They are intelligent and skillful, yet skittish and non-communicative. In Matt Bozon's vision, Shantae uses it because she thinks it's cool but her friends actually can't stand it (although other characters have used it in-universe). [5] Erin Bozon's initial inspiration for the character was the TV show I Dream of Jeannie, while Matt's subsequent work on the character and her universe were based on Ranma , Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water or Hayao Miyazaki's films, as he was introduced to Japanese animation around that time while studying at CalArts. Shantae has never looked as good as she does in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Shantae First Appearance Shante Age Unknown Year Created 2002 Created by WayForward Designed by Matt Bozon Erin Bozon Voiced by Cristina Vee (Pirate's Curse, Half-Genie Hero) Quotes Gallery Risky Boots is the primary antagonist of the Shantae series. Thehalf-genie guardian ofScuttle Town, Shantae works tirelessly to thwart the plans of the nefarious lady-pirate,Risky Boots,or other forces threatening the town. [7], Mimic is a member of the Relic Hunters, a society of treasure hunters who unearth and study ancient artifacts. Rottytops is a sentient zombie girl who is described as being mischievous and constantly looking for trouble for fun. I am not a belligerent, bellowing, buffoon like my dear, sweet brother. He also gives Shantae his X-Ray Glasses. [2] Matt also elaborated a bit on the development of Sky's character, who was initially named "Twitch" and had a different appearance. Join the fun! Age No canonical age Physical description Species Half-Genie, Half-Human Gender Female Appearances Created by Erin & Matt Bozon Appears in Shantae series Super Smash Bros Ultimate Runbow Blaster Master Zero Debut Shantae (2002 video game) Shantae is the titular main protagonist of the Shantae series. Shantae, the original indie darling! Can out race Rottytops in a foot race, who; Ran from Scuttle Town to Hypno Baron's castle in a short time. A big, brawny, deceased warrior who helps Shantae enter the Oubliette of Suffering. even if it's to free Shantae and Sky from imprisonment, the Pirate Master fighting Shantae atop the palace. Or at least she did before having Shantae dispose of him. In the sequel, Risky's Revenge, Risky Boots sets to take her revenge on Shantae, and ultimately succeeds by stripping her of her magical powers. Following Risky's will, Nega-Shantae only ever surfaces with two objectives: fulfill her master's wishes, and silence her human half. Shantae and Risky appear as Spirits in Super Smash Bros. She wears a red bra on her torso, which reveals her midriff with belly button. Defeated her evil half "Nega Shantae" without her genie magic. Shantae is a half Genie & half human girl with a large purple ponytail. ", was created by Matt Bozon in WarioWare D.I.Y. PinTweet PROTIP:Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, 'g'to view the gallery, or 'r'to view a random image. Born on , , Shantae Barnes-Cowan hails from Canberra, Australia. Shantae's life-long friend and ally, Sky is a war bird trainer whose profitable egg hunts often span the known reaches of Sequin Land. Over the course of the game, however, she slowly forms a bit of an attachment to her, asking her if she could "join the good guys for once" and even going as far as saving her life later on. Teamed up with Risky Boots to save all of Sequin Land. Risky Boots the lady-pirate is Shantae's evil nemesis and the series' primary antagonist. She pulls this off again in Seven Sirens, To her credit, in the first one she left Shantae, Shades of this still exist in Half-Genie Hero, as. In contrast to Ammo Baron and some other members of his army, he is a decent fellow - he gives Shantae fair warning of the dangers in the tower, and apologizes when the prize she wins there is not that great in his eyes (the Magic Seal). As the Guardian Genie of Scuttle town, Shantae lives in alighthouseby the sea where she can spot incoming ships and trouble. While still a prankster, Rotty is more self-aware of people's feelings and sensitivities. ", "16 Female Video Game Characters Making A Huge Impact in 2017", "Get Yourself A Tiny Shantae Toy Next Year", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shantae_(character)&oldid=1147529813, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 15:21. Ultimate Fighter Pass 2! She is determined to help those in need, even if it means putting herself in harm's way. Her disguise in. and distributed by Nintendo as one of its "Big Name Games" entries. The eponymous heroine of the series, a half-genie, was created by Erin Bozon, while the games were created from this character by her husband Matt Bozon. Created by Shantae rescues the half-genies, defeats the Sirens' leader and receives a journal filled with messages from the Guardian Genies, including her mother. The Guardian Genie of Tree Town. Species Shantae, Risky Boots, and Harmony are all voiced by Cristina Vee. Affiliations At the end of the game, Shantae is betrayed by Rottytops to Risky Boots in exchange for her brains (although Risky chooses to back down from the deal) and loses her genie powers. She is described as a "spirited dancer with a strong sense of right and wrong", and "trouble-prone". one year older than Shantae and the same age as Bolo. Personally I don't mind it anymore, is on an ok level, isn't annoying but there is no need for take it off. In addition to the regular gameplay, six minigames and a multiplayer battle mode were planned. Shantae is the title character and main protagonist of the Shantae video game series developed and published by WayForward Technologies. The game received critical acclaim, and was featured in the best sellers list on the 3DS eShop soon after release. DLC", "[NC US] WarioWare D.I.Y. An enhanced port, titled Shantae: Risky's Revenge Director's Cut, was released for Microsoft Windows on June 14, 2014, PlayStation 4 on June 23, 2015, Wii U on March 24, 2016, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on October 15, 2020, and Google Stadia on February 23, 2021. For a Metroidvania, Shantae is filled with characters that progress the story. Rottytops is a free spirit. Sky keeps a war bird named Wrench, and she is rarely seen without him. Rottytops appears as a playable character in Half-Genie Hero's "Friends to the End" mode. Shantae Although she's willing to explore more her genie side hoping that it will bring her closer to her mother, as mentioned above she turns down at the end of the first game the genies' offer to stay in the Genie Realm, and at the end ofRisky's Revengeis shown expressing sadness as being even farther from her half-genie nature and subsequently her mother after having lost her magic powers. He rigs up a mummy curse to turn Barracuda Joe to stone so he can't marry Sky. A sequel exists called Shantae: The Ties That Bind. They collect all kinds of old magic trinkets including the Magic Seals. She also considers the zombieRottytopsas her friend, although Rotty's own attitude towards her, while friendly for the most part, is more ambivalent, as she does not hesitate in claiming she would like to eat Shantae's brains (which Shantae seems to take as a joke). Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She's a tease and a shameless flirt on a near-criminal level, and her scruples know no boundaries. Once she is restored, Shantae reveals that she had gotten caught up in trying to be a hero to make up for her human half, but forgot that she could rely on others along the way and rushed things. Friendly, energetic, and headstrong. In Risky's Revenge, she's shown to have grown more confident, enough to believe that she's the only person able to stop Risky Boots and discarding Mimic's suggestion that Sky and Bolo should go instead. Although she's willing to explore her genie side, hoping that it will bring her closer to her mother, she turns down the genies' offer to stay in the Genie Realm at the end of the first game, and at the end of Risky's Revenge is shown expressing sadness as being even farther from her half-genie nature (and subsequently her mother) after having lost her magic powers. [3], Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and a mother who was a Guardian Genie. Doubly so for her favorite warbird, Wrench. The game received positive reviews, being awarded the Best Visuals[28] and Best DS Game[29] awards for 2010 from IGN. Shantae made her appearance in Super Smash Bros. This game is great! ", "WayForward Reveals Official Title and New Details for Shantae and the Seven Sirens", "Shantae returns in an all new adventure later this year", "Shantae Series Interview with Matt Bozon - Interview", "The Flop That Inspired 'Contra 4 And 'Duck Amuck'; 'Hot Coffee' Sequel; And More, In GameFile", "Apple Watch is getting an adventure game from Shantae developer WayForward - GamesBeat", "Renowned devs creating 'Big Name Games' for free WarioWare D.I.Y. Tried to use Mayor Scuttlebutts dumbness to legally own Scuttle Town but after days of hard work building new facilities and weapons for the town, Shantae uses a genies wish to return the town to the Mayor. In Shantae, as the Guardian Genie of Scuttle Town, Shantae lives in a lighthouse by the sea where she can. Capable, dominating, and deadly, Risky isn't afraid to claim what's not hers. Risky Boots (archenemy, ally during The Pirate's Curse)TinkerbatsNega-ShantaeSquid BaronAmmo BaronHypno BaronThe Pirate MasterTwitch & VinegarHolly LingerbeanThe Giga Mermaid (formerly)Six of the Seven Sirens She is described as having few magical abilities, including being capable to whip her hair as a weapon, but has a strong sense of right and wrong and is a skilled dancer. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is now out! And meant to imprison her as a 'collectible'. Just a little subreddit for fans of the Shantae series. Shantae doesn't meet any of these two factors. Became one of the most powerful half-genie in the land. The setting displays oriental-inspired aesthetics with fantasy, dark fantasy and steampunk elements. who knows what she's doing whenever she's not tailing Shantae, misinterpreting her real name as "Rubby Chops". Rottytops genuinely likes Shantae. Since townsfolk tend to be skeptical and stand-offish to Relic Hunters (and genies), he and Shantae make a great pair. Shes a falconer who trains warbirds to fly, and her name is Sky. ", "Dante, Shantae And More Join Super Smash Bros. Erin imagined that the character could summon or charm animals by belly-dancing. Scuttle Town She is described as a troubled genie, born without any magic power, although she was capable of hair whipping already. [14], In the first game, Shantae is described as a half-genie, the offspring of a human father and Guardian Genie mother whom she never met, as they disappeared when she was only a baby. it was Shantae's magic the whole time. She appeared as a playable character in the 2015 WayForward Apple Watch game Watch Quest. Shante Depending on the adventure and circumstance, she also has worn many different outfits. Allies "It's the imperfections that make the character, don't you agree? Other half-genies of different backgrounds. Species Shantae is the protagonist of her eponymous series. Where Risky harvests her Tinkerbats is unknown. He was summoning Squid Baron to exercise his merchandising rights. She chases Risky Boots across the map in order to stop her plans and has a strong enmity for the pirate as a result. Hair strikes can hurt the Pirate Master, who; Could create a large storm of dark magic in base form. Two girls in Ammo Baron's military. Shantae Matt BozonErin Bozon Barracuda Joe is a soldier in Ammo Baron's army. Risky is back and steals a magic lamp of unknown power, so Shantae has to zip around the world collecting a bunch of things to progress and ultimately stop her. The Armor Baron will outright, To further the point, during the final confrontation, he taunts Shantae over believing Risky's theories about the gathered dark magic actually being Shantae's own scattered magic, and is flabbergasted when it turns out to be the truth. [5][1][10] Matt Bozon tried to incorporate more conventional weaponry to the concept, but ultimately reverted to fighting moves which incorporated Shantae's hair. Risky Boots will get the airship, leave the island then promptly turn around and obliterate the unsuspecting Empress Siren, assured in her destruction due to her not actually having five drops of half-genie lifeforce. Abilities [23] In 2018, readers of Source Gaming.com voted Shantae as the 10th-top most wanted character for Super Smash Bros. Regardless of how much is happening on-screen or how big the visuals get (and there are some pretty big boss fights), the performance never skips a beat. You can only guess what he was planning to do with these. The game was re-released for the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on July 18, 2013, with a Nintendo Switch re-release releasing later on April 22, 2021, with a special Game Boy Advance-enhanced mode, featuring a bonus Tinkerbat transformation and save states, multiple display options, control improvements, and a mini art gallery. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. [9] In 2017, Robert Workman of Comicbook.com named Shantae in his list of the greatest video game heroines, having some reservations about her sexy design, but claiming that "there's no question that this genie has had no trouble making players' wishes come true". The series resurfaced in 2010 with Risky's Revenge, and has since enjoyed more commercial success and a growth in popularity. Shantae (2002) Age 16 Gender Female Height 5'4" Shantae is the main protagonist of the eponymous indie video game series. It's all I have left!" His job is running Battle Tower. She was named the "protagonist/main character" of Skullgirls, although other characters such as Marie, Parasoul, Valentine, Double, Peacock, and Painwheel all have more major roles than Filia herself. Getting valuable treasures. She also considers the zombie Rottytops as her friend, although Rotty's own attitude towards her, while friendly for the most part, is more ambivalent, as she does not hesitate in claiming she would like to eat Shantae's brains (which Shantae seems to take as a joke). Undeath even fixed her eyesight, seeing how she doesn't wear glasses anymore as a zombie. Cruelty is subverted when Risky reveals that they're trying to refurbish the airship that is the Sunken City, making their suffering a bit more deserved if the player chooses that route. 10; thinkhector; Fri 3rd Jun 2022 @Rainz It probably makes the most sense to start with Risky's Revenge. Poe is a polite, gentle and caring member of the Cadaver family and is in charge of keeping their caravan in good shape and running. ", A group of thieving bandits who pass themselves off as artifact collectors. Even apart, their friendship is a strong one, and Sky's opinions hold equal value to Uncle Mimic's in Shantae's mind. Gallery Slightly shy, Shantae is initially afraid of the citizens of Scuttle Town discovering her status as a half-genie. Shantae Shantae's father Shantae's mother Sky Sky's father Sky's mother Spy Scope Squid Baron Squidsmith T Techno Baron The Pirate Master The Save Guy Tinkerbrain Tree Town Chief Tubeworm Siren Tuki Twitch & Vinegar V Vera W Warp Squids Warrior Water Lily Siren Wobble Bell Wrench Z Zapple Zombies Categories It can be found here: The first chapter can be found here. Shantae's more unusual habits are revealed during the game's progression; we learn that Shantae accidentally destroyed Sky's Library Card once by nibbling on it when she got nervous and that she considers herself a bad role model due to her bad temper and fashion sense. This would later become the basis for the transformation dances. During the events of thefirst game, she is portrayed at the beginning as young and somewhat nave. Ultimate As Mii Fighter Costumes", "Feature: The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results! He was a resident of Water Town in the first game, but moved to Scuttle Town with Sky after Shantae lost her magic. Shantae's Half-genie nature gives her several magic abilities. [5] For Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, her proportions were altered, being described by WayForward as featuring "[a] bowling pin shaped body, [] very tall eyes, [] [a] long torso, and black triangular pants" with the main aim being on-screen contrast and readability regardless of the distance from the camera. Bolo is commonly used as a punching bag or stool pigeon by Rotty, Sky, and Shantae. She was created by Matt Bozon and Erin Bozon. Strong enough to shoulder charge through larger enemies. Shantae has a deep care for her assumed uncle,Mimic, as well as her friendsSkyandBolo, and at the end of the first game gives up on the chance to enjoy eternal peace in theGenie Realmin order to be with them. Finally, the credits of the game shows a picture of him and his tank trapped in the quicksand of Tan Line Island. But he cares very much for his family (and property). Although Shantae has no idea, Mimic is a retired hero of days long gone and still contains dormant skills that could awaken if provoked. Although Shantae is only sixteen years old, she has the courage and strength of a warrior. Shantae's more unusual habits are revealed during the game's progression; we learn that Shantae accidentally destroyed Sky's Library Card once by nibbling on it when she got nervous, and that she considers herself a bad role model due to her bad temper and fashion sense. In The Pirate's Curse, Shantae forms a temporary alliance with her nemesis Risky Boots to help stop the Pirate Master, despite not trusting Risky. [2] By 2020, the series had sold more than three million copies. Bolo has eyes for Risky Boots and nearly anything else remotely female, although a brotherly comfort level keeps Shantae outside his level of vision. [7] Sky appears as a playable character in Half-Genie Hero's "Friends to the End" mode. For example, her uniform shirt unbuttoned at the bottom enough for her belly button to be visible, plus a skirt hiked up to her lower midriff, and some thigh-highs to go with it. She has two brothers named Abner Cadaver and Poe. He's also referenced in Seven Sirens as a doll Shantae must find. [36], Shantae Advance was planned to consist of eight chapters of gameplay split over seven towns, six islands, and six labyrinths; this was estimated to take about twenty hours to play through. [7] Bolo appears as a playable character in Half-Genie Hero's "Friends to the End" mode. This, however, backfires in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse when the magic that escaped Shantae's body awakens Risky's old mentor, the Pirate Master, which leads to Shantae and Risky reaching a temporary truce to defeat him, as Shantae needs to fight with magical items and Risky's pirate equipment since she no longer has her powers. Shantae's artwork of Shantae and the Seven Sirens. Previous View GalleryRandom Image Next More: Shantae Uploaded by Ingway Shantae Uploaded by Rylade475 Shantae Uploaded by RamdomGuy2013 Shantae Uploaded by Sum Lu Zer Human form's schoolgirl outfit, despite being one of the more conservative get-ups in Rottytop's Wardrobe, has some shades of this. Strong enough to break free of ropes tied around her arms. Shantae is an olive/tan-skinned young girl with blue eyes and pointy ears of which hang some gold earrings. [43][44] Both Shantae[45] and Risky Boots[46] appear in Super Smash Bros. It is the first title in the Shantae series.The game follows the adventures of the eponymous half-genie Shantae, who must travel across Sequin Land, the setting of the series, to foil the domination plans of the evil lady pirate Risky Boots.. During her quest, she learns various . In truth, she's a memory wraith that has died long ago and only exists through her pet Wilbur. Shantae is a young girl with a very slender build. Shantae's Half-genie nature gives her several magic abilities. [28] Daniel Alvarez for TheGamer.com called Shantae a "famous Half-Genie Hero herself", describing her as "the undisputed queen of indie characters". It is mentioned several times that she doesn't know who her parents are, only that her mother was a genie. She is described as a troubled genie, born without any magic power, although she was capable of hair whipping already. It's one of the clues as to the identity of her human soul. Set in the fictional world of Sequin Land, the series follows Shantae, a half-genie who serves as the guardian of her hometown, Scuttle Town, and more generally Sequin Land as a whole, protecting it from various threats, which generally involve to some extent her nemesis, the pirate Risky Boots. [24] In 2020, Shantae was ranked 13th-top most requested character for a DLC. Barracuda Joe guards the tower, and will let any citizen in for training for a small fee. Shantae is a platform video game developed by WayForward and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color in 2002. [6] By the end of the game, she has come to terms with her nature and is relieved to hear from Mayor Scuttlebutt that the fact she is not a full genie doesn't matter, since she proved her worth by stopping Risky.[15]. She can do this as her elephant transformation. When Barracuda Joe comes back to life, he dumps Sky, saying there's other fish in the sea. If you don't support the games then your opinion really doesn't matter. They are the titular main antagonists in, "You should go too, before you forget why came here. Shantae is a half-genie charged with protecting her home, Scuttle Town. Introduced in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. [8][9], In 2017, readers of NintendoLife voted Shantae as the 8th-top most wanted character for Super Smash Bros. The story of Shantae Advance involved Risky having her Tinkerbats digging under Sequin Land, and putting a pillar in the middle, allowing the land to be rotated. [25][26][27], Michael Rougeau for Complex included Shantae in his list of the greatest heroines in video game history in 2013, declaring that "there's [] something about the half-genie girl". He claims that he did a saucy dance in order to join the army. Despite Shantae getting along with Risky Boots during the events of the last game and becoming sort of friends by the end, Shantae still considers Risky her enemy as the first thing she says to the pirate is, "Risky Boots! Shantae is dancing her way to Super Smash Bros. Pony tail can be cut off just like regular hair. She is a half-genie and the main protagonist. The vast majority of fans want Shantae to be sexy. Squid Baroncalls her a tomboy at some point. In the early 2000s, WayForward exprimented with protoyping a 3D Shantae game for the GameCube, but these plans were set aside in favor of focusing on a handheld sequel. Discuss the newest game with fellow fans live! Could take blows from the Pirate Master in his giant/strongest form who could fire giant cannon balls and swords more than twice the size of Shantae herself. Shantae: A New Genie contains examples of: Adaptational Early Appearance: Shantae thwarts Risky's plans and the genies reward Shantae by informing her of her mother's whereabouts: Shantae's mother left to the Genie Realm long ago with other genies to ward evil beings, leaving Shantae in Mimic's custody, asking her to understand her sacrifice and reassuring her of her love. For this reason, Shantae and Sky tend to have more unexpected reunions than planned visits. because she's afraid of getting possessed by the Pirate Master.

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