Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Classic Edition (Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC)

The GBA game that almost wasn't finally gets the physical treatment it always deserved. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Classic Edition for Nintendo Switch packages WayForward's long-lost entry in the Shantae series with Deluxe Edition costumes on the cartridge, a deluxe holofoil box, the soundtrack, and a SteelBook. The Deluxe Edition costumes, Sizzle Armor, High Voltage, and Relic Hunter, change Shantae's in-game sprites and HD portrait art while boosting her magic-attack capabilities.

That holofoil box catches light like something out of a trading card collector's dream, and it gives the whole package a premium feel that stands out on any shelf. The SteelBook adds another layer of display value, giving you options for how you want to showcase the release. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution has one of the most fascinating development stories in gaming.

Originally in development for Game Boy Advance, it was shelved for years before finally being completed and released. For Shantae fans and WayForward devotees, owning this feels like holding a piece of gaming history that was rescued from the vault. The soundtrack is a welcome inclusion for a series known for its infectious music.

WayForward has always understood melody, and having that on physical media is a genuine treat. This Classic Edition turns a recovered relic into a modern collector's essential.