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

[Captain Hazama]

This is the worst tease ever... I feel very conflicted. I know it means jack, cause it's just a pic of the day. But makes you wonder.

 

[EarlTamm]

This pic of the day is missing someone.

pic.twitter.com/65dZroQu1y

— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) July 24, 2020

Fun image, but I doubt it means anything more than all the other images mean, which is very little.

 

[LaBeteNoire]

Fun image, but I doubt it means anything more than all the other images mean, which is very little.

Yeah, it doesn't mean anything in regard to future content, but it does mean something. Basically it's Sakurai giving a nice little spotlight to the indie community in general, which is a cool thing in and of itself.

 

[Biometal]

Fun image, but I doubt it means anything more than all the other images mean, which is very little.

Of course much of the comments turned into "where's mah Indie?" arguments. The man can't just post anything for free.

Spoiler

 

[MattX20]

Just 11 pages left to 1,000. The thread has come a long way

 

[Captain Hazama]

I like this pic is Samus and Shantae swapping:

https://mobile.twitter.com/Dafter_Toop/status/1061809620623261696

 

[MattX20]

I like this pic is Samus and Shantae swapping:

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https://mobile.twitter.com/Dafter_Toop/status/1061809620623261696

That spirit event definitely inspired some interesting fan art to be sure

 

[Shinuto]

taking with grain of salt but if we get an indie world direct on the 31st Im getting hyped (not for Smash but hyped for.....a text leak.
I can hype however I WANT MOM!

 

[zferolie]

taking with grain of salt but if we get an indie world direct on the 31st Im getting hyped (not for Smash but hyped for.....a text leak.
I can hype however I WANT MOM!
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What text leak?

 

[Shinuto]

What text leak?

https://arch.b4k.co/v/thread/518818449/#518818449

 

[MattX20]

At any rate, it's a bit soon for another Shantae game to be announced. We just got Seven Sirens after all, and I'm not exactly expecting DLC for it.

 

[zferolie]

https://arch.b4k.co/v/thread/518818449/#518818449

thats a lot of shantae, but didn't they reveal all of that but the DLC, which I thought they said they had no plans.

A Shantae Amiibo is awesome, and if she doesn't get into smash but still gets this amiibo, i would be super excited for

 

[LaBeteNoire]

I wouldn't pay that leak much mind, as nice as all the Shantae stuff would be I find it hard to believe because of...

Spoiler

The idea that there would be a direct all about Mario Kart Tour. I mean, they just announced the horizontal playing option for the game, it they were planning an entire direct for it you'd think that would have been part of it. Sure it talked about a trailer for Mario Kart 9 at the end, but that makes the idea of spending so much time on Tour seem even less likely since whatever they spent the entire Direct talking about would immediately be over shadowed by the announcement.

Especially when you consider Nintendo's statement that the success of Animal Crossing New Horizons compared to the meager performance of Pocket Camp has them reconsidering their mobile investment as a whole. Dunno, just doesn't seem like a move they would do but I could be wrong.

 

[Dukefire]

And now, Giant piles of leaks and rumors. Oh what next?

 

[RetrogamerMax]

This pic of the day is missing someone.

pic.twitter.com/65dZroQu1y

— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) July 24, 2020

I wish it was a tease for Shantae, but it's incredibly unlikely it is though. Just Sakurai and co making cute fun pics like they always do.

 

[MattX20]

As I've said before, even if Shantae doesn't become playable in Ultimate, she's got 5 games under her belt and an always growing playerbase/group of fans

 

[kaithehedgefox]

As I've said before, even if Shantae doesn't become playable in Ultimate, she's got 5 games under her belt and an always growing playerbase/group of fans

I've changed my mind: I now want Shantae to be playable. I used to want her to be unplayable, but after learning a little more about her, I finally decided that she would be best as a playable character.

As a reminder:

PSA: Please ignore all my post and topics that were created before the COVID-19 pandemic. My opinions and thoughts have had major changes since the pandemic initiated. My behavior has now improved and I will not cause anymore trouble from now on.

All my posts from before the pandemic are now all outdated.

 

[Shinuto]

I've changed my mind: I now want Shantae to be playable. I used to want her to be unplayable, but after learning a little more about her, I finally decided that she would be best as a playable character.

As a reminder:

PSA: Please ignore all my post and topics that were created before the COVID-19 pandemic. My opinions and thoughts have had major changes since the pandemic initiated. My behavior has now improved and I will not cause anymore trouble from now on.

All my posts from before the pandemic are now all outdated.

So does this mean COVID causes people to become Shantae supporters?

Welp, its a hefty price to pay, but its worth it.

 

[kaithehedgefox]

So does this mean COVID causes people to become Shantae supporters?

No, that's not what I meant. I just put that bold block of text to remind everyone that I've revised my opinions, and improved by behavior. I'm also saying that my opinions have changed and they won't go back to how they were before the pandemic.

To get back on topic. Although I've already mentioned that I support Shantae for smash? How much moveset potential does she possess?

 

[Shinuto]

She has magic, martial art techniques, pirate gear, dancing and animal transformations.

 

[kaithehedgefox]

She has magic, martial art techniques, pirate gear, dancing and animal transformations.

That's interesting, but I would still prefer Bomberman, Crash Bandicoot, or Rayman over Shantae because they are all more widely recognized as of today. But for an indie rep, I may prefer Freddy Fazbear instead.

 

[MajestyIndigo]

kaithehedgefox
Thank you for your much requested input.

 

[kaithehedgefox]

kaithehedgefox
Thank you for your much requested input.

You're welcome! Could you please add me to the supporters list. Shantae is also not the only indie rep that I want playable.

 

[MajestyIndigo]

The more the merrier.
kaithehedgefox I suggest you watch some YouTube videos about Shantae's moveset ideas ( or Shantae gameplay) to see how much potential she holds and how fun and unique she would be.

 

[kaithehedgefox]

The more the merrier.
kaithehedgefox I suggest you watch some YouTube videos about Shantae's moveset ideas ( or Shantae gameplay) to see how much potential she holds and how fun and unique she would be.

Shantae certainly would be more fun to play as than Freddy Fazber, despite being less iconic. But it would be best to have them both be playable.

 

[okamifire]

Honestly Shantae has a moveset with endless potential for Smash. I think coming from a platforming game where you progress by learning new transformations and abilities makes it very easy to both remain identically faithful to the source and be fun.

If you haven’t played any of the Shantae games, Half Genie Hero as well Seven Sirens are both very easy to get into and enjoy, I fully recommend.

 

[MattX20]

I'm just glad the original GBC game is getting re released again for the Switch. The other 4 games had plenty of releases, but the GBC one was a pain to get apart from it's only 3DS EShop release

 

[RetrogamerMax]

I'm just glad the original GBC game is getting re released again for the Switch. The other 4 games had plenty of releases, but the GBC one was a pain to get apart from it's only 3DS EShop release

Plus, we will finally get to play the original Shantae on the big screen in 1080p now.

 

[3D Dillon]

If the other Half Genies get a spirit, here is my idea:

(Note: All of them are Support Spirits and none are Shantae because I want to show what other fighter would work best for them.)
PLINK
Class: Advanced
Type: Shield
Main: Purple
Minion: Invisible
Defeat the main opponent to win
The minion tends to use Down B a lot.
Stage: Garden of Hope
Music: Island West

VERA
Class: Novice
Type: Grab
Main: Green
Only Certain Items Appear (Healing Fields and Healing Sprouts)
Opponent's Final Smash Meter grows faster
The opponent automatically heals 10% after taking enough damage.
Stage: The Great Cave Offensive (Omega)
Music: Island West

ZAPPLE
Class: Advanced
Type: Attack
Main: Zero Mission Ending
Hazard: Electric Floor (Main platform only)
Stage: Norfair (Battlefield)
Music: Service Area

HARMONY
Class: Ace
Type: Neutral
Main: Purple
Hazard: Earthquake
The opponent starts with a Hammer
Stage: Midgar
Music: Service Area

Update: Edited some parts to have the details make more sense.

 

[okamifire]

If the other Half Genies get a spirit, here is my idea:

(Note: All of them are Support Spirits and none are Shantae because I want to show what other fighter would work best for them.)
PLINK
Class: Advanced
Type: Shield
Main: Purple
Minion: Invisible
Defeat the main opponent to win
The minion tends to use Down B a lot.
Stage: Hanenbow
Music: Island West

VERA
Class: Novice
Type: Grab
Main: Green
Only Certain Items Appear (Healing Fields and Healing Sprouts)
Opponent's Final Smash Meter grows faster
The opponent automatically heals 10% after taking enough damage.
Stage: The Great Cave Offensive (Omega)
Music: Island West

ZAPPLE
Class: Advanced
Type: Attack
Main: Zero Mission Ending
Hazard: Electric Floor (Main platform only)
Stage: Norfair (Battlefield)
Music: Service Area

HARMONY
Class: Ace
Type: Neutral
Main: Blue
Hazard: Earthquake
The opponent starts with a Hammer
Stage: Brinstar
Music: Service Area

What about the zombie half genie? Haha. /s

 

[logicandreason]

https://arch.b4k.co/v/thread/518818449/#518818449

the original gbc game, Seven sirens dlc AND a shantae amiibo? oh boy if this happans tommorow....

 

[RetrogamerMax]

the original gbc game, Seven sirens dlc AND a shantae amiibo? oh boy if this happans tommorow....

Yeah, I agree with that guy down below in the comments that it's very unlikely that they will do a Direct just for ***** old Mario Kart Tour.

 

[okamifire]

the original gbc game, Seven sirens dlc AND a shantae amiibo? oh boy if this happans tommorow....

I think the most questionable thing about all of that, minus a Mario Kart direct for Tour, is the DLC mention for Seven Sirens. Last time WayForward talked about it, they didn't have any DLC plans for Seven Sirens, probably because of its mobile release. https://twitter.com/newgamerhero/status/1243945317868933120

So yeah, while this would be great, I'm skeptical.

 

[Inoj]

Conversation's slowing down. Have some Fan-Art.

Spoiler: I really should do this stuff on a Computer

I drew Shanti to commemorate the announcement. I'm happy to be involved in my favorite game.#SevenSirens #Shantae pic.twitter.com/91leTxeEaj

— OYSTER (@OYSTER_tenten) July 28, 2020

#PR
It's been two months since the console/PC launch of Shantae and the #SevenSirens from @WayForward,
and if you haven't already heard, I was the illustrator on the game! It's out now on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Apple Arcade!
https://t.co/gg23ISdoYJ pic.twitter.com/qg6MFNXYrE

— 矢部誠（KOU)⭕イラストレーター (@SESKOU) July 28, 2020

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Nom! Nom! Nom! Who says zombie girls can't have fun summers? Rottytops comes out the winner of the last poll! #Shantae #Rottytops #FANART pic.twitter.com/epiEyQS9Zh

— John Joseco (@JJcareksims) July 30, 2020

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[KirbyWorshipper2465]

David Liu was involved in both this and Panzer Paladin. (which you really should play, it's tight.)

I was able to add a bit of toning and flair to some keys from the uber talented @kaynimatic, one of my favorite animators in literally ANYTHING right now.

It was an immense pleasure. Thanks for letting me contribute and congrats again on Shantae! @MrBozon @WayForward

— D.SLOOGS⚡️ (@AngryangryD) July 28, 2020

 

[Teeb147]

https://arch.b4k.co/v/thread/518818449/#518818449

Shantae amiibo?! Getting it 100% if it's true:O

 

[Paragon-Yoshi]

Thinking about it now, it seems there is great potential in more Half-Genie characters in the series.
As each and every Half-Genie seem to have their own unique abilities.

Shantae has her dance transformations.
Plink has her "Lens of Truth" magic. (JK it's Seer Magic)
Vera has her Life Giving magic.
Zapple has her Electromagic.
And Harmony has her Earth Magic.

Which kinda makes me wonder how many more Half-Genie's are out there and what unique abilities they might have.
We know these characters are not the only ones, thanks to a... certain dead character.

I'm kinda bummed out, that we didn't get a real "Green" Half-Genie.
Since that would've opened up a lot more possibilities, on who can be a Half-Genie.
Plus, a genuine green Half-Genie would make for a good Necromancer. :D

 

[MattX20]

Here's a question, can the Shantae thread reach page 1000 before August concludes?

 

[okamifire]

I'm hoping they keep going with the series and have Shantae end up meeting her mother. Half Genie Hero acknowledged that she's still out there in some form or another.

Spoiler

And unless I missed it, Seven Sirens didn't touch upon it at all.

More half genies would be neat, but I'm going all in on the full genies at some point.

 

[MattX20]

I'm hoping they keep going with the series and have Shantae end up meeting her mother. Half Genie Hero acknowledged that she's still out there in some form or another.

Spoiler

And unless I missed it, Seven Sirens didn't touch upon it at all.

More half genies would be neat, but I'm going all in on the full genies at some point.

The ending of Seven Sirens gave hints of potential things in the future