A living retro collection index — games, consoles, and manuals collectors have logged, how many own each one, and the market prices we have.
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Shantae debuted on the Game Boy Color in 2002 as the first platformer starring a half-genie protagonist. Collectors prize its rarity, distinctive hand-drawn animation, and the fact that it launched an enduring indie franchise.
Players guide Shantae through side-scrolling stages, using hair-whip attacks, belly-dance transformations, and exploration to collect gems and stop the pirate Risky Boots. The game blends light RPG elements with tight platforming.
WayForward Technologies created the title over several years, pushing the GBC's color palette and limited cartridge size to deliver detailed sprites and multiple transformation abilities.
Contemporary reviews praised its art direction and charm, though limited distribution kept sales modest. Today the original cart commands premium prices among platformer collectors.
