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The Shantae-Didn't-Win Thread; The dream is dead.
Topic Started: Apr 7 2015, 08:42 AM (415 Views)
Greymon57
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Well this thread is for people who want to see the Half-Genie in Smash bros. Wayforward seems to want their mascot in Smash Bros and she seems to be the perfect fit so I figured I'd start a topic where we can discuss her role in the game.

Shantae has a series of skills that range from: Genie Abilities, fighter skills, Pirate gear, and items. So picking a moveset should be no problem.

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Well it's very late, like EXTREMELY LATE. But looks like the japanese are finally hashtagging #Shantae4Smash

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大乱闘スマブラ参戦ファイターにシャンティを投票しよう! このツイートをRTしてくれた方1名に『シャンティ -海賊の呪い-』製品版とシャンティ生みの親のMatt Bozon氏のイラスト&サイン入りジャケットをつけて一名様#スマブラ投稿拳


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Let's vote the Shanti in large brawl Smash Bros. war fighter! This Tweet to one person who was me RT "Shanti - curse of the pirate -" product version and Shanti creator of Matt Bozon's illustrations and autographed one person is wearing a jacket #Shantae4Smash
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GET IN THE BAG NEBBY
Hopefully this last minute support helps :P .
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It's almost too be perfect to be true.
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MUST CONTAIN MY HYPE.............


I mean nothing is confirmed yet, but still.
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No Shantae, but the Smash Ballot was incredibly fun and really brought the fans together! Thanks for the votes, fan art, and enthusiasm!!

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TGNGirl. Wait what
I suppose Smash just isn't ready for a indie character yet. Hopefully Nintendo takes note of her popularity.
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I don't think it was the time for her, we'll see what happens in the next installment.
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Greymon57
Aug 16 2015, 09:56 AM
It should also be note that the indie game "Runbow" has a wide assortment of Indie characters in it's roster, yet Shantae is surprisingly absent.... Could it be because her trademark already has been handed over to smashbros?


:isaac: Never had I been so wrong.
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Remember the ballot? I had nominated both Shantae and Sophia III. And now, Shantae is in Blaster Master driving Sophia III. I have to say it's a bit surreal.
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As much as I wanted Shantae in Smash, it just wasn't meant to be. Loved as she might be in the US, she was kinda unknown to the rest of the world, specially Japan. However the tides seem to be changing.
Since the ballot, 3 out of the 4 Shantae games have been released in Japan. This alone is good enough to give her some much needed exposure. Of course, gaming in JP is differen't than in the US. So who knows if she will stand the test of time. But it's a good first step.
Also she got the CharaGumin Figure treatment, which completely sold out on day one. I mean they are making more, and t
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Now Shantae has been a guest character in a few games, which is good. Yet her appearance in BMZ is different. This is a Japanese game. Which means japan is starting to notice her. Shovel Knight is also on BMZ, but Yacht Club worked as a publisher for some of their games, so that makes sense. But as far as I know there are no connections between Wayforward, Shantae, or IntiCreates.

While I'm not getting my hopes up, I think this means that Shantae has a higher chance of making it into the next Smash, than she did during the ballot. Maybe it won't happen, but it's nice to see her getting that worldwide exposure.
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Greymon57
Jul 5 2017, 01:10 PM
But as far as I know there are no connections between Wayforward, Shantae, or IntiCreates.

I just realized both Gunvolt and Shantae were playable in Runbow.
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Oh yeah, Smash Bros Crusade was playable at SSC. I noticed Shantae was in the roster, but had no idea that she had gotten announced on that same day. Had I known that, I may have actually waited in line to play it.
Edited by Greymon57, Aug 29 2017, 03:28 PM.
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