Shantae

Revival Dance!

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If you haven’t been following my Mastodon feed – I’ve been plinking away at Shantae and the Seven Sirens for the last few days. It’s really easy to pick up on and put down, especially on Deck. The weather has been great these last few days, and it’s nice to go out and get a little fresh air while getting some achievements in. Aside from game to my heart’s content I did do a little more spring cleaning, this time through the wardrobe. I have a modest bag of things to donate, plus I got rid of any raggy looking items. I still have a few other things to go through, but I probably won’t be throwing away much else in terms of clothing. I’ve also been continuing the purging of my tea collection, though I’m not sure if it counts if I’m drinking it!

Maybe if I plink away a bit more at this game a little before bed I’ll play something else tomorrow… or be empowered enough to continue.

Conquering The Seven Sirens (Contains Spoilers)

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I’ve been having fun in Shantae and the Seven Sirens! They must have had extra money leftover to put some of these cutscenes together… I mean look at the intro video, it has so much energy:

Most of the cutscenes in game are pretty short, but they do offer a nice touch. I kinda want to see a Shantae anime now.

In Seven Sirens, you’re on vacation! Actually it’s for the Half Genie festival, where you perform other Half Genies with different powers… until all but Shantae mysteriously disappear.

FLOWER!!!

Now, I don’t want to spoil it for you… but the cause of the disappearance of the other Half Genies miiiiiiiight have something to do with these Sirens. This potted plant Siren was as irritatingly deadly as she was adorable.

After freeing one of your fellow sisters of fabulousness, they will reward you with a coin that will allow you to shapeshift instantly into a certain form. In this case I can become a newt and climb up walls, very similarly to the Monkey form in Half Genie Hero. So far I’ve managed to destroy two baddies and save two buddies!

I still have tons more exploring to do, but so far I’m really enjoying it! I even played a little more on my Steam Deck this morning. Next time I play it’ll be under the sea!

Achieving A Good Evening

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Shantae standing with her uncle and friends after completion of her uncle's dynamo.

Didn’t have time to do much playing, but I did advance the plot in Shantae: Half Genie Hero! The Dynamo has been built, an achievement has been acquired, and more quests have popped up for next time.

I also finished up another part of my ongoing animation project! It’s currently keeping the room nice and toasty (and not just in universe!). It’s looking like it will still be rendering when I go to bed, and it’s cold enough tonight that I have no qualms about using my RGB space heater. Next time I touch SFM I’ll begin prepping the next stage. I’m anticipating another month of strange imagery on the horizon.