Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Originally launched in 2002, Shantae is the acclaimed action-adventure-platformer that is often considered one of the most impressive Game Boy Color games ever produced. In this pixel-perfect adaptation, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots. During her quest, she explores treacherous labyrinths, gains amazing new powers, conquers mini-games, and encounters friends such as Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo. Alongside the standard GBC mode, this edition also includes the extra Game Boy Advance functionality of the vintage cartridge.
Key Features
Shantae's acclaimed original 8-bit adventure - now on Switch!
Use dance magic to transform into a monkey, an elephant, a spider, and more!
Travel across Sequin Land, from forests and deserts to swamps and frigid peaks!
Explore challenging labyrinths where devious bosses await!
Buy a variety of items and upgrades to gain new abilities!
Environments change from day to night!
Discover secret passages! Find hidden Warp Squids and fireflies!
Select between standard GBC mode or GBA-enhanced mode, featuring a bonus Tinkerbat transformation!
Updated with save states, multiple display options, control improvements, and a mini art gallery!
Originally launched in 2002, Shantae is the acclaimed action-adventure-platformer that is often considered one of the most impressive Game Boy Color games ever produced. In this pixel-perfect adaptation, Shantae hair-whips, dances, and transforms as she seeks out four elemental stones throughout Sequin Land to put a stop to the nefarious lady pirate, Risky Boots. During her quest, she explores treacherous labyrinths, gains amazing new powers, conquers mini-games, and encounters friends such as Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo. Alongside the standard GBC mode, this edition also includes the extra Game Boy Advance functionality of the vintage cartridge.
Key Features
Shantae's acclaimed original 8-bit adventure - now on Switch!
Use dance magic to transform into a monkey, an elephant, a spider, and more!
Travel across Sequin Land, from forests and deserts to swamps and frigid peaks!
Explore challenging labyrinths where devious bosses await!
Buy a variety of items and upgrades to gain new abilities!
Environments change from day to night!
Discover secret passages! Find hidden Warp Squids and fireflies!
Select between standard GBC mode or GBA-enhanced mode, featuring a bonus Tinkerbat transformation!
Updated with save states, multiple display options, control improvements, and a mini art gallery!
