Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a platform game developed and published by WayForward Technologies.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Smooth moment to moment platforming.
 * 2) Challenging gameplay.
 * 3) Interesting level layouts.
 * 4) Very good graphics.
 * 5) Interesting hidden collectibles and areas to explore.
 * 6) Funny storyline.
 * 7) World exploration is highly engaging.
 * 8) Interesting puzzles to solve.
 * 9) The sprites look really good.
 * 10) Shantae and her enemies look sharp and move fluidly, with no slowdown whatsoever.
 * 11) the majority of the environments are bright and full of life, reflecting Shantae's own carefree attitude.
 * 12) The colourful backgrounds and vibrant characters are especially impressive in 3D.

The Only Bad Quality

 * 1) The infamous “Run Run Rottytops” stage.

Reception
The game has been positively received by critics. It received an 86/100 on Metacritic.