Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is a Action, Adventure game from WayForward with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- WayForward
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $29.99
- Review signal
- 85% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU with Hyper Threading
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310 or equivalent (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 1GB of display memory
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 2 GB available space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows®8 or Windows®10
Processor: AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is worth a closer look if you want exploration, boss rush, pixel art, and hand-drawn.
Best for players who want pixel art, hand-drawn, emotional story, and exploration.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
precision-platforming
Play styleMovement skill and exact jumps are central to the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
replaces the metroidvania map with more precision platforming segments.From the moment I stepped into its vibrant, hand-drawn world, I was hooked.Previous entries relied heavily on pixel art, but Half-Genie Hero introduces beautifully animated hand-drawn character models and vibrant HD environments.These additional modes substantially increase replay value and allow players to experience familiar environments in entirely different ways.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.