Squid Baron calls Shantae a tomboy at some point. Shantae is dancing her way to Super Smash Bros. She was created by Erin Bozon, wife of Matt Bozon, WayForward's creative director. She is described as a "spirited dancer with a strong sense of right and wrong", and "trouble-prone". Shantae ultimately succeeds and recovers her magic. wasn't enough to snap him out of his funk. Risky fed him with the wrong blueprint so he could create an invention for her. She initially replaces Shantae as Scuttle Town's Guardian Genie. Became one of the most powerful half-genies. It also might add an extra reason for her to resent Shantae after initially meeting her, as well as for her eventual friendliness after working together. 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. 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. Moved fast enough to leave a light after image. She is then shown to be much less self-assured, despite the fact that she manages to defeat Nega-Shantae, which causes Shantae to lose her magic powers. She disappeared, and when going after her after some time, he found her working on sketches of a character, Shantae, in dancing poses. After being tricked by Risky near the end of the game and subsequently thwarting her plans, she overcomes her insecurity and shyness and comes to terms with these anxieties, and is happy that the townsfolk still accept her. Sky can't wait for Shantae to see more of the world and life's surprises, and seems to be in a hurry to grow up. His job is running Battle Tower. Barracuda Joe is a soldier in Ammo Baron's army. HeroesShantae, the Half-Genie Hero. Can attack with her hair 6 to 7 times in 1 seconds. Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and genie mother. ", "Dante, Shantae And More Join Super Smash Bros. Most of then are some variety of. However, she is also extremely untrustworthy, crafty, and manipulative. Rottytops is a sentient zombie girl who is described as being mischievous and constantly looking for trouble for fun. She has two nasty brothers (Abner Cadaver and Poe) that seem capable of bringing out the worst in her whenever they're all together. 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. A sequel exists called Shantae: The Ties That Bind. 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 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. Matt liked the idea and fleshed out the mythology and cast of the game. A half-genie with electricity powers who is quite curious as to the true nature of the Sunken City. First Appearance Although she's willing to explore her genie side, hoping that it will bring her closer to her mother, she turns down the genies' offer to stay in the Genie Realm at the end of the first game, and at the end of Risky's Revenge is shown expressing sadness as being even farther from her half-genie nature (and subsequently her mother) after having lost her magic powers. Shantae is the protagonist of her eponymous series. Defeated the Ammo Baron and his personal army many times. [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. Bolo has eyes for Risky Boots and nearly anything else remotely female, although a brotherly comfort level keeps Shantae outside his level of vision. A warp squid, Squid Baron is greedy, rude and dishonest. Can't use items while in any of her transformed/animal forms. You can only guess what he was planning to do with these. In addition, she often puts herself down; believing that only being half-genie is not good enough. the pillow is the game's most damaging melee attack! In this form, Shantae gains a boost in power, but becomes more sadistic, however she can be snapped out of this form by her closest friends. The second game in the series, Shantae: Risky's Revenge, was released for the Nintendo DSi via the system's DSiWare service in 2010, and was later ported to iOS in 2011. The Guardian Genie of Armor Town. Undeath even fixed her eyesight, seeing how she doesn't wear glasses anymore as a zombie. Twitch has a ten second delay when doing stuff, as punishment for failing to destroy Sky, Bolo and Rotty, Casually admitted to Shantae she's not a Half-Genie. The fifth game in the series, Shantae and the Seven Sirens was announced in March 2019 and released for Apple Arcade in September 2019. The character was created byMatt BozonandErin Bozon. In addition, she often puts herself down; believing that only being half-genie is not good enough. and distributed by Nintendo as one of its "Big Name Games" entries. Or at least she did before having Shantae dispose of him. In truth, she's a memory wraith that has died long ago and only exists through her pet Wilbur. Wayforward would have been in so much trouble. Long before the indie boom of the late 2000s, WayForward's hair-whipping heroine has been an indie icon since her first appearance on the Game Boy in 2002. 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. Bolo Guardian Genies Mayor Scuttlebutt Mimic Risky Boots Rottytops Shantae Sky The Save Guy Tinkerbats Wrench Abner Cadaver Ammo Baron Barracuda Joe Chef Girl Hypno Baron Nega-Shantae Poe Squid Baron Squidsmith Wobble Bell Bran-Son Hexer Sky's father Sky's . Age [3][4], The character of Shantae was created by Erin Bell, the wife of Matt Bozon, the game's creator. Barracuda Joe guards the tower, and will let any citizen in for training for a small fee. The Following Chronological Order Of Character That Has Been Feature In Shantae Series. Shantae is a fictional character who first appeared in the game Shantae. [36], Shantae Advance was planned to consist of eight chapters of gameplay split over seven towns, six islands, and six labyrinths; this was estimated to take about twenty hours to play through. microgame Shantae NAB!, created by Matt Bozon. Doubly so for her favorite warbird, Wrench. She has a relatively thin yet curvy figure and is rather short compared to some other characters in the game. InShantae: Half-Genie Heroshe is tasked with protecting Scuttle Town from various threats like theGiga Mermaid,Techno Baron,Ammo Baron, theHypno Baronetc. Strong enough to shoulder charge through larger enemies. Ultimate As Mii Fighter Costumes", "Dante from the Devil May Cry series coming to Smash Bros. as Mii Fighter", "Shantae shimmies her way into the world of Indivisible", "Shantae's bestie, Sky, is finally joining the CharaGumin figure party", "Shantae Nendoroid Comes with Her Monkey Form", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shantae&oldid=1151957946, This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 08:30. [30] The game was later ported to Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. 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. Can keep up with people who can teleport. The next day Shantae begins to feel suspicious, so she decides to venture into the islands underground terrain to uncover its secrets and come face-to-face with the Seven Sirens, freeing the other Half-Genies along the way, despite her allies (specifically Mimic and Sky, though the dialogue implies that Bolo doesn't want her to disappear either) forbidding her to go in an attempt to protect her. Pony tail can be cut off just like regular hair. Half GenieHuman after Shantae: Risky's Revenge and during Shantae and the Pirate's Curse She is a resident of Oasis Town in the original game, and resides in Scuttle Town starting in Risky's Revenge. Even apart, their friendship is a strong one, and Sky's opinions hold equal value to Uncle Mimic's in Shantae's mind. 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. 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. 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. Shantae's appearance in working mock-ups ca. Rotty often wants to eat Shantae's brain, but has become good friends with her despite this. 16K subscribers in the Shantae community. 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]. 2002 But he cares very much for his family (and property). [21] A Mii Brawler costume based on her was released as downloadable content for the game on June 29, 2021. Mentioned in the original Shantae and introduced in Risky's Revenge. [29], "WayForward Fought "Many, Many Battles" to Keep Shantae as a Lead Character", "Wayforward's slinky genie was a Game Boy dream", "Getting It Done, Ladies: Gaming's Greatest Video Game Heroines", "The 50 Greatest Heroines In Video Game History", "Interview: Shantae Co-Creator Matt Bozon Discusses the Series' Future & Shantae in Super Smash Bros", "Shantae Now Has Her Old Skin Tone Back In Shantae: Half-Genie Hero", "Interview with Cristina Vee & Theme Song Download!!! She's right insofar as there being ulterior motives behind both of these, although not in the way she'd thought in the latter case. At that point, her magic was still meant to summon animals, her dances were generating magical attacks based on the four elements, and she had different outfits giving her different abilities. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is now out! [5][10] Despite the initial difficulties, the series' lasting critical appeal led WayForward to adopt Shantae as their official mascot. She utilizes magical abilities to help her in her adventures. Didn't even flinch when a speeding metal barrel containing Bolo was rolled onto her head and smashed open upon impact. ", 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. Plenty out there for ya. Series He was a resident of Water Town in the first game, but moved to Scuttle Town with Sky after Shantae lost her magic. Shantae- WayForward Dev on Shantae's age Like us on Facebook! Shantae is the titular main protagonist of the Shantae series. As a professional belly dancer, her outfit usually consists of sheer harem pants, a bra, and gold jewelry. Cruelty is subverted when Risky reveals that they're trying to refurbish the airship that is the Sunken City, making their suffering a bit more deserved if the player chooses that route. Adaptational Nice Guy: Played straight. Ultimate Fighter Pass 2! [8][9], In 2017, readers of NintendoLife voted Shantae as the 8th-top most wanted character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with collecting them actually being required for 100% Completion of the story mode. [33][34][35], Shantae Advance, also known as Shantae 2: Risky Revolution, was a sequel that was in development for the Game Boy Advance, but was canceled after not being picked up by a publisher. Goals Take over Scuttle Town (failed). I am not a belligerent, bellowing, buffoon like my dear, sweet brother. Even among zombies, Rottytops and her brothers are considered bad news. Slightly shy, Shantae is initially afraid of the citizens of Scuttle Town discovering her status as a half-genie. She is described as a troubled genie, born without any magic power, although she was capable of hair whipping already. 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. She is then comforted by her friends who tell her they will help her protect Scuttle Town. A list of characters in the Shantae series. She ends up giving it to Shantae at the end of the adventure. Her parentage is uncertain, but it is known thather motherwas a genie and there is speculation about who herfatherwas. The first game in the series, Shantae, was released for the Game Boy Color in 2002, and was met with generally positive responses. 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. 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. When the evil lady-pirate Risky Boots comes to the town and steals her adoptive uncle Mimic's steam engine, she sets on an adventure to stop Risky and recover the engine. Can out race Rottytops in a foot race, who; Ran from Scuttle Town to Hypno Baron's castle in a short time. This could be used in the gameplay to rotate the world, lining up the foreground with objects in the background, thus giving the player access to new areas. Shantae is also shown to have a short fuse at times during the events of the game, such as when dealing with time wasters, such as Hypno Baron and Squid Baron's merchandising plot. Depending on the adventure and circumstance, she also has worn many differentoutfits. Gallery Did you know the Shantae Wiki has a Discord server? Risky's former mentor, and the main antagonist in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. ", "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. Not many independent games have as much of a history as the Shantae series. Although not related to her by blood, he is Shantae's adoptive uncle, as he raised her after her parents' disappearance.[7]. [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. After being tricked by Risky near the end of the game and subsequently thwarting her plans, she overcomes her insecurity and shyness and comes to terms with these anxieties, and is happy that the townsfolk still accept her. the danger she poses to him if left unchecked, She can also get a set of armor made for her in. [24] In 2020, Shantae was ranked 13th-top most requested character for a DLC. 1997. Later on, Matt Bozon asked her what she would come up with if she was to create a video game character. Hair Whip (trademark move)TransformationsMagicPirate Gear (The Pirate's Curse) A big, brawny, deceased warrior who helps Shantae enter the Oubliette of Suffering. However, according to director Matt Bozon, the game sold poorly, due in part to releasing after the Game Boy Advance. ", A group of thieving bandits who pass themselves off as artifact collectors. Species 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]. Matt BozonErin Bozon Shantae meets her in the form of a ghost dog in the depths of the Sunken City. She can do this as her elephant transformation. Meagan Glaser (RR)Cristina Vee (TPC, HGH, SS) Shantae made her appearance in Super Smash Bros. 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. She has Shantae right there in a cage, ready to break out when Risky is endangered and defeat the Empress Siren herself, thus letting Risky get away with the airship regardless. Her hair is long growing purple hair tied back in a ponytail stem stalk, which also serves as a whip. Many years ago, in the Genie Realm lived many Genies, beings that protect the human world, their heroism was recognized while they fell in love with mortal men giving birth to Half-Genies. They collect all kinds of old magic trinkets including the Magic Seals. 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. Her parentage is uncertain, but it is known that her mother was a genie and there is speculation about who her father was. [5] [1] She has been voiced by Cristina Vee since 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. 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. Half Genie(Human after Risky's Revenge and during The Pirate's Curse) It's all I have left!" Shantae's Half-genie nature gives her several magic abilities. [43][44] Both Shantae[45] and Risky Boots[46] appear in Super Smash Bros. The setting displays oriental-inspired aesthetics with fantasy, dark fantasy and steampunk elements. The parents of Sky. who knows what she's doing whenever she's not tailing Shantae, misinterpreting her real name as "Rubby Chops". In the early 2000s, WayForward exprimented with protoyping a 3D Shantae game for the GameCube, but these plans were set aside in favor of focusing on a handheld sequel. This is a trait that has lead to disaster before (such as losing her magic in Risky's Revenge). The half-genie guardian of Scuttle Town, Shantae works tirelessly to thwart the plans of the nefarious lady-pirate, Risky Boots. Matt Bozon has provided two contradictory versions of the creation of theHair Whip. Mayor Scuttlebutt is the mayor of Scuttle Town, and is currently employing Shantae as its Guardian Genie. She commands an endless army of Tinkerbats who follow her orders without question, building her weapons of war and scavenging the resources that make her schemes become reality. She chasesRisky Bootsacross the map in order to stop her plans and has a strong enmity for the pirate as a result. [37], Some characters from the series have made crossover appearances in other games: Shantae and Bolo appear as playable characters in the Apple Watch game Watch Quest. Discuss the newest game with fellow fans live! [3] Erin also came up with the idea that the character could use dances to conjure animals or charm them. She was created by Matt Bozon and Erin Bozon. Shante The Guardian Genie of Tree Town. Main article: Shantae (Character)/Gallery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Dislikes - Matt Bozon Made It Too", "Hyper Light Half-Genie Kickstarter Crossover", "E3 2016: 4 Wii U, 3DS Games You Shouldn't Miss This Year", "Shovel Knight and Shantae set to strike in Blaster Master Zero", "Dante, Shantae And More Join Super Smash Bros. Throughout the series, Shantae has had the ability totransforminto many different things. Voiced by which ends with her genie half being corrupted and destroyed when she goes to face Risky Boots unprepared. Teamed up with Risky Boots to save all of Sequin Land. The series resurfaced in 2010 with Risky's Revenge, and has since enjoyed more commercial success and a growth in popularity. 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. Chaos Architecture: He rigs up a mummy curse to turn Barracuda Joe to stone so he can't marry Sky. With the age gap, it explains Risky knowing Shantae's mother. [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. 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 Discussed, then played straight. In the Village of Lost Souls, she reveals her true feelings about Shantae. All games involve collecting new powers and items, which vary from game to game, to strengthen Shantae and unlock access to new areas. 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. 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. [10], Erin Bozon, wife of WayForward's creative director Matt Bozon, came up with the idea for Shantae in 1994 while coming back from a day camp where she worked as a counselor. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/Shantae. Friendly, energetic, and headstrong. 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. [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. Can fight off hordes of soldiers and monsters and not get tired. Voice Actress Risky Boots the lady-pirate is Shantae's evil nemesis and the series' primary antagonist. 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. It is strongly implied in the events of Pirate's Curse that the mysterious Warrior she meets inside the Village of Lost Souls is none other than the spirit of her father, who went into the land of the dead to search for his daughter but never returned. Occupation An enhanced port, titled Shantae: Risky's Revenge Director's Cut, was released for Microsoft Windows on June 14, 2014, PlayStation 4 on June 23, 2015, Wii U on March 24, 2016, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on October 15, 2020, and Google Stadia on February 23, 2021. Risky is back and steals a magic lamp of unknown power, so Shantae has to zip around the world collecting a bunch of things to progress and ultimately stop her. Join the fun! 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 Species ", "WayForward Reveals Official Title and New Details for Shantae and the Seven Sirens", "Shantae returns in an all new adventure later this year", "Shantae Series Interview with Matt Bozon - Interview", "The Flop That Inspired 'Contra 4 And 'Duck Amuck'; 'Hot Coffee' Sequel; And More, In GameFile", "Apple Watch is getting an adventure game from Shantae developer WayForward - GamesBeat", "Renowned devs creating 'Big Name Games' for free WarioWare D.I.Y. 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. Sky's father is a Relic Hunter like Mimic. She was the Mayor of Arena Town the entire time. Ultimate as a Spirit! Genie powers can be removed with an empty magic genie lamp. [16] She was also featured in the 2010 downloadable WarioWare: D.I.Y. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. A page for describing Characters: Shantae: A New Genie. Frequently tanks explosions and keeps on going. [13], In Shantae: Risky's Revenge, Shantae was voiced by Meagan Glaser. . If the deal is successful, and the Empress Siren doesn't pull any tricks? As the Guardian Genie of Scuttle town, Shantae lives in alighthouseby the sea where she can spot incoming ships and trouble. [38] A Shantae-themed microgame, "Shantae NAB! While still a prankster, Rotty is more self-aware of people's feelings and sensitivities. A professional belly dancer, her outfit usually consists of sheer harem pantsand gold jewelry. Shantae wears red Bedlah attire consisting of harem pants, a bra & heels with gold jewelry. Many of these features were ultimately implemented into later titles; background movement, swimming, and the mermaid transformation were introduced in Risky's Revenge, while flying on Wrench and all three transformations were used in Half-Genie Hero. RR Her disguise in. The phrase then reached the Shantae team and ended up as Shantae's catchphrase. Saved both the Human Realm and Genie Realm from being corrupted. Risky is a villain with the skills and luck usually reserved for the good guys. She was responsible for abducting the half-genies during the festival, via her teleporting powers, but her next contribution is to free Shantae and Sky from their fates as Squid Baron's living collectibles, and she fully defects to their side for the finale, just in time to provide transport into the Siren Airship.