Shantae: Risky's Revenge Official Site!

Shantae: Risky's Revenge, now on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch!

2011-10-26T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Shantae fans! You can now download the FREE version of Shantae: Risky's Revenge in the App Store. The download includes the full product waiting to be unlocked via a one time in-app purchase. The game has received iOS friendly enhancements, like retina display artwork, updated controls, and even a handful of level arrangements. And, as a universal app you only have to buy it in one place! Head on over to iTunes and grab a copy today!

Mighty Milky Way! Out now!

2011-05-18T11:23:00.000-07:00

WayForward's latest original game is now available! Be a dear and download it today!

Poll Results:

2011-03-21T22:39:00.000-07:00

The results are in... and Shantae is your favorite character in the "Shantae" game series, earning 64% of your votes. You're probably thinking "So what. She's the main character. We all knew that". Well hold on there sir or madame. You see, when we polled players back when the original Shantae game was released in 2002, Risky Boots was the clear winner, with Rottytops second and Shantae a distant third! Players in 2002 preferred the stinkerly bad girls over our dancing heroine. The results this time were:

-Shantae: 66%
-Rottytops: 13%
-Risky Boots: 11%
-Sky & Wrench: 4%
-and Bolo, Uncle Mimic, and the Tinkerbats bringing up the rear with a combined 5%. Sorry gents.

Happy... Valentine's Day Mailer?

2011-03-21T22:27:00.000-07:00

Sure, the image in this entry is over a month old. But, why not keep all of these Sequin Land News mailers here. You know, just in case. Besides, look at that crazy pink getup she's wearing... who doesn't love a 80's dance-a-thon halter? No one, that's who.

1UP: Nintendo DS Departing Salute

2011-02-22T22:41:00.000-08:00

Hey, this is cool. Last week we got a salute for Contra 4 -- this time Shantae: Risky's Revenge is recognized as one of the system's must-haves. Thanks 1UP! It's nice to be appreciated. Check out the full story here, and see what other games you might be missing.

Also, our gal's been getting some nominations and awards for end of the year jazz. We'll wait for the last few results to roll in, and then start the bragging. That way you can tell your friends how on the ball you are and how great your taste in games is!

Shantae heading to Europe!

2011-02-03T14:21:00.000-08:00

It's time to put on your excited hat! Shantae: Risky's Revenge will be ready and waiting for all you Euro-Gamers out there on Feb 11! Have your 1200 Nintendo DSi Points ready. We're gonna whip awful monsters, make coffee for zombies, battle giant squids, and belly dance all that stress away!

Check out the reveal at Nintendo Life , the Warp Pipe, and GoNintendo!

GoNintendo Review: 9.7

2010-10-07T15:54:00.000-07:00

Another fantastic review is up, this time a 9.7 from GoNintendo! You can read the entire review here. Meantime, here's our favorite quote from the GoNintendo News Team:

"To have a DSi and now download Shantae: Risky's Revenge is a gaming crime. To get this kind of quality for $12 is absolutely insane. I can't think of a better deal on Nintendo's downloadable services. Shantae: Risky's Revenge is a love-letter to Shantae fans, as well as 2D gaming. It's not often that fans of a character have to wait so long to get a sequel, but it's even rarer to say that the wait was 100% worth it."

So, what... go buy the game I guess?

Nintendo Life awards Shantae a 10/10!

2010-10-06T23:04:00.000-07:00

Risky's Revenge went over huge with the kindly folks at Nintendo Life. They scored the game a perfect 10 out of 10 stars! They sez, "...we could sit here and lay down an almost endless number of reasons why you should download this game, but at the end of the day it really all comes down to this: Shantae: Risky's Revenge is hands-down the best title available on DSiWare and quite possibly the best 12 bucks you'll ever spend on a video game." Now that's some special kinda genie lovin'! You can read the whole review right here!

IGN Exclusive Review: 9.0

2010-10-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

The first review of Shantae: Risky's Revenge is up, and Craig Harris has delivered his verdict. Shantae again weighs in at a solid 9.0 as she did nearly a decade ago. You can read the full review right here!

Get the Free Original Soundtrack!

2010-09-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

The Shantae: Risky's Revenge Original Soundtrack is now available at Big Lion Music! And it's FREE! Our friends at IGN were kind enough to host our humorous promotional video which shows (with great exuberance) how fans can grab Jake Kaufman's incredible compositions via a "pay what you like" system. Hey, this is one of the few posts you can actually do something about. So click that link and get over there. If you don't have the cash, just choose the free option... its your call. And, you can see the video at WayForwardTube. Just don't drink milk while you watch.

Transfer your DSiWare to 3DS

2010-09-29T22:35:00.000-07:00

Good news for Shantae fans! A new report suggests that DSiWare games will be transferable to 3DS, turning what for some would be a six month fling into a long term relationship. Don't fear commitment gentlemen, its going to be okay. You can check out Joystiq's original story right here.

LIVE: Shantae on Twitter...happening RIGHT NOW!

2010-09-29T14:27:00.000-07:00

Shantae herself is doing a realtime play by play of her first adventure. It's a great way to get back in the Shantae groove, or acquaint yourself with the plot of the original game. Tweets will post throughout the day every day until launch. A few minutes ago our hero discovered a magical belly dance deep inside the creepy Golem Mine labyrinth, and is currently seeking a path to safety. What will happen next? Tune in and find out at http://twitter.com/Shantae_WF

Mighty Flip Champs Connection!

2010-09-28T23:01:00.000-07:00

Both Nintendo Life and Shantae Fan Club members got this cool mailer detailing a free prize inside for Mighty Flip Champs owners. Since then, a few curious individuals have written in asking if they will have only one chance at a tiered prize, sealing their fate the moment they unwrap Shantae. The answer: NO! You can continue to improve your Mighty Flip Champs skills, and return to your Shantae game in progress to claim higher ranked prizes at any time. So once you buy MFC, there's nowhere to go but up, even if your Shantae quest is under way. Feel free to ping pong between games at any point. To sign up for the Shantae Fan Club, visit www.wayforward.com

Shantae arrives on October 4th!

2010-09-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

Shantae Fan Club members received this special mailer announcing the arrival of her brand new adventure, which launches on October 4th, 2010. As you probably guessed by now, the game will be available exclusively through the DSiWare service. Get those point cards handy!

DIY Fan Music

2010-09-22T09:43:00.000-07:00

Shantae fans are really getting their grove on lately. Here's a song writtten by a long time fan who goes by the nickname of "Peach". We love seeing fan art, music, or whatever else you creative folk are cookign up, so don't hesitate to share your works via shantae@wayforward.com . You can listen to Peach's tune here.

Shantae meets Wario

2010-08-27T14:36:00.000-07:00

For the launch of WarioWare D.I.Y., Nintendo asked several of the game industry's most physically attractive designers to create their own microgames. WayForward's own Monsieur Bozon contributed Shantae NAB!, which you can download to your copy of WarioWare D.I.Y. today. Visit the official WarioWare D.I.Y. website to learn how. Or, watch the "making of" video right here.

Let's Play Shantae!

2010-08-12T11:01:00.000-07:00

If you're having a hard time finding a copy of the original Shantae for Game Boy Color, why not spoil the game completely and forever by watching these amazing videos! We were astonished to find roughly 10 hours of narrated Shantae video created by the knowledgeable and humorous Brickroad. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll whip haircrow. Watch "Let's Play Shantae", or check out his other videos (including his Super Speed Super Metroid series) right here.

Nintendo Life reader discovers this site

2010-08-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

Lo and behold, we've been discovered by a Shantae fan over at Nintendo Life. Thanks for stumbling upon our new website before we got a chance to announce it's existence Armand! You rock! You can all view Armand's original post here, which tells you how to locate us. Why not click back and forth a few times, and see if the internet breaks?

1UP says Flatter is Better

2010-08-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

It's no surprise that WayForward loves 2D. The company stood alone as the last bastion of pixel art for nearly a decade while other developers chased each other through the third dimension. The studio does include a thriving 3D community these days, but it hasn't turned it's back on 2D by any stretch, as evidenced here! Click that link to check out 1UP's coverage of both Shantae: Risky's Revenge, and the upcoming Batman: the Brave and the Bold. Two games from 1UP's "Best-Looking Upcoming 2D Games" feature!

E3: a date with Craig Harris

2010-08-02T17:32:00.000-07:00

Craig Harris from IGN took Shantae: Risky's Revenge for a spin at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010. Check out his impressions right here. Have her back by 10:00 Craig!

Shantae in MTV's top 15

2010-08-01T01:57:00.000-07:00

The story may be a bit stale, but odds are you missed it. Shantae made MTV's top 15 most anticipated games of 2010, joining Bioshock 2, God of War 3, Mario Galaxy 2, and Metroid: Other M. Just follow this LINK for a look see.

Shantae: Risky's Revenge site

2010-07-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

Hi folks, this is a dry run of the game's website. Just a few more tests, some window dressings and we'll be good to go. Email me if you want a pizza roll.