Species Shantae was created by Erin Bozon in 1994 during a time when it was rare to see a lead female video game character and when they did exist, it was often as an optional secondary character or a masked heroine. 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. Affiliations Shantae and Risky appear as Spirits in Super Smash Bros. 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 group of mysterious, but powerful and sinister sirens who secretly the rulers over the tropical island where Shantae is vacationing, and residing underneath. This look is also known as the red bedlah attire and is the default look in every game, though it does change slightly as well. First Appearance Both possess abilities that let them undo large amounts of collateral damage at once - Shantae with her wish-granting and Marinette with her Magical Ladybug technique. [7] Sky appears as a playable character in Half-Genie Hero's "Friends to the End" mode. [5][1][10] Matt Bozon tried to incorporate more conventional weaponry to the concept, but ultimately reverted to fighting moves which incorporated Shantae's hair. Shantae NSFW still removed. by Karosu-Maker on DeviantArt This is probably because she was originally intended to be the POV character for the player. [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. The Guardian Genie of Armor Town. She considers Shantae her best friend and truly cares for her. PinTweet PROTIP:Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, 'g'to view the gallery, or 'r'to view a random image. Rottytops' eldest brother. A "half-genie" for hire who appears in Half-Genie Hero. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/Shantae. He rigs up a mummy curse to turn Barracuda Joe to stone so he can't marry Sky. WayForward Dev on Shantae's age | Shantae | Know Your Meme [3], Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and a mother who was a Guardian Genie. It's all I have left!" Shantae one year older than Shantae and the same age as Bolo. Dislikes In Shantae, as the Guardian Genie of Scuttle Town, Shantae lives in a lighthouse by the sea where she can. Shantae (video game) - Wikipedia Shes a falconer who trains warbirds to fly, and her name is Sky. Matt BozonErin Bozon Neither Shantae nor the Warrior himself seem to realize the possible connection. [7] Mimic [ edit] Voiced by: Xander Mobus Mentioned in the original Shantae and introduced in Risky's Revenge. How old is Shantae the character : r/Shantae - Reddit An ordinary citizen by the name of Brandon, by wielding his enchanted blade and uttering the mystical words, he transforms into the most capable man in the galaxy, Bran-Son! She came up with the basic design and had the idea that she could whip her hair as a weapon and would use dancing to charm or summon animals, which was later changed to transformations into animals and mythological creatures. Category:Characters | Shantae Wiki | Fandom [28] Daniel Alvarez for TheGamer.com called Shantae a "famous Half-Genie Hero herself", describing her as "the undisputed queen of indie characters". She is determined to help those in need, even if it means putting herself in harm's way. 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]. The phrase then reached the Shantae team and ended up as Shantae's catchphrase. Family . which ends with her genie half being corrupted and destroyed when she goes to face Risky Boots unprepared. The archived version of WayForward's site also depicts Shantae with a very different appearance, as a brunette with a less manga-ish appearance. Can fight off hordes of soldiers and monsters and not get tired. A Hair-Whipping Legacy: An Interview with 'Shantae and the Seven Sirens ", "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. Shantae is a half-genie charged with protecting her home, Scuttle Town. Individually they are not very formidable in battle, and tend to huddle in groups of 3 or more. When this happens to Shantae, this pale-skinned doppelgnger is the result. [48] Shantae was planned to be featured as a playable supporting character in the crowdfunded game Indivisible, but was later canceled. She chasesRisky Bootsacross the map in order to stop her plans and has a strong enmity for the pirate as a result. Despite Shantae getting along with Risky Boots during the events of the last game and becoming sort of friends by the end, Shantae still considers Risky her enemy as the first thing she says to the pirate is, "Risky Boots! ", "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. Neither Shantae nor the Warrior himself seem to realize the possible connection. In Half-Genie Hero, Shantae has gotten her magic back and is tasked with protecting Scuttle Town from various threats like the Barons of Sequin Land, that person no one can remember, etc. Can dodge cannonballs, gunfire, missiles, lasers and electricity. 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. First Appearance Many folks imagined that they had been captured inside bottles, while others believed that the genies had returned to their own realm, Genie Realm. Set in the fictional world of Sequin Land, the series follows Shantae, a half-genie who serves as the guardian of her hometown, Scuttle Town, and more generally Sequin Land as a whole, protecting it from various threats, which generally involve to some extent her nemesis, the pirate Risky Boots. Took powerful electric attacks from the Giga Mermaid. Aside from when she's at particular risk, such as when the Pirate Master was reawakened. Shantae: A New Genie contains examples of: Adaptational Early Appearance: [50][51], This article is about the video game series. The game received positive reviews, being awarded the Best Visuals[28] and Best DS Game[29] awards for 2010 from IGN. 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. As a family member in a Zombie Clan, Rotty travels the land by caravan gaining worldly skills and threatening to eat people's brains. [4] An archived version of WayForward's site from 1997 shows that it was indeed one of the original points of her magic. XD sonicfan10102 2 yr. ago Finally. Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and genie mother. She ends up giving it to Shantae at the end of the adventure. 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. Let's start at the very beginning (a very good place to start)! Defeated her evil half "Nega Shantae" without her genie magic. A professional belly dancer, her outfit usually consists of sheer harem pantsand gold jewelry. She wears a red bra on her torso, which reveals her midriff with belly button. In 1994, as Matt Bozon was still engaged with his future wife Erin, she got a flash of inspiration while coming back from her camp counsellor days, and created the character of Shantae, named after one of the campers called Chante. A 1997 archived version ofWayForward Technologies' site shows that it was indeed one of the original point of her magics. [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. As in 2023, Shantae Barnes-Cowan's age is N/A. Depending on the adventure and circumstance, she also has worn many differentoutfits. Shantae is a young girl with a very slender build. As a professional belly dancer, her outfit usually consists of sheer harem pants, a bra, and gold jewelry. Risky is aided by her pirate crew, made up of tiny humanoid creatures called Tinkerbats. Kid reviews for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero | Common Sense Media 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. [8][9] Shantae has since become WayForward's mascot. Became one of the most powerful half-genies. She constantly seeks to conquer Sequin Land or take revenge on Shantae for ruining her schemes. The character was named after one of the campers. Talk about it, post fanart, and of course, news on Can attack with her hair 6 to 7 times in 1 seconds. Shantae meets her in the form of a ghost dog in the depths of the Sunken City. Shantae's Half-genie nature gives her several magic abilities. Scuttle Town Half-Genies have a unique reaction when their magic is called upon against their will. Discussed, then played straight. [43][44] Both Shantae[45] and Risky Boots[46] appear in Super Smash Bros. 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. Doubly so for her favorite warbird, Wrench. 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. Finally, the credits of the game shows a picture of him and his tank trapped in the quicksand of Tan Line Island. Allies 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. Guardian Genie Since townsfolk tend to be skeptical and stand-offish to Relic Hunters (and genies), he and Shantae make a great pair. A page for describing Characters: Shantae: A New Genie. Occupation Character From Mighty Franchise Will Be Listed. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Aliases Moved fast enough to leave a light after image. Slightly shy, Shantae is initially afraid of the citizens of Scuttle Town discovering her status as a half-genie. [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. 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. As the Guardian Genie of Scuttle town, Shantae lives in alighthouseby the sea where she can spot incoming ships and trouble. Pony tail can be cut off just like regular hair. Ultimate as a spirit and as a Mii costume that was released alongside Kazuya Mishima. [11] By the year 2000, Matt Bozon had locked the final proportions and her ultimate graphical style, adding earrings and replacing the bracelets with wrist guards,[5] and coloring her hair into her signature purple. That's all I have left!". Where Risky harvests her Tinkerbats is unknown. 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. Shantae Celebrates 20 Years With A Switch eShop Sale, Up To 50% Off Ultimate as a spirit. Regardless of how much is happening on-screen or how big the visuals get (and there are some pretty big boss fights), the performance never skips a beat. Ultimate as spirits,[47] with Shantae later becoming available as a Mii Brawler costume via downloadable content alongside the "Neo Burning Town" music track from Shantae: Half-Genie Hero on June 29, 2021. Rottytops is a carefree and energetic zombie that is part of the Zombie Clan. 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 - Wikipedia Her ponytail is red, she has yellow eyes, a purple Bedlah attire and silver jewelry. 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. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Strong enough to shoulder charge through larger enemies. Cristina Danielle Valenzuela (born July 11, 1987), known by her stage name Cristina Vee, is an American voice actress and voice director.She provides voices for English dubs of anime, animation, and video games.. Vee's roles in anime include Louise in The Familiar of Zero, Nanoha Takamachi in the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series, Mio Akiyama in K-On!, Noel Vermillion in BlazBlue Alter Memory . Or at least she did before having Shantae dispose of him. Except he happened to leave his sword on the bus and can't transform without it. She has a relatively thin yet curvy figure and is rather short compared to some other characters in the game. Gets red scleras in her backer classic costume. Shantae is a half-genie charged with protecting her home, Scuttle Town. - 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. Although not related to her by blood, he is Shantae's adoptive uncle, as he raised her after her parents' disappearance.[7]. Defeated the Ammo Baron and his personal army many times. [7] Bolo appears as a playable character in Half-Genie Hero's "Friends to the End" mode. Shantae has olive/tan-skinned with blue eyes, and long growing purple hair tied back in a ponytail stem stalk. She disappeared, and when going after her after some time, he found her working on sketches of a character, Shantae, in dancing poses. She chases Risky Boots across the map in order to stop her plans and has a strong enmity for the pirate as a result. Matt Bozon answered my question! (during wf-ama) : r/Shantae - Reddit ", "Apple Watch is getting an adventure game from Shantae developer WayForward - GamesBeat", "E3 2016: 4 Wii U, 3DS Games You Shouldn't Miss This Year", "Shovel Knight and Shantae set to strike in Blaster Master Zero", "Yes, it's true! Sadly, as the ages passed large numbers of Guardian Genies began to disappear from Sequin Land until not one remained. [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!!! Taking hot baths. Shantae is dancing her way to Super Smash Bros. [36], New gameplay elements for Shantae Advance included the ability to move between the foreground and background, swimming, flying in 3D on the back of Sky's bird Wrench, and some new forms for Shantae to transform into; these included a new version of the spider, a crab, and a mermaid. This is a trait that has lead to disaster before (such as losing her magic in Risky's Revenge). 10; thinkhector; Fri 3rd Jun 2022 @Rainz It probably makes the most sense to start with Risky's Revenge. Shantae is a DLC character in Blaster Master Zero, vastly more powerful than the base character. Shantae has olive/tan-skin with blue eyes, and long growing purple hair tied up in a ponytail stem stalk. [3] Erin also came up with the idea that the character could use dances to conjure animals or charm them. During the events of the first game, she is portrayed at the beginning as young and somewhat nave. Shantae | Shantae Wiki | Fandom Barracuda Joe is a soldier in Ammo Baron's army. Lighthouse in Scuttle Town Hell, she even once fell for a booby trapped bathtubs, risky placed in her house, COMPLETELY FORGETTING WHEN SHE HERSELF DIDN'T EVEN OWN ONE. Kid reviews for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Common Sense says age 13+ Based on our expert review Parents say No reviews yet. Bolo is commonly used as a punching bag or stool pigeon by Rotty, Sky, and Shantae. [2], Voiced by: Meagan Glaser (Risky's Revenge), Cristina Vee (all other appearances), Shantae is a half-genie, the daughter of a human father and genie mother. Shantae is a half-genie, whose job is to protect her home, Scuttle Town. The hand-drawn animation is bright, colorful, and fluid. (. She was created by Erin Bozon, wife of Matt Bozon, WayForward's creative director. [5] Erin Bozon's initial inspiration for the character was the TV show I Dream of Jeannie, while Matt's subsequent work on the character and her universe were based on Ranma , Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water or Hayao Miyazaki's films, as he was introduced to Japanese animation around that time while studying at CalArts. Mentioned in the original Shantae and introduced in Risky's Revenge. 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 has never looked as good as she does in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Plans were scrapped after WayForward failed to find a publisher as well as with Shantae Advance. A demo of the first world was developed, and while not released to the public, WayForward streamed a full playthrough of it on October 3, 2013, as part of a promotion for the crowdfunding of Half-Genie Hero. He was summoning Squid Baron to exercise his merchandising rights. ", 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. Unknown (adult)[1] Four of the labyrinths were supposed to be based on the four seasons; the first labyrinth, which was featured in the demo, was based on autumn, and its hub room was filled with falling autumn leaves. the Hypno Baron plans to unleash a creature of unspeakable horror upon Sequin Land later that day, helps snap Shantae out of her super-powered evil side, she and Shantae must escape from the Deep Sea Domain. She was created by Erin Bozon, wife of Matt Bozon, WayForward's creative director. Tinkerbats are Risky's silent shadow army. List of Shantae Character | Nintendo | Fandom Although Shantae is only sixteen years old, she has the courage and strength of a warrior. Whether it's for her heroic stance or her brains is left to the player to decide. Shantae Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Sky's father is a Relic Hunter like Mimic. However, she is also extremely untrustworthy, crafty, and manipulative. She pulls this off again in Seven Sirens, To her credit, in the first one she left Shantae, Shades of this still exist in Half-Genie Hero, as. Ultimate Fighter Pass 2! It follows the story of a sexy half-genie who uses her hair as a whip to beat up enemies including skeletons, zombies, and pirates. She was named the "protagonist/main character" of Skullgirls, although other characters such as Marie, Parasoul, Valentine, Double, Peacock, and Painwheel all have more major roles than Filia herself. [14], In the first game, Shantae is described as a half-genie, the offspring of a human father and Guardian Genie mother whom she never met, as they disappeared when she was only a baby. Just a little subreddit for fans of the Shantae series. He was searching for his daughter, but forgot nearly everything about her. Rottytops is a sentient zombie girl who is described as being mischievous and constantly looking for trouble for fun. Shantae (character) View source Shantae is the protagonist of her eponymous series. Squid Baron calls Shantae a tomboy at some point. spot incoming ships and trouble. If the deal is successful, and the Empress Siren doesn't pull any tricks? 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. Matt Bozon has provided two contradictory versions of the creation of theHair Whip. 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. Check below for more deets about Shantae Barnes-Cowan. If you want a non eye candy character go play oddworld or something. He's also referenced in Seven Sirens as a doll Shantae must find. Shantae Barnes-Cowan: Age, Wiki, Biography, Trivia - FilmiFeed While still a prankster, Rotty is more self-aware of people's feelings and sensitivities. Discuss the newest game with fellow fans live! Half Genie(Human after Risky's Revenge and during The Pirate's Curse) [31] Ports for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were released on May 28, 2020. 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. Abner is rough around the edges, but deep down he's a decent guy who looks after his family and will do anything to protect them or keep them happy and has a soft spot for his little sister Rottytops. InShantae: Half-Genie Heroshe is tasked with protecting Scuttle Town from various threats like theGiga Mermaid,Techno Baron,Ammo Baron, theHypno Baronetc. Likes DLC", "[NC US] WarioWare D.I.Y. Meagan Glaser (RR)Cristina Vee (TPC, HGH, SS) Her clothes are simple for every dancer. 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. [32], Plans for a sequel to Shantae started soon after its release. [10] Shantae herself was well received by fans and critics. Sky is Shantae's friend, a war bird trainer and the daughter of a Relic Hunter herself. 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 Following Risky's will, Nega-Shantae only ever surfaces with two objectives: fulfill her master's wishes, and silence her human half. 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). [23] In 2018, readers of Source Gaming.com voted Shantae as the 10th-top most wanted character for Super Smash Bros. In addition to the regular gameplay, six minigames and a multiplayer battle mode were planned. A roaming Siren, who occasionally pokes out from the windows of the Sunken City. [13], In Shantae: Risky's Revenge, Shantae was voiced by Meagan Glaser. 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. Voice Actress 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 is mentioned several times that she doesn't know who her parents are, only thather motherwas a 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. Shantae (character) | Nintendo | Fandom Did you know the Shantae Wiki has a Discord server? ", was created by Matt Bozon in WarioWare D.I.Y. At 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. [4], The archived version of WayForward's site also depicts Shantae with a very different appearance, as a brunette with a less manga-ish appearance. The half-genie guardian of Scuttle Town, Shantae works tirelessly to thwart the plans of the nefarious lady-pirate, Risky Boots. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Game Review | Common Sense Media Shantae's appearance in working mock-ups ca. Later on, Matt Bozon asked her what she would come up with if she was to create a video game character. Shantae, the original indie darling! Add your rating Kids say age 9+ Based on 8 reviews Add your rating Parents say Kids say (8) Sort by: Most Helpful princesskiki Teen, 16 years old November 8, 2021 age 8+ Great 2d platformer!! The official info stating the character age and if the character looks too infantile. 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. [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.