Topic: Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Gets Release Date for Wii U

[alexosborn]

In just over a week you'll be able to play WayForward's 2D platformer on your GamePad.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/39239/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse-gets-release-date-for-wii-u

Developer WayForward has announced that its 2D platformer Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will be releasing for Wii U on December 25.

The game is currently available on 3DS but will be making the leap to console next week, complete with off-TV play, an unlockable Pirate mode, and multiple endings. Additionally, the Wii U version will support the Classic Controller Pro and the Wii U Pro Controller.

You'll be able to purchase the title via the Wii U eShop for $20.

Be sure to read our review of the 3DS version here.

[TrueNerd]

Have yet to pick this up on 3DS, much more likely to do so on Wii U due to that system having a much more functional D-Pad than the original 3DS.

[Soren]

The more I think of it, the more this sounds like a terrible idea. Last year the eShop had a major meltdown on Christmas that lasted close to a week. I'd be wary of releasing anything new on those days.

[NWR_insanolord]

I think Nintendo's shown that they're very capable of quickly learning from their mistakes in online implementation.