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Metroidvania
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
By WayForward Technologies, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a Metroidvania adventure from WayForward Technologies, set in a sunken city and its surrounding world above and below the sea. Shantae can use Fusion Magic to switch into creature forms, while belly dancing activates machinery, restores health, and more. Exploration spans multiple towns and labyrinths, with secrets, magic, items, and minigames to find. Monster Cards can be collected and powered up. The story brings in new Half-Genie characters alongside returning favorites including Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and Risky Boots, with animated TV-style cutscenes. It is a single-player game with Steam Achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The listed platforms include Windows and macOS, while the Steam platform listing specifies Windows. WayForward both developed and published the game; its listed release date is May 28, 2020.
What players like, and what they don't
- Fusion Magic offers creature-form changes.
- World spans areas above and below the sea.
- Includes towns, labyrinths, minigames, and secrets.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows only.
- Listed as single-player.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player Metroidvania built around exploration and changing creature forms. Its towns, labyrinths, secrets, and returning characters may appeal to players who want a story-led adventure.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens combines exploration with creature-form abilities and a range of optional activities. The listed Steam features make it a single-player option with controller support and cloud saves.
