Thank goodness we have another Metroidvania-style Shantae game, and this time it's the classic kind. In terms of presentations this is easily the best in the saga, the overworld graphics and the portraits be looking pretty cute, and although the music may be the weakest in the saga, it has some catchy tunes. As for gameplay, they finally fixed the transformations problem, even if they're still not as good as the pirate gear in Pirate's Curse it's a step in the right direction. The game is great and a lot of fun, but it has some problems. The bosses are pretty bad, most of them consisting of dodging a sequence of three attacks and then hitting them for a while, rinse and repeat, although a couple of them are admittedly fun. The animated sequences look pretty rough too, but it's a noble concept that I hope to see expanded in later games. Finally, good god, trying to beat this game with 100% completion is a freaking chore, as most of the items you need are hidden or in a location that hasn't been relevant in a while, and there being no markers on the map to remember where they are is a missed opportunity. Either way, it's a pretty good game, the second best in the series, so if you liked Pirate's Curse but were not a fan of Half Genie Hero, I'd say play this to see how you like it.