Hero Mode is a good example of this, as it unlocks Shantae’s special powers right from the start without the need to unlock them by playing. Some of them are unlockables like artwork that I’m sure fans will appreciate, and others transform the gameplay itself. The ultimate edition of the game comes with a ton of extras though – most of which were released separately at earlier points in time and which would cost you more than they do within this bundle. With plenty of boss battles and game-changing transformations (that allow Shantae to do things like climb or swim in order to reach new areas), it’s easy to see why we enjoyed the Vita version so much. On top of solid gameplay that’s easily recognizable to those who played the classic 2D platformers, Shantae: Half-genie Hero is a joy to play. The real star attraction in the game are its characters though, as well as the witty commentary they produce. Some of your questing can feel a little random and you might even get lost, but there’s an in-game hint system that can help you with that. There are plenty of secret areas to uncover – many of which require you to revisit a previous location once you unlock a new power/ability. Shantae’s main adventure is a retro platformer with metroidvania influences that centers around collecting the different parts of her uncle’s invention. Our Vita review is still up in case you’re mostly interested in the core game, which we’ll just summarize here. Unfortunately it’s not available for the Vita, but this excellent value for money collection can be bought for PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. A few DLC addons were released since then, and now they’ve all been bundled alongside the main game in an Ultimate Collection. Near the end of 2016, Wayforward Technologies released Shantae: Half-Genie Hero for the Playstation Vita, and it’s remained one of our favorite platformers for the handheld.