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{{redirect|WarioWare Series|the microgame from [[WarioWare: Move It!]]|[[WarioWare Series (microgame)]]}} | {{redirect|WarioWare Series|the microgame from [[WarioWare: Move It!]]|[[WarioWare Series (microgame)]]}} | ||
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|image=[[File:WarioWare modern logo.svg|250px]]<br>Logo design | |image=[[File:WarioWare modern logo.svg|250px]]<br>Logo design seen in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' | ||
|first=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]]) | |first=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]]) | ||
|latest=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]) | |latest=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]) | ||
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|franchise=''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'' | |franchise=''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'' | ||
|staff=[[Goro Abe]], [[Taku Sugioka]], [[Ko Takeuchi]], [[Naoko Mori]], [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] | |staff=[[Goro Abe]], [[Taku Sugioka]], [[Ko Takeuchi]], [[Naoko Mori]], [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] | ||
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Wario's design from the ''WarioWare'' series is his default outfit in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, and the series is also the basis of the [[WarioWare, Inc. (stage)|WarioWare, Inc.]] [[stage]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | Wario's design from the ''WarioWare'' series is his default outfit in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, and the series is also the basis of the [[WarioWare, Inc. (stage)|WarioWare, Inc.]] [[stage]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
''WarioWare'' is a collection of short, simple games, called "[[microgame]]s," presented in quick succession. Each of the microgames lasts about three to five seconds and failing to complete it costs the player a life. The games may seem simple; for instance, a microgame may require the player to pop a balloon, [[Gold Digger|pick a nose]], zap a spaceship, or make Wario collect coins in a maze styled after those in ''{{wp|Pac-Man}}''. The numerous microgames are linked together randomly and steadily increase in speed and difficulty as the player progresses. On each level, players are allowed four losses only. Also frequently appearing are boss games, which are considerably longer and more complex than the other stages; upon completing these, the player can regain a lost life (with a maximum of four). In addition to the microgame stages, ''WarioWare'' games also feature unlockable extra modes and "full" minigames. | |||
[[File:WarioWare Group Art.png|thumb| | [[File:WarioWare Group Art.png|thumb|Wario and his employees, the main characters of the ''WarioWare'' series]] | ||
The plots of these games center on Wario, his | The plots of these games center on Wario, his company WarioWare, Inc., and his friends in [[Diamond City]] who develop microgames for his company. Because of his greed, Wario usually refuses to pay his friends, despite the high success of the games. Most games in the series include short stories in the form of cutscenes dedicated to each of the characters, depicting their adventures or everyday lives. These cutscenes are usually split into two parts, the first one shown at the start of the developer's microgame stage and the second appearing after the player beats the stage. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | ||
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The game was released for [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] through [[Virtual Console]] in 2011 and 2014 respectively, though the former release is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program. It is also included in most versions of [[Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online]], released in 2023. | The game was released for [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] through [[Virtual Console]] in 2011 and 2014 respectively, though the former release is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program. It is also included in most versions of [[Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online]], released in 2023. | ||
The | The starting roster of original characters introduced in this game, namely [[Jimmy T]], [[Dribble & Spitz|Dribble and Spitz]], [[Mona]], [[9-Volt]], [[Orbulon]], [[Dr. Crygor]], [[Kat & Ana|Kat and Ana]], and [[Pyoro]], would all go on to appear regularly throughout the series. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'' | ||
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|<center>[[File:Wwt.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|October 14, 2004}} [[Game Boy Advance]] </span></center> | |<center>[[File:Wwt.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|October 14, 2004}} [[Game Boy Advance]] </span></center> | ||
|''WarioWare: Twisted!'' has its microgames take advantage of the Game Boy Advance's rotation sensor and rumble feature. Its plot centers around Wario and one of his friends inventing a GBA-like handheld system that only reacts when tilted around. It was the first game in the series to organize microgames around the control scheme rather than around specific aesthetic styles. This game was | |''WarioWare: Twisted!'' has its microgames take advantage of the Game Boy Advance's rotation sensor and rumble feature. Its plot centers around Wario and one of his friends inventing a GBA-like handheld system that only reacts when tilted around. It was the first game in the series to organize microgames around the control scheme rather than around specific aesthetic styles. This game was not released in Europe because the gyro sensor was erroneously believed to contain mercury.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/gba/puzzle/mawarumadeinwario/similar.html?mode=versions ''WarioWare: Twisted!'' review at GameSpot]</ref>{{dead link}} | ||
This installment introduced [[18 | This installment introduced [[18-Volt]], who would go on to make further appearances throughout the series. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'' | ||
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|<center>[[File:USWarioDIY.png|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|April 29, 2009}} [[Nintendo DS]]</span></center> | |<center>[[File:USWarioDIY.png|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|April 29, 2009 }} [[Nintendo DS]]</span></center> | ||
|''WarioWare: D.I.Y.'' allows players to create their own microgames with the [[Super MakerMatic 21]], a machine that can also make music records and 4-page black-and-white comics. When Wario is amazed by this invention and its potential to make huge fortunes, he restarts his company, but many of his employees have quit, so he decides to have the player make the games for him. The game | |''WarioWare: D.I.Y.'' allows players to create their own microgames as well as play some premade microgames with the [[Super MakerMatic 21]], a machine that can also make music records and 4-page black-and-white comics. When Wario is amazed by this invention and its potential to make huge fortunes, he restarts his company, but many of his employees have quit, so he decides to have the player make the games for him. | ||
The minigames made in the DS game can be uploaded to ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'' (in Japan, ''Play Made by Me''), a game available through the WiiWare service. ''D.I.Y. Showcase'' features downloadable post-release updates and an unlockable versus mode where minigames are played in a shuffled format. | |||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Game & Wario]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Game & Wario]]'' | ||
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|<center>[[File:Box NA - Game & Wario.png|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|March 28, 2013}} [[Wii U]]</span></center> | |<center>[[File:Box NA - Game & Wario.png|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|March 28, 2013}} [[Wii U]]</span></center> | ||
|''Game & Wario'', described as a "successor" to the ''WarioWare'' series,<ref>[ | |''Game & Wario'', described as a "spiritual successor" to the ''WarioWare'' series,<ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/351817/wii-u-game-wario-announced/ "E3 2012: Game & Wario Announced"]. ''{{wp|Computer and Video Games}}''. June 6, 2012.</ref>{{dead link}} features various games utilizing the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]], including its touch screen, motion controls, and camera. Instead of the typical microgames, this particular entry features a set of sixteen more elaborate minigames (12 single-player titles and 4 multiplayer ones), as well as a capsule machine called the "Cluck-a-Pop" which can be used to unlock additional content. ''Game & Wario'' also introduces a new artistic direction, under which most characters are slightly redesigned. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | ||
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|''WarioWare Gold'' was the first entry in the series to see its first release in Western territory, in its case in Europe, as well as the only installment to be initially released for [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It features a total of over 300 microgames (the most featured in any series entry to date), consisting of microgames returning from each of the previous games in the series in addition to new ones. The games involve multiple functions: from pressing buttons to tilting the system, from touching the touch screen to blowing on the microphone. ''Gold'' also features full voice acting, the first ''WarioWare'' game to do so, with an additional feature allowing players to overdub their voice over the game's cutscenes. | |''WarioWare Gold'' was the first entry in the series to see its first release in Western territory, in its case in Europe, as well as the only installment to be initially released for [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It features a total of over 300 microgames (the most featured in any series entry to date), consisting of microgames returning from each of the previous games in the series in addition to new ones. The games involve multiple functions: from pressing buttons to tilting the system, from touching the touch screen to blowing on the microphone. ''Gold'' also features full voice acting, the first ''WarioWare'' game to do so, with an additional feature allowing players to overdub their voice over the game's cutscenes. | ||
This game is also notable for having a more unique plot compared to other ''WarioWare'' games. It begins with Wario stealing a [[Pot of Luxeville|golden pot]] from the village of [[Luxeville]]. Realizing that he is completely broke, he views a TV report on the success of a new video game, then capitalizes on this by hosting a video game tournament with a huge reward to the victor. Unbeknownst to him, a small girl named [[Lulu]] is pursuing him in an attempt to retrieve the pot he had stolen, which at the end of the game is revealed to be nothing more than a toilet. | |||
Aside from Lulu, this game also introduces [[13-Amp]]; both would make further appearances throughout the series. | Aside from Lulu, this game also introduces [[13-Amp]]; both would make further appearances throughout the series. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' | ||
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|<center>[[File:WWGIT Box NA.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>September 10, 2021 | |<center>[[File:WWGIT Box NA.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|2=September 10, 2021}} [[Nintendo Switch]]</span></center> | ||
|''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' is the first game in the series to be released for [[Nintendo Switch]]. It features the mechanic of playing as different characters in the microgames. Each character has different abilities, meaning they have to find different ways to beat each microgame. The game features multiplayer, where two players can compete in the same microgames. | |''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' is the first game in the series to be released for [[Nintendo Switch]]. It features the mechanic of playing as different characters in the microgames. Each character has different abilities, meaning they have to find different ways to beat each microgame. The game features multiplayer, where two players can compete in the same microgames. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' | ||
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|<center>[[File:WWMI NA cover.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>November 3, 2023 | |<center>[[File:WWMI NA cover.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|2=November 3, 2023}} [[Nintendo Switch]]</span></center> | ||
|''WarioWare: Move It!'' is the second game in the series to initially release for Nintendo Switch. Much like ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'', it makes use of motion controls in its microgames, of which there are over 200. It is also the first game to feature [[Kevin Afghani]] succeeding [[Charles Martinet]] in voicing Wario. | |''WarioWare: Move It!'' is the second game in the series to initially release for Nintendo Switch. Much like ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'', it makes use of motion controls in its microgames, of which there are over 200. It is also the first game to feature [[Kevin Afghani]] succeeding [[Charles Martinet]] in voicing Wario. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' | ||
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|<center>[[File:Megapartygames.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|October 17, 2003}} [[Nintendo GameCube]] </span></center> | |<center>[[File:Megapartygames.jpg|145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|October 17, 2003}} [[Nintendo GameCube]] </span></center> | ||
|''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!'' is a | |''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!'' is a port of ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'', released for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It features the earlier game's microgames, but with a heavier focus on multiplayer. | ||
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!colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Bird & Beans]]'' | !colspan="2"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Bird & Beans]]'' | ||
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|Wario is the greedy CEO of his self-named company [[WarioWare, Inc.]] He realizes that the video game industry could potentially be very profitable, so he establishes his gaming enterprise and begins creating [[microgame]]s with his [[computer]] for the sole purpose of making a profit for himself, though he soon gets bored and calls his friends to help him. | |Wario is the greedy CEO of his self-named company [[WarioWare, Inc.]] He realizes that the video game industry could potentially be very profitable, so he establishes his gaming enterprise and begins creating [[microgame]]s with his [[computer]] for the sole purpose of making a profit for himself, though he soon gets bored and calls his friends to help him. | ||
Wario undergoes various transformations throughout the series, namely [[Wario-Man]], a mock superhero with the ability to fly (appearing in ''Twisted!'', ''Touched!'', and ''D.I.Y. Showcase''); [[Tiny Wario]], originating from the earlier ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' games, which here also multiplies him (appearing in ''Smooth Moves''); [[Captain Wario (Game & Wario)|Captain Wario]], which has him wearing a pirate outfit (appearing in ''Game & Wario''); [[Wario Deluxe]], a form that has him wear the stolen [[Pot of Luxeville]] as a crown, giving him red eyes, a gold-colored suit, and a deeper voice (appearing in ''Gold''); the [[Wario Bug]], a form of his virtual self in his game | Wario undergoes various transformations throughout the series, namely [[Wario-Man]], a mock superhero with the ability to fly (appearing in ''Twisted!'', ''Touched!'', and ''D.I.Y. Showcase''); [[Tiny Wario]], originating from the earlier ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' games, which here also multiplies him (appearing in ''Smooth Moves''); [[Captain Wario (Game & Wario)|Captain Wario]], which has him wearing a pirate outfit (appearing in ''Game & Wario''); [[Wario Deluxe]], a form that has him wear the stolen [[Pot of Luxeville]] as a crown, giving him red eyes, a gold-colored suit, and a deeper voice (appearing in ''Gold''); the [[Wario Bug]], a form of his virtual self in his game possessed by [[game bug]]s (appearing in ''Get It Together!''); and [[Volcano Wario]], a form he takes upon unintentionally fusing with the [[Perspiration Peak Volcano]] (appearing in ''Move It!''). | ||
Unlike most of the other characters, who tend to host one level each, Wario usually hosts two levels in each game: the first level, featuring "Intro Games", and the final level, featuring "Anything Goes" microgames. In the latter, he usually assumes one of his transformations. Wario's microgames usually feature him in some way, as a playable character or otherwise. | Unlike most of the other characters, who tend to host one level each, Wario usually hosts two levels in each game: the first level, featuring "Intro Games", and the final level, featuring "Anything Goes" microgames. In the latter, he usually assumes one of his transformations. Wario's microgames usually feature him in some way, as a playable character or otherwise. | ||
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|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | |''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | ||
|Jimmy T (the "T" standing for "Thang") is | |Jimmy T (the "T" standing for "Thang") is a tall, afro-wearing man who is a disco dancing fanatic to the point that he will sometimes dance involuntarily. He is obsessed with partying and frequents nightclubs within Diamond City, such as [[Club Sugar]]. He is also often seen using [[Jimmy's Cell|his cell phone]] that [[Dr. Crygor]] invented. In some games, members of Jimmy's [[Jimmy's Folks|family]] appear, including his parents (Papa T. and Mama T.) and siblings (his brother James T. and sister Jamie T.), who all share his love of dancing. He also has a doppelganger with a different color scheme called [[Jimmy P.]] | ||
In ''Mega Microgame$!'', ''D.I.Y.'', ''Gold'', and ''Get It Together!'', Jimmy's microgames are themed around sports. His microgames in ''Twisted!'' require that the player make large movements; in ''Touched!'', they involve the player rubbing objects. Additionally, Jimmy and his family often host stages remixing the microgames from previous stages. | In ''Mega Microgame$!'', ''D.I.Y.'', ''Gold'', and ''Get It Together!'', Jimmy's microgames are themed around sports. His microgames in ''Twisted!'' require that the player make large movements; in ''Touched!'', they involve the player rubbing objects. Additionally, Jimmy and his family often host stages remixing the microgames from previous stages. | ||
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|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | |''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | ||
|Dribble and Spitz are two anthropomorphic animal characters ― the former a {{wp|bulldog}} and the latter a cat ― who work as {{wp|taxicab|cabbies}} | |Dribble and Spitz are two anthropomorphic animal characters ― the former a {{wp|bulldog}} and the latter a yellow cat ― who work as {{wp|taxicab|cabbies}}. They speak with {{wp|Bronx}} accents ({{wp|Kansai dialect|Kansai}} in the original Japanese). The cab they drive, the [[Dribble Taxi]], was constructed by Dr. Crygor and can go anywhere, even into outer space. Dribble, despite his burly size and gruff appearance, is quite calm and friendly, while Spitz, though smaller than Dribble, is his superior and is more adept at driving than him. The duo's levels often involve them picking up a passenger that seems supernatural and forgetting to collect the customer's fare. | ||
In ''Mega Microgame$!'' and ''D.I.Y. Showcase'', the duo's microgames are themed around science-fiction, while in ''Gold'' and ''Get It Together!'', they are themed around fantasy. Their microgames in ''Twisted!'' require both moving the system and pressing {{button|gba|A}} to be completed. | In ''Mega Microgame$!'' and ''D.I.Y. Showcase'', the duo's microgames are themed around science-fiction, while in ''Gold'' and ''Get It Together!'', they are themed around fantasy. Their microgames in ''Twisted!'' require both moving the system and pressing {{button|gba|A}} to be completed. | ||
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|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | |''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' | ||
|Kat and Ana are kindergarteners and twin sisters, distinguishable primarily by their differing hair colors (Kat's is pink while Ana's is orange). Kat is more headstrong and dominant, while Ana is timid and slightly younger than Kat. The two are ninjas who reside in an old-fashioned Japanese-style [[Kat & Ana's House|house]] in a forest and are descended from the Iga Clan of ninjas. They attend [[List of implied locations#Mystical Ninja Elementary|Mystical Ninja Elementary]] as well as [[Diamond City Kindergarten]]. They always carry their katanas, which were invented by Dr. Crygor, and often spend time practicing ninjutsu. They adore nature, especially animals and plants, and as such have several pets: [[ | |Kat and Ana are kindergarteners and twin sisters, distinguishable primarily by their differing hair colors (Kat's is pink while Ana's is orange). Kat is more headstrong and dominant, while Ana is timid and slightly younger than Kat. The two are ninjas who reside in an old-fashioned Japanese-style [[Kat & Ana's House|house]] in a forest and are descended from the Iga Clan of ninjas. They attend [[List of implied locations#Mystical Ninja Elementary|Mystical Ninja Elementary]] as well as [[Diamond City Kindergarten]]. They always carry their katanas, which were invented by Dr. Crygor, and often spend time practicing ninjutsu. They adore nature, especially animals and plants, and as such have several pets: [[Don the Sparrow]], [[Shadow the Dog]], [[Shuriken the Falcon]], and [[Numchuck the Monkey]]. | ||
Because of their aforementioned love of nature, Kat & Ana's microgames are themed around it in ''Mega Microgame$!'' and ''Get It Together!'', featuring animals, plants, and natural environments. In ''D.I.Y. Showcase'', their microgames are exclusively themed around animals, while in ''Gold'', their microgames are themed around everyday activities. Their microgames in ''Twisted!'' do not require any movements to complete; in ''Touched!'', they involve the player drawing objects. | Because of their aforementioned love of nature, Kat & Ana's microgames are themed around it in ''Mega Microgame$!'' and ''Get It Together!'', featuring animals, plants, and natural environments. In ''D.I.Y. Showcase'', their microgames are exclusively themed around animals, while in ''Gold'', their microgames are themed around everyday activities. Their microgames in ''Twisted!'' do not require any movements to complete; in ''Touched!'', they involve the player drawing objects. | ||
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|5-Volt is 9-Volt's mother. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and, like her son, gaming. Although she is caring for 9-Volt, she is also very strict and often gets extremely angry at him for playing games past his bedtime. She was originally a minor character whose appearance was obscured, but her full appearance was revealed in ''Game & Wario'', and she is a major character starting with ''WarioWare Gold''. | |5-Volt is 9-Volt's mother. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and, like her son, gaming. Although she is caring for 9-Volt, she is also very strict and often gets extremely angry at him for playing games past his bedtime. She was originally a minor character whose appearance was obscured, but her full appearance was revealed in ''Game & Wario'', and she is a major character starting with ''WarioWare Gold''. | ||
In ''Gold'', 5-Volt's microgames are based on Nintendo games and products, like those of 9-Volt and 18-Volt. In ''Get It Together | In ''Gold'', 5-Volt's microgames are based on Nintendo games and products, like those of 9-Volt and 18-Volt. In ''Get It Together!'', she hosts a stage remixing the microgames of previous stages. | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Lulu]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Lulu]] | ||
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|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | |''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | ||
|Lulu is a stubborn and boisterous young girl from the rural village [[Luxeville]]. She claims to be the village's hero and wears a giant ribbon in which she packs large amounts of food. She first appears in ''WarioWare Gold'', in which she is angry at Wario due to him stealing the [[Pot of Luxeville]] that is used as a chamber pot in the village; she goes to Diamond City in order to reclaim it, only to discover upon eventually succeeding that the village's mayor [[Pops]] installed a modern toilet instead in her absence. Lulu joins the main cast starting with ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'', but she still holds a grudge against Wario despite being his employee. She is an adoring fan of Young Cricket and friends with a dog called [[Ruffington]], and she wields the [[Hydrocannon LX]] as a weapon. | |Lulu is a stubborn and boisterous young girl from the rural village [[Luxeville]]. She claims to be the village's hero and wears a giant ribbon in which she packs large amounts of food. She first appears in ''WarioWare Gold'', in which she is angry at Wario due to him stealing the [[Pot of Luxeville]] that is used as a chamber pot in the village; she goes to Diamond City in order to reclaim it, only to discover upon eventually succeeding that the village's mayor [[Pops]] installed a modern toilet instead in her absence. Lulu joins the main cast starting with ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'', but she still holds a grudge against Wario despite being his employee. She is an adoring fan of Young Cricket and friends with a dog called [[Ruffington]], and she wields the [[Hydrocannon LX]] as a weapon. | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Pyoro]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Pyoro]] | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Joe]] | !colspan="3" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Joe]] | ||
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|<center>[[File:Joe Wario Kard.png|100px]]</center> | |<center>[[File:Joe Wario Kard.png|100px]]</center> | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Mona's Pets]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Mona's Pets]] | ||
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|<center>[[File: | |<center>[[File:Yum Yums Render.jpg|250px]]</center> | ||
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' (Mona's Elephant, Mona's Pig, and Mona's Monkey)<br>''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' (4.1 and 4.2)<br>''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' (Mona's Bear) | |''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' (Mona's Elephant, Mona's Pig, and Mona's Monkey)<br>''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' (4.1 and 4.2)<br>''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' (Mona's Bear) | ||
|Mona's Pets are a group of small, mischievous animals owned by Mona who often accompany her. The group usually consists of three members, also known collectively as the Yum Yums: Mona's Elephant, Mona's Pig (previously known as Mona's Piggy), and Mona's Monkey (previously known as Mona's Chimp). However, there are also three other members that appear in only one game each: 4.1, 4.2, and Mona's Bear. Mona's Pets live in [[Mona's House]], though they are often shown inhabiting [[Mona's scooter|her scooter]] and are deployed by Mona to help her defeat anyone who may be pursuing her; Mona's Elephant can fire sludge from its trunk, Mona's Pig can kick soccer balls, and Mona's Monkey can toss banana peels. 4.1 and 4.2 are shown to pilot an aircraft with which they can fire soccer balls. | |Mona's Pets are a group of small, mischievous animals owned by Mona who often accompany her. The group usually consists of three members, also known collectively as the Yum Yums: Mona's Elephant, Mona's Pig (previously known as Mona's Piggy), and Mona's Monkey (previously known as Mona's Chimp). However, there are also three other members that appear in only one game each: 4.1, 4.2, and Mona's Bear. Mona's Pets live in [[Mona's House]], though they are often shown inhabiting [[Mona's scooter|her scooter]] and are deployed by Mona to help her defeat anyone who may be pursuing her; Mona's Elephant can fire sludge from its trunk, Mona's Pig can kick soccer balls, and Mona's Monkey can toss banana peels. 4.1 and 4.2 are shown to pilot an aircraft with which they can fire soccer balls. | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Ken]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Ken the Reporter]] | ||
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|<center>[[File:Ken WWMI.jpg|150px]]</center> | |<center>[[File:Ken WWMI.jpg|150px]]</center> | ||
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|<center>[[File:WWGIT Mandrake Root.png]]</center> | |<center>[[File:WWGIT Mandrake Root.png]]</center> | ||
|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' | |''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' | ||
|Mandrake (also called mandrake root and originally translated as Nasty Garlic) is a seemingly sentient plant from the demon world said to lethally scream when dug up from the ground. It is a recurring object in the series, | |Mandrake (also called mandrake root and originally translated as Nasty Garlic) is a seemingly sentient plant from the demon world said to lethally scream when dug up from the ground. It is a recurring object in the series, sometimes being associated with [[Ashley]] due to its usage as an ingredient in her magic potions. In ''Touched!'', Wario mistakes it for [[garlic]] and eats it, filling him with [[Awful Virus]]es; his immune system transforms these into [[Wario Virus]]es, causing him to become [[Wario-Man]]. | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[13-Amp]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[13-Amp]] | ||
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|<center>[[File:WWGIT 13 Amp Artwork.png|130px]]</center> | |<center>[[File:WWGIT 13 Amp Artwork.png|130px]]</center> | ||
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | |''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | ||
|13-Amp is a cocky, self-confident high-schooler and self-proclaimed "rapping phenomenon", being the best rapper in her high school (though she keeps this fact a secret from her parents, who consider her a "shy and bookish type"). In addition to rapping, she has also been seen acting as a DJ. Having recently moved to Diamond City, she has trouble making friends. In her first appearance in ''Gold'', 13-Amp serves as [[18-Volt]]'s rival and engages in [[18 x 13|a rap battle]] with him; however, in later games, she is friends with | |13-Amp is a cocky, self-confident high-schooler and self-proclaimed "rapping phenomenon", being the best rapper in her high school (though she keeps this fact a secret from her parents, who consider her a "shy and bookish type"). In addition to rapping, she has also been seen acting as a DJ. Having recently moved to Diamond City, she has trouble making friends. In her first appearance in ''Gold'', 13-Amp serves as [[18-Volt]]'s rival and engages in [[18 x 13|a rap battle]] with him; however, in later games, she is seen to have become friends with 9-Volt and 18-Volt. | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Doris 1]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Doris 1]] | ||
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|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | |''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | ||
|Doris 1 is a cleaning robot invented by [[Dr. Crygor]], who abandoned her in [[Agate Forest]]. She lived alone and cleaned up in the forest for a long time, where she once had a paranormal encounter with a ghost. In ''Gold'', Dr. Crygor and Mike discover her in the forest while searching for fungi; Doris 1 uses her face recognition to identify Crygor as her creator and chases after him in anger, attempting to kill him as revenge for him leaving her to die. Afterwards, however, Crygor takes her back to [[Dr. Crygor's Lab|his lab]] in an act of generosity, though Mike seems mildly annoyed at this. Since then, Doris 1 has been seen accompanying Crygor, Mike, and [[Penny]] on occasion. | |Doris 1 is a cleaning robot invented by [[Dr. Crygor]], who abandoned her in [[Agate Forest]]. She lived alone and cleaned up in the forest for a long time, where she once had a paranormal encounter with a ghost. In ''Gold'', Dr. Crygor and Mike discover her in the forest while searching for fungi; Doris 1 uses her face recognition to identify Crygor as her creator and chases after him in anger, attempting to kill him as revenge for him leaving her to die. Afterwards, however, Crygor takes her back to [[Dr. Crygor's Lab|his lab]] in an act of generosity, though Mike seems mildly annoyed at this. Since then, Doris 1 has been seen accompanying Crygor, Mike, and [[Penny]] on occasion. | ||
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!colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Leo]] | !colspan="3"style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Leo]] | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
WarioWare logo.png|Former series logo used until ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | WarioWare logo.png|Former series logo used until ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | ||
WarioWare history.png|The Japanese versions of all of the games as of ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', as displayed on | WarioWare history.png|The Japanese versions of all of the games as of ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', as displayed on that game's website | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Wario in his WarioWare outfit is seen in [[Wario Factory Court]] in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. | *Wario in his WarioWare outfit is seen in [[Wario Factory Court]] in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. | ||
* | *All the European game covers of ''WarioWare'' are yellow, except for ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!|WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''. Other regions have a different cover color for each game. | ||
*From ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' to ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', Wario's voice clips were recycled from ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' and ''[[Wario World]]''. From ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' onward, Wario has a set of unique voice clips. | *From ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' to ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', Wario's voice clips were recycled from ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' and ''[[Wario World]]''. From ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' onward, Wario has a set of unique voice clips. | ||
==References== | ==References== |