Series making sure that the Sirens didn't take Shantae so that she can capture the half-genie girl herself and keep her close if the Empress Siren tried to double cross her. Marinette Dupain-Cheng/Ladybug from Miraculous Ladybug, another character Cristina Vee voices, shares many similarities with Shantae: Both are heroines that use magic to call upon animal-like powers. The half-genie guardian of Scuttle Town, Shantae works tirelessly to thwart the plans of the nefarious lady-pirate, Risky Boots. 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. PinTweet PROTIP:Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, 'g'to view the gallery, or 'r'to view a random image. Strong enough to break free of ropes tied around her arms. Shantae made her appearance in WarioWare D.I.Y in Shantae NAB! ! Meagan Glaser (RR)Cristina Vee (TPC, HGH, SS) For a Metroidvania, Shantae is filled with characters that progress the story. Mayor Scuttlebutt is the mayor of Scuttle Town, and is currently employing Shantae as its Guardian Genie. 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. [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. The character was named after one of the campers. If you want a non eye candy character go play oddworld or something. Now people will shut up about her being 16 and shit CStormblade 2 yr. ago I had a feeling she was never 16 from the start. Doubly so for her favorite warbird, Wrench. 16K subscribers in the Shantae community. Born on , , Shantae Barnes-Cowan hails from Canberra, Australia. Rottytops genuinely likes Shantae. Created by Also, they both have purple hair. [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. 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. Rottytops is a free spirit. [13], In Shantae: Risky's Revenge, Shantae was voiced by Meagan Glaser. Enemies Aliases In truth, she's a memory wraith that has died long ago and only exists through her pet Wilbur. Shes a falconer who trains warbirds to fly, and her name is Sky. Shantae: A New Genie contains examples of: Adaptational Early Appearance: [10] Shantae herself was well received by fans and critics. Two girls in Ammo Baron's military. However, her last scene with Shantae shows that most of their mutual animosity is gone, and they only remain enemies due to their occupations. Erin imagined that the character could summon or charm animals by belly-dancing. ", "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. So Risky swapped the plans for a fake set that built a doomsday weapon for her instead. She considers Shantae her best friend and truly cares for her. [7], Mimic is a member of the Relic Hunters, a society of treasure hunters who unearth and study ancient artifacts. In the first game, she can get Cuffs in Water Town which allows her normal form to do an elbow dash after, She gains a blue dancer costume in the iOS and Steam versions of. If you don't support the games then your opinion really doesn't matter. Main article: Shantae (Character)/Gallery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 She chasesRisky Bootsacross the map in order to stop her plans and has a strong enmity for the pirate as a result. Shantae is one of several crossover party member available in Indivisible. the pillow is the game's most damaging melee attack! Her parentage is uncertain, but it is known that her mother was a genie and there is speculation about who her father was. InRisky'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. [4] An archived version of WayForward's site from 1997 shows that it was indeed one of the original points of her magic. Took powerful electric attacks from the Giga Mermaid. 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. he wasn't actually trying to destroy the world. She disappeared, and when going after her after some time, he found her working on sketches of a character, Shantae, in dancing poses. [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". (. She was altered later on in development, and the original Twitch character served as the basis for a similarly-named character and her friend in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. 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. Shantae also appears to have low self-esteem (possibly tied to the loss of her magic), as when she was threatened with losing her hair after getting dismissed as Guardian Genie, she says, "They can't take my hair, can they, Uncle? [23] In 2018, readers of Source Gaming.com voted Shantae as the 10th-top most wanted character for Super Smash Bros. Bolo is Shantae's friend and sparring partner. In Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Risky reverts to being the antagonist, as she tries to take control of the Genie Realm, an ethereal place where all Guardian Genies were locked several years ago, when Shantae was only an infant. Did you know the Shantae Wiki has a Discord server? Gender Although Shantae has no idea, Mimic is a retired hero of days long gone and still contains dormant skills that could awaken if provoked. She was created by Erin Bozon, wife of Matt Bozon, WayForward's creative director. Shantae is a DLC character in Blaster Master Zero, vastly more powerful than the base character. She was the Mayor of Arena Town the entire time. However, the game has since gained significant recognition, with some reviewers considering it one of the best games released for the Game Boy Color. 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 is unknown how she became a zombie . Half-Genies have a unique reaction when their magic is called upon against their will. Even without magic, her hair is still strong enough to deflect bullets and canon balls. Over the course of the game, Shantae 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. 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 ) Even compared to most characters in the series. [16] She was also featured in the 2010 downloadable WarioWare: D.I.Y. Although Shantae is only sixteen years old, she has the courage and strength of a warrior. She has two nasty brothers (Abner Cadaver and Poe) that seem capable of bringing out the worst in her whenever they're all together. That said, it's not completely benign, since he admits that the whole thing was to use the profits to fund his future evil machinations. While absent in Pirate's Curse he makes his return in Half-Genie Hero now owning a haunted castle where he intends to summon a creature that may very well threaten all of Sequin Land Ammo Baron's ally who crafts expensive weapons out in Frostbite Island. Shantae: Risky's Revenge: 7-8 years after her acclaimed dud of a debut, WayForward would obtain and revisit the IP with a sequel for the DSiWare shop. A sequel exists called Shantae: The Ties That Bind. Shantae (character) View source Shantae is the protagonist of her eponymous series. While still a prankster, Rotty is more self-aware of people's feelings and sensitivities. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is now out! especially after Shantae saves her life in. Contents 1 Background 2 Powers & Abilities 3 Equipment 4 Alternate Forms 4.1 Nega Shantae 5 Feats 5.1 Strength 5.2 Speed 5.3 Durability 5.4 Skill 6 Weaknesses 7 Fun Facts Background Although she can get on his nerves at times, Mimic genuinely loves Shantae and strives to keep her safe. Risky calls her "the one of whom [the other Sirens] will not speak", and her role in the plot is quite pivotal, so it's impossible to discuss her at length without spoiling the endgame. Guardian Genie MINE TO COMMAND! During the events of thefirst game, she is portrayed at the beginning as young and somewhat nave. ", Brandon and his super alter-ego, Bran-Son, Shantae spends the "Friends to the End" DLC trapped in her own body and has to watch it try to kill her friends, She gets trapped in her own body during the "Friends to the End" DLC and needs to be freed by her friends, in order for Shantae to defeat the Empress Siren once and for all, she had to return the Half-Genies' powers back to them so they can reclaim their stolen life force, When she gets her magic back at the end of. 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. Shantae meets her in the form of a ghost dog in the depths of the Sunken City. Sky is Shantae's friend, a war bird trainer and the daughter of a Relic Hunter herself. [5] [1] She has been voiced by Cristina Vee since 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Rottytops . The official info stating the character age and if the character looks too infantile. Rottytops' eldest brother. Slightly shy, Shantae is initially afraid of the citizens of Scuttle Town discovering her status as a half-genie. 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. Her evil clone is known as Nega Shantae. Affiliations Meagan Glaser (Risky's Revenge)Cristina Vee (The Pirate's Curse, Half Genie Hero, Shantae and the Seven Sirens) Species Rotty, the lively zombie. 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. She has a relatively thin yet curvy figure and is rather short compared to some other characters in the game. The archived version of WayForward's site also depicts Shantae with a very different appearance, as a brunette with a less manga-ish appearance. He lives in his workshop in Scuttle Town, where he houses hundreds of ancient objects. XD sonicfan10102 2 yr. ago Finally. Matt Bozon: "Shantae has no official age, but we consider her to be an adult in all video game depections up to this point." In addition, she often puts herself down; believing that only being half-genie is not good enough. Shantae has olive/tan-skin with blue eyes, and long growing purple hair tied up in a ponytail stem stalk. 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 Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 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).[3]. She is determined to help those in need, even if it means putting herself in harm's way. Many folks imagined that they had been captured inside bottles, while others believed that the genies had returned to their own realm, Genie Realm. It was also released on Nintendo Switch on June 8, 2017, and Google Stadia on February 23, 2021. She was created by Erin Bozon, wife of Matt Bozon, WayForward's creative director. Shantae He's hardly awake until he springs into actionusually at the chance to be a heroand begins twirling his bolo balls. Bolo is commonly used as a punching bag or stool pigeon by Rotty, Sky, and Shantae. While he once made a deal with Risky and kidnapped Mimic in exchange for a lifetime supply of coffee, he'd come to bitterly regret this decision and try to make amends with Shantae, in his own way, later on. The game received positive reviews, being awarded the Best Visuals[28] and Best DS Game[29] awards for 2010 from IGN. Even apart, their friendship is a strong one, and Sky's opinions hold equal value to Uncle Mimic's in Shantae's mind. Shantae has never looked as good as she does in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. However, he later stated that Erin's first sketches of Shantae already featured the Hair Whip. 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. With the age gap, it explains Risky knowing Shantae's mother. Her disguise in. She has two brothers named Abner Cadaver and Poe. [5][10] Despite the initial difficulties, the series' lasting critical appeal led WayForward to adopt Shantae as their official mascot. Now, eighteen years later, that legacy continues with the release of the fifth entry in the franchise, Shantae and the Seven Sirens. This works exactly as Risky planned against the Pirate Master, but while the Empress Siren's mutiny is appropriately repaid, her gigantification ends with the airship Risky coveted going down in flames, Rotty climbs out of Shantae's pillowcase and reveals she was hiding inside of it. Shantae makes Mimic her project, and refuses to let him grow old, sloppy, or comfortable. Risky's former mentor, and the main antagonist in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. She has brown skin, blue eyes and a tiny nose. The series resurfaced in 2010 with Risky's Revenge, and has since enjoyed more commercial success and a growth in popularity. 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. They are the titular main antagonists in, "You should go too, before you forget why came here. Although released with strong reviews, the first game was a financial disappointment. [41] Shantae appeared as a guest character in Mutant Mudds Super Challenge[42] and in Runbow and Blaster Master Zero as a downloadable guest character. [5], 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. movie The Iron Giant to break for lunch. and ultimately ends up helping Shantae defeat her fellow aquatic menaces. Ultimately. The Guardian Genie of Armor Town. ", "Dante, Shantae And More Join Super Smash Bros. Various experiments were done to make her feel more kid-like and heroic, but feedback was mixed, which led to reverting to a look closer to her original one, but with the clothing alterations kept. Barracuda Joe is a soldier in Ammo Baron's army. 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. Shantae: A New Genie is a completed fanfic created by Seantae2425 that acts as a novelization for the Shantae video game series while adding its own twists. Their loyalty knows no bounds, and like drones serving a queen they act as an extension of Risky's will. ", "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. To be fair, Rottytops is stowing away in the former, the loss of her magic at the end of the prior game, Once Shantae has her magic restored, she practically. He's also referenced in Seven Sirens as a doll Shantae must find. Throughout the series, Shantae has had the ability to transform into many different things by using her magical powers. Sky is a sort of desert rat, always nesting in out of the way places at length. Her ponytail is red, she has yellow eyes, a purple Bedlah attire and silver jewelry. A half-genie with electricity powers who is quite curious as to the true nature of the Sunken City. Later on, Matt Bozon asked her what she would come up with if she was to create a video game character. one year older than Shantae and the same age as Bolo. Can keep up with people who can teleport. In the first one, he stated that at the time, Erin had very long hair and Matt would often take a blow in his face each time she turned around, which inspired him for Shantae's trademark attack. [19][20], Shantae appears in Super Smash Bros. However, she is also extremely untrustworthy, crafty, and manipulative. A half-genie, the Guardian Genie of Scuttle Town, and the titular protagonist, Shantae works tirelessly to thwart the plans of the nefarious lady-pirate, Risky Boots, and anyone who would threaten the world. 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). Shantae is a platform video game developed by WayForward and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color in 2002. You fight them in the very last stages of each of these games, too. But he cares very much for his family (and property). Ultimate. With the guardians gone, Sequin Land began to fall prey to evil. Even when the Dynamo has been destroyed and her plot undone, Risky only goes into an infuriated. Risky BootsPiratesEvilMayor ScuttlebuttThe Half-Genie Festival 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. [2] Matt also elaborated a bit on the development of Sky's character, who was initially named "Twitch" and had a different appearance. Rotty is obsessed with Shantae and the challenge of corrupting her pure nature. Can be hit by giant monsters and get back up. 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]. He was summoning Squid Baron to exercise his merchandising rights. 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. This is a trait that has lead to disaster before (such as losing her magic in Risky's Revenge). A half-genie born with the powers of a Seer, capable of seeing the 'invisible world' that others cannot. Taking hot baths. 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. Most of then are some variety of. 10; thinkhector; Fri 3rd Jun 2022 @Rainz It probably makes the most sense to start with Risky's Revenge. 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). In Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Shantae and her friends visit a tropical island, where she meets a group of other half-genies who are kidnapped by Risky and the island's rulers, the Seven Sirens. Risky is aided by her pirate crew, made up of tiny humanoid creatures called Tinkerbats. 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. 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. Introduced in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Female Abilities 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 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. It's one of the clues as to the identity of her human soul. [6][7], The character has been well received and is featured in several lists of the greatest video game heroines. Shantae (2002) Age 16 Gender Female Height 5'4" Shantae is the main protagonist of the eponymous indie video game series. [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. Discussed, then played straight. In addition, her strong sense of justice drives her to help people in need. Shantae rescues the half-genies, defeats the Sirens' leader and receives a journal filled with messages from the Guardian Genies, including her mother. Previous View GalleryRandom Image Next More: Shantae Uploaded by Ingway Shantae Uploaded by Rylade475 Shantae Uploaded by RamdomGuy2013 Shantae Uploaded by Sum Lu Zer
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