![]() If whip attacks are too risky, Shantae can keep her distance and use magic attacks - such as a fireball or lightning strike - to even the odds, though it does come at the cost of some magic points. Controls are as responsive and tight as they've ever been, and it still features the same Castlevania-esque, moment-to-moment action. Those of you that have played the previous games will know exactly what to expect here in terms of gameplay WayForward doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here, just to buff out a few rough edges that may have been there previously. Still, the new style is right at home here, and it meshes quite well with the frantic gameplay. At any rate, colors are more vibrant than ever before and the animation has never looked better, though the new style does lack the meticulous brand of perfection that came with the territory of pixel art. Sure, you still move from left to right, but the developers aren't afraid to make use of the extra space a few instances saw enemies jumping onto the screen from either the foreground or background. The characters and enemies on screen are rendered in an impressive 2D cartoon style while the environments and obstacles are 3D. Ditching the detailed and beautiful sprites of the previous three games, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero instead goes down the route of 2.5D, a la Ducktales: Remastered. What's immediately noticeable, and sets this game wholly apart from its predecessors, is the bold new art style. ![]() So far, so familiar, and this familiarity is something that becomes a pattern throughout the demo, though that isn't strictly a bad thing. The demo opens with Scuttle Town once again under siege (seriously, does this town ever catch a break?) and it's up to Shantae to successfully repel the pirate menace, Risky Boots, and her army of tinkerbats through a clever usage of magic attacks, transformation powers, and that satisfying whip attack. Fortunately, this new entry starring the purple-haired protagonist is shaping up to be a lovely continuation of the retro-inspired gameplay that made the series famous. ![]() Given that the development history on this one has been a bit different than its predecessors, many are likely wondering how it stacks up compared to previous entries. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is due to arrive both digitally and physically this Fall, kicking off something of a new beginning for the series. WayForward's popular half-genie mascot hasn't starred in a game in since 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, and now the wait for her next adventure is nearly over. ![]()
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