I can confirm now: the game is missing the 64 bit executable file ("ShantaeHero64.exe") and all other 64 bit dll files in the "executable" folder. Meaning that we can't play the game in DirectX 11 mode. Please, game devs and GOG, be aware of this and fix it, releasing the missing files.

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Don' t get you hopes up on this one. Bethesda has released it's Skyrim Special Edition which has a 64-bit executable, which is a *huge* plus, since this game can get pretty memory intensive, especially when using mods. (Original Skyrim was limited to 4GB of Mem before it crashes... )
The SE edition is much less prone to CTD (Although it does occasionally freeze my computer, probably because of an overheating GPU)

About those mods: Bethesda wants you to join their so-called " Creators' s Club" , so you can shell out even more cash on mods which are lower-quality or comparable in quality to the freely available NexusMods mods in terms of content.
On the plus side: official Bethesda mods might play nicer with each other than some NexusMods mods.
Some Nexus mods are not compatible with each other.

On Shantae: 1/2 Geany Hero: It looks like an expertly crafted platformer with lots of charm and nothing short of gorgeous graphics. Wishlisted for now.

That music! : (

Shantae's Mighty Butt Force costume.

I think there's an achievement or something where you're required to kill all enemies in a certain section without any of them seeing you, which requires staying out of their line of sight until you can get the drop on them. But I don't think it's mandatory.

Comparing folders with someone that has the Steam version, it's also missing the "_wfshadersdx11.pak" file inside the "data" folder. The DX11 shaders, I assume by the name. So, just this file and all the missing ones in the "executable" folder. Hoping for a patch soon...

I really hope they only use the fisheye lens effect in the town, can't stand that effect...getting a headache immediately. :(

GOGchievements?

Attempted to use those missing files with the GOG version, you mean? Yes, and they make it work fine in DX11. But I had to, *ahem*, get a "DRM-free" Steam executable and dlls to boot the game. If we don't get an update with this soon, maybe we'll have to contact GOG support so they tell Wayforward in a more direct way.

Lack of achievements in Galaxy is bad too, but not THAT important compared to the other thing, in my opinion.

Pfft, that sucks, I do hope they remedy this flaw, especially since we now know this! Thanks for confirming this, so what's the difference between the shaders?

For end users, I don't think there's any visual difference. But for me, it's a lot easier to make shader mods in DX11. Like making hotkeys to disable bloom, cutscene black bars, and other effects.

Fascinating, would love to check out your mods!

So I backed this one when it was on Kickstarter and now I got the Ultimate Edition on Steam.. For hardcore platformers fans, it will be far too easy so I recommend playing it higher difficulty from the start. it also has some poorly implemented backtrack mechanics that make you go on the same levels over and over again... there´s only one challenging puzzle room and it´s near the end.. I whish the whole game had those, this game had potential on mechanics but falls a bit short. The music and art are awesome :)