Spearhead (microgame)
| Spearhead | |
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| Appears in | WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase |
| Type | Wario-Man |
| Command(s) | Throw! |
| Info | "Target spear! Next Olympic sport!" |
| Controls |  - Move cursor - Throw
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Spearhead is one of Wario-Man's microgames in WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase.
Gameplay[edit]
The game involves Wario playing a game with a spear and a target near him as people watch in the background. Wario will face the spear up and down and the player must tap the button while Wario faces the target. If the spear hits the target, the player wins the game. However, if the player presses the button while Wario is facing up or down too much, the spear does not hit the target and the player loses.
Naming[edit]
A "spearhead" refers to the tip of a spear, and can also be used as a verb meaning "to direct or drive an effort or project". The title may be a play on words in the form of "spear" with the suffix "-head", used to form words for people who are focused on or fans of a specific activity or subject.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | なげやり Nageyari |
Javelin; may be a pun on「投げ遣り」(nageyari, "reckless") | [1] | |
| French (European) | Javelot | Javelin | [1] | |
| German | Speerwurf | Javelin throw | [1] | |
| Italian | Wariellotto | Portmanteau between "Wario" and giavellotto ("javelin") | [1] | |
| Spanish (European) | Lanzador | Thrower | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e In-game microgame name, via Wario-Man Super Store → Games → Wario-Man Software → Wario-Man's Section (29 Apr. 2009–30 Apr. 2010). WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase by Nintendo SPD and Intelligent Systems. Nintendo.
