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Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Shantae
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Wayforward |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Shantae |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Shantae is an action-adventure game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Wayforward and published by Capcom. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2002 include Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories and Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shantae series. Wayforward also made WWF Betrayal, Wendy: Every Witch Way and Sabrina: The Animated Series: Zapped! for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Shantae is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Shantae cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1C6-34A |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | FA2-90A |
Shantae walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shantae.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Shantae FAQ
When did Shantae come out on the GBC?
Shantae was released for the Game Boy Color in 2002.
Who made Shantae?
It was developed by Wayforward and published by Capcom.
Is Shantae multiplayer?
No. Shantae is a single-player game.
How long does Shantae take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Shantae typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shantae on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.