![Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution announcement](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXt7k6-q3b5FNu3Z5sMLYVj3YN4xhJznMRcqJPzZFbIzmXpF0VptFl5rGtrElFIGyMZDRkjbErNbOGygHoyAK58Q2TbkyffDpC8OifPRq4m8tdsKdPNyOeB2AEiz8QYUGVj3qAhM6RINff0tyymfu31Li600erdTwJaGtNCSWaNeNaaf3AMjayzgJ7sMCJ/w640-h360/Shantae-Advance.png)
Limited Run Games is teaming up with WayForward to publish the previously unreleased Game Boy Advance game Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution on physical cartridge for the GBA. The game was in development back in 2002, but was canceled as the developer was unable to find a publisher for the game, as the first game, Shantae on the Game Boy Color, was well received by the press and fans, but did not sell well at retail.
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Shantae, the half-genie guardian of the city of Scuttle, has become a beloved character in the gaming world since her debut in 2002. Known for her signature whip attacks, shape-shifting ability, and vibrant personality, Shantae became an instant hit with gamers who played the first game on the Game Boy Color, spawning four sequels on various consoles and handhelds, with the exception of the previously unreleased Shantae Advance.
It looks like the game will be a good entry into both the series and the Game Boy Advance platform library. Shantae Advance will even support 4 players via the GBA communication cable. It’s great to see a new Game Boy Advance game being released physically, especially one that was canceled back in the day, giving the game a chance to finally be enjoyed.
There’s no word on a release date yet, with Limited Run Games saying only that the game will be out “soon.”
You can watch the reveal trailer below: