Hey there Tinkerbackers!

We promised more regular updates, so here’s latest scoop on Shantae:

Crab Transformation Voting Results!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shantae™ and the Pirate’s Curse,
for Wii U

Valencia, Calif. – 12/16/2014— WayForward is pleased to announce that Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse will be available on December 25th, 2014 on the Nintendo North American eShop for $19.99.

Name: Shantae™ and the Pirate’s Curse
Publisher/Developer: WayForward
ESRB Rating: E10+, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Release Date: December 25th, 2014 (Wii U™)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™, Wii U™ (eShop only, Nintendo exclusive)
Offical Site: https://wayforward.com/games/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse/
Players: Single Player

Wii U features include:

• HD character portraits by Mega Man developer IntiCreates!
• Off-TV play
• Classic Controller Pro and Wii U Pro Controller support
• Unlockable Pirate-Mode
• Multiple endings
• Epic original soundtrack by Jake “Virt” Kaufman

The original indie darling is back in her biggest adventure yet!

Critics are calling Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse as the pinnacle of this fan-favorite series! The sequel to Metacritic’s *handheld game of 2010: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, boasts more than double the content and acclaim from fans and press alike!

“She’s still got it” -Destructoid

9.0 “…a must-play” -Nintendo World Report

9.0 “one of the most satisfying games I’ve played all year” – Hardcore Gamer

9.0, Gold Award “satisfying in every regard…guaranteed to please” -Pocket Gamer UK

9.5 “the pinnacle of the series” Wii Brasil

9.0 “an exceptionally well-crafted game that should not be ignored” -Nintendo Life

8.5 “stands above its retro-inspired contemporaries” -IGN

About:
Embark on a brand new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. When she loses her magic, Shantae must team up with her nemesis, the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse. As a pirate, Shantae gains new weapons to advance her quest, slay monsters, battle epic bosses…and hopefully get her magic back in the bargain! But can she really trust her deadliest enemy?

Beyond Sequin Land lie cursed islands and labyrinths each hiding a new piece of Pirate Gear – Flintlock Pistol, Pirate Hat, Scimitar, Risky’s Boots, and even a Cannon. Upgrade Shantae’s hair and weapons or unlock advanced Fighter’s Moves. Locate maps, return lost Heart Squids, collect rare loot, and laugh out loud at the weird, wild, and wonderfully humorous cast of characters.

About WayForward

WayForward is a premium independent game developer based in Southern California.  For over 20 years WayForward has partnered with leading software publishers to bring critically acclaimed and commercially successful games to market across multiple platforms.

© 2014 WayForward Technologies. Shantae and the Shantae logo ™ Matt Bozon.

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter update #64: Let’s Fill up That Art Museum!

Closing the Store and Locking the Scope!

Hey there Tinkerbackers!

The holidays are upon us, and we’re all looking forward to spending quality time relaxing with friends and family.  BUT NOT TODAY!!  We’ve still got a mountain of work ahead of us in December, with loose ends to tie up and new tasks to kick off. Read on… this one’s really important!

LAST CALL! It’s time to close PAYPAL!

The PayPal store and Stretch Goals will lock down at 11:59pm PST on 12/16/2014.  That leaves two more weeks for you to increase your pledges, if you like.

If you’re considering backing the game for the first time, this is the LAST CALL for Backer Exclusive content:

• Blue Suit Shantae
• Classic Colors Risky Boots
• Tinkerbat Dance
• Risky’s Hyperlight Drifter Blade 

On December 16, Stretch Goals will be locked which will establish the final scope of the game.  This is critical for us in planning the rest of our development.  THANK YOU for making this game a reality with your generosity!

Based on current totals, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has been funded to 230%!!  From the bottom of our hearts, THANKS for making this happen, for your patience, and for inspiring us every single day!

ARTISTS, GET YOUR PENCILS READY!

As soon as the funding period closes, we’re going to put some of our backers to work!  We’ve got some “Your Face in Game” backers to bring to life as NPCs, “Enemy Designers” that need to craft some deadly denizens of Sequin Land, and our “Your Art in Game” backers need to populate the Museum.  On top of that we have more VOTING on the way!  Gallery Artists, you’re going to be up first, so get psyched!

Last, more updates more often!  We’re always listening to your feedback, and many Backers are requesting more news, more frequently.  So at the risk of flooding your inboxes you’ll be seeing more Backer Updates to keep you in the loop starting RIGHT NOW!  Please tell us to settle down if we go overboard!

Enjoy this treat from your friends at WayForward!

Happy Halloween!