Is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition appropriate for children?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is a colorful action platformer featuring a female protagonist, but it contains strong combat violence that makes it unsuitable for younger children. The game offers no concerning language, sexual content, or horror elements, but the intense action sequences and difficulty level are better suited for older children and teens.

What age is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition suitable for?

Our verdict for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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