If you want to play the original Shantae game on Game Boy Color, you may need to fork out US$4,000 for a boxed copy. Assuming you still have a working Game Boy Color, of course. Short of using emulators, there isn’t much else you can do if you want a physical copy of the first-ever WayForward genie Metroidvania series.
That is until now, thanks to Limited Run’s latest announcement. The physical retro game-making company will be re-releasing the original Shantae in reproduced cartridge form. The game will also be out on Switch in physical and digital form; this news now completes the Shantae series circle on Nintendo’s latest console.
You asked for it, you got it! The original GBC Shantae will be returning as a reproduction cart from @LimitedRunGames, available to preorder this September! Additionally, the game will be coming to Switch both physically and digitally! pic.twitter.com/AlMc3nga9R
— WayForward (@WayForward) July 8, 2020
On a related note, we’ve done a few videos on Shantae and its really awesome music. Check them out below:
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Jonathan "Mr Toffee" Leo is a writer, editor, & all-around video game words guy for 9 years, give or take. He also did some story for games like Chain Chronicle and some podcasting on the side. Likes: bacon, Metallica, jogging. Hates: raccoons, oblivion.
