Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (USA) / シャンティと海賊の呪い (Japan) is a 2014 action-adventure platform game developed by WayForward Technologies and published by Nintendo for the 3DS. The game is the third installment in the Shantae series, following Shantae: Risky's Revenge. The game follows the half-genie Shantae as she embarks on a quest to save Sequin Land from the Pirate Master and his cursed crew. Players take control of Shantae as she travels across Sequin Land, visiting various towns and dungeons. Along the way, Shantae must use her signature hair-whipping attack to defeat enemies and progress through the game. She can also use magical abilities, such as the ability to transform into a mermaid or a harpy, to access new areas. In addition, Shantae can purchase or find items, such as health-restoring potions and magic scrolls, which can be used to increase her abilities. The game features a variety of puzzles, which require players to use Shantae's abilities in creative ways in order to progress. In addition, Shantae must collect Pirate Gear, which can be used to unlock new areas and abilities. The game also features a variety of minigames, which can be used to earn extra items and money. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a charming and challenging game that combines classic platforming gameplay with RPG elements. The colorful visuals and catchy soundtrack add to the game's charm, making it a must-play for fans of the Shantae series.