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Your wish is granted - Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's Kickstarter is successfully funded

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Your wish is granted - Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's Kickstarter is successfully funded

WayForward has struck success with its HD Shantae game over on Kickstarter.

With just under 10 days left in its campaign, the gorgeous-looking platformer Shantae: Half-Genie Hero crossed the $400,000 mark which means it will be coming to the PS Vita and the PS Vita TV.

What's more, there's still enough time for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero to hit its $500,000 stretch goal, which opens up a new 'Risky Mode' that lets you play as Shantae's archrival, the buxom buccaneer Risky Boots.

It seems unlikely that Half-Genie Hero will reach any further stretch goals past Risky Mode, however - which is a pity, as the bonus chapters at $600,000 and $800,000 sounded pretty fun.

If you'd like to contribute to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's Kickstarter, you have nine days to go nuts, secure some backer rewards, and help make Risky Mode a reality.

Not sure if this one's worth getting excited about? Check out the game footage below and you'll see why we didn't hesitate to compare this hair-whipping platformer to the likes of Metroid and Castlevania.

Matthew Diener
Matthew Diener
Representing the former colonies, Matt keeps the Pocket Gamer news feed updated when sleepy Europeans are sleeping. As a frustrated journalist, diehard gamer and recovering MMO addict, this is pretty much his dream job.