WayForward's Shantae headed to iOS this Thursday
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Whether you're a fervent supporter of independent development studio WayFoward or you're a diehard fan of the illustrious Shantae franchise -- and, really, who isn't -- you'll have reason to celebrate tomorrow. WayForward just announced on Twitter that Shantae: Risky's Revenge will arrive on the iOS App Store tomorrow.
If you're familiar with the DSiWare original, you're in for a similar experience, though the game has been optimized to make it a bit more virtual-controller-friendly. Which is to say, it's a little bit easier this time around. Also, whenever you die because you jumped when you meant to attack, a soothing note pops up, reminding you not to hurl your phone into oncoming traffic.
If you're familiar with the DSiWare original, you're in for a similar experience, though the game has been optimized to make it a bit more virtual-controller-friendly. Which is to say, it's a little bit easier this time around. Also, whenever you die because you jumped when you meant to attack, a soothing note pops up, reminding you not to hurl your phone into oncoming traffic.
Reader Comments (11)
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 1:34PM CoconutSkittle said
I guess you could say releasing a game like this on a platform with no buttons is a bit...
...Risky.
...Risky.
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 1:50PM frickandfrak said
@CoconutSkittle YYYYYYYEEEEEAAAAHHHHH
*puts on glasses*
but really, this game rocks. one of maybe 2 DSiware worth playing.
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*puts on glasses*
but really, this game rocks. one of maybe 2 DSiware worth playing.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 6:23AM Matrixxxx said
@frickandfrak
Have to agree, love this game and it is one of the few DSiware games that is worth spending money on. The whole Nintendo handheld store is mostly a joke still for whatever reason. It should be a gold mine for them. How they manage to mess up anything to do with online functionality is beyond me.
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Have to agree, love this game and it is one of the few DSiware games that is worth spending money on. The whole Nintendo handheld store is mostly a joke still for whatever reason. It should be a gold mine for them. How they manage to mess up anything to do with online functionality is beyond me.
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 2:00PM Acosta02 said
The headline makes it sound like it's the original...
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 2:08PM ItsameMatt03 said
Sonofabitch...
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 2:18PM KungFuChaosNinja said
XBLA and PSN versions would be dandy.
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 2:45PM ItsameMatt03 said
@KungFuChaosNinja
I wouldn't mind it being on XBLA, but iOS? Really?
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I wouldn't mind it being on XBLA, but iOS? Really?
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 3:24PM lonecow said
Virtual keyboards can bite my shiny metal ass.
Posted: Oct 26th 2011 8:48PM motang said
Such an awesome game, loved every minute of it on my DSi.





