Bought it yesterday for my 3DS (which I bought yesterday as well) and just beat it tonight. I really hope they bring the original onto the 3DS' virtual console cause I would love to play it.
You know what I love about downloadable games? It only takes 10 mins to go from being interested in a game, to being addicted to it on my dsi xl. Looking forward to whatever wayforward makes next!
I've been waiting six months to play this masterpiece. Now that I'll be getting a 3DS soon, I can finally get it.
Also, FFFan? I understand that you've obviously been hurt, but you really shouldn't take it out on the entire female gender. It's natural for people to design women like this.
I just bought the game a for my 3DS as I never had a DSi. It was a great game and I really thing a lot of old school platform or just 2D gamers would love it. I hope the first makes it to 3DS as well I'd buy it in a heart beat if it's half as good as the DSi game. 10 out of 10 you guys keep up the great work!
@FFFan3445 You are a misogynist ass. Those clothes are no more revealing than what people wear everyday to the beach. Get over your puritanical hatred of women.
@Cryssoberyl I'll get over my "puritanical" hatred of women when I can finally date one who won't cheat on me from the start without ever telling me. Bitches lie all the time, no matter how nice you are to them or how attractive you are. The fact that I can't trust women sickens me, no man has ever betrayed me like that but multiple women have. Fuck 'em.
@FFFan3445 3 or 4 women give you the shaft (which you most probably deserved, being an obvious prick) and you decide to write off one half of the entire human race? I don't NEED to say anything else. You've done it all for me.
@Cryssoberyl I wish that person had responded to me instead of just posting a comment, the person who posted it probably is female because only a bitch would be so indirect. Video game women shouldn't be designed to be sexy, fuck that shit women are whores already and I'd rather not be reminded that women are cunts.
You, berylperson, I don't care that other people get angry at my comments because they're a bunch of dumb bitches who can't stand political incorrectness. Women are cheating whores.
The quality of this game is better than most of the crap thats out there for DS. I got a DS XL on a whim and decided to make this my first download and it completely took me by surprise with how awesome it was. Lets hope Way Forward sees enough success to make another one, even bigger and more epic.
The reason I stepped up from a Lite to a DSi XL, right here.
And honestly, had the game been sitting on a retail store shelf instead of the DSiWare shop, I would have gladly shelled out full price for it.
At the download shop price, it's a steal.
Beautiful graphics, amazing soundtrack, excellent controls, and the characters are memorable with a great sense of humor. It's platforming adventure perfection.
Great work, WayForward...Here's hoping this series continues!
@izlude2 lol killer comment. anyway ya, this is why folks should support game developers. it lets them get enough money to create more things we like.
Downloaded the game and finished it within a day or so. Story was simple and humorous but I gotta say I have a feeling a third one might be coming. Out of most DSI Ware games, this one was really worth downloading/buying /thumbs up.
Wayforward really did a good job on this one, looking forward for more games like these.
I haven't even heard about Shantae until this game appeared in the DSi shop. Dude, I feel like I missed out on playing one of the best games ever made. Lol.
I'm buying this on dsiware but why couldn't this have gotten a physical release? I don't want to have to deal with nintendo's horrible online policy to get my download back if my dsi ever breaks if I drop it by accident.
@viewtifuljoe99 Because WayForward had a tough time looking for a publisher to distribute. But no one ever bothered to help because of the original's poor sales. And besides, WayForward is a indie company.
@horokeusensei Because WayForward is an indie company, most indie companies release their games through downloadable services such as XBLA, PSN, Wii/DSiWare, and Steam. That way, they don't have to spend so much money on publishing deals.
It should be available on the 3DS, Iwata said that DSi Shop downloads will be available on the 3DS and that you could transfer your DSi account into the 3DS
I should've mentioned this the moment I saw the video, but great trailer! This is 2.5D platforming in all its beautifully-animated glory. Shantae herself has always been a crowd-pleaser. I'm definitely checking every Monday for this game to come out on DSiWare. ^.^
Oh,damn!That mermaid was one of Bozon's frivalous(sp?) designs from deviantart!!Voice acting,a fresh-looking art style,kick-ass graphics and effects,it'ds official:I'm not waiting for a new Zelda/Kirby/Pokemon game to come out for the DS,I'm waiting for a Shantae game for DSi.
The gbc Version is nice!
DigitalGamesVirtual 4 hours ago
WayForward sure loves hips. Switch Force, Milky Way, and even Contra 4. :D
TronPachioftheDynamo 1 month ago
damn
supermario98able 2 months ago
Bought it yesterday for my 3DS (which I bought yesterday as well) and just beat it tonight. I really hope they bring the original onto the 3DS' virtual console cause I would love to play it.
mraaronhd 3 months ago
They need to bring her off the shop channel and bring her to the Wii Console in 3D
SonicMania2099 3 months ago
OMG those pixels.
andersdenkend 4 months ago
PLEASE bring this game to us WiiWARE players!! Maybe even a `special edition' of the game for the Wii!!...PLEASE!!
dommromm 5 months ago
You know what I love about downloadable games? It only takes 10 mins to go from being interested in a game, to being addicted to it on my dsi xl. Looking forward to whatever wayforward makes next!
viewtifuljoe99 5 months ago
Happy fase :]
gh0stsp3ctre 6 months ago
I've been waiting six months to play this masterpiece. Now that I'll be getting a 3DS soon, I can finally get it.
Also, FFFan? I understand that you've obviously been hurt, but you really shouldn't take it out on the entire female gender. It's natural for people to design women like this.
TheDLonYT 8 months ago
Please release the GBC Shanate game on the 3DS VC!
strongo25 8 months ago
I just bought the game a for my 3DS as I never had a DSi. It was a great game and I really thing a lot of old school platform or just 2D gamers would love it. I hope the first makes it to 3DS as well I'd buy it in a heart beat if it's half as good as the DSi game. 10 out of 10 you guys keep up the great work!
ProfessM 8 months ago
You're all a bunch of faggots. Deal with it.
Video game women are generally designed to be sexy, or aesthetically pleasing. Quit bitching about a character just because they show skin.
IntermissionLP 8 months ago
I guess getting this game won't hurt.
ElmntNinja 8 months ago
I'd immediately buy the game if all the characters in it weren't such sluts. Cleavage everywhere, too much skin, fucking fuck fuck do not want.
FFFan3445 10 months ago
@FFFan3445 ewwww girls
Koolkitties 9 months ago
@Koolkitties Ewww sluts. Seriously, I'd like to get this with the quality everyone's been bragging about but I refuse to buy this kinda garbage.
FFFan3445 9 months ago
@FFFan3445 ghey
Koolkitties 9 months ago
@Koolkitties You sound pretty mad, bro.
FFFan3445 9 months ago
@FFFan3445 i aint even mad
Koolkitties 9 months ago
@FFFan3445 You are a misogynist ass. Those clothes are no more revealing than what people wear everyday to the beach. Get over your puritanical hatred of women.
Cryssoberyl 8 months ago
@Cryssoberyl I'll get over my "puritanical" hatred of women when I can finally date one who won't cheat on me from the start without ever telling me. Bitches lie all the time, no matter how nice you are to them or how attractive you are. The fact that I can't trust women sickens me, no man has ever betrayed me like that but multiple women have. Fuck 'em.
FFFan3445 8 months ago
@Cryssoberyl So you have nothing else to say? No more inaccurate statements about me hating women? For the record, women suck. Deal with it, bro.
FFFan3445 8 months ago
@FFFan3445 3 or 4 women give you the shaft (which you most probably deserved, being an obvious prick) and you decide to write off one half of the entire human race? I don't NEED to say anything else. You've done it all for me.
Cryssoberyl 8 months ago
@Cryssoberyl I wish that person had responded to me instead of just posting a comment, the person who posted it probably is female because only a bitch would be so indirect. Video game women shouldn't be designed to be sexy, fuck that shit women are whores already and I'd rather not be reminded that women are cunts.
You, berylperson, I don't care that other people get angry at my comments because they're a bunch of dumb bitches who can't stand political incorrectness. Women are cheating whores.
FFFan3445 8 months ago
this game remember megaman and i found it very cool
nakaroxx 11 months ago
demn when is this game gone com to EU!!! I have been waiting for sooo long! Also do a Limited re-release of nr 1 for us EU pleas!!!
TBornes 1 year ago
The quality of this game is better than most of the crap thats out there for DS. I got a DS XL on a whim and decided to make this my first download and it completely took me by surprise with how awesome it was. Lets hope Way Forward sees enough success to make another one, even bigger and more epic.
Cantido 1 year ago
The reason I stepped up from a Lite to a DSi XL, right here.
And honestly, had the game been sitting on a retail store shelf instead of the DSiWare shop, I would have gladly shelled out full price for it.
At the download shop price, it's a steal.
Beautiful graphics, amazing soundtrack, excellent controls, and the characters are memorable with a great sense of humor. It's platforming adventure perfection.
Great work, WayForward...Here's hoping this series continues!
Skyrift 1 year ago
BRING THIS TO EUROPE
Xehanor 1 year ago
@Xehanor It's out this Friday! :D
SoulSilverIV 1 year ago
would this game be possibly playable on the ipod/iphone? games like this definitely require feelable buttons.
rahnyc4 1 year ago
HOLY WOW! Count me in to actually BUY this game and not Pirate it!!! I suggest you all do the same!
izlude2 1 year ago
@izlude2 lol killer comment. anyway ya, this is why folks should support game developers. it lets them get enough money to create more things we like.
GarySpatzScam 1 year ago
This game was fun and brought back some old memories from the original. It would be simply great if they put the original Shantae in the DSi shop.
DestroyerRa 1 year ago
Hmm, i like plat-formers!
OmniPsych 1 year ago
Best game EVER
ojay347 1 year ago
girls are hot
nomickok2 1 year ago
Downloaded the game and finished it within a day or so. Story was simple and humorous but I gotta say I have a feeling a third one might be coming. Out of most DSI Ware games, this one was really worth downloading/buying /thumbs up.
Wayforward really did a good job on this one, looking forward for more games like these.
Foulusan 1 year ago
Well,should i download this game?
Bollodi12 1 year ago
I haven't even heard about Shantae until this game appeared in the DSi shop. Dude, I feel like I missed out on playing one of the best games ever made. Lol.
Long live indie video games!
served007 1 year ago
Ok -everyone buy this game so they can release it on a DS game pak as well.
Christopher8827 1 year ago
i whip my hairrr back and forth i whip my hairr back and forth
iambearcat 1 year ago 6
I know a good game when I see one.
...Stop staring at her, you're not getting laid.
super58173 1 year ago
This looks like one sexy motherfucking game.
FadyFTJ 1 year ago
"Best game no one played" award coming right up?
artman40 1 year ago 2
So sad it's only on dsiware.. Won't get it until I get a 3DS which probably means I'll be waiting for a long time.
lneh 1 year ago
@lneh
March 2011 my friend, March 2011
conner623 1 year ago
I'm buying this on dsiware but why couldn't this have gotten a physical release? I don't want to have to deal with nintendo's horrible online policy to get my download back if my dsi ever breaks if I drop it by accident.
viewtifuljoe99 1 year ago
@viewtifuljoe99 Because WayForward had a tough time looking for a publisher to distribute. But no one ever bothered to help because of the original's poor sales. And besides, WayForward is a indie company.
KyubiStewie 1 year ago
It's here now! YES!
now if only I could afford it.
iamameathahaha88 1 year ago
This looks good ;)
GeneralGrim909 1 year ago
Man this looks so cool. I'm so pumped even though I don't have a DSi to play it on. D:
eslington 1 year ago
oh did Capcom screw up when they passed out on this game! Matt Bozon is amazing!
Neoand12 1 year ago
Amazing the music the graphs everything is beautiful! will be mine!!
hoopy34q1 1 year ago
So very awesome. Will get when I get a 3DS for sure :-D
FoxGhost7 1 year ago
Im glad, theres still Nice games with sprites
pinguijose 1 year ago
se ve genial, emm no le dara dolor de cabeza? xD
PD: *_* xD
raullandable 1 year ago
@raullandable
Por que lo dices?
sparkster7744 1 year ago
@sparkster7744 lo de se ve genial R= esq nunca lo habia jugado, pero si vi la vercion de game boy, voy a tratar d ddescargarlo :D
dolor de cabeza R= esq xDD me da risa xq .. ataca con el cabello? xD x eso digo xD
PD: .. descubrelo xD
raullandable 1 year ago
@raullandable
Creo que yo = lo bajaré.
PD: Casi no entiendo lo de R= pero R= Respuesta, no?
sparkster7744 1 year ago
@sparkster7744
Y si apareciera en en el próximo SSB? No necesariamente como Personaje, sino como Trofeo quizá xP
sparkster7744 1 year ago
@raullandable se xddd
raullandable 1 year ago
Nobody Notices that the game looks similar to the Cancelled GBA Version?
RougueGamer 1 year ago
@RougueGamer I've seen the cancelled Shantae Advance. I think that Risky's Revenge looks better.
dynamicsketch 1 year ago
Why they dont release those awesome games in normal cart? ç _ç
horokeusensei 1 year ago
@horokeusensei Because WayForward is an indie company, most indie companies release their games through downloadable services such as XBLA, PSN, Wii/DSiWare, and Steam. That way, they don't have to spend so much money on publishing deals.
KyubiStewie 1 year ago
@KyubiStewie Yeah , but contra 4 and Batman Brave and Bold were released on cart. Maybe because are more wellknown trademarks..
horokeusensei 1 year ago
@horokeusensei Yes, and they were requested by the publishers to let WayForward develop the games.
KyubiStewie 1 year ago
Official Release Date Announced:
October 4, 2010!
Hope it sells well enough to warrant a rerelease of the original! :)
Raccoon7777777 1 year ago
What are the chances of this becoming a downloadable psp game? My ds works fine so I don't want a dsi for one game.
Vorsic 1 year ago
@Vorsic Maybe you could get it for 3DS, if it's available.
Sykaliorsa 1 year ago
@Sykaliorsa
It should be available on the 3DS, Iwata said that DSi Shop downloads will be available on the 3DS and that you could transfer your DSi account into the 3DS
LyokoWarrier1fan 1 year ago
1 person could not handle the awesomeness of this game.
KyubiStewie 1 year ago
Shantae: Risky's Revenge FOREVER
... What's that? Duke Nukem Forever is coming out?
They're showing it at PAX?
...
What the hell are we supposed to compare games that take a long time to come to now?!
Jumpluff99 1 year ago
bought
skyengines 1 year ago 8
I wonder what would you get if you'd put Contra and Shantae together? Shantra?
artman40 1 year ago
I should've mentioned this the moment I saw the video, but great trailer! This is 2.5D platforming in all its beautifully-animated glory. Shantae herself has always been a crowd-pleaser. I'm definitely checking every Monday for this game to come out on DSiWare. ^.^
PeachToadstool 1 year ago
NO nonononono!!!!
Why dsiware? Why?
I want it in cartridge form T_T....
Damn
MoBoRoS 1 year ago
I'm beginning to think this game is never gonna come out =/
slashzaku15 1 year ago
I wish this game was on the Wii Ware instead.
castlevania37 1 year ago
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castlevania37 1 year ago
This music is amazing...
slashzaku15 1 year ago
Excellent. this will be hands down, the best DSiWare ever. Nice job Matt Bozon !!
CazFeraligatr 1 year ago 30
Oh,damn!That mermaid was one of Bozon's frivalous(sp?) designs from deviantart!!Voice acting,a fresh-looking art style,kick-ass graphics and effects,it'ds official:I'm not waiting for a new Zelda/Kirby/Pokemon game to come out for the DS,I'm waiting for a Shantae game for DSi.
UTAU53Yui 1 year ago 3
The game looks good.
dynamicsketch 1 year ago 2
man that music was sooo sick. hope some one can get it soon >_>
MegaPatron 1 year ago 14
@MegaPatron
It's been on Virt's website for quite awhile.
ToastyW33N 1 year ago
Instead of whining about which DSi to get, I'll get the Manly XL and be a man about it!
KesorodaBlk 1 year ago 2
This is a spectacular looking game. If it's even half as good as the original, it's worth the price of a DSi just to download this one game.
...please be ready on Monday...
MetaGrave 1 year ago 3
And thus, colossal bricks were shat at the sheer epicness of this damned trailer.
(Now I REALLY need to get a DSi...but not DSi XL, I actually would LIKE to keep my eye sockets intact, thanks.)
TeamBelmont91 1 year ago
That tune is OTT.
The game looks cool but calm down with the tune lol
impurekind 1 year ago
That "shaky instrument" you hear at the end is uniquely Shantae, totally a product of tail-end-8-bit-era composition.
QMulative 1 year ago 3
Yeah, this is looking like a pretty cool DSiWare game.
impurekind 1 year ago 2
Animated boobfest ftw!
mtl1980 1 year ago
@mtl1980 OMG,like an american Okami!!XDXDXD
UTAU53Yui 1 year ago