Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Based on 34 ratings

7.9

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Score Breakdown Based on 34 ratings

1. 10 (3)
2. 9 (7)
3. 8 (12)
4. 7 (9)
5. 6 (3)
6. 5 (0)
7. 4 (0)
8. 3 (0)
9. 2 (0)
10. 1 (0)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

• Rating:8

  It's like playing Super Metroid, but with a half-genie and very silly.....

  By lightning_kf | Review Date: Feb 14, 2015 | WIIU

  This is the third installment of the Shantae franchise. First making its debut on the Game Boy Color over ten years ago followed by a sequel on Nintendo eShop for the DS and 3DS, these games surrounding the tales of a ha... Read Full Review

  3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

• Rating:9

  Quasi-Pirate Genie Waifu presents a beautiful and effective action platformer

  By Pikazilla | Review Date: Apr 09, 2022 | NS

  Pirate's Curse has overall great visuals and cute funny characters, but I didn't expect the quality of the action platforming. Shantae's mobility is smooth and predictable, which is something that is vital in an entertai... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:6

  Frustrating amount of enemies hold back this Metroidvania-lite

  By Ignition_jammy | Review Date: Dec 17, 2017 | 3DS

  I haven't played other games in the series, but it seems Shantae was once a genie, but now lives life as a human in Scuttle Town. The mayor has sold the town to an evil Baron much to the dismay of Shantae. Meanwhile, Sha... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:8

  The third entry is more risqué, better written and has more content than the previous game.

  By Gelugon_baat | Review Date: Oct 05, 2017 | PC

  INTRO:Shantae is one of those game IPs that have achieved cult classic status, with a profile that is high enough to motivate (and apparently finance) its maker to make another entry. The Pirate’s Curse is one such... Read Full Review

  2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9

  Underneath a light exterior, lies a serious Metroidvania game

  By logicalfrank | Review Date: Jun 28, 2016 | 3DS

  1. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a Metroidvania game but it is not all dour and stuff like Metroid or Castlevania. 2. The first Shantae game I played was the original for Game Boy Color. I did not like it enough to f... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful