The leak raised a critical question: Should this ROM be freely available, or does it violate WayForward’s copyright?
In , a massive data leak from WayForward occurred. An old, discarded hard drive containing development materials from approximately 2009 to 2013 was found and its contents were dumped online. This leak contained source code and prototypes for several games, including DuckTales: Remastered and Shantae: Risky's Revenge .
Shantae Advance is not just a curiosity; it is an excellent game in its own right. If you enjoyed the original Shantae or Shantae: Half-Genie Hero , this title provides that classic, challenging feel.
Instead of hunting for an unstable, buggy ROM of the old prototype, fans can now experience the definitive version of the adventure exactly as it was meant to be played.
: WayForward eventually moved their focus to the Nintendo DSi, resulting in Shantae: Risky's Revenge in 2010. The 2024 Resurrection