Before we get into the actual review, here’s a strange little rumor: Shantae has been in development since the heyday of (and was originally intended to be released for) the Super NES, and considering the large gap in time between the copyright dates displayed on the intro scene, I’m beginning to think this may have been the case. The point is, if there’s any truth to this dubious factoid, then Shantae is a prime example for the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” Honestly, this is in all likelihood, the best game released exclusively for the GBC. Most of them either borrowed or shared blockbuster fame with…