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|image=[[File:Wario Land 2 GBC NA cover.jpg|250px]]<br>North American box art (Game Boy Color) | |image=[[File:Wario Land 2 GBC NA cover.jpg|250px]]<br>North American box art (Game Boy Color) | ||
|developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]] | |developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| | |released='''Game Boy:'''<br>{{released|USA|March 9, 1998|Europe|March 26, 1998}}'''Game Boy Color:'''<br>{{released|Japan|October 21, 1998|Europe|February 5, 1999|USA|February 10, 1999}}'''Virtual Console (3DS):'''<br>{{released|Japan|April 4, 2012|Europe|July 19, 2012 | ||
|Australia|July 19, 2012|USA|December 20, 2012|South Korea|March 2, 2016}} | |Australia|July 19, 2012|USA|December 20, 2012|South Korea|March 2, 2016}} | ||
|genre=2D [[Genre#Platform|Platformer]] | |genre=2D [[Genre#Platform|Platformer]] | ||
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'''''Wario Land II''''' is a [[list of games|game]] by [[Nintendo]] that was released in Western regions for the [[Game Boy]] in March 1998. This is the second installment of the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series (third counting ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''). It is a 2D [[Genre#Platform|platformer]] starring [[Wario]], the greedy treasure hunter, who was also the protagonist of the series' first game ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''. | '''''Wario Land II''''' is a [[list of games|game]] by [[Nintendo]] that was released in Western regions for the [[Game Boy]] in March 1998. This is the second installment of the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series (third counting ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''). It is a 2D [[Genre#Platform|platformer]] starring [[Wario]], the greedy treasure hunter, who was also the protagonist of the series' first game ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''. | ||
While the game was originally released as a [[Super Game Boy]]-enhanced title outside of Japan, a version adding [[Game Boy Color]] support was released in Japan seven months later as one of the October 1998 launch titles, featuring colored sprites and backgrounds | While the game was originally released as a [[Super Game Boy]]-enhanced title outside of Japan, a version adding [[Game Boy Color]] support was released in Japan seven months later as one of the October 1998 launch titles, featuring colored sprites and backgrounds. This version came out later in Western regions as well. It was also rereleased for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] in 2012. A successor to the game was produced and released in 2000, namely ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', which adapted most of this game's gameplay mechanics. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{quote|Aaargh! I can't believe that Captain Syrup and the Black Sugar Gang have stolen my treasures! I am one angry Wario! I'm going to get my treasures back if it's the last thing I do!|Wario|Wario Land II}} | {{quote|Aaargh! I can't believe that Captain Syrup and the Black Sugar Gang have stolen my treasures! I am one angry Wario! I'm going to get my treasures back if it's the last thing I do!|Wario|Wario Land II}} | ||
[[File:sugarpirates.png|left|thumb]] | [[File:sugarpirates.png|left|thumb]] | ||
The story begins at [[Wario Castle]]. There | The story begins at [[Wario Castle]]. There he lies at his bed, taking a deep nap. However, three shadowy figures approach the castle from outside. They are [[Pirate Goom]]s, loyal minions of [[Captain Syrup]] and members of the [[Black Sugar Gang]]. The pirates infiltrate the building and steal Wario's treasures, which he collected during his earlier adventures. To distract Wario and prevent him from chasing them, the pirates cause havoc in the castle by turning on a giant faucet, abandoning a vicious snake in his cellar and installing an oversized alarm clock. After this, the pirates escape and leave Wario in the mess they caused. Wario eventually wakes up by the alarm clocks's commotion and sets off to pursue the thieves, but not before rectifying the state of things in his home. | ||
During his pursuit of the pirates, Wario learns that the fleeing bandits have scared his pet [[hen]] away, so he ditches his quest for a brief moment to rescue his beloved pet. He resumes the pursuit after the hen is safe again. Wario manages to get to the [[SS Tea Cup|pirate's ship]] before they can set off. He drops the anchor, so the ship is forced to halt, but is then stopped by the ship guard [[Bobo]], who delays his progress so the pirates can escape via a hot-air balloon. Wario chases them through the overgrown jungle of [[Maze Woods]] and a city with an unknown name. | During his pursuit of the pirates, Wario learns that the fleeing bandits have scared his pet [[hen]] away, so he ditches his quest for a brief moment to rescue his beloved pet. He resumes the pursuit after the hen is safe again. Wario manages to get to the [[SS Tea Cup|pirate's ship]] before they can set off. He drops the anchor, so the ship is forced to halt, but is then stopped by the ship guard [[Bobo]], who delays his progress so the pirates can escape via a hot-air balloon. Wario chases them through the overgrown jungle of [[Maze Woods]] and a city with an unknown name. | ||
[[File:Wario Land 2 S 5-0.png|thumb]] | [[File:Wario Land 2 S 5-0.png|right|thumb]] | ||
Wario eventually arrives at [[Syrup Castle]], the hideout of the mischievous pirate gang. Horrified that the pirates managed to return to their fortress, he continues his pursuit and breaks in the building. After battling many of the pirate grunts | Wario eventually arrives at [[Syrup Castle]], the hideout of the mischievous pirate gang. Horrified that the pirates managed to return to their fortress, he continues his pursuit and breaks in the building. After battling many of the pirate grunts and four [[D.D.#Ducks|ducks]], Wario confronts the pirate leader herself in combat. After defeating Captain Syrup and demolishing her aircraft, Wario blasts the pirates out of their fortress, reclaims his treasures and returns home to resume his nap. | ||
The game also features alternate pathways and alternate endings, but they generally end with Wario safely back at his castle and his treasures returned. Eventually in the true final chapter (which contains a Time Attack feature), Wario returns to Syrup Castle and proceeds to a mountain range somewhere near the building. There he discovers a secret cave in which the pirates store their treasures. In a final raid, Wario overcomes the difficulties in the pirate cave and plunders Syrup's riches. He then returns home for the final time, but not without the [[giant spear man]] following him closely. The pirate's motivation of doing so is unclear. | The game also features alternate pathways and alternate endings, but they generally end with Wario safely back at his castle and his treasures returned. Eventually in the true final chapter (which contains a Time Attack feature), Wario returns to Syrup Castle and proceeds to a mountain range somewhere near the building. There he discovers a secret cave in which the pirates store their treasures. In a final raid, Wario overcomes the difficulties in the pirate cave and plunders Syrup's riches. He then returns home for the final time, but not without the [[giant spear man]] following him closely. The pirate's motivation of doing so is unclear. | ||
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{{quote|Wario Land 2 is much better than any of my previous games. Why, you ask? Because in this game, I'm immortal! There's no Game Over! With multiple endings, you can play my game MANY times. Isn't that great?!|Wario|Wario Land II}} | {{quote|Wario Land 2 is much better than any of my previous games. Why, you ask? Because in this game, I'm immortal! There's no Game Over! With multiple endings, you can play my game MANY times. Isn't that great?!|Wario|Wario Land II}} | ||
[[File:WL2 Treasure Map.png|160px|left|frame|The Treasure Map.]] | [[File:WL2 Treasure Map.png|160px|left|frame|The Treasure Map.]] | ||
''Wario Land II'' is a 2D platforming game, like its predecessor ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''. It is divided into five [[ | ''Wario Land II'' is a 2D platforming game, like its predecessor ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''. It is divided into five [[World|worlds]] (called Chapters), which each are divided into five respective [[Level|stages]] (called Stories). The chapters are accessed one after another, so when the player completes a level, they will be instantly transported to the next level. However, after completing the game for the first time, the player will receive a Treasure Map which allows them to choose the level they visit at will. | ||
The game is notable for its branching storyline. Throughout the levels, the player can discover many secret exits which lead to five additional Chapters. Five different endings can be unlocked in this way, not counting the real ending that is accessed after completing the unlockable Time Attack level. | The game is notable for its branching storyline. Throughout the levels, the player can discover many secret exits which lead to five additional Chapters. Five different endings can be unlocked in this way, not counting the real ending that is accessed after completing the unlockable Time Attack level. | ||
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{{quote|No matter how much damage I take, I am immortal! Ha ha! But I am not invincible. Some enemy attacks affect me in different ways.|Wario|Wario Land II}} | {{quote|No matter how much damage I take, I am immortal! Ha ha! But I am not invincible. Some enemy attacks affect me in different ways.|Wario|Wario Land II}} | ||
One of the most prominent features in ''Wario Land II'' is Wario's immunity against death. Being hit by an enemy only causes him to be briefly knocked backwards and lose some coins. In addition, some enemies cause Wario to assume new forms which the player can use to progress through the level. While eleven conditions (later renamed "reactions") can be used to gain advantages, they may sometimes act as a hindrance, depending on the situation. Most conditions are curable if Wario touches a body of water, but some only wear off after a certain amount of time has passed. | One of the most prominent features in ''Wario Land II'' is Wario's immunity against death. Being hit by an enemy only causes him to be briefly knocked backwards and lose some coins. In addition, some enemies cause Wario to assume new forms which the player can use to progress through the level. While eleven conditions (later renamed "reactions") can be used to gain advantages, they may sometimes act as a hindrance, depending on the situation. Most conditions are curable if Wario touches a body of water, but some only wear off after a certain amount of time has passed. | ||
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==Treasures and Mini-Games== | ==Treasures and Mini-Games== | ||
Like in every installment of the ''Wario Land'' series, the player can obtain various optional treasures during Wario's adventure. The kinds of treasure that can be found in the game are composed of different artifacts, seemingly useless junk, strange oddities, and even references to other Nintendo | Like in every installment of the ''Wario Land'' series, the player can obtain various optional treasures during Wario's adventure. The kinds of treasure that can be found in the game are composed of different artifacts, seemingly useless junk, strange oddities, and even references to other Nintendo series. To obtain a treasure, a coin-consuming [[minigame|mini-game]] must be completed. There are two different categories of treasures in the game, each having 50 parts, making 100 obtainable objects in total. Once all the treasures are collected, the player will gain access to the game's final stage, as well as to a remake of the ''[[Game & Watch]]'' mini-game ''[[Flagman]]'' called ''[[Flagman D-D]]''. | ||
===Treasure=== | ===Treasure=== | ||
[[File:WL2 Treasure.png|thumb]] | [[File:WL2 Treasure.png|right|thumb]] | ||
Treasures are items that are hidden somewhere in the game's levels. Each story has one of these, making a total of fifty treasures in the game. The treasure can be obtained by playing a mini-game behind the respective treasure door. | Treasures are items that are hidden somewhere in the game's levels. Each story has one of these, making a total of fifty treasures in the game. The treasure can be obtained by playing a mini-game behind the respective treasure door. | ||
====Matching Game==== | ====Matching Game==== | ||
[[File:WL2 S TreasureGame.png|left|thumb]] | [[File:WL2 S TreasureGame.png|left|thumb]] | ||
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===Picture Panel=== | ===Picture Panel=== | ||
[[File:WL2 S PicPanel.png|thumb]] | [[File:WL2 S PicPanel.png|right|thumb]] | ||
The Picture Panel is a panel of 50 '''Picture Pieces'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980610012529/http://www.nintendo.com:80/gb/wario_land_ii/faqs.html ''Wario Land II'': Frequently Asked Questions]. ''Nintendo.com (June 10, 1998 snapshot via WayBack Machine).'' Retrieved October 22, 2018.</ref> that, when completed, forms a treasure map that reveals the secret entrance to the pirates' treasure cave. One piece of the Picture Panel is hidden at the end of each of the game's levels. The player has to play a mini-game to obtain the prize. | The Picture Panel is a panel of 50 '''Picture Pieces'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980610012529/http://www.nintendo.com:80/gb/wario_land_ii/faqs.html ''Wario Land II'': Frequently Asked Questions]. ''Nintendo.com (June 10, 1998 snapshot via WayBack Machine).'' Retrieved October 22, 2018.</ref> that, when completed, forms a treasure map that reveals the secret entrance to the pirates' treasure cave. One piece of the Picture Panel is hidden at the end of each of the game's levels. The player has to play a mini-game to obtain the prize. | ||
====Number- | |||
====Number-matching Game==== | |||
[[File:WL2 S PanelGame.png|left|thumb]] | [[File:WL2 S PanelGame.png|left|thumb]] | ||
The | The Number-matching game is a mini-game mainly composed of nine panels, arranged in a 3x3 pattern, facing to the ground. When turned around, they form the shape of a digit, which can be any digit from zero to nine. The player has to guess which digit is displayed on the panels to obtain the treasure. By paying 50 coins, they can make one of the nine panels turn around. The respective panel will be chosen at random. When the player wishes, they can make a guess. If the guess is right, the chest will open and release a piece of the Picture Panel. If not, the mini-game is forfeited and the player will have to replay the whole level in order to get another chance. | ||
After beating the game for the first time, the mini-game will slightly change. The panels will now turn around automatically, while Wario's number of coins is steadily decreasing. This leaves the player with less time to think and makes the mini-game more fast-paced. The player can turn it back to the original before the game starts by hitting {{Button|GBC|Select}}. | After beating the game for the first time, the mini-game will slightly change. The panels will now turn around automatically, while Wario's number of coins is steadily decreasing. This leaves the player with less time to think and makes the mini-game more fast-paced. The player can turn it back to the original before the game starts by hitting {{Button|GBC|Select}}. | ||
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==Bosses== | ==Bosses== | ||
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==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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!Name | !Name | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E CrazyAlarm.png]] | |||
|align="center"|[[Alarm clock (enemy)|Alarm clock]] | |||
|An alarm clock that was deposited at Wario Castle to delay his progress. | |||
|- | |||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Ape.png]] | |||
|align="center"|[[Ape]] | |||
|Hammer-wielding apes that try to smash Wario. A hit will transform him into Bouncy Wario. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Bee.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Bee.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Bee (Wario Land II)|Bee]] | |align="center"|[[Bee (Wario Land II)|Bee]] | ||
|An aggressive bee which stings Wario, causing his head to swell to a ridiculous size. | |An aggressive bee which stings Wario, causing his head to swell to a ridiculous size. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E BlueBird2.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E BlueBird2.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Bird ( | |align="center"|[[Bird (enemy)|Bird]] | ||
|A small bird that attacks as soon as it spots Wario. | |A small bird that attacks as soon as it spots Wario. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Rat.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Rat.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Chūta]] | |align="center"|[[Chūta]] | ||
|A rodent that emerges from mouse holes and attacks by bumping into Wario. | |A rodent that emerges from mouse holes and attacks by bumping into Wario. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Cook.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Cook.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Cook]] | |align="center"|[[Cook]] | ||
|A mole-like creature that wears an apron and throws cakes. Its cakes make Wario fat. | |A mole-like creature that wears an apron and throws cakes. Its cakes make Wario fat. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Bat.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Bat.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[D-Bat]] | |align="center"|[[D-Bat]] | ||
|Flying creatures, some of which carry heavy [[Pouncer|weight]]s which they drop at Wario to flatten him, while the other bats try to grab Wario and can cure the flat status. | |Flying creatures, some of which carry heavy [[Pouncer|weight]]s which they drop at Wario to flatten him, while the other bats try to grab Wario and can cure the flat status. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:Wario Land 2 E DD.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Wario Land 2 E DD.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[D.D.]] | |align="center"|[[D.D.]] | ||
|A member of the Black Sugar Gang. It wields a boomerang in battle. | |A member of the Black Sugar Gang. It wields a boomerang in battle. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Eel.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[ | |align="center"|[[Eel (Wario Land II)|Eel]] | ||
| | |An aquatic creature that grabs Wario and pulls him down into the currents. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Flame.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Flame.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Flame (Wario Land II)|Flame]] | |align="center"|[[Flame (Wario Land II)|Flame]] | ||
|A fox that is armed with a burning torch that can light up Wario. | |A fox that is armed with a burning torch that can light up Wario. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Windowpain.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Windowpain.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Gaugau]] | |align="center"|[[Gaugau]] | ||
|Members of the Black Sugar Gang which throw bottles at Wario. | |Members of the Black Sugar Gang which throw bottles at Wario. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Ghost.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Ghost.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Ghost (Wario Land II enemy)|Ghost]] | |align="center"|[[Ghost (Wario Land II enemy)|Ghost]] | ||
|A ghost that lives in dark places and turns Wario into a zombie upon contact. | |A ghost that lives in dark places and turns Wario into a zombie upon contact. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Grunt.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Grunt.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Grunt (Wario Land II)|Grunt]] | |align="center"|[[Grunt (Wario Land II)|Grunt]] | ||
|An ape-like creature that carries large iron balls with spikes. It will throw them at Wario once he gets near. | |An ape-like creature that carries large iron balls with spikes. It will throw them at Wario once he gets near. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E ToothBlob.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E ToothBlob.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Gugi]] | |align="center"|[[Gugi]] | ||
|A mollusk-like creature with a tendency to sleep a lot. It attacks in a frenzy when waken up. | |A mollusk-like creature with a tendency to sleep a lot. It attacks in a frenzy when waken up. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Bugzapper.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Bugzapper.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Inamazu]] | |align="center"|[[Inamazu]] | ||
|A walking fish that produces electricity in its antennas. It will shoot lightning at Wario. | |A walking fish that produces electricity in its antennas. It will shoot lightning at Wario. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:Kamukamu.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Kamukamu.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Kamukamu]] | |align="center"|[[Kamukamu]] | ||
|A Game Boy-exclusive enemy replaced by | |A Game Boy-exclusive enemy replaced by sawfish in the Game Boy Color version. It attempts to hold Wario in its maw and chomp his coins away. | ||
|align=center|[[ | |- | ||
|align=center|[[ | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Skullcopter.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Kotsuheri]] | |||
|A helicopter-like object with an imprinted skull. They float in the air and block Wario's path. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Pelican.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Pelican.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Pecan]] | |align="center"|[[Pecan]] | ||
|A pelican wearing a pirate's bandana that spits spiky fish at Wario. | |A pelican wearing a pirate's bandana that spits spiky fish at Wario. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:Penguin WL2C sprite.png]][[File:Penguin WL2J sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Penguin WL2C sprite.png]][[File:Penguin WL2J sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Penguin (enemy)|Penguin]] | |align="center"|[[Penguin (enemy)|Penguin]] | ||
|Foes who toss an orb (or a mug of beer in the Japanese version), which causes Wario to become dizzy. | |Foes who toss an orb (or a mug of beer in the Japanese version), which causes Wario to become dizzy. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E PirateGoom.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E PirateGoom.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Pirate Goom]] | |align="center"|[[Pirate Goom]] | ||
|A common type of enemy that wields a trident as a weapon. | |A common type of enemy that wields a trident as a weapon. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Punch.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Punch.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Punch (enemy)|Punch]] | |align="center"|[[Punch (enemy)|Punch]] | ||
|A foe that is armed with boxing gloves. It will try to punch Wario off platforms. | |A foe that is armed with boxing gloves. It will try to punch Wario off platforms. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Rooster.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Rooster.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Rooster]] | |align="center"|[[Rooster]] | ||
|A chicken that lives in Wario's chicken pen. It attacks only when it is touched. | |A chicken that lives in Wario's chicken pen. It attacks only when it is touched. | ||
|align=center|[[ | |- | ||
|align=center|[[ | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Swordfish.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Sawfish]] | |||
|Aquatic creatures that have spikes attached to their noses. They dash at Wario when they see him. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E FlyingFish.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E FlyingFish.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Tobī]] | |align="center"|[[Tobī]] | ||
|A flying fish that leaps out of the water like a [[Cheep Cheep]]. | |A flying fish that leaps out of the water like a [[Cheep Cheep]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Spikeshell.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Spikeshell.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Togemen]] | |align="center"|[[Togemen]] | ||
|A spiked creature that jumps around. Its belly is its weak spot. | |A spiked creature that jumps around. Its belly is its weak spot. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E FishingFish.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E FishingFish.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Tsuriuo]] | |align="center"|[[Tsuriuo]] | ||
|A fish with a fishing rod that uses a fake coin as a decoy to trick Wario. | |A fish with a fishing rod that uses a fake coin as a decoy to trick Wario. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E WhitePuff.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E WhitePuff.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[White puff]] | |align="center"|[[White puff]] | ||
|A strange, blob-like creature that will inflate upon contact, blocking the way. | |A strange, blob-like creature that will inflate upon contact, blocking the way. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E WizardGoom.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E WizardGoom.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Wizard]] | |align="center"|[[Wizard]] | ||
|Two Pirate Gooms wearing a wizard's robe. They can shrink Wario, using a magical rod. | |Two Pirate Gooms wearing a wizard's robe. They can shrink Wario, using a magical rod. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Freezy.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Freezy.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Yukimaru]] | |align="center"|[[Yukimaru]] | ||
|A living snowman that will try to freeze Wario with its icy breath. | |A living snowman that will try to freeze Wario with its icy breath. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Zombie.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 E Zombie.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Zombie]] | |align="center"|[[Zombie]] | ||
|An undead creature which can turn Wario into a zombie with one bite. | |An undead creature which can turn Wario into a zombie with one bite. | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Gameplay elements== | ==Gameplay elements== | ||
===Objects=== | ===Objects=== | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O SilverCoin.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O SilverCoin.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[100- | |align="center"|[[100-Coin]] | ||
|A rare flashing coin that randomly appears when defeating an enemy or breaking a block. It is worth 100 regular coins. | |A rare flashing coin that randomly appears when defeating an enemy or breaking a block. It is worth 100 regular coins. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O BreakableBlock.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O BreakableBlock.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Brick Block | |align="center"|[[Brick Block]] | ||
|These come in various forms and sizes, depending on the level. Wario can break them with any attack. | |These come in various forms and sizes, depending on the level. Wario can break them with any attack. | ||
|- | |||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O EnemyBlock.png]] | |||
|align="center"|[[Enemy Block]] | |||
|These blocks can only be broken by throwing an enemy at them. They are sometimes disguised as normal walls. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O FireBlock.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O FireBlock.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Bonfire Block]] | |align="center"|[[Bonfire Block]] | ||
|Only [[Flaming Wario|Hot Wario]] can break these while in his flame state. | |Only [[Flaming Wario|Hot Wario]] can break these while in his flame state. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O CrackedBlock.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O CrackedBlock.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Doughnut block]] | |align="center"|[[Doughnut block]] | ||
|A block with cracks in it. Only [[Fat Wario]]'s massive weight can break them. | |A block with cracks in it. Only [[Fat Wario]]'s massive weight can break them. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Switch.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Switch.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Switch (Wario Land II)|Switch]] | |align="center"|[[Switch (Wario Land II)|Switch]] | ||
|Switches that trigger various events. The effects range from switching lights on to moving blocks. | |Switches that trigger various events. The effects range from switching lights on to moving blocks. | ||
|- | |||
|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O GlassBlock.png]] | |||
|align="center"|[[Glass Block]] | |||
|A special kind of block that appears in [[Defeat four ducks!|Level 5-3]] and [[Defeat the giant spear man (Invade Wario Castle)|2-3]]. It can be picked up and thrown like an enemy, but will break when touching the ground. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Stove.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Stove.png]] | ||
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===Obstacles=== | ===Obstacles=== | ||
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!Image | !Image | ||
!Name | !Name | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Elevator.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Elevator.png]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[Conveyor Belt]] | |align="center"|[[Conveyor Belt]] | ||
|It moves in a certain direction and will affect Wario's movements. When crouching it is impossible to move against its direction. | |It moves in a certain direction and will affect Wario's movements. When crouching it is impossible to move against its direction. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Blade.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Blade.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[ | |align="center"|[[Blade (obstacle)|Blade]] | ||
|A sharp | |A sharp Blade that launches itself in the air in a set rhythm. Only the tip is dangerous, so Wario can slip underneath it while it is risen. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Thorn.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Thorn.png]] | ||
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===Supporters=== | ===Supporters=== | ||
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|- | |- | ||
!Image | !Image | ||
!Name | !Name | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 HenSprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 HenSprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Hen]] | |align="center"|[[Hen]] | ||
|The hen is Wario's beloved pet chicken. She plays an integral role in [[Return the hen to her nest|stage 2-1]]. | |The hen is Wario's beloved pet chicken. She plays an integral role in [[Return the hen to her nest|stage 2-1]]. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Seagull.png]] | |||
|align="center"|[[Albatross]] | |||
|A harmless bird that appears in some levels. Wario can use them as platforms to reach remote locations. Touching them will cause them to fly away. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Owl.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Owl.png]] | ||
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Fat Wario WL2.png|[[Fat Wario]] | Fat Wario WL2.png|[[Fat Wario]] | ||
WL2 Puffy Wario.png|[[Puffy Wario]] | WL2 Puffy Wario.png|[[Puffy Wario]] | ||
Grunt WL2.png|[[ | Grunt WL2.png|[[Grunt]] | ||
WL2 Cook.gif|[[Cook]] | WL2 Cook.gif|[[Cook]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References to other games== | ==References to other games== | ||
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*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - A piece of [[coral]] can be found as a treasure in Chapter 3, Story 3: Inside the ruins! | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - A piece of [[coral]] can be found as a treasure in Chapter 3, Story 3: Inside the ruins! | ||
*''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' - A Big Face (revised as a [[Red Shell|Turtle Shell]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'') can be found as a treasure in Chapter 3, Story 4: Escape from Maze Woods. A [[Crystal Ball]] (found in both titles) is also a treasure in Final Chapter, Story 3: Defeat four ducks! | *''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' - A Big Face (revised as a [[Red Shell|Turtle Shell]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'') can be found as a treasure in Chapter 3, Story 4: Escape from Maze Woods. A [[Crystal Ball]] (found in both titles) is also a treasure in Final Chapter, Story 3: Defeat four ducks! | ||
*''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' - A [[ | *''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' - A [[Megavitamin]] can be found as a treasure in Chapter 2, Story 1: To the castle!! | ||
*''[[Super Mario World]]'' - A [[Yoshi's Egg]] can be found as a treasure in Chapter 2, Story 3: Defeat the giant spear man. | *''[[Super Mario World]]'' - A [[Yoshi's Egg]] can be found as a treasure in Chapter 2, Story 3: Defeat the giant spear man. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
''Wario Land II'' generally received good to excellent ratings, and many reviewers agree that it marked a milestone in the genre of 2D Platformers. [http://uk.ign.com/ IGN.com] praised the game's innovative gameplay, its replayability, and its continuous gameplay, and even though it criticized Wario's inability of running out of lives, the game received a rating of 9.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090327120056/http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/161/161140p1.html Review on IGN.com]</ref> [http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot] mentioned its branching storyline, especially highlighted the updated graphics of the [[Game Boy Color]] version, and rewarded the game with | ''Wario Land II'' generally received good to excellent ratings, and many reviewers agree that it marked a milestone in the genre of 2D Platformers. [http://uk.ign.com/ IGN.com] praised the game's innovative gameplay, its replayability, and its continuous gameplay, and even though it criticized Wario's inability of running out of lives, the game received a rating of 9.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090327120056/http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/161/161140p1.html Review on IGN.com]</ref> [http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot] mentioned its branching storyline, especially highlighted the updated graphics of the [[Game Boy Color]] version, and rewarded the game with a 8.9.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/action/warioland2dx/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review Review on GameSpot]</ref> [http://www.gamingtarget.com Gaming Target] criticizes the fact that ''Wario Land II'' provides the player only with one save slot and some other save-related issues, but also calls it an "essential game for every GBC owner". Gaming Target reviewed the game with a 9.0.<ref>[http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=2428 Review on Gaming Target]</ref> [http://www.nintendojo.com Nintendojo.com] rated the game 9.0 and called it "A unique and addictive platformer that no gamer should be without".<ref>[https://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/GBC/view_item.php?1077121298 Review on Nintendojo.com]</ref> Overall, ''Wario Land II'' received 88.04% on [http://www.gamerankings.com GameRankings.com].<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/199270-wario-land-ii/index.html Rankings on GameRankings.com]</ref> | ||
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|align="left"|"''Wario Land II has quite a few good things going for it. Its excellent gameplay, varied environments, good graphics and sound (for the time), and its impressive selection of transformations and puzzle elements make it easily one of the best [[Game Boy]] games ever conceived. Admittedly it doesn't hold a candle to the inventiveness of its successor and the excellent gameplay, graphics and sound of the [[Game Boy Advance]] episode. With that being said, it's still a must-have classic for any Nintendo fan. The drastic change in gameplay, taking the franchise farther away from its Mario roots might not be to everyone's taste, but ultimately turns out an excellent choice that gave the series nowadays most of its unique personality, even though we quite loved the gameplay with the different hats.''" | |align="left"|"''Wario Land II has quite a few good things going for it. Its excellent gameplay, varied environments, good graphics and sound (for the time), and its impressive selection of transformations and puzzle elements make it easily one of the best [[Game Boy]] games ever conceived. Admittedly it doesn't hold a candle to the inventiveness of its successor and the excellent gameplay, graphics and sound of the [[Game Boy Advance]] episode. With that being said, it's still a must-have classic for any Nintendo fan. The drastic change in gameplay, taking the franchise farther away from its Mario roots might not be to everyone's taste, but ultimately turns out an excellent choice that gave the series nowadays most of its unique personality, even though we quite loved the gameplay with the different hats.''" | ||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ワリオランド2 盗まれた財宝 | |Jap=ワリオランド2 盗まれた財宝 | ||
|JapR=Wario | |JapR=Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō | ||
|JapM=Wario Land 2: The Stolen Treasure | |JapM=Wario Land 2: The Stolen Treasure | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This is the first game which | *This is the first game which depicted Wario as wearing a short-sleeved shirt. | ||
*The Japanese release of ''Wario Land II'' came with two black decals shaped like Wario's mustache.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/aw2j/page5.html Mustache decals at the official Japanese website]</ref> | *The Japanese release of ''Wario Land II'' came with two black decals shaped like Wario's mustache.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/aw2j/page5.html Mustache decals at the official Japanese website]</ref> | ||
*Many of the game's treasures are references to other Nintendo games and franchises, like ''Yoshi'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', and ''Metroid''. | |||
*This is the first ''Wario Land'' title to not feature [[Gunpei Yokoi]] in the main staff due to his death a year prior to its release. | *This is the first ''Wario Land'' title to not feature [[Gunpei Yokoi]] in the main staff due to his death a year prior to its release. | ||
*The theme for | *The theme for the matching game and Number-matching mini-games is borrowed from the [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Game Boy ''Donkey Kong'']]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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