The first Shantae game was a technical marvel for the Game Boy Color, but it famously included hidden features specifically for players who used a Game Boy Advance
When played on a GBA, the game unlocks a brighter color palette and a secret transformation (the Tinkerbat dance). shantae gba rom
– It was a late GBC release, not originally a GBA game. It’s rare and expensive physically. The first Shantae game was a technical marvel
After 20 years, the game was finally completed using original development tools and released on an actual Game Boy Advance cartridge on April 21, 2025 , through Limited Run Games . through Limited Run Games .