Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review for Nintendo Switch
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System: Switch
Release date: August 19, 2025
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: WayForward
After twenty years of trying, WayForward’s loveable half-genie hero’s lost adventure has finally made its way to consoles in Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. Originally in development almost immediately after the completion and release of the original Shantae on Game Boy Color, Risky Revolution was intended to be the second entry in the series, but due to mitigating circumstances, the GBA-developed title was put on indefinite hiatus. A lot of ideas and concepts from this game were reused in future additions to the series, like Risky’s Revenge and Half-Genie Hero, but series creator Matt Bozen always maintained his hope and desire to see it make its way to release. Now in 2025, we finally get to see what we had missed out on decades ago.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution launch trailer – shelved GBA game revived on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WayForward has shared a launch trailer for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. After it was originally planned for the GBA before being shelved, it was revitalized and released on Nintendo Switch.
Plenty of information can be found in the following overview:
Shantae Advance reveals Nintendo Switch release date, Deluxe Edition
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WayForward just came through with a release date for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and we also have news about a Deluxe Edition.
The game is coming digitally to Nintendo Switch on August 19, 2025. With the Deluxe Edition, fans will receive three exclusive costumes (not sold separately) that change Shantae’s appearance and enhance her abilities: the Relic Hunter Costume powers up Pike Ball attacks, the High Voltage Costume powers up Storm Puff attacks, and the Sizzle Armor Costume powers up Fireball attacks.
Shantae Advance reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As we get closer to the summer launch of Shantae Advance, the game’s physical release has now been revealed. Limited Run Games is in charge of production.
There are plans to sell a standard version, Classic Edition, and Revolutionary Edition. The Classic Edition offers the game, deluxe holofoil box, soundtrack, and steelbook. The Revolutionary Edition has all of these items as well as six art prints, 50 trading cards, pixel art light, Squid Baron plush, metal retro cart keychain, and individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Here’s an official overview of the game for those that need a refresher:
River City Girls reveals new physical Complete Edition, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new River City Girls Complete Edition has been announced that acts as the ultimate physical collection for the series.
Three different games are packed in: River City Girls Zero, River City Girls, and River City Girls 2. On top of that, River City Girls 2: Double Dragon DLC is included. Also, by pre-ordering now, you can secure an alternative art slip cover, three art cards, and a pair of Joy-Con stickers.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, lost Shantae GBA game, finally releasing in 2024 [update: extended trailer]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
July 12: WayForward has revealed that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game that was originally in development during the Game Boy Advance era, is finally seeing an official launch. It will be available on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge in early 2024, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Now, however, the once-canceled title will be completed. Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience. There’ll be multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack from Maddie Lim, plus a four-player battle mode.
River City Girls 2 Double Dragon DLC releasing November 12
Posted on 9 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
November 6: WayForward have revealed the release date for the previously announced Double Dragon DLC for River City Girls 2, which adds Billy and Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon. It will actually launch next week on Switch, on November 12.
In case you missed our previous coverage, you can get an overview of the DLC below:
More: Arc System Works, DLC, River City Girls 2, WayForward
Clock Tower: Rewind gameplay
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Clock Tower: Rewind gameplay made it to Switch this week, and gameplay is in. This marks the first time that the survival horror title has launched outside of Japan.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
More: Clock Tower: Rewind, Sunsoft, WayForward
Clock Tower: Rewind launch trailer
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WayForward is here with a launch trailer for Clock Tower: Rewind. The video celebrates the game’s debut on Switch and in the west for the first time.
Plenty of details about the game can be found in the following overview:
More: Clock Tower: Rewind, Sunsoft, WayForward
RetroRealms: Halloween & Ash vs Evil Dead launch trailer
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
RetroRealms: Halloween & Ash vs Evil Dead launched on Switch today, and we’ve got the launch trailer. These retro-style games come from WayForward, the developer of Shantae.
Find more information about it in the following overview:
