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Wario[a]is avideo gameseries, aspin-offof theMariofranchise. It comprises various video games created byNintendo,starring the characterWario.The series began withWario Land: Super Mario Land 3,the first game to feature Wario as a playable character. TheWarioseries includes mostlyplatformingvideo games andminigamecompilations, but also includes other genres.
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Genre(s) | Platformer Puzzle |
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Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Platform(s) | Game Boy,Virtual Boy,Game Boy Color,Game Boy Advance,GameCube,Nintendo DS,Wii,Nintendo DSi,Wii U,Nintendo 3DS,Nintendo Switch |
First release | Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 1994 |
Latest release | WarioWare: Move It! 2023 |
Parent series | Mario |
Spin-offs | Wario Land WarioWare |
Wario Landseries
editWario Land | |
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Genre(s) | Platform |
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Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Creator(s) | Hiroji Kiyotake Takehiko Hosokawa |
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First release | Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 January 21, 1994 |
Latest release | Wario Land: Shake It! July 24, 2008 |
Parent series | Wario |
TheWario Landseries is a platforming series that started withWario Land: Super Mario Land 3,following Wario's first appearance inSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
Wario Landgames
edit1994 | Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 |
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1995 | Virtual Boy Wario Land |
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1998 | Wario Land II |
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2000 | Wario Land 3 |
2001 | Wario Land 4 |
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2003 | Wario World |
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2007 | Wario: Master of Disguise |
2008 | Wario Land: Shake It! |
InWario Land,Wario has a castle in Kitchen Island, and often journeys to find treasure. Its gameplay consists of platforming through levels, tossing enemies, breaking blocks and using other abilities.
Wario Landcharacters
edit- Wario(Japanese:ワリオ)was designed as anantagonisttoMario,and first appeared in the1992handheldvideo gameSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coinsas the main villain and final Boss. Since that time, Wario has developed into theprotagonistandantiheroof his own video game series spanning both handheld andconsolemarkets, in addition to his numerous appearances in spin-offs of theMariofranchise.He is voiced byCharles Martinet,who also voices the Mario,Luigi,andWaluigicharacters. Wario and Waluigi seem to have been named with respect to the Japanese wordwarui[ ác い], meaning "bad". Therefore, Wario is a "warui Mario" or "bad Mario", and Waluigi is a "warui Luigi" or "bad Luigi".
- Captain Syrup(Japanese:キャプテン・シロップ,Hepburn:Kyaputen Shiroppu)is the mainantagonistofWario Land: Super Mario Land 3andWario Land II.She is the leader of a legion of seafaring thieves known as the Brown Sugar Pirates, and is Wario's truearchenemy,with Mario close behind. She is a technological genius and inventor, constantly building mechanized apparatuses to assist her in attacking whatever target she chooses. The Pirates' base of operations is Kitchen Island, a gigantic coved island in the middle of the ocean, and their main mode of transportation is the S.S. Teacup, a massive pirate ship. She acts as Wario's ally inWario Land: Shake It!to have him do all of the work for her, however shebetrayshim in the end and steals his treasure.
- Rudy the Clown(Japanese:ナゾ の ぞう,Hepburn:Nazo no Zō)is the mainantagonistofWario Land 3.Rudy lures Wario into the music box world, claiming that he is the god of the world. He convinces Wario to help break the seal that was placed upon him by the other creatures of the world, with the promise of keeping any treasure Wario finds. After the seal is broken, Rudy reveals himself and attacks Wario. Wario defeats him, and the curse on the other inhabitants is broken. Rudy returns in the video gameDr. Mario 64,where he and Mad Scienstein concoct a plan to steal the Megavitamins fromDr. Mariobecause he has a cold, and wants the power to cure any illness.
- Golden Diva(Japanese:ヨーキ,Hepburn:Yōki)is the mainantagonistofWario Land 4.She is responsible for taking over the golden pyramid that was originally ruled by Princess Shokora whom she placed a curse upon turning her into a black cat. Wario decides to explore the pyramid after reading about its legend in an article. She is not encountered until later in the game when the player gains access to the innermost chamber of the pyramid where various treasures are being kept.
- Princess Shokora(Japanese:ショコラ cơ,Hepburn:Shokora-hime)appears inWario Land 4.In the game's manual, it is mentioned that she was the original owner of the golden pyramid where the game takes place in, but was cursed by the Golden Diva. In her cursed form, Shokora is capable of shapeshifting, her most common forms being a tiny black cat and a black stick figure. For a price, Wario can get her help in Boss fights by inflicting damage on the Boss before the fight begins. After Wario recovers her belongings from the pyramid's Boss es and destroys the Golden Diva, Shokora is released from the curse and thanks Wario for saving her (though her appearance and Wario's reaction changes based on how many other treasures Wario obtained from the Boss es), then is escorted by angels into the heavens.
- TheShake King(Japanese:シェイキング,Hepburn:Sheikingu)is the mainantagonistofWario Land: Shake It!who kidnaps Queen Merelda and takes the Shake Dimension's treasures, among them the Bottomless Coin Bag that holds an infinite number of coins. Sweet-talked by Captain Syrup with promises of treasure, Wario defeats the Shake King and frees the Shake Dimension from his evil, though this registers as a complete afterthought in Wario's mind.
- Queen Merelda(Japanese:クイーンメルフル,Hepburn:Kuīn Merufuru)appears inWario Land: Shake It!as the ruler of the Shake Dimension. She is captured by the Shake King in the game's beginning. After being rescued by Wario, Merelda gives him her gratitude, but Wario throws her aside and takes the Bottomless Coin Bag, only for Syrup to steal it from him due to a deal that Merfle made with her.
- Merfle(Japanese:メルフル,Hepburn:Merufuru)appears inWario Land: Shake It!.She is a small fairy-like creature who helps Wario enter and leave the Shake Dimension. Many of her friends (all of them the same species as Merfle) are captured by the Shake King, and Wario must save them in addition to recovering treasures. At the end of the game, Captain Syrup steals the Bottomless Coin Bag from Wario and Merfle explains that it was already promised to her. This sends Wario into a rage as he chases Merfle through his garage.
Wario: Master of Disguisecharacters
edit- Count Cannoli(Japanese:アルデンテ,Hepburn:Arudente)is the original star of the television showThe Silver Zephyr,in which he is the titular thief. A master of disguise, Cannoli uses his magic wand Goodstyle to change his appearance, but Wario leaps into the television world of the show and steals Goodstyle out of jealousy. Over the course of the game, Cannoli chases Wario demanding Goodstyle back and is a frequent obstacle as he sets traps and attacks Wario in his mechanical Mad Hat vehicle.
- Goodstyle(Japanese:ステッキオ,Hepburn:Sutekkio)is a sentient magic wand that grants its wearer the power to change their appearance. He has been passed down through the Cannoli family for many generations, but Wario steals him from the current-day Count Cannoli and uses him to become his own alter-ego "The Purple Wind". Goodstyle accepts Wario as his new master and teaches him how to use his power. After Wario defeats Terrormisu, Goodstyle reveals his true form as the very first member of the Cannoli Clan and the one who originally banished Terrormisu. He thanks Wario for his help and gives him all the accumulated wealth of the Cannoli Clan as gratitude. However, Wario discovers that he can't take the treasure out of the television world, leaving him both penniless and furious.
- Carpaccio(Japanese:カルパッチョ,Hepburn:Karupaccho)is a rival thief to Count Cannoli. He owns a corporation called Sigil Securities and can transform into a giant blue ball with a face on it. He initially does not think much of Wario, but quickly realizes that "The Purple Wind" is more than he appears. At one point, Carpaccio teams with Count Cannoli to stop Wario from reassembling the Wishstone, a magical relic that supposedly can grant any wish.
- Tiaramisu(Japanese:マルゲリータ,Hepburn:Marugerīta)is a blonde woman in a pink dress who first appears to Wario on Sweatmore Peak and helps him briefly during his search for the Wishstone. After Wario fully reassembles the Wishstone, she reveals her true identity as the demonTerrormisu,the true main antagonist of the game who had been sealed away in the Wishstone by the first of the Cannoli Clan and had been manipulating Wario to reassemble it so she can return and cause disaster. She is ultimately defeated by Wario and runs back into the underworld crying, never to return.
WarioWareseries
editWarioWare | |
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Logo since 2004 | |
Genre(s) | Action Party Puzzle Rhythm Sports |
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Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Artist(s) | Ko Takeuchi |
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First release | WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! March 21, 2003 |
Latest release | WarioWare: Move It! November 3, 2023 |
Parent series | Wario |
WarioWare(also known asWarioWare, Inc.), known in Japan asMade in Wario(Japanese:メイド イン ワリオ,Hepburn:Meido in Wario),is a series of games featuring theNintendocharacterWario.The series was established in 2003 with the release ofMega Microgames!for theGame Boy Advance.While the first two games were developed byNintendo R&D1,subsequent games have been co-developed byIntelligent Systems.
The distinctive feature of allWarioWaregames is that they are collections of short, simple "microgames" presented in quick succession. The player is given four "lives" at the beginning of these microgames. Each of these microgames lasts about three to five seconds and must be completed, or else a life will be lost. For example, there is a microgame where the player must zap a spaceship; in another, Wario must collect coins in aPac-Man-like maze. The numerous microgames are linked together randomly and steadily increase in speed and difficulty as the player progresses. On each level, losing four games results in a game over. After a certain amount of microgames have been played, the player faces a stage-specific Boss microgame; the player must complete these to regain a lost life (with a maximum of four lives at any given time). Boss microgames are considerably longer and more complex than other microgames. For example, a Boss microgame inMega Microgames!instructs the player to hit anailwith ahammermultiple times in a row.
The idea of microgames or minigames was popularized generally during the Nintendo 64'sfifth generation of video game consolesand some early minigames appear in the Nintendo64DD'sMario Artist: Talent Studioin the style that would give rise to theWarioWareseries. Certain minigames originated inMario Artist: Polygon Studio,as explained by Goro Abe ofNintendo R&D1's so-called Wario Ware All-Star Team: "In Polygon Studio you could create 3D models and animate them in the game, but there was also a side game included inside. In this game you would have to play short games that came one after another. This is where the idea for Wario Ware came from." Teammate Yoshio Sakamoto continued, "To add on that, we got the idea of using Wario and the other characters because we couldn't think of anyone else who would be best for the role. Wario is always doing stupid things and is really idiotic, so we thought him and the rest of the characters would be best for the game."[1]: p.2
Game & Wario,released in 2013, is a spin-off of theWarioWareseries.
WarioWare Goldwas released worldwide in 2018.[2]
WarioWare: Get It Together!was released on September 10, 2021.
WarioWare: Move It!was released on November 3, 2023.
WarioWaregames
edit2003 | WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! |
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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Games! | |
2004 | WarioWare: Twisted! |
WarioWare: Touched! | |
2005 | |
2006 | WarioWare: Smooth Moves |
2007 | |
2008 | WarioWare: Snapped! |
2009 | WarioWare D.I.Y. |
WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase | |
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2013 | Game & Wario |
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2018 | WarioWare Gold |
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2020 | |
2021 | WarioWare: Get It Together! |
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2023 | WarioWare: Move It! |
Microgames
editMicrogamesare simplevideo gamescreated by the fictional companyWarioWare, Inc..Nintendo's line ofWarioWaregames each feature these microgames, which are generally less than five seconds long. Microgames are even simpler and shorter than theminigamesfound in other games such as theMario Partyseries. Gameplay in allWarioWaregames is distinct from most other games, as they involve the player or players trying to beat the microgames as soon as possible. Most games present instructions in the form of averband quickly drop the player into the situation where they must perform said verb. The extremely stripped-down gameplay has intrigued some game researchers, who have usedWarioWareboth as a case study in understanding the relationship between rules and play in videogames,[3]and as a target domain for investigating automated game design.[4]
All microgames are strung together in a random order within different "stages", each hosted by a different character. First, the player is presented with a quick one or two word instruction such as "Eat!" or "Rub!" Then, the microgame will appear and the player will have to complete the game according to the instruction.
Microgames usually have only one task to complete. For example, in one microgame the player is told to "Enter!" and is presented with a scene fromThe Legend of Zelda.The player must use the directional buttons to move Link to a cave entrance before the time runs out. In another microgame, the player is told to "Avoid!" and must drive a car, avoiding oncoming traffic. Most microgames have asound effectthat signifies when the task is completed. The games by themselves are so brief so as to potentially demand the sharp reflexes of aquick-time event.
Boss microgames always occur at a set point in a stage. They are usually more challenging than regular microgames, have no time limit (as described below), and give lives back upon completion. If a stage is played for the first time, it is completed after the Boss microgame. The sound effect will usually play after the task is fulfilled, and then the score screen will return. On repeated plays, if the player has less than four lives, one will be restored.
The unit of time for all microgames isbeats.InMega Microgames!andTwisted!,a standard microgame is 8 beats, double-length microgames (usually IQ-genre games) last 16 beats; Fronk's microgames inTwisted!andGoldonly last 4 beats. In most games, theBPMwill start out relatively slow and will increase as the player completes microgames.
InWarioWare: Touched!,the 8-beat standard has been dropped for all microgames, so many last longer than 8 beats. This may be a way to make the game easier for those unaccustomed to theNintendo DS's touch-screen interface. To retain pace, the microgames will automatically end if cleared before a four-beat measure is met.
To show the time left to complete a microgame, a small "bomb" appears at the bottom of the screen. The fuse and a countdown timer show the amount of time left to complete the microgame. When time runs out, the bomb explodes and in most cases, the player loses a life. The fuse burns faster when the BPM increases.
Some microgames are intrinsically harder than others, and an increased BPM (increased speed) will make any microgame more difficult to complete than the same microgame at a slower BPM. This is usually reflected in the microgames' "clear scores" —the score one must reach while playing a microgame in the practice modes to obtain credit for "clearing" it. (Smooth MovesandD.I.Y.lack this feature.)
Each microgame features three difficulty levels. Most modes start at the easiest level, and progress to the next upon a "Level Up" (usually achieved after passing a Boss microgame). Once the maximum level is reached, sequential "Level Up" s will typically be replaced by "Speed Up" s (an increase in BPM).
Using the aboveThe Legend of Zeldamicrogame as an example, the first version of this microgame usually places Link very close to the cave entrance that he must enter. The second version places the entrance further away and places an enemy that blocks Link, and the last version places the entrance yet further, and has a second enemy that shoots at Link from a lake.
WarioWarecharacters
editThere are two major types of character in theWarioWareseries. The first are the WarioWare, Inc. developers, who both create and host the microgames. Each one has a unique theme or twist, depending on the game. For instance, Jimmy T.'s microgames inTwisted!are focused around large spins, while inTouched!his microgames involve rubbing objects with the stylus. The second group of characters often show up within the introduction cutscenes — the most notable being Fronk, who hosts "Pop-Up" microgames inTwisted!andGoldand pops up in the most unlikely of places.
Major characters
edit- 5-Volt(Japanese:ファイブワット,Hepburn:Faibuwatto,lit. '5-Watt')is 9-Volt's mother and makes a few appearances in theWarioWaregames. She is never fully seen untilGame & Wario,and is ahumanlike her son. 5-Volt lives along with her son and his pet Fronk ina housein Diamond City. She makes her first appearance inWarioWare: Twisted!,where she shouts at 9-Volt to go to bed since he was playing with18-Voltall day. 5-Volt is seen only from behind, and from the knees down. After 9-Volt has gone to bed, he still furtively plays with his Game Boy Advance SP under the bedspread, but his mother catches him when she opens his room's door a second time. 5-Volt's silhouette is seen in the doorway. 5-Volt is seen again inWarioWare: Touched!,as a silhouette in the Game Over screen of 9-Volt and 18-Volt's stage. She watches her son and his friend eating cake. In Game and Wario, she has a more major role as the main obstacle in the “Gamer” minigame. InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii UandSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,she appears as a stage hazard in the Gamer stage. She appears again inWarioWare Goldwith her own microgames that are all based on Nintendo games, just like 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's. SinceGold,she has been voiced byCristina Veein English andRuriko Aoki[5]in Japanese.
- 9-Volt(Japanese:ナインボルト,Hepburn:Nainboruto)is a youngNintendofanatic, owning everything ever made by Nintendo. 9-Volt's microgames are all based on Nintendo games as well as toys from when Nintendo was primarily a toy company. SinceGold,he has been voiced byMelissa Hutchisonin English andMakoto Koichi[5]in Japanese.
- 18-Volt(Japanese:エイティーンボルト,Hepburn:Eitīnboruto)is 9-Volt's best friend, and is also a fan of video games. He is large, but despite his size, he goes to Diamond Elementary School, as does 9-Volt. His other defining trait is the boom box he always carries; his loud music gets him into trouble on his first day of school, although he soon finds an admirer in 9-Volt. SinceGold,he has been voiced by Edward Bosco in English andSubaru Kimura[5]in Japanese.
- Ashley(Japanese:アシュリー,Hepburn:Ashurī)is a 15 year-oldwitch-in-training, who lives in a haunted mansion in Diamond City with a little demon/devil or imp namedRed.She has long black hair in two long ponytails. Ashley makes a cameo appearance inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii Uas an Assist Trophy character.[6]Ashley also appears inSuper Mario Makeras an unlockableMystery Mushroomcostume. Ashley reprised her role as an Assist Trophy inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.[7]SinceGold,Ashley has been voiced byErica Lindbeckin English andAyaka Fukuhara[5]in Japanese, while Red has been voiced by Tyler Shamy in English and Mako Muto[5]in Japanese.
- Dribble(Japanese:ドリブル,Hepburn:Doriburu)andSpitz(Japanese:スピッツ,Hepburn:Supittsu)are two developers who speak withBronxaccents. They also work ascabbies,and theircab,which was designed by Dr. Crygor, has the ability to go anywhere in the universe. Dribble is a largeanthropomorphicbulldogwith red hair. He is large, burly, and seems gruff, but he is actually quite calm and friendly. Spitz is a yellow anthropomorphiccat.He is always squinting and wears goggles. Their levels generally involve picking up a weird customer and forgetting to ask for the fare. SinceGold,Dribble has been voiced byKyle Hebertin English and Yūma Kametani[5]in Japanese, while Spitz has been voiced by Griffin Puatu in English and Kazuya Yamaguchi[5]in Japanese.
- Dr. Crygor(Japanese:Dr.クライゴア,Hepburn:Dokutā Kuraigoa)is a quirky scientist whose inventions include hiscryogenicsuit, Mike, the karaoke robot that would "solve all his cleaning needs", the Super MakerMatic 21, and the Kelerometer diet machine. One of the character card descriptions inWarioWare Goldstates that he is over 100 years old. He is the grandfather of Penny Crygor. InWarioWare: Touched,Dr. Crygor accidentally gets caught in his latest invention and is younger and more fit, with red accents to his costume, as well as a full helmet. These changes remain for a part ofWarioWare: Smooth Moves.SinceGold,he has been voiced byKyle Hebertin English and Kensuke Matsui[5]in Japanese.
- TheFronk(Japanese:しゃぎぃ,Hepburn:Shagī)are a strange, blocky, yellow species of creatures. They appear constantly throughout all theWarioWaregames, both in microgames and cutscenes. 9-Volt apparently even keeps one of them as a pet, calling it "Shag." In addition to several varieties of yellow Fronk, there are also red and blue varieties; their faces vary individually from each other. SinceGold,9-Volt's pet Fronk has been voiced byTodd Haberkornin English and Kazuya Yamaguchi[5]in Japanese.
- Jimmy T.(Japanese:ジミーT.,Hepburn:Jimī Tī)is a man with a large blue afro wig, who is adiscodancing fanatic. Jimmy is always seen frequenting hot Diamond City night spots, particularly Club Sugar. His family, which also dances with him includesPapa T.andMama T.,and his brother and sister,James T.andJamie T.He also has a doppelganger namedJimmy P.whose hair is a different color to his. Their levels often involve remi xing the games from previous stages. SinceGold,he has been voiced by Vegas Trip in English and Yūma Kametani[5]in Japanese.
- Kat(Japanese:カット,Hepburn:Katto)andAna(Japanese:アナ)arekindergarten-agedninjatwins. Kat has pink hair with a single ponytail, while Ana has orange hair with two ponytails. They have four pets: Don the Sparrow, Shadow the Dog, Shuriken the Falcon, and Numchuck the Monkey. Kat & Ana make a cameo appearance inSuper Smash Bros. BrawlandSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii Uas Assist Trophy characters and regular trophies. SinceGold,Kat has been voiced byStephanie Shehin English and Maya Enoyoshi[5]in Japanese, while Ana has been voiced byFryda Wolffin English and Yui Matsuyama[5]in Japanese.
- Lulu(Japanese:ルールー,Hepburn:Rūrū)is a young girl who made her appearance inWarioWare GoldandWarioWare: Get It Together!,coming from an isolated town called Luxeville. Despite her age, she is very smart and brave, considering how she's able to battle Wario Deluxe. Her goal inWarioWare Goldis to retrieve an artifact from her village stolen by Wario. She seems to view herself as a hero of sorts, as supported by her saying "Lulu...the greatest hero ever.." in her sleep during one of the cutscenes. She has been voiced by Alex Cazares in English and Mako Muto[5]in Japanese.
- Mike(Japanese:マイク,Hepburn:Maiku)is akaraokerobotmade by Dr. Crygor. Despite being a robot built for karaoke, the slightly mad doctor programs him to be a cleaning robot. Eventually, Mike overrides his cleaning program with his karaoke program by blowing on a pile of dust. SinceGold,he has been voiced byRobbie Daymondin English andRyōta Suzuki[5]in Japanese.
- Mona(Japanese:モナ)is ahigh schoolstudent with differentpart-timejobs in each game. Mona is quite adventurous, cheerful and culturally savvy. She always seems to be late to wherever she is going, often speeds on her scooter to make up for lost time, and uses the assistance of her animal companions to stop anyone trying to slow her down. Her former occupations include working at a gelato shop,pizza deliverygirl on Mona Pizza,bassist,footballcheerleader, and a temple explorer. Also, Mona has a crush on Wario. SinceGold,she has been voiced byStephanie Shehin English andRuriko Aoki[5]in Japanese.
- Orbulon(Japanese:オービュロン,Hepburn:Ōbyuron)is an intelligent alien. He has anIQof 300. The instruction manual forWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!andWarioWare Goldboth imply that Orbulon was born in the year 0. Orbulon first wishes to conquer Earth, but after crash-landing on the planet, he settles into life on Earth and ends his mission of conquest. SinceGold,he has been voiced byRobbie Daymondin English and Shinya Hamazoe[5]in Japanese.
- Penny Crygor(Japanese:ペニー・クライゴア,Hepburn:Penī Kuraigoa)is the granddaughter of Dr. Crygor and dreams of becoming a great scientist. Her stage inWarioWare Goldreveals that she also has a hidden desire to become a singer. Penny sees her grandfather as an excellent scientist, though she also recognizes his eccentric nature. SinceGold,she has been voiced byFryda Wolffin English and Maya Enoyoshi[5]in Japanese.
- Pyoro(Japanese:ピョロ)is a character that has his own game in almost everyWarioWaretitle, each one varying in style. The originalPyorogame is Wario's inspiration to found WarioWare, Inc.. Pyoro resembles a round red bird with a white belly, short wings, and a very stretchy tongue. Pyoro 2 (from the GBA version) is the only game where Pyoro is yellow with a tail. Pyoro also appears as a title character inBird & Beans,the DSi re-release.
- Young Cricket(Japanese:ヤングクリケット,Hepburn:Yangu Kuriketto)is first introduced inWarioWare: Smooth Moves.He has flowing black hair with white streaks and a blue outfit. He practices martial arts and trains with his master,Master Mantis,in the hopes of becoming a kung-fu master. SinceGold,Young Cricket has been voiced byRobbie Daymondin English andRyōta Suzuki[5]in Japanese, while Master Mantis has been voiced by Owen Thomas in English and Shinya Hamazoe[5]in Japanese.
Minor characters
edit- 13-Amp(Japanese:サーティーンアンプ,Hepburn:Sātīn Anpu)is a female teenager who appears in 18-Volt's stage fromWarioWare Gold.She steals a kid's video games, but 18-Volt gives them back after beating 13-Amp in a rap battle. 13-Amp has been voiced byCristina Veein English and Yui Matsuyama[5]in Japanese.
- 4.1 and 4.2are Mona's two wolflike pets who made their first appearance inWarioWare: Touched!(2004). 4.1 and 4.2 only appear during Mona's story. When Vanessa sics The Dinosaurs, other members of her band, in their hawk-like plane on Mona when she travels to the Hawt House, they steal Art, a member of Mona's band, from her van. Pizza Joe comes in, along with her three other animals, to reclaim him. Unfortunately, Mona's animals fail miserably. Joe then distracts The Dinosaurs long enough for 4.1 and 4.2 to come in and use their soccer ball launcher on the Dinosaurs plane. Sadly, even they were unable to save Art from the Dinosaurs. 4.1 and 4.2 have not been seen since.
- Doris 1(Japanese:クリナ,Hepburn:Kurina)is a robot who appears inWarioWare Goldthat was created by Dr. Crygor before Mike. While on an expedition in Agate Forest, they encounter her and Doris 1 chases Dr. Crygor for abandoning her. After that, they take her back to Dr. Crygor's Lab, where she is forgiven. She was voiced byFryda Wolffin English andMakoto Koichi[5]in Japanese.
- Bridget the Baker(Japanese:ケーキや の てんいん みやこ,Hepburn:Kekiya no tenin Miyako)is the owner of the Sweet Spot Bakery thatWariovisits in the gameWarioWare: Touched!(2004). After the dentist Dr. Payne told Wario to stay away from all sweets, (since he got a cavity from eating too many sweets) he left the Dental Clinic and picked up the scent from the bakery. Ignoring what the dentist said, Wario asked Bridget the Baker to give him 10 pies. After a few bites Wario got another cavity and the pain sent him all the way to the Dental Clinic. While he flew away, Bridget bid him goodbye with a friendly "Thank you, come again."
- Cicada(Japanese:シカーダ,Hepburn:Shikāda)is a female trainee of martial arts, who battles Young Cricket disguised as the leader of a penguin army inWarioWare: Move It!.She has been voiced byErica Lindbeckin English andRuriko Aoki[5]in Japanese.
- Dark Lord Hum Gree(Japanese:まおうハラ・ペーコ,Hepburn:Maō Hara Pēko)is a demon who appears inWarioWare Goldwho makes a monster very hungry. According to Red, he is never satisfied, mean and breathes fire. After being defeated by Ashley, he changes into a different person. His name is a play on the word "hungry".
- Joe(Japanese:ジョー,Hepburn:Jō)is an anthropomorphic beagle who made his first appearance inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!(2004). He usually appears alongside Mona, often as a co-worker. Like Mona, he has several occupations throughout the series, such as a gelato shop worker and clothing store owner. SinceGold,he has been voiced byKyle Hebertin English and Kō Takeuchi[5]in Japanese.
- Vanessa(Japanese:バネッサ,Hepburn:Banessa)is a pop singer fromWarioWare: Touched!,her main appearance being as the antagonist of Mona's story, Cute Cuts.
- Sal Out(Japanese:ナオ コモリ,Hepburn:Nao Komori)is Diamond City's popular singer who made her first appearance inWarioWare: Twisted!(2004). She appears during Mona's storyline as the singer for Mona Pizza's commercial.
Other games
editWario has starred in puzzle games such asMario & WarioandWario's Woods(the latter of which he was featured as the main antagonist whileToadtook the role as the main hero), as well as crossing over into theBombermanuniverse withWario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!(1994).
Appearances in other game series
editWario is a playable character in theSuper Smash Bros.series, having appeared sinceSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.His default outfit in these games is his motorcyclist outfit as seen in theWarioWaregames, although he can also wear his classic overalls. He can transform into Wario-Man after obtaining a Smash Ball. His motorcycle is used as one of his special attacks.[8]Kat and Ana also make appearances as an Assist Trophy.[9]InBrawl,many stickers also representWarioWare, Inc.— in addition to all of the above appearing as stickers and trophies, there are stickers of otherWarioWarecharacters.[10]Also, there is aWarioWarestage, named WarioWare, Inc., based on the Variety Tower location fromWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!with several different microgames that run in the background, one of which features Jimmy T. Completing the tasks set by the games awards power-ups like invincibility or growth. This stage also features Ashley's Song, Mike's Theme and Mona Pizza's Song as background music. All three are featured in Japanese and English.[11]In the game'sAdventure Mode,he is in league with the Subspace Army. Wario is once again playable inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSandWii U,however he now appears as unlockable, instead of being available from the start as in the previous game. The 3DS version retains the WarioWare, Inc. stage fromBrawl,while the Wii U version has a stage based on theGamersub-game inGame & Wario.Ashley, another character fromWarioWare,is also included as an Assist Trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U,andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,and a downloadable Mii costume inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSandWii U.
The WarioWare series is heavily referenced in theRhythm Heavenseries.The Alien Bunnies from Orbulon's stage inMega Microgame$make an appearance inRhythm Tengoku,a game developed by the same team, and also make brief appearances in its sequel,Rhythm Heaven.A later sequel,Rhythm Heaven Megamixfeatures two unlockable challenges called "Wario...Where?" that remix several of the minigames to feature characters from theWarioWareseries.
Notes
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