Escape from the ruins!

Escape the Ruins! is the fourth story of an additional chapter three in the game Wario Land 2. It takes place inside the ruined remains of an ancient civilisation deep at the bottom of the sea. Depending on the way the player completes this level, he might either continue with chapter 4 or unlock a new level with an alternative ending. This level features a special kind of block that moves when a Switch Block is hit. Wario has to use this to make his way to Stonefish, the boss of this level.

Encountered Enemies

 * Pirate Goom
 * Dangerous Duck
 * Malletape
 * Grunt
 * Skullcopter
 * Spikeshell

Featured Abilities

 * Bouncy Wario

Hidden Treasure: Thunderbolt
The hidden treasure of this level is located in the second room of the level. It can be found behind a door left of the big chunk of movable blocks in the middle of the room. Wario has to hit a switch block so that the movable blocks are facing left. The player can now use the blocks as stepping stone to reach the door and to obtain the treasure.

There exists an Item in the Paper Mario series that is called Thunderbolt as well, but it is more likely that this treasure is a reference to greek mythology.

Boss Battle: Stonefish
The battle against Stonefish takes place underwater. Stonefishs body is covered with spikes so his only vulnerable spot is his soft belly. Wario has to lure him from the ground so that he exposes his belly. The player should then have Wario slip underneath Stonefish and attack him. He should be careful to not get eaten or the battle will be over and Wario will be transported to another room. The battle gets harder and Stonefish more unpredictable the more hits he received. After three hits the fish will turn red and attack furiously. One more hit is enough to take Stonefish out and win the battle. The plot reconnects to chapter 4 after that.

Secret Exit
The player can find a secret exit in this level which leads to another level of this chapter and eventually to an additional ending. In the second room Wario will need the help of the movable blocks in the middle of the room to proceed. It is however possible to reach the next area even when the blocks are not usable as stepping stones. In order to do this the player has to have Wario pick up a nearby Punch and perform the bounce jump on him to reach the next area. Wario will now be able to explore a new area with a secret Goal Door that can be reached with another bounce jump. The door will lead him to the final story of this chapter.