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Title: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: C Belmont on September 05, 2013, 11:21:01 PM
Some of you may already know Wayforward is running a kickstarter  for a new Shantae game

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero)

Anybody else excited! :D
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 06, 2013, 12:13:51 AM
Wow super cool, but why they are doing a Kickstarter for it? They dont have enough confidence in Shantae so they needed to be sure or they are trying to squeeze more money than they would if they launched the game without a Kickstarter?

Well, if this trend continues and developers continue being honest with consumers it will be a good thing, since this way they can really know that enough people like these franchises and maybe can even ressurect more old games.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: X on September 06, 2013, 02:50:58 PM
I would love to try out those Shantae games. Unfortunately every GBC rom I've tried is corrupted in some way or another making it impossible to play. And as for the DS cart...I've yet to see it sold up here and the game's been out for some time now.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: C Belmont on September 06, 2013, 10:07:08 PM
Both Shantae games are available on the Nintendo 3ds E shop and I don't think the DS one ever got a physical release.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on September 07, 2013, 11:46:10 AM
The DS game is Download-Only via eShop.
There will not be a cart found anywhere.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: X on September 07, 2013, 03:13:57 PM
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Both Shantae games are available on the Nintendo 3ds E shop and I don't think the DS one ever got a physical release.
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The DS game is Download-Only via eShop.
There will not be a cart found anywhere.

Thanks guys! This explains a lot. I'll be sure to get some points and download them.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: C Belmont on September 10, 2013, 10:07:10 AM
Just thought I'd provide a little update:
the game is now going to be released on PS Vita & Vita TV

Also here is a new (& rather lengthy ) interview with Matt Bozon. He discusses the history of Wayforward & Shantae, plus touches on why half Genie hero needs a Kickstarter.*

Sup, Holmes? Ep 76 w/ Matt Bozon, creator of Shantae! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDQUa_96N7E#)

If you skip to 1:24:0 he even mentions how Castlevania influenced Shantae.

*For those of you who don't want to sit through the whole interview the impression I got is that contract work is their lifeblood and so original games takes second precedence. The kickstarter is so that they can focus on Shantae instead of letting it get pushed to the side by other work necessary for them to survive.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: X on September 10, 2013, 04:23:59 PM
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If you skip to 1:24:0 he even mentions how Castlevania influenced Shantae.

As strange as it may sound I did feel a tiny bit of CV influence while playing the Shantae games. However I also think Shantae gets more influence from Kabuki Quantum Fighter. The hair attack is a dead giveaway. Don't get me wrong though, I loved playing Kabuki Quantum fighter so getting into the Shantae games' combat system was a very easy endeavor.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 10, 2013, 05:56:28 PM
Also here is a new (& rather lengthy ) interview with Matt Bozon. He discusses the history of Wayforward & Shantae, plus touches on why half Genie hero needs a Kickstarter.*

Hey, thanks C, that should answer some of my questions :)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 10, 2013, 06:43:51 PM
Finally, a Shantae game for PC!  :)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Abnormal Freak on September 17, 2013, 07:23:01 PM
As strange as it may sound I did feel a tiny bit of CV influence while playing the Shantae games.

I don't think it's strange at all, and I'd say it's more than just a tiny bit influenced. I just started playing the GBC game and its open terrain, day and night feature, enemies being more difficult to fight at night, is totally reminiscent of Simon's Quest. It's damned tough, too. Shantae's hair even acts like a whip (although it's shorter than I'd like—maybe there's hair extension upgrades :P).

Here's some bonerlicious new artwork from an artist at Inti Creates.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/620152/posts/600876/image-328041-full.jpg?1379443861)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/620152/posts/600876/image-328046-full.jpg?1379443903)

Rest of 'um here (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/posts).

It is kind of weird why this game is being Kickstarted, especially since there's a 3DS game currently in the works. I feel like Nintendo might have published it, but perhaps WayForward just really, really wanted to get this other game on as many systems as possible.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 17, 2013, 07:40:34 PM
I don't think it's strange at all, and I'd say it's more than just a tiny bit influenced. I just started playing the GBC game and its open terrain, day and night feature, enemies being more difficult to fight at night, is totally reminiscent of Simon's Quest. It's damned tough, too. Shantae's hair even acts like a whip (although it's shorter than I'd like—maybe there's hair extension upgrades :P).
I don't think it's strange, either. Bloodrayne had more than just influence, in every aspect. And even in Duck Tales there was some CV influence. Many people from WayForward stuff, and especially Kaufman, are confessed CV fans. And, fortunately, it shows.

Here's some bonerlicious new artwork from an artist at Inti Creates.
Haha! Bonerlicious!
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on September 17, 2013, 09:11:05 PM
Here's some bonerlicious new artwork from an artist at Inti Creates.

Too bad it's not... Bonerific (horribly bad video enclosed but mildly obligatory):
Family guy bonerific (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6ncbEDayY#)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Abnormal Freak on September 18, 2013, 10:08:21 PM
Supah kyoot fan art:

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvRTqEnn.png&hash=897b7aa7d8932647b9311efe212d609aeb5bf172)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 19, 2013, 12:34:04 PM
可愛い!♥
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: X on September 19, 2013, 02:54:29 PM
Is that Shantae in No. 009's armor? I sense a crossover.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 19, 2013, 09:06:45 PM
Or... its Mighty No. 9 with Shantae body! DUN DUN DUUUNNN!

Where you found this fanart? I want to put the name of the author in the image, so I could check more of his works.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Gunlord on September 20, 2013, 03:51:36 AM
I think it's official art, but just something fun Inti Creates made. I don't think there'll be an actual crossover or a Beck costume in-game, it's just that Inti Creates is working on both and wanted to have fun. :)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 20, 2013, 12:27:28 PM
Yeah, I dont expect it to be more than a motivational image. Thanks for pointing that its official art. :P
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 20, 2013, 04:48:07 PM
Do you all think we'll be having some kind of crossed reference between these 2 games?
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Abnormal Freak on September 21, 2013, 07:29:54 AM
Doubtful. Just fun art.

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shovelknight.com%2Fkickstarter%2F31%2FdancesWithShantae.gif&hash=fbe22772247a0b7d1906fcdc282d549eee609323)

lololololololololol


Also, Risky's Revenge iOS version is currently free.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: X on September 21, 2013, 03:41:10 PM
LOL!! Never thought the Shovel Knight could belly dance in his armor! Speaking of shovel knight is that game even out yet?
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Abnormal Freak on September 21, 2013, 09:14:08 PM
I think the planned delivery date was Q3 or 4 2014, so it's got a ways.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 23, 2013, 04:00:30 PM
LOL!! Never thought the Shovel Knight could belly dance in his armor! Speaking of shovel knight is that game even out yet?
Is the Shovel Knight a girl?  :o
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 23, 2013, 07:42:57 PM
I dont think that.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 23, 2013, 08:22:02 PM
Well, he dances like one  :P
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 23, 2013, 08:55:26 PM
Well, he too  :)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets0.ordienetworks.com%2Fimages%2FGifGuide%2Fdancing%2F300sw047yusw9.gif&hash=43e18ccca3e01e4e854827e28c4d77211bd33682)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 23, 2013, 09:02:40 PM
That Batman isn't sexy, I prefer the Nolan one.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on September 24, 2013, 02:18:25 AM
Well, it got funded! Congrats WayForward!!!
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 24, 2013, 02:31:13 AM
What?! I thought it was already funded since its a well known game. Many thanks to sharing this news. :)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 24, 2013, 02:49:46 AM
I thought the same!
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: PFG9000 on September 24, 2013, 10:53:25 AM
Heh, I found a GBC Shantae cart for $6 at a used game store.  Just thought I'd share.    :)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Abnormal Freak on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
You bought it for me, right?

I'm a little miffed the 3DS Virtual Console release doesn't have the option for the updated GBA graphics.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on September 24, 2013, 10:58:21 AM
I got this for free on the ios: Shantae: Risky's Revenge.
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Pfil on September 24, 2013, 03:56:23 PM
Heh, I found a GBC Shantae cart for $6 at a used game store.  Just thought I'd share.    :)
Oohh, that stores! I want to go back! I want to buy old used games!
I'm glad for you, that's a great game!  :)
Title: Re: Shantae Half Genie Hero kickstarter
Post by: Lelygax on September 24, 2013, 09:38:43 PM
Heh, I found a GBC Shantae cart for $6 at a used game store.  Just thought I'd share.    :)

Thanks, when you will share this with us? :P