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tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
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#1351: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:41:08 AM

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lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#1352: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:46:40 AM

The character designs looks really angular compared to past entries.

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#1353: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:51:31 AM

not nearly as good as Dance Through The Danger but at least cristina vee is reprising her role

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1354: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:56:04 AM

[up][up][up] Shorter than I expected it to be, but it's still really good.

Also, does this mean that the Steam Powered Oceanic Tinker Tub is back and Uncle Mimic will have a more active role?

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randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
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#1355: Jul 5th 2019 at 11:02:06 AM

That's some intro.

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RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#1356: Jul 5th 2019 at 8:22:08 PM

I imagine the actual designs will be about the same as usual; Trigger kind of does the one thing and sticks with it, after all.

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WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1357: Jul 15th 2019 at 8:09:15 PM

Inspired by Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, I decided to come up with an idea for a Shantae Racing Game; "Shantae: Crafty Racers"!

The story begins when a minotaur named Minotauros challenges Sequin Land to a Racing Competition. To participate in this competition, he provides "Crafts", special vehicles that can switch between land and water-based forms (Like a scooter and jet-ski, respectively). If Minotauros wins, he will force all of Sequin Land to cook him banquets for eternity.

The gameplay would be kinda like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, with races taking place on both land and sea (No sky, though). This would even be reflected by the playable cast, who would wear jet-ski racing outfits by default (They would still have their traditional outfits as Alts, however). There would also be Magic Tokens, which would give you spells to help you during the race (Like "Pike Ball" or "Elephant Stomp"), including on some occasions Magical Advantages, which would be this game's equivalent of All-Star Moves, with each character having their own Magical Advantage and musical theme to match.

The base launch roster would be as follows;

  • Starting: Shantae, Bolo, Sky, Mimic, Barracuda Joe, Mayor Scuttlebutt, Rottytops, Abner Cadaver, Poe
  • Unlockable: Squid Baron, Techno Baron, Hypno Baron, Twitch, Vinegar, Ammo Baron, Tinkerbat, Risky Boots, Nega-Shantae, Minotauros, Alta, Luna, Patricia
With more characters being added in future updates, including Sky's mom and dad, the Pirate Master, and Holly Lingerbean. More Crafts, Costume Alts, and Tracks would be added too.

Speaking of Tracks, the game would launch with 28 total. In Story Mode, 25 of the tracks would be divided into groups of 5 for the 5 Worlds, with each World ending with a battle against a big boss. The boss of World 5/the final boss of the game would be Gargantuan Minotauros, Minotauros as a giant, pink-ish, monster bull. The other three tracks, however, would be unlocked after beating the game, and would each be based off of the games in the Mighty series (Mighty Flip Champs!, Mighty Milky Way, and Mighty Switch Force!), complete with remixes of songs from those games.

So, what do you guys think?

Edited by WolfThunder on Jul 15th 2019 at 8:11:29 AM

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#1358: Jul 16th 2019 at 4:19:46 PM

[up] That might work, it might not work, too many variables in play to figure out... at the very least, would these two be good update characters: Batgal (the humanoid enemies from Pirate's Curse and Half-Genie Hero's various scenarios), and Mermaid? Batgal could be a speed-type racer while Mermaid could be a handling-type racer.

Edited by CybranGeneralSturm on Jul 16th 2019 at 4:23:48 AM

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1359: Jul 16th 2019 at 4:23:02 PM

[up] Yeah, they could work. I've also thought of Wetman and Wetgal being playable, and I considered Giga Mermaid at one point.

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#1360: Jul 16th 2019 at 4:31:23 PM

She’s so big

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CybranGeneralSturm Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#1361: Jul 16th 2019 at 4:31:53 PM

Speaking of Giga Mermaid, she could be around but as a track hazard for Mermaid Falls instead of a racer. Same for the Tinkerslug in Scuttle Town, Wilbur in Tassel Town, and the Mud Bog Creatures for Mud Bog Island.

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1362: Jul 16th 2019 at 4:36:16 PM

[up][up] What I thought was that, since Crafty Racers and especially the update racers would ultimately be non-canon with the main Shantae storyline, creative liberties could be taken and she'd be shrunk down so that she could be added to the roster fairly (She'd still be one of the bigger racers, just not as big as her canon size).

EDIT: [up] A Mud Bog Creature was another consideration I had for a playable racer.

Edited by WolfThunder on Jul 16th 2019 at 4:37:32 AM

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Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
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#1363: Jul 16th 2019 at 4:40:52 PM

Name the racer Mini Giga Mermaid and make it her identical daughter or something

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RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#1364: Jul 16th 2019 at 5:03:10 PM

To be (sadly) honest, most of the games seem to be dubiously canon at this point anyway. Which is a pity, since Pirate's Curse was great on that front.

It's been fun.
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#1365: Jul 16th 2019 at 5:08:30 PM

So what do people think of the Tinkerslug and Wilbur being racetrack hazards?

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1366: Jul 16th 2019 at 5:16:25 PM

[up] I like the idea. I originally thought of Giant Bosses of the Shantae series returning as Bosses for the Story Mode (Like Dagron), but I think I'd rather have Original Bosses instead.

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Monsund Since: Jan, 2001
#1367: Jul 16th 2019 at 6:11:33 PM

RE: Wolf Thunder

What racer classes would the characters be, IE: top speed, acceleration, handling?

I imagine vehicles would be steam punky, as well as reflect the "Arabian Nights" Days theme.

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#1368: Jul 16th 2019 at 6:21:46 PM

I already suggested that Batgal and Mermaid could be Speed and Handling respectively.

Monsund Since: Jan, 2001
#1369: Jul 16th 2019 at 6:27:58 PM

[up]

I'd guess for some of the others:

Edited by Monsund on Jul 16th 2019 at 6:30:42 AM

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1370: Jul 16th 2019 at 7:52:56 PM

[up]/[up][up][up] I never really got as far as thinking about Racer Classes, but I like your suggestions. Maybe also have Mayor Scuttlebutt, Techno Baron, Twitch and Luna for Handling, Barracuda Joe, Vinegar, Ammo Baron and Patricia for Acceleration, Squid Baron, Hypno Baron, Nega-Shantae and Alta for Speed, and Minotauros as a Jack of All Stats?

As for your question about Crafts, being Steampunk would be thematically appropriate for Shantae's setting, but I've only thought of them as Scooter/Jetski-like in shape to have a proper frame. I would want to go with other themes besides Steampunk for the sake of having a Craft Roster that'd be diverse and interesting.

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tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
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#1371: Aug 14th 2019 at 12:21:58 PM

5 is now officially called "Shantae and the Seven Sirens," has 4 new female characters alongside the other main characters on the promotional art.

More info:

Having previously announced the next game in the Shantae series back in March, we are proud to reveal the official title for the hotly anticipated action-adventure-platformer: Shantae and the Seven Sirens.

Formerly referred to as Shantae 5, Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other Half-Genie allies, but they soon learn there’s trouble in paradise. As Shantae gets caught up in the island’s sinister secrets, she’ll use all-new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic to explore the nonlinear, interconnected world where she’ll visit multiple towns, overcome treacherous labyrinths, and battle dastardly bosses. The game also features a new collectible card system that grants players the freedom to augment Shantae’s powers to suit their own style of play.

Releasing on Nintendo Switch, Play Station 4, Xbox One, PC, and Apple Arcade, Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the fifth entry in the Shantae series, which originally debuted on Game Boy Color in 2002. Additional information about the game, including the distribution, pricing, and release date, will be announced as it becomes available. For more details about the Shantae series, please visit wayforward.com.

Key Features:

  • Explore an interconnected world using new Fusion Magic creature transformations, including a newt and other aquatic forms!
  • Use dance abilities to activate machinery, destroy terrain, and more!
  • 4K-resolution hand-painted visuals (on 4K devices only)!
  • All-new characters and returning favorites like Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the nefarious Risky Boots!
Collect and power up with monster cards!
  • Enjoy minigames, acquire magic and items, and uncover secrets!
  • Gorgeously animated TV-style cutscenes!

Edited by tclittle on Aug 14th 2019 at 2:24:04 PM

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CybranGeneralSturm Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#1372: Aug 14th 2019 at 2:01:07 PM

This is gonna be interesting... Don't know if the new girls will be antagonists, allies of Shantae, or anything else, but it's too early to tell right now...

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1373: Aug 14th 2019 at 2:18:14 PM

[up][up] I'm mostly curious as to how Fusion Magic will work. How many transformations will we have? How many potential combinations?

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Ryno_v Since: Dec, 2017
#1374: Aug 14th 2019 at 2:55:42 PM

[up][up]It might be they begin as antagonists then near the half way point it then it turns out the the new or old big bad was tricking them the fight or they have a good reasons to stop Shantae.

I saw I point out that the seven sirens may be all the other girls on the title if you remove Shantae (Risky Boots, Sky, Rottytops, and the four new girls who am going to call Doc, Grumpy, Bashful and Sneezy)

WolfThunder Before the storm closes in, the wolf howls at th Since: Jun, 2013
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#1375: Aug 14th 2019 at 3:08:07 PM

[up]/[up][up][up] The fact that the "Seven Sirens" are the title focus may imply that those girls are indeed the antagonists in one way or another for one reason or another. I mean, sirens typically take advantage of others using their personal desires to get what they want.

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