WayForward is an independent American developer with a catalogue of roughly 69 games, celebrated for vibrant 2D animation and strong handheld titles. The studio is best known for the Shantae series, with entries like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Shantae: Risky's Revenge earning praise for their personality and platform design. They have also taken on licensed revamps such as DuckTales: Remastered and Double Dragon Neon, demonstrating skill in reviving classic properties.