[22], Publishers were initially skeptical regarding the character, and asked Matt Bozon to consider switching to a male lead, as they believed male gamers would never play as a female lead character. Outside of the Shantae series, Shantae has been featured as a guest character in a number of other games. Mayor Scuttlebutt is the mayor of Scuttle Town, and is currently employing Shantae as its Guardian Genie. At the end, if the player collects all the dark magic from Cacklebats and gets the true ending to the game, Shantae gets her magic back and is eventually re-hired as Guardian Genie as she was fired in the previous game. ", "Results from Mega Smash Poll (Switch Edition)", "Massive Smash Ultimate poll reveals the most-requested DLC fighters", "Crash Bandicoot tops poll as most-requested Smash Ultimate DLC", "Mega Smash Poll Ultimate: The characters YOU want for Super Smash Bros. 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. In 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 then shown to be much less self-assured, despite the fact that she manages to defeat the evil embodiment of her powers,Nega-Shantae. Shante Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from [email protected]. Ultimate as a spirit and as a Mii costume that was released alongside Kazuya Mishima. Although Shantae is only sixteen years old, she has the courage and strength of a warrior. Sky is Shantae's friend, a war bird trainer and the daughter of a Relic Hunter herself. A Hair-Whipping Legacy: An Interview with 'Shantae and the Seven Sirens Matt Bozon has provided two contradictory versions of the creation of the Hair Whip. She can also shape-shift into animals -- like an elephant -- to gain access . During the performance, however, the Seven Sirens cut the lights and use the cover of darkness to kidnap the other Half-Genies, leaving Shantae alone onstage once the lights come back, much to the confusion of the audience. Shantae is a DLC character in Blaster Master Zero, vastly more powerful than the base character. microgame Shantae NAB!, created by Matt Bozon. Even when Risky used the Dynamo against her to force her into becoming Nega-Shantae, it only takes her three best friends for her to snap out of it. The series consists of five games: Shantae (2002), Shantae: Risky's Revenge (2010), Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (2014), Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016) and Shantae and the Seven Sirens (2019).[1]. Rottytops' other brother. If the Empress Siren does betray her? Ultimately. Thanks @NintendoAmerica and @Sora_Sakurai! Mentioned in the original Shantae and introduced in Risky's Revenge. PinTweet PROTIP:Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, 'g'to view the gallery, or 'r'to view a random image. Vinegar is a Hot-Blooded gal while Twitch is a Gadgeteer Genius girl. The reason Risky got the Empress' support in the first place is because Harmony's predecessor separated her from physical form, preventing her from feeding as usual and keeping her quarantined in the depths. 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 [39][40] Risky Boots was meant to be featured in Hyper Light Drifter by Heart Machine, as part of a mutual support action between the Kickstarter funding campaigns for that game and Half-Genie Hero, but this was absent from the final game. Shantae [8][9] Shantae has since become WayForward's mascot. Justified: she wants to make certain her "Plan B" can handle the Empress Siren, though she never directly confirms it. So Risky swapped the plans for a fake set that built a doomsday weapon for her instead. Shantae meets her in the form of a ghost dog in the depths of the Sunken City. Shantae doesn't meet any of these two factors. In addition, her strong sense of justice drives her to help people in need. Shantae is a half-genie charged with protecting her home, Scuttle Town. Rotty is obsessed with Shantae and the challenge of corrupting her pure nature. List of Shantae Character | Nintendo | Fandom The third game in the series, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, was released for Nintendo 3DS on October 23, 2014, and for Wii U on December 25, 2014, both via the Nintendo eShop. Mentioned in the original Shantae and introduced in Risky's Revenge. Shantae: A New Genie contains examples of: Adaptational Early Appearance: Can lift the 1,000 Ibs "Elephant Stomp" with just one hand. In 1994, as Matt Bozon was still engaged with his future wife Erin, she got a flash of inspiration while coming back from her camp counsellor days, and created the character of Shantae, named after one of the campers called Chante. The official info stating the character age and if the character looks too infantile. The game received critical acclaim, and was featured in the best sellers list on the 3DS eShop soon after release. If the player does not collect all the Cacklebats, then Shantae will not get her magic back, and is forced to hope that Risky will eventually take down the Pirate Master on her own. Unknown motherUnknown father (possibly the Warrior)Mimic (adoptive uncle) Strong enough to break free of ropes tied around her arms. [4] An archived version of WayForward's site from 1997 shows that it was indeed one of the original points of her magic. Her catchphrase, "Ret-2-Go", came from a friend of the Bozons who kept using it in the animation clean up team for the Warner Bros. movieThe Iron Giantto break for lunch. 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. Bolo is Shantae's friend and sparring partner. A sequel exists called Shantae: The Ties That Bind. [36], New gameplay elements for Shantae Advance included the ability to move between the foreground and background, swimming, flying in 3D on the back of Sky's bird Wrench, and some new forms for Shantae to transform into; these included a new version of the spider, a crab, and a mermaid. A half-genie with electricity powers who is quite curious as to the true nature of the Sunken City. And meant to imprison her as a 'collectible'. It is strongly implied in the events of the game that the mysteriousWarriorshe meets inside theVillage of Lost Soulsis none other than the spirit of her father, who went into the land of the dead to search for his daughter and never returned. Shantae's Half-genie nature gives her several magic abilities. It was also released on Nintendo Switch on June 8, 2017, and Google Stadia on February 23, 2021. As a family member in a Zombie Clan, Rotty travels the land by caravan gaining worldly skills and threatening to eat people's brains. She is then comforted by her friends who tell her they will help her protect Scuttle Town. They are intelligent and skillful, yet skittish and non-communicative. Rottytops | VS Battles Wiki | Fandom PC Genie powers can be removed with an empty magic genie lamp. He lives in his workshop in Scuttle Town, where he houses hundreds of ancient objects. When this happens to Shantae, this pale-skinned doppelgnger is the result. Shantae Barnes-Cowan is an Australian actress who rose to fame with her roles in Wyrmwood: Apocalypse (2021), Operation Buffalo (2020) and Total Control (2019). 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. 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. The nefarious lady-pirate Risky Boots, Shantae's sworn nemesis and the primary antagonist of the series, is known throughout Sequin Land for her love of wealth, power and all shiny things. Matt BozonErin Bozon He was searching for his daughter, but forgot nearly everything about her. Celebrating Shantae's 20th anniversary with her creator Wayforward Introduced in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Check below for more deets about Shantae Barnes-Cowan. Family spot incoming ships and trouble. [2], When asked about whether the Shantae series was conceived as pushing feminist values because of its strong female cast, Matt Bozon acknowledged that he liked to portray the Shantae world as having the girls "run the show" and not be defined solely by their appearances. Can dodge cannonballs, gunfire, missiles, lasers and electricity. Rottytops is a carefree and energetic zombie that is part of the Zombie Clan. Character From Mighty Franchise Will Be Listed. 10; thinkhector; Fri 3rd Jun 2022 @Rainz It probably makes the most sense to start with Risky's Revenge. This is probably because she was originally intended to be the POV character for the player. 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. Shantae is one of several crossover party member available in Indivisible. [10], By 1997, Shantae's design was still not completely locked, as she sported brown hair, didn't wear earrings but wore golden bracelets, and had different proportions. Plans were scrapped after WayForward failed to find a publisher as well as with Shantae Advance. That is until the young Shantae became Guardian Genie of Scuttle own protecting not only Scuttle town but also all of Sequin land after encounters with Risky Boots. [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. If you don't support the games then your opinion really doesn't matter. XD sonicfan10102 2 yr. ago Finally. wasn't enough to snap him out of his funk. ", A group of thieving bandits who pass themselves off as artifact collectors. He claims that he did a saucy dance in order to join the army. Can attack with her hair 6 to 7 times in 1 seconds. Aside from when she's at particular risk, such as when the Pirate Master was reawakened. 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. Contents 1 Background 2 Stats 3 Powers, Techniques, and Equipment 3.1 Powers 3.2 Techniques 3.3 Equipment 4 Minor Feats 4.1 Attack Potency/Strength 4.2 Speed/Reactions 4.3 Durability/Endurance 4.4 Skill/Intelligence Although released with strong reviews, the first game was a financial disappointment. 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). Previous View GalleryRandom Image Next More: Shantae Uploaded by Ingway Shantae Uploaded by Rylade475 Shantae Uploaded by RamdomGuy2013 Shantae Uploaded by Sum Lu Zer Depending on the adventure and circumstance, she also has worn many different outfits. [21] A Mii Brawler costume based on her was released as downloadable content for the game on June 29, 2021. 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. She utilizes magical abilities to help her in her adventures. These . 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. 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. The half-genie guardian of Scuttle Town, Shantae works tirelessly to thwart the plans of the nefarious lady-pirate, Risky Boots. Created by Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Game Review | Common Sense Media As with the original game, Shantae Advance was developed by Matt Bozon on his own time. While still a prankster, Rotty is more self-aware of people's feelings and sensitivities. Teamed up with Risky Boots to save all of Sequin Land. [17], Shantae appeared as a guest character in Mutant Mudds Super Challenge[18] and in Runbow and Blaster Master Zero as a downloadable guest character. 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). [36], Another attempt at a Shantae sequel was Shantae: Risky Waters, a game planned for the Nintendo DS with experimental gameplay taking advantage of the double screen function of the console. 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 Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Main Characters Shantae Sky Bolo Rottytops Mimic Other Half-Genies In General Harmony Fillin the Blank ( Unmarked Spoilers ) Zapple Vera Plink Antagonists Risky Boots Tinkerbats The Barons of Sequin Land In General Squid Baron Ammo Baron Armor Baron Hypno Baron Techno Baron The Seven Sirens In General Empress Siren ( Unmarked Spoilers ) 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. She constantly seeks to conquer Sequin Land or take revenge on Shantae for ruining her schemes. Defeated the Ammo Baron and his personal army many times. 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 (character) - Wikipedia However, her last scene with Shantae shows that most of their mutual animosity is gone, and they only remain enemies due to their occupations. 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. Risky Boots | Nintendo | Fandom Lighthouse in Scuttle Town Risky's former mentor, and the main antagonist in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Even compared to most characters in the series. Affiliations His job is running Battle Tower. It is mentioned several times that she doesn't know who her parents are, only thather motherwas a genie. Throughout the series, Shantae has had the ability to transform into many different things by using her magical powers. Strong enough to pull out/carry a heavy cannon. She ends up giving it to Shantae at the end of the adventure. An ordinary citizen by the name of Brandon, by wielding his enchanted blade and uttering the mystical words, he transforms into the most capable man in the galaxy, Bran-Son! This is a good show of Shantae's determination - unlike others, Shantae is not willing to sit around and wait for problems to be solved on their own. Risky successfully completes her Dynamo and actually. Shantae makes Mimic her project, and refuses to let him grow old, sloppy, or comfortable. Although Shantae has no idea, Mimic is a retired hero of days long gone and still contains dormant skills that could awaken if provoked. (. Four of the labyrinths were supposed to be based on the four seasons; the first labyrinth, which was featured in the demo, was based on autumn, and its hub room was filled with falling autumn leaves. Her parentage is uncertain, but it is known that her mother was a genie and there is speculation about who her father was. Hell, she even once fell for a booby trapped bathtubs, risky placed in her house, COMPLETELY FORGETTING WHEN SHE HERSELF DIDN'T EVEN OWN ONE. 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. Abilities WayForward Shantae is a platform video game developed by WayForward and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color in 2002. WayForward Dev on Shantae's age | Shantae | Know Your Meme Also it looks like we finally got a direct confirmation on Shantae's age for those who won't stop asking about it. [2][5], Matt Bozon has stated that his main influences for the video game series are Castlevania, Aladdin, Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda and anime, mostly from Ranma which he claims as a heavy influence, and others like Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Hayao Miyazaki's films, and Pokmon, as well as 80s American cartoons like DuckTales and The Transformers,[2][6] while Erin Bozon's main influence was I Dream of Jeannie. It is mentioned several times that she doesn't know who her parents are, only that her mother was a genie. Rottytops . [8] Chris Isaac of Comic Book Resources listed Shantae 11th in his list of female video game characters making a huge impact in 2017. During the events of thefirst game, she is portrayed at the beginning as young and somewhat nave. DLC", "[NC US] WarioWare D.I.Y. 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. That's all I have left!". Fortunately, her friends are able to defeat Nega-Shantae in Shantae's mind and change her magic back to normal.
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