A genuine GBA ROM will always end in .gba or arrive inside a compressed .zip or .7z file. Never run an .exe , .msi , or .bat file downloaded from a ROM site.

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If you are interested in the official physical cartridge, you can check availability at Limited Run Games. For modern PC play, it is listed on Steam.

The Shantae community has created several ROM hacks and enhancements for fans looking to customize their experience:

While ROM sites exist, they are often illegal. For the best, legal experience, supporting the developers by purchasing the official, newly manufactured physical cartridge or digital port is recommended. Gameplay Features & Why It’s a "Top Download"

Because physical copies were a limited-run print and instantly became expensive collector's items, the broader retro-gaming community turned heavily to ROM dumps to enjoy this masterpiece. Game Overview: What is Risky’s Revolution?