Hit indie studio WayForward Technologies has revealed its next major project, and platformer fans will be pleased to learn that it is another new entry in the cult side-scrolling Shantae series.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will release on Wii U, as well as other home consoles and PC, if the studio's Kickstarter page that it just launched manages to rack up $400,000 in pledges within a month. Further stretch goals will mean the game could end up with extra content, but the game will definitely launch on all planned platforms so long as the initial $400K goal is reached.

The Shantae series has enjoyed something of a come-back in recent years. Once a one-off cult classic on the Game Boy Colour, the belly-dancing half-genie received a long-awaited sequel on DSiWare, with another new Shantae game set to release on the 3DS eShop this year.

WayForward Technologies has also been busy lately with the recent release of Ducktales Remastered on Wii U.