The very first Shantae game is getting a physical re-release on both the Game Boy Color and Nintendo Switch thanks to Limited Run Games.
The announcement was made during today’s LRG3 2020 show — an annual livestream during which Limited Run Games announces new releases.
The original Shantae from @WayForward gets a Limited Run for GameBoy Color & Switch in September. #LRG3 pic.twitter.com/oRBNY2MgYJ
— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) July 8, 2020
The original Shantae launched in 2002 for the Game Boy Color and is, today, notoriously hard to find a physical copy of.
Resellers on eBay list legitimate cartridges with prices anywhere from $400 to $10,000 USD.
Today, the original Shantae can be purchased on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, but this is the first time in almost two decades the game is getting a physical reprint.
You asked for it, you got it! The original GBC Shantae will be returning as a reproduction cart from @LimitedRunGames, available to preorder this September! Additionally, the game will be coming to Switch both physically and digitally! pic.twitter.com/AlMc3nga9R
— WayForward (@WayForward) July 8, 2020
Both the Game Boy Color and Nintendo Switch versions will be available to pre-order in September; a digital version for Nintendo Switch will also be available.
Stay plugged in to Nintendo Wire for more Shantae reprint news as it becomes available!
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