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title: "Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Wii U"
url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-wii-u/shantae-half-genie-hero-wii-u/"
description: "Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day!"
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2016-12-20 12:00:37"
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Wii U | Nintendo Wii U Releases | NintendoReporters

 [![Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Wii U](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/shantae-half-genie-hero-2.jpeg "Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Wii U")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/shantae-half-genie-hero-2.jpeg)Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day!

Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform into a more powerful creature form! Topple the masterminds behind each criminal caper and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae’s arch nemesis – the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!

- Shantae’s trademark moves return! Dance to transform into all-new and classic creatures, or summon magical attacks! Over a dozen dances to discover in all!
- New Relic System allows players to unlock new powers and customise moves for Shantae and her many forms!
- Conquer arcade-style action stages that unfold into a full world to explore. Fast action and quest-style exploration rolled into one!
- When Shantae’s story ends, you’re just getting started! Purchasable DLC modes introduce new characters, levels, and bosses!
- Huge bosses, humorous dialogue, and the wonderfully weird Shantae cast return, now in fully-animated HD!

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