Shantae, the Half Genie Protector of Scuttle Town! (A Switch To A New WayForward)

[Teeb147]

I doubt this is connected to Paper Mario specifically(Just seems like the best place to highlight something like this right now), but maybe there could be some tangential Mario connection? People in here have brought up how WayForward would do well with a Wario Land game.

Wario.. i mean sure they've been in warioware. Anyway i was just playing. I think it'll just be a completly new WF franchise. I'm just surprised it'll feature in that direct, instead of from WF themselves. Open to greater too

My dream is its a new Mischief Makers as theyve said they want to work with that IP before.

Lol I wish, Mischief Makers was awesome. Bring it back even just as a port or remake and I'd get it.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

That's quite exciting. I wonder what it is...

 

[EarlTamm]

Wario.. i mean sure they've been in warioware. Anyway i was just playing. I think it'll just be a completly new WF franchise. I'm just surprised it'll feature in that direct, instead of from WF themselves. Open to greater too

I completely forgot about that!

 

[Shinuto]

I completely forgot about that!

Why annoince a new WF franvhise in a nintendo treehouse event though?

 

[Jorichi]

Yeah it baffles me that this is in a Treehouse Live. With a new entry in an existing series that's new to them at that...
It's something that either couldn't wait until the rumored Direct or is related to Paper Mario somewhat?
It's a bit curious to me...

 

[WingedSupernova]

I am personally convinced this is going to be a new 2D Metroid made by Wayforward. It makes too much sense. Wayforward are well known as a leader in the metroidvania genre, and they're finally getting the opportunity to prove it from the brand they have always supported. I am so excited.

And this definitely boosts Shantae's chances. No question. We now know that Nintendo acknowledges and supports their relationship with Wayforward to the point that they trust them with one of their own IPs. Only Ubisoft and Brace Yourself Games have gotten that treatment as of late, and with Brace Yourself they only were able to make a Crypt of the Necrodancer game with Zelda enemies and characters. We'll have to wait until 10am PT to know for sure, but I am so giddy right now I can't stop smiling.

 

[EarlTamm]

I feel like a vaguely recall several elements of the Shantae game being Wario Land inspired. Does anyone else recall something like that?

 

[Deleted member]

I'm leaning more towards Wario over Metroid.

Wario's more stylized and lighthearted tone better lends itself to wayforward signature style. you could take just about any character from shantae and put them in a Wario game and they wouldn't look too out of place.

I'm not saying Wayforward can't do a darker game like Metroid. But it's not what they're known for.

 

[EarlTamm]

I'm leaning more towards Wario over Metroid.

Wario's more stylized and lighthearted tone better lends itself to wayforward signature style. you could take just about any character from shantae and put them in a Wario game and they wouldn't look too out of place.

I'm not saying Wayforward can't do a darker game like Metroid. But it's not what they're known for.

I agree, but they could still pull off a darker tone. The Mummy Demastered is a prime example.

 

[Teeb147]

Something wario inspired wouldnt be bad :D Imagine if there could also be more character from Warioware in a new game by WF
But like.. kat and ana in a side scroller?? hehe. Just dreaming.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

So imagine if WayForward are working on the rumored 2D Metroid game.

 

[Mikegamer0608]

I'm a bit excited to see what Wayforward is working on with Nintendo, can't wait for tomorrow.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

I agree, but they could still pull off a darker tone. The Mummy Demastered is a prime example.

Yeah, in terms of games for them it's either silly and sexy, or gritty sci-fi story. Sometimes both (Contra 4).

 

[8-peacock-8]

While I don’t believe anything Smash related is happening tomorrow, I’m just glad to see older WayForward games making a come back and I’ll be happy to see what is coming next from them.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

While I don’t believe anything Smash related is happening tomorrow, I’m just glad to see older WayForward games making a come back and I’ll be happy to see what is coming next from them.

I don't think anyone is saying it's a Smash reveal, just what kind of first-party WayForward is making a new game for.

 

[WreckitRyan]

Wow, what an exciting few days it’s been for Shantae fans. Spirits becoming fighters, old games being released on Switch, rumored Direct incoming, a special highlight in Treehouse Live...

 

[Deleted member]

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1281354234328313856?s=19

Welp

 

[8-peacock-8]

I don't think anyone is saying it's a Smash reveal, just what kind of first-party WayForward is making a new game for.

Oh I know. I’m speaking for myself. (But I have seen people jumping to conclusions, as usual, so it’s more just in case. Since I don’t come on here often anymore and I just like to occasionally post to share opinion.)

 

[Mikegamer0608]

While I don’t believe anything Smash related is happening tomorrow, I’m just glad to see older WayForward games making a come back and I’ll be happy to see what is coming next from them.

So you heard about the Limited Run Games news relating about Shantae lately?

 

[WingedSupernova]

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1281354234328313856?s=19

Welp

Now I look like a jackass LMAO

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1281354234328313856?s=19

Welp

That's just even more confusing. Wayforward making a new game for an existing third-party, announced in Nintendo Treehouse? How on Earth can we even narrow it down?

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Like I said before, it's hard to overlook Shantae not happening in Smash when she has been getting all these brownie points in her favor left and right. I'm really starting to believe she could really be in.

 

[Mikegamer0608]

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1281354234328313856?s=19

Welp

Oh well, if its not Nintendo related what could it be for them to show off for the Nintendo Treehouse along with Paper Mario?

 

[EarlTamm]

Nintendo really should have phrased that original tweet better. Still, I am curious what they are giving a spotlight to.

 

[SoupCanMafia]

Spoiler: WayForward RN (warning: blood)

Sorry, this is all I am thinking about with all this WF news, basically just them pulping everything lol
Still though, it'd be immensely interesting to see what they have to show in the Treehouse

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Okay, new idea.

Since Metroid's not the new game, then maybe it's actually Castlevania? Otherwise I'm not sure what other pixel-based IPs would fit.

 

[Deleted member]

We know Arc System works was happy with River City Girls, so much so apparently we are getting another one. Are there any other IPs Arc owns that would fit Wayforward?

 

[8-peacock-8]

So you heard about the Limited Run Games news relating about Shantae lately?

Exactly what I was referring to actually. Hahaha

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

We know Arc System works was happy with River City Girls, so much so apparently we are getting another one. Are there any other IPs Arc owns that would fit Wayforward?

There is the Combatribes, I guess, but it does seem a tad obscure a property to bring back.

 

[WingedSupernova]

My first thought with the new knowledge is a new Castlevania game.Konami has given the Silent Hill property to Wayforward before (though it wasn't very good), so the relationship is there. But River City Girls really shows us that Wayforward can make genres other than metroidvania/puzzle platformers, so it's a toss up. Still, the intrigue now makes it better since I have reserved expectations.

 

[Teeb147]

So, ok, not 1st party. Good to temper expectatiions, but I did think it might just be them wanting to show off a cool new franchise for switch. Still gotta wonder why WF is gonna be tehre :D

 

[Deleted member]

According to Arc's website.

They own
Kunio Kun (River City)
Double dragon.
Blaze blue
Guilty gear
Arcana heart
Under Night


Maybe a Double Dragon done in the RCG engine?

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

According to Arc's website.

They own
Kunio Kun (River City)
Double dragon.
Blaze blue
Guilty gear
Arcana heart
Under Night


Maybe a Double Dragon done in the RCG engine?

They already did Double Dragon before, so it can't be that.

I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with ArcSys, since we're already getting new RCG stuff.

So, ok, not 1st party. Good to temper expectatiions, but I did think it might just be them wanting to show off a cool new franchise for switch. Still gotta wonder why WF is gonna be tehre :D

We'll find out tomorrow, I guess. It's bleeding weird for NOA to let them randomly hijack a promo event for their only current announced first-party title. Takes quite a bit of clout for that to happen.

My first thought with the new knowledge is a new Castlevania game.Konami has given the Silent Hill property to Wayforward before (though it wasn't very good), so the relationship is there. But River City Girls really shows us that Wayforward can make genres other than metroidvania/puzzle platformers, so it's a toss up. Still, the intrigue now makes it better since I have reserved expectations.

Don't forget about Contra (which was good, but could use a rerelease for better field of vision).

 

[Megadoomer]

According to Arc's website.

They own
Kunio Kun (River City)
Double dragon.
Blaze blue
Guilty gear
Arcana heart
Under Night


Maybe a Double Dragon done in the RCG engine?

I could see it, given Marian's redesign in River City Girls. Plus, I'm sure they'd have fun with remaking the Double Dragon intro but with Billy being the one who's captured.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

I could see it, given Marian's redesign in River City Girls. Plus, I'm sure they'd have fun with remaking the Double Dragon intro but with Billy being the one who's captured.

That would be nice, but here's the key operative word here: franchise that's new to WayForward. So it can't be River City or the Dragons, but something they haven't dabbled in before.

 

[zferolie]

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Very interesting. So Nintendo feels confident in Wayforward to showcase a third party game off on the treehouse.

So it has to be Nintendo exclusive or first on nintendo I feel. It not being a first party game doesn't change how big this is for wayforward.

No Idea what it could be, but I feel its tied to Nintendo and is a revitalization of an old property. By tied to Nintendo I mean the series started on a Nintendo system, like NES or SNES.

I am not sure its another ArkSys game, but it could be. Part of me feels it could be another Capcom series. Wayforward did Redo the Ducktales game. Maybe its another old Capcom series. Ghost n Goblins?

Or could be a Namco or Konami series.

Honestly I think this could also show how close Wayforward has been getting with Japanese developers, and it shows Nintendo knows and is fine working with Wayforward. One big hurdle a lot of people say about shantae is because they are western it would be hard for Sakurai and team to communicate but this obviously is not the case

 

[Dukefire]

We will see what WF is bringing to the table at the treehouse tomorrow. Just don't expect too much since Paper Mario is the star for the broadcast.

 

[meleebrawler]

Very interesting. So Nintendo feels confident in Wayforward to showcase a third party game off on the treehouse.

So it has to be Nintendo exclusive or first on nintendo I feel. It not being a first party game doesn't change how big this is for wayforward.

No Idea what it could be, but I feel its tied to Nintendo and is a revitalization of an old property. By tied to Nintendo I mean the series started on a Nintendo system, like NES or SNES.

I am not sure its another ArkSys game, but it could be. Part of me feels it could be another Capcom series. Wayforward did Redo the Ducktales game. Maybe its another old Capcom series. Ghost n Goblins?

Or could be a Namco or Konami series.

Honestly I think this could also show how close Wayforward has been getting with Japanese developers, and it shows Nintendo knows and is fine working with Wayforward. One big hurdle a lot of people say about shantae is because they are western it would be hard for Sakurai and team to communicate but this obviously is not the case

Demon's Crest would be a hilarious full-circle case, making another Shantae game in all but name.

 

[zferolie]

We will see what WF is bringing to the table at the treehouse tomorrow. Just don't expect too much since Paper Mario is the star for the broadcast.View attachment 277876

I mean we are getting gameplay too for whatever this game is, so it should be able to show a decent amount.

Demon's Crest would be a hilarious full-circle case, making another Shantae game in all but name.

Know what could be crazy? What if Wayforwards next game... is a new SOnic game? 3rd party they never worked with before and SOnic is super close to Nintendo now.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Okay, new idea.

Since Metroid's not the new game, then maybe it's actually Castlevania? Otherwise I'm not sure what other pixel-based IPs would fit.

Maybe Ninja Gaiden. I think Fatman heard from one of his sources about a new Ninja Gaiden game is coming that is classical 2D like the old NES games.