Shantae

Platform-adventure where you play a half-genie defending a coastal village from pirates. Shantae whips enemies with her hair, buys power-ups from shops, and learns transformation dances that let her turn into animals with different abilities. When the pirate captain Risky Boots steals a steam engine prototype and hunts for four elemental stones to weaponize it, you'll explore dungeons across Sequin Land to stop her. The game mixes combat with light exploration—you'll backtrack to earlier areas once you've gained new forms. Expect a lighthearted tone, sprite-based visuals, and boss fights that test pattern recognition. It's a handheld-style adventure with item gating and a map that opens up as you progress.