Shantae is an action-adventure platform game developed by WayForward Technologies for the Game Boy Color. Players control Shantae, a half-genie who defends Scuttle Town from threats such as the pirate Risky Boots. Utilizing her hair-whipping abilities and dance transformations, Shantae embarks on a quest to protect her village and recover stolen treasures. The game features vibrant graphics, engaging gameplay, and a unique blend of platforming and puzzle-solving elements.
Genie-girl Shantae is the self-appointed guardian of a small fishing village, Scuttle Town. Living life in a lighthouse rather than a bottle, she's constantly on the lookout for danger. When the nefarious lady-pirate, Risky Boots catches wind of the treasure that was recently unearthed in the village, she launches an attack. To get Scuttle out of trouble, it's up to Shantae to prove that she's the rightful 'Guardian Genie' to the best of her dancing, buying and hair-whipping abilities. Now crack that whip!