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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

WayForwardReleased December 20, 2016
ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCute
GameValio recommendation69Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (1,976 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
69out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 69 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$3.33$19.99−83%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$8.01+$4.68−60%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 6 months ago$19.99+$16.66Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value64/100
  • $3.33: very accessible price
  • 83% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $2.33: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $3.33Lowest recorded $2.33Full price $19.99
Quality84/100
  • 90% positive (1,976 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 1,976 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 188
Popularity53/100
  • Players down 100% in recent days

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 6

Game details

Developers
WayForward
Publishers
WayForward
Release date
December 20, 2016
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
65
Steam recs
1,975
Supported languages
6 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +4See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows®8 or Windows®10
Processor
AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
3 GB available space

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Shantae: Half-Genie Hero cheapest?

The best current deal for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is on Kinguin for $3.33.

That's a 83% discount.

What type of game is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero available on?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is available on: Windows.

When was Shantae: Half-Genie Hero released?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero was released on December 20, 2016.

How many people are playing Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

According to recent data, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has approximately 0 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero on sale right now?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is currently 83% off on Kinguin for $3.33.

Who made Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Developed by: WayForward

Published by: WayForward

What are the best deals for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $3.33 (-83%)
  • Gamivo: $8.01 (-60%)
  • Steam: $19.99
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