
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes out in just a couple months, and it will be available in both physical and digital formats. The past two Shantae games haven't had the same treatment, at least in the West, but a recent listing suggests that 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will be getting a cartridge release on 3DS for those who would prefer not to download it from the eShop.
The news comes via a listing on Gamefly that puts it down for a 20th September release. Maximum Games is listed as the publisher, though it's believed that this is an error on Gamefly's part, as it has made a similar error with its listing for the Steamworld Collection. While this physical release isn't absolutely confirmed, it seems to be a pretty safe bet considering the popularity of the game and the fact that it's already received a physical release in Japan.
What do you think? Would you buy a physical copy of this for 3DS? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source neogaf.com]
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I've been holding off on playing this game until I clear my backlog. I'd be down to pick up a physical release of this game when I eventually do get it.
Wow, what an embarrassing cover to buy in person.
I was hoping this would get a physical release. If its true I will absolutely buy this even though I already have the digital version. That is if it gets an Australian release.
Still waiting for Risky's Revenge Director's Cut on 3DS, WayForward...
If they did this, I'd buy the original game boy game just to start the collection
Sounds like a weird rumour, the game was even featured in the recent humble bundle, so it's likely that most people that wanted the game, and even most of those not interested, already got it. If they're really going to release it phisical then it's just a love letter to the fans, money wise this is one Risky bet!
That said... Seeing the japanese boxart is strange, I always thought the Shante characters have an anime feeling, but in a japanese context they don't look anime-ish enough XD
@PtM who doesn't like out of perspective boobs?!
@Grandpa_Pixel
Isn't it incredibly rare by this point?
I like they idea that they are (or might be) going for a physical release, but as much as I'd like to get this, we also have to keep in mind that this supposed collection of ours might never really be complete since Risky's Revenge is kind of unlikely to see a retail release of its own at this point - unless it's in the shape of a Shantae collection, which I'd be absolutely down with.
Shantae in box? I'm looking WayForward to it
CERO B ? At least 12 years old ?
Hm... i think because of the sexiness of the ladies.
For USA version maybe E10+ or Teen (mostly).
@r4ind4nce I'm willing to pay the price. Very much willing to grab an absolute classic.
And I think if this one happens that a Risky's Revenge is definitely on the table
@PtM lol I know right they don't even look like they're attached to her body.
Not sure I would buy it. There is just too many games in my backlog and I do not consider these games to be essential. So probably not- you cannot have them all.
Seem a bit pointless at this point. Sure, having a physical version would be lovely, but this game has been discounted in sales multiple times, released on other platforms and heck, you could get it on the Humble Bundle for a dollar.
But speaking of physical editions Wayforward, I believe Europe is still waiting on Half Genie Hero physical release dates....
@PanicPuppet92 Try buying either Senran Kagura game for the Vita, without prior knowledge of the LE. Same with Code of Princess...
I already have it on Wii U. I stopped playing it a long time ago...
Can pre-order now in amazon Spain
https://www.amazon.es/Shantae-And-The-Pirates-Curse/dp/B01J1SHR70/ref=pd_sim_63_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GZ335XXPNETSA5C9E8V5
This would have been great a while ago but I already have it on 3ds and wii u (i might buy it again but that is a huge maybe)
That'd be cool, but I'll probably hold off. Already bought the game twice on both Nintendo platforms for $20 a pop.
I would pick it up. I love the Shantae series. Lots of charm, and pretty solid gameplay. Until Nintendo decides to release a proper Metroid game, or Konami goes back to 2d Castlevania games (neither of which seem likely), Shantae will be my number 1 preferred platformer.
@Anti-Matter Shantae and the Pirate's Curse has a PEGI 12 rating which the websites states "It contains: Non realistic looking violence towards human characters - Violence in a sporting context - Sexual images and/or sexual innuendo". So that Japan rating isn't surprising.
Yes definitely I'll get any physical copy either on 3DS or Wii U.
@samuelvictor Actually, I recently read that PEGI +3 can include nudity without a sexual context here in Europe, and that makes sense to me because nudity is normal, it's even in school books. I don't get why Nintendo is so obsessed with avoiding it. Sexuality is also normal but I can understand it shouldn't be in +3 games. There's no sex reference in this game, though.
About the game I already have it on Wii U and 3DS, I like the visuals but the game is very confusing like it was made for the developers.
@samuelvictor Yeah, I'm trying to like the game but I have to ask friends what to do, it's very confusing, I never know what to do next. Funny the part when the girls were taking a bath in...
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