WayForward Says It Will Consider A 3D Shantae Game When The Time Is Right

I'm for anything that breaks up the art style. It's well done! But 1/2 Genie Hero and the 7 Sirens looked nearly identical. Kind of like SMB 1 looking just like The Lost Levels or EVERY New SMB game looking exactly the same. It gets stale. Oddly enough, back in the day, Mega Man didn't bug me

2d spritework is most of what makes this series notable

We defo need more good 3D platformers!

I don't think they really need to release a 3D game. I feel like part of Shantae's identity as a series is one of the few remaining really good 2D platformer/metroidvanias.

And no, I don't consider the dime-a-dozen retro-wannabe titles as really counting. Sorry if that bothers anyone but it's just how I feel.

Not sure that inspires me with confidence. I love Shantae but I don’t think it’d translate well into 3D. In fact, the idea of a 3D model of Shantae sorta scares me, that’ll look so awful...

@Heavyarms55 I agree - the only reason Metroid managed as a 3D series was by branching into another genre. I can’t see Shantae doing that well without losing its entire identity, and Metroidvanias don’t really translate well into 3D...

@RhiannonRune exactly. to me most 2D games from the past went to 3D.. doesn't capture the same magic for me

@ShadJV I'm sure they could make a good game out of it, and I could see a Shantae game kind of in a style like BOTW. I think she'd be real cute in 3D (oh, is it a crime to say that now? idk)

But I just don't think it's needed. She has her niche and does really well in that niche, why fix what's not broken?

2D graphics are amazing and Shantae should never abandon them for 3D. Biggest mistake Nintendo made was turning Mario into a 3D side-scroller. 3D graphics look absolutely awful in the genre.

Super Shantae (and the) 64 (Pirate curses).

This isn't the late 90s where EVERYTHING had to be 3D. Shantee works as a 2D game. It doesn't need to be a 3D one.

If they need the next generation to achieve their vision they should go for it. Next gen is only 6 months away at this point.

@ReaperExTenebris Sonic the Hedgehog works as a 2D game. It doesn't need to be a 3D one. Earthworm Jim works as a 2D game. It doesn't need to be a 3D one. Worms works as a 2D game. It doesn't need to be a 3D one. Mortal Kombat works as a 2D game. It doesn't need to be a 3D one.

Need I go on?

Yuck

Meh .. I don't think the series really needs to go in that direction ever tbh...

It’s so odd namedropping console generations into this the way he does, this series would get nothing out of going 3D.

If they ever want it, by all means - but there's NOTHING obligatory about a 3D game for an otherwise 2D franchise. There wasn't even back in the mid-90s, contrary to the equally hyped industry and audiences' beliefs, but at least the results were more of a gameplay novelty back then.

@ShadJV I feel like an idiot for asking and I know I will kick myself a second after posting this, but what is BT? X

They could definately make a good 3D-Shantae game but do they have the budget and the dedication to do one?
From what I‘ve seen of 7 Sirens it doesn‘t really break any new ground for the series. While that‘s not always necessary I think they could definately make the series stand out with a good 3D game. But again, there‘s a lot of room for failure.

Yes a 3D Shantae game would be fantastic, it'll show that the series could indeed evolve into something spectacular.

Yeah and we've been requesting this for years too - go 3D - it's a brave new world for your skill set Wayforward

Permanently? No. But I'd love to see a game that experimented with being a 3D metroidvania. Just so long as the 2D games aren't abandoned in exchange.

I’m up for a 3D Shantae game. If they can get it to work.

The time will be right when enough of the team have trained & worked on 3D dev kits enough to make it good. Last thing WayForward want to do is take a great 2D property & release a substandard 3D version. Cant think of any recent releases that have done that.. cough

Their director is currently learning 3d art and just started learning. That should be a sign how long it will be.

@Dragonslacker1 BT is an autocorrect typo when it meant to say “by”. I have no idea how I missed that. My bad.

@Heavyarms55 maybe. I just can’t help but picture it as a lot of the 3D Castlevania games. WayForward isn’t exactly the largest studio, so I can’t imagine it looking impressive. But maybe they’d surprise me. I like it 2D though.

@ShadJV it’s cool thanks for replying x

Pfft, I feel like they've finally figured out the ideal setup for a Shantae game and I dunno if I'd care for it ever moving to 3D

@ShadJV I've never played any of the 3D Castlevania games but from your comment I am guessing they weren't great. I'm with you that I like it 2D. But I feel like Wayforward could make a good 3D game if they really wanted to. If needed they could always hire more staff or partner with another studio for it. I feel like they are a studio that's been more reliable than not.

WayForward should try to work on improving the 2D format before getting too ambitious and going to 3D.

I'm fine with the 2D play and art style tbh, but 3D style is an interesting thought. Be careful with the character models and art style though!