Developer WayForward announced today via their KickStarter page that Shantae 1/2 Genie Hero now has a 1.01 update available. The update is suppose to satisfy gamers until the Risky Boots & other planned DLC is ready. The first update for the well designed platformer brings a new Hard Core Mode. The new harder mode can be accessed via the games main menu. According to WayForward the new Hard Core Mode brings all the toughness fans of the franchise expect. The list below was provided by WayForward, and should give you an idea of what to expect from the 1.01 update.
- Harder hitting enemies
- Faster scroll speeds
- Remixed enemy locations (and more enemies)
- New Boss patterns
- Healing items capped at six
- Re-balanced magic items
Shantae 1/2 Genie is available for the Wii U, PlayStation 4 along with other systems. Back last month we gave Shantae 1/2 Genie Hero for the Wii U a review score of 8.8 / 10
