really glad to finally get this in Australia
I'll get it, but not before I can gain points from My Nintendo.
If it comes to 3DS, that's when I'll check it out.
@ImprobableToast
Glad to see we are finally getting some solid releases here in OZ. loved half Genie so I'll be all over this.
Ha, I just love this game. Getting the Director's Cut just for Magic Mode and the improved warp system.
I have no 3ds so i happy it is avaible for wiiu but i'll wait too for my nintendo european lunch
'Improved visuals'...? I don't know as I never played the original, but those look like some very aged GBA graphics to me, honestly. I can only imagine how much worse they'll look blown up on my 65" TV screen... :/
so whatever happened to 1/2 Genie Hero?
it's never going to be released, is it?
@allav866 They did offer a discount on Pirate's Curse for one version if you have the other on Wii U or 3DS so I'd imagine they'd be generous enough to do it again (Hell, maybe even offer a discount if you have the DSiWare version on the same 3DS. XD)
@CharlieSmile It is, its just taking longer as they met many of their extra stretch goals and have many versions for many systems to release it on. Needless to say, it's shaping up to be the biggest Shantae title of all and hopefully it won't be much longer
How is this a Wii U game? A costume change? The video must be for the 3DS version, because you can't scale up DSi res to 1080p, no matter how much you love pixel art.
@OneArmedGiant Well, strictly speaking, it did come to Steam for us. Of course we still shouldn't have to jump platforms for a game in a series that everyone else got on the same platform.
Looks like Wayforward is really pushing the Shantae series as of late. Pirate's Curse was just released on Xbox One not too long ago. That's a good thing, maybe it will get people to look forward to Half Genie Hero. I know I am.
Playing it on an iPhone and I must say it is a brilliant game. Anyone on the fence should definately give it a go.
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