Meriel Cartwright created all of the rough animation for Shantae’s move-set in Half-Genie Hero, and WayForward posted a fantastic little interview with her in update number 8 in their ongoing Kickstarter Campaign.
If your haven’t checked the new game out yet, you can do so HERE, on their kickstarter page.
One of the really awesome things Kickstarter has done, besides help launch some really awesome new games, is help to connect the people who play games to the people who make them. Being able to put names and faces to the games you love really helps make them that much more special.