/vr/ - Retro Games

>first game released on outdated gameboy
>has day and night cycle with enemy changes, zelda vibes with its open world, multiple cities and dungeons (being a side scroller is the only common thing this game has with metroid), make players put some thought in traversal, earning and spending money
>sequels released on much more advanced systems
>by the book metroid clones stripped from any unique gameplay features it had
>only on fifth game mini games and multiple cities made a return
Shantae series has so much missed potential

I started playing this game so i could get some background for Risky's Revenge, which i am going to play.

But man, it's difficult. You die in like a second and you have no idea where to go.

Pic related. Tie between this, Wario Land 3 and Oracle of Ages.