Collect any squids you see. I know this because I worked on the guide while I was playing the game, pausing every few minutes to jot notes down. It may take a few attempts to get the timing right. This can only be done in Cackle Tower on Spiderweb Island. During this playthrough, you will get:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/764.jpg Tasty Treats. As the description states, these items will instantly return you to Riskyâs ship (as long as youâre not in a dungeon), so you will find them very useful for your speedruns. He will also dash attack shortly after you remove the metal plating, so knock the armor off when he hits either wall and then run to the OTHER wall to give yourself time to dodge. Bring at least 3-4 Pike Balls into this fight. The cause of this glitch is unknown. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/762.jpg From my hair to his derriere! You are better off waiting until you get the scimitar and cannon, although you should get this trophy naturally. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/c61.jpg Scrap Metal. Just keep hugging the side of the screen and she won’t be able to hit you at all, even if you are right next to her in the air! Dark Magic is obtained by defeating Cacklebats and collecting the purple mist they leave behind (by holding down ). The Empress Spider begins the fight by moving left and right, quickly stopping, and then dropping down to the floor for a moment. I may not make much difference, and I agree that the first run becomes longer, but dying during that run doesn't have the same potential negative as dying during the speedruns. While others (like myself) have unlocked the trophy by completing the game at 100% somewhere in the 3 to 4 hour range, the requirements for the trophy may have changed or the trophy description may be incorrect. If you do get hit during any boss fight, simply die and you will restart at the nearest checkpoint. Donât get too greedy with your attacks, even while heâs eating, because he can quickly move into the dash attack. Max out your hair attack (by purchasing Shampoo and Cream from the shop in Scuttle Town) as early as possible. This will make the game more difficult, but you will be focusing on defeating every boss without taking any damage, so you wonât need those extra hearts anyway. The trophy is possibly glitched in a good way for those that are lucky. Before we get started, I do need to discuss a few things about these wallpapers: First of all, they cannot be downloaded onto your computer via in-game means. To use a Pirate Flare, simply select it from your inventory screen. Pirate Flares can be purchased from the shop in Scuttle Town and are occasionally dropped by enemies. Greetings, the name's Craig. Mutant Buffalo
There doesn't seem to be any way of knowing which it is right now, but either way, the trophy definitely seems to be confirmed as glitched. Finally, one helpful tip for the speedruns - you can skip most dialogue by hitting the Options button on your controller. However, the game itself is very short but also very fun. The cause of this glitch is unknown. Once you have this, continue to the right to find the Squid Baron sitting outside of the temple. The only possible thing I can see, other than an outright glirched trophy, is that the time requirement is shorter than 4 hours. To make this fight almost a joke, run as far as you can to either side, wait for the boss to drop down, and then run towards her head and whip it a few times. You would normally get a health upgrade by talking to the blacksmith in Scuttle Town and having her melt them down, so avoid her at all costs. You could try for this on your first playthrough, but you may find it difficult to beat the game with only two hearts. IF YOU GET A HEALTH UPGRADE, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO GET THIS TROPHY. Now that you are intimately familiar with the game, you can fly through it. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Erfolge. Perfect thanks. It belongs in a museum! If the trophy unlocks on the first save file, we know it's probably glitched.
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/dd1.jpg It ain't not gonna miss. You could go for this at the same time as Master Gardener, but it is not recommended for two reasons: (1) it makes the fight more difficult, because you have to worry about not taking any damage in addition to only using Pike Balls, and (2) your money is better spent on purchasing upgrades during a speedrun. My question is related to the speedruns, does anyone know if pausing the game stops the timer or not? Get behind him and smack the button with your hair repeatedly. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/3f0.jpg On the map! When I wrote this guide, I remember seeing reports that the developers originally intended for the game to be beat in under 3 hours, so maybe they finally changed that. The catch there will be that you can't use either speedrun for the all squid/no upgrade trophy. But simple doesn't have to mean boring, so follow this guide to find the fastest route to the platinum and have fun along the way. Roadmap. Defeat 250 enemies using Shantae's Monster Whipper! That's very strange. IMPORTANT: do NOT have the blacksmith to convert the squids into hearts. Plat achieved! Bring at least 3-4 Pike Balls into this fight. The time requirement for this trophy is less than 4 hours. I'm not sure whether this is a glitch or an incorrect trophy description. As long as you are dashing, you will kill everything in your way and eventually break through a wall. You don’t want to be below her when she’s doing this, but she can’t hit you at all if you hug the side of the screen. He will jump on one, shoot energy balls at the ground, and then teleport to the other one. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. For this trophy, you need to use all eight “food” items that appear in your inventory at least once. run right as soon as the first cannonball passes overhead). Having to restart sections, or grind for extra munney/healing items, isn't a huge big deal. Loot the Enchanted Blade from the chest and return it to Brandon, who is outside of Sequin Palace in Scuttle Town, to obtain this trophy. Update--I just cleared the final boss with a 3:44:58. Not only does this make travel and combat easier, but you won’t need to backtrack to collect everything! We've outlined two possible playthroughs, but there are more. You would normally need to shoot the eyes that appear along the wall and then ride up on the platform to reach him…however, on Pirate Mode, you can simply use Risky’s Cannon. In this game, you take on the role of half-genie Shantae as she teams up with her nemesis Risky Boots to save Sequin Land from the fearsome Pirate Master. This 100% is one that you might find yourself having fun with. Occasionally, he will stop attacking to gobble down some food, which quickly restores his HP. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is the third game in the Shantae series and was released in 2014 for several platforms. I had all of the upgrades and collectibles. On Spiderweb Island right after a save point there is a long section where you must run while holding onto Rottytops without being damaged once. Much faster than pressing to fast skip the dialogue. Get behind him and smack the button with your hair repeatedly. During your visit to Spiderweb Island, you will reach a section in which you must carry Rottytops through a series of stages while all manners of life try to stop you. Fortunately, the sequence in which you need to hit the buttons remains the same and a Bubble Shield will completely negate the energy balls. Counter it by wailing on him with your hair. Defeated the Steel Maggot without taking damage. Smells like victory! Stay close to get him in the crosshairs, whip him with your hair repeatedly to stun him, and fire away. Defeated the Cyclops Plant without taking damage. By If you want to do it in less, you could potentially combine steps 2 and 3, but you would have VERY little room for error, as you would have to 100% the game in under 2 hours (or you would need to do an any% speedrun and then use that save file for a 100% speedrun). Fortunately, it takes a few seconds for the attack to charge up.
This is an old school Metroidvania-style 2D platform game with colorful sprites, fast-paced gameplay, fantastic music, and lots of humor. This way, you will get the trophy and still have the items to use for the next boss. [spoiler=cyclops]This is the second boss in the game, found at the end of Spittle Maze on Saliva Island. He will eventually jump back into the tank, so return to the crates and repeat this process 3-4 times for an easy kill. These items are Potion, Auto-potion, Monster Milk, Super Monster Milk, Flesh Pop, Meat Chunklet, Bento Box, and Lobster Tail. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse has the player take up the controller as Shantae, a half-genie with a mean hairdo Added by EightGramsOfFat on 23 Mar 2016 Read full review While others (like myself) have unlocked the trophy by completing the game at 100% somewhere in the 3 to 4 hour range, the requirements for the trophy may have changed or the trophy description may be incorrect. If the trophy description is incorrect, you likely need to beat the game in under 3:40, as players have reported the trophy unlocking at a 3:39 finish time, but not 3:44. If you don’t get this during your first playthrough, begin your speedrun and make a copy of the save file once you reach Spittle Maze. Speed Runner
Defeat 250 enemies using Shantae's Monster Whipper! They look like ordinary bats, but they walk on the ground and wear red bandannas on their heads. Cassylvania, I researched and found there are no patches for the game, it is running version 1.00 with no updates available. This means either the time requirement has always been for under 3:00 and some people got a good glitch and unlocked it with a higher time...or the time requirement is under 4:00 and some of us get a bad glitch where it won't unlock. Each of these platforms has a phantom on it, so whip the phantoms and work your way to the top, where you can wail on the Pirate Master with your hair. For a final boss, he is surprisingly easy to kill without getting hit. Use Shantae's dash attack (run in either direction and hold down. Congratulations! Previous guide Dark Souls III: How to Get Every Ending in One Playthrough; Next guide Mighty No. Full guide to help you obtain all achievements. See From my hair to his derriere! If not, use a walkthrough and/or collectible guide to minimize the time you spend wandering. When he shoots a bouncing red cannonball, simply whip it back at him with your hair and attack the boss when he falls to the ground. For this trophy, however, you must make it through the ENTIRE section (EVERY stage) without making ANY mistakes. IF YOU GET A HEALTH UPGRADE, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO GET THIS TROPHY. You will be taken somewhere that should look familiar if you played the original Shantae game. Defeated the Pirate Master's true form without taking any damage. I was hoping somebody else would put together a collectibles guide, but I'd be happy to link to one of the existing ones that are out there on other sites. Missable! (Also, remember that these times don't factor in deaths, which will likely be higher on the 2 playthrough approach, as you're at a bigger disadvantage.). Defeated the Cyclops Plant using only Pike Balls. I imagine it is possible to get 100% on the first playthrough and clear it in under 4 hours, but I wonder how familiar you'd need to be with the game in order to do that. Defeated the Pirate Master's true form without taking any damage. What an eyesore...
For a final boss, he is surprisingly easy to kill without getting hit. Defeated the Ammo Baron without taking any damage. 50. Image Description Ret-2-go! http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/50a.jpg The fun part! After a while, the platforms will disappear and several crosshairs will appear on the screen. From the room with the NPCs, go through the bottom left path and follow it around for a treasure chest that contains the red coin. He will eventually jump back into the tank, so return to the crates and repeat this process 3-4 times for an easy kill. Destroying the Dark Magic
Official trailer for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2:00. By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by the Terms of Service. When the game is paused, so is the timer. The shop has nothing to sell but generic items like food and pike balls. The second phase is more about timing. You will need a Bubble Shield, which is sometimes dropped by enemies or can be bought from the shop in Scuttle Town for 25 gems. Show this to Abner on Spiderweb Island and then inspect the statue in Skyâs house in Scuttle Town. Comfort and Convenience
Doing this will negate Squid Savior, but it is easier and quicker to get that trophy in Step 2. Nostalgia Trip
Missable! There are 32 Heart Squids in the game and they are generally easy to find, although they can tricky to reach. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/62c.jpg It belongs in a museum! IMPORTANT: This walkthrough assumes you are on Pirate Mode, which makes any% and 100% tons easier than on a Normal Playthrough because you start the game with all the Pirate Weapons. The bosses will be much easier in the next playthrough. First, you will need to inspect the Geocache, which is found on the ground several screens away from the boat. Well, remember that when you die, the timer resets. YOU ARE A PIRATE! While others (like myself) have unlocked the trophy by completing the game at 100% somewhere in the 3 to 4 hour range, the requirements for the trophy may have changed or the trophy description may be incorrect. So my failure to unlock this trophy is not related to anything I failed to collect or purchase. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/fa8.jpg Green Thumb. Mit 92.000 Mitgliedern, über 140.000 Themen und mehr als 7 Millionen Beiträgen sind wir die größte deutschsprachige PlayStation-Gemeinschaft. If you're quick, he should be dead before he can even use the laser attack. If you are on Normal Mode, you will need to dash attack into the eye switches on either corner. Do this 10 times before defeating the boss and the trophy is yours. Alternatively, you could go for 100% during your first playthrough, but you would have to 100% in under 4 hours WITHOUT getting any health upgrades, and that could be difficult if this is your first time playing the game. His first attack will be to lower his head to the bottom right corner of the screen and fire three cannonballs. Missable! Start a new game on an empty save slot, select Pirate Mode, and all of the pirate gear (Risky's Pistol, Hat, Scimitar, Boots, and Cannon) will be available to you at the start of the game. Same for the Cyclops Plant. Defeated the Steel Maggot without taking damage. Are you going to attempt the speed run again? See Calamari Connoisseur for more information. If you are attempting this shortly after playing through the game once, you likely remember the location of many of the Heart Squids and Cacklebats. Don’t get too greedy with your attacks, even while he’s eating, because he can quickly move into the dash attack. Squid Savior
With the Empress Spider, for example, you can stay in the air a lot longer to avoid the fire...and you can use the cannon to reach her head. Once you have a Bubble Shield, simply find one of the bone-throwing skeletons in Cackle Tower, activate your shield, and let the bones hit you 20 times for an easy trophy! You will get this after obtaining all of the trophies in the game. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is the third game in the Shantae series and was released in 2014 for several platforms. See Nothing but a shade⦠for more information. [spoiler=mummy]This can only be done after reaching Tan Line Island. You can get in some free shots, but be careful, as he will begin shooting energy balls at you. It’s not. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/14d.jpg Squid Savior. This achievement is worth 25 Gamerscore. In short, I agree Squid Savior and Speed Runner should not be attempted on the same playthrough, but I think it is easier to wait on Squid Savior until your second playthrough. Use the scimitar to break through the ground (jump and hold ) and then loot the chest to obtain the Fossil. Kill 10 of these eggs before they hatch for Pest Control, if you donât have it already. That means if you get hit even once, you will have to reload your save and try again. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is the third game in the Shantae series and was released in 2014 for several platforms. You can collect health items you can use from the main menu to recover life if you’re ever in a jam. At the start of the fight, the Pirate Master will teleport from side to side across the screen. How to unlock the Special Weaponry achievement in Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: Defeat 250 enemies using Shantae's Monster Whipper! Broken Bones
Ah! GLITCH WARNING: There have been numerous reports that Purple Haired Warrior Maiden (the trophy for beating the game at 100% in under 4 hours) is glitched. I have every heart squid and cacklebat, as I've gotten all 10 hearts and I fought the true form of the Pirate Master. (I recommend this walkthrough and collectible guide by TheFinalEmblem on PSNProfiles.) In addition, you won’t be able to get all of the Heart Squids on your first visit to each island, so you will have to backtrack often. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/34c.jpg Ready for anything! I'd also be curious to see if anybody is able to 100% the game in under 2 hours (essentially combining Speed Runner and Purple Haired Warrior Maiden). Risky’s Business
Start a new game on an empty save slot, select Pirate Mode, and all of the pirate gear (Risky's Pistol, Hat, Scimitar, Boots, and Cannon) will be available to you at the start of the game. He will bounce along the walls in a predictable but frantic manner. I have confirmed with an earlier save before visiting the lonely grave that I indeed bought every single move and upgrades from the shop including all 3 pistol upgrades, the scimitar upgrade, the 3 new moves, and all shampoos and silky creams. You will find Super Pike Balls and Super Monster Milk invaluable to defeating the bosses without getting hit. Loot the Enchanted Blade from the chest and return it to Brandon, who is outside of Sequin Palace in Scuttle Town, to obtain this trophy. [spoiler=musk]In the Village of Lost Souls on Mud Bog Island, you will meet three NPCs who task you with finding a red, blue, and green coin. During the first phase, he will be fixated on the ceiling, allowing you to hit him whenever is exposed. When he finishes the laser attack, he will return to bouncing by moving towards the center, so either move to the other side or hug the wall if you are still in the air. When he finishes the laser attack, he will return to bouncing by moving towards the center, so either move to the other side or hug the wall if you are still in the air. A bit tedious, but during the speed runs you don't have much margin for error (especially the 2 hour one - I finished at 1'58"03 ), so having extra health is a huge time saver as you can blast through sections without having to be overly cautious. http://www.playstationtrophies.org/images/trophies/4550/e30.jpg Mutant Buffalo. You can purchase them from the shop in Scuttle Town (one for 20 gems or three for 50 gems). Complete the game without any Health upgrades and all Heart Squids collected. Whip Dagron’s head with your hair to stun him and bring him to the ground briefly. Keep a Bubble Shield up and you wonât even need to dodge these. This is the fourth boss in the game, found at the end of Lost Catacombs on Tan Line Island. During this phase, try to stay near the middle of the arena and avoid using Risky’s Cannon to get in extra jumps, as you could easily hit the Cyclops Plant and negate this trophy. I remember reading somewhere that it might be 3 hours, but diskdocx and I both got the trophy at around 3:13.