Virtual Boy Wario Land: Difference between revisions

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|developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]]

|publisher=[[Nintendo]]

|genre=Platformer

|modes=Single player

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==Story==

==Gameplay==

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==Stages==

Boss stages (marked with an asterisk below) are marked with a skull symbol on the map screen.

==Bosses==

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|Wario must defeat a guard before gaining access to each of the four main bosses in the game. Each guard has a different method of attacking, such as shooting missiles or flames. They can be defeated by hitting their underside.

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|Dinosaur Fish begins in the background of the level, repeatedly striking its ball and chain at Wario. It then hops to join Wario in the foreground and continues to swing its weapon. Wario must bounce on its head three times to defeat it.

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|Sand Fish dives in and out of the stage's sand and attempts to fall on Wario. While doing so, it gradually destroys the blocks along the ground and exposes a pit of quicksand. Wario must bounce on its head three times to defeat it.

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|The Tank and Operator moves from the foreground to the background of the stage, throwing bombs and explosive discs at Wario. Wario must bounce on top of the tank, releasing the operator who runs along the ground. Jumping on top of the operator three times while it's exposed defeats it.

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|The final boss of the game. The battle takes place on a giant trampoline where the aim is to hit the Demon Head's nose. It uses several different attacks, including swiping Wario with its claws and breathing fire. In the game's hard mode, it also sends out spiked balls. Hitting Demon Head five times will defeat it.

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|Weak, harmless enemies which will ram Wario with their alien-like antennas. They can easily be defeated by a [[Ground Pound|Body Slam]] or a [[Dash Attack|Barge]].  

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|[[Bomb-Bat]]

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|A creature with a skull as a head. They are found walking upside down along the ceiling, and will fall onto Wario with their fangs if he passes underneath.

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|[[Mask-Guy]]

|One of the most common enemies seen in the game. They will charge Wario if they catch sight of him, using their sharp spear on their nose as a weapon. When bumped from behind, their mask will fall off, revealing their true form.

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|[[Chain-Saw Fish]]

|A common underwater enemy that can swim at high speed. They use their chain-saw nose to harm Wario.

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|[[Thorny Fish]]

|A slow-moving fish that swims between the background and foreground of a stage, often being followed closely by a school of fish.

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|[[Big Mouth]]

|A large, underwater creature that hides within holes in the wall. When Wario is nearby, Big Mouth's will continuously emerge and snap their jaws

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|[[Flying Fowl]]

|Flying Fowls circle large tree trunks, and will at swoop with their sharp beaks if Wario is nearby.

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|A bear-like enemy that can behave in one of three different ways. Most Chippies can be found walking along the ground, throwing explosives at Wario. Others hide in trees and throw spears, whereas some float down to the ground on a leaf, carrying a spiked shield.

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|[[Dark Tortoise]]

|An enemy that throws shuriken-like objects, which can harm Wario.

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|[[Waterfall Climber]]

|These creatures sit on rocks, and are able to jump up high and climb the stage's waterfall. Their horns are able to harm Wario.

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|[[Thorn Rocket]]

|A spiky enemy that is found sitting on areas of quicksand. Thorn Rockets propel themselves upwards, making it more difficult for Wario to pass.

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|[[Plant Chomper]]

|Stationary creatures that resemble [[Muncher]]s from the ''Super Mario'' series. They can be found in large groups forming the ground, and can harm Wario with their teeth if he tries to walk across them. The shadows of Plant Chompers can also be seen within areas of quicksand.

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|[[Torny]]

|Tornies are found moving over the top of [[Plant Chomper]]s. Wario is able to sit on top of a Torny, in order to cross areas of Plant Chompers without being harmed.

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|[[Big Blob]]

|A mini-boss that blocks the entrance to a door, and is invincible to all of Wario's attacks. Wario must lure a [[Torny]] into the Big Blob, which causes it to shrink and disappear.

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|[[Mastah Mosquito]]

|A large mosquito that swoops at Wario whenever he approaches, aiming to harm him with its sharp proboscis.

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|[[Mole Burrower]]

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|[[Pollen Plant]]

|Pollen Plants are able to walk on their roots and open their flower to release spores, which harm Wario.  

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|[[Honey-Bee]]

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|[[Angry Watermelon]]

|A large watermelon that either blocks Wario from accessing the next area, or hides a hidden door. Either Angry Watermelon may be defeated by correctly using the [[Watermelon Spring]].

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|[[Blade-Face]]

|A creature with two cleavers protuding from either side of its body. Blade-Face will levitate and circle an area, harming Wario if he touches the blades.

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|[[Coo-Coo]]

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|[[Flame Mask-Guy]]

|A creature resembling a regular [[Mask-Guy]] although they are covered in more spikes, and able to shoot flames from the nose of their mask. If Wario bumps off their mask, their revealed form is identical to a regular Mask-Guy.

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|[[Face Ball]]

|A large ball creature which looks similar to a [[Phanto]] mask. This mini-boss produces [[Little Face Ball]]s, and a harmful substance which gushes from its mouth. Wario must defeat a Face Ball in order to leave certain areas.

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|[[Little Face Ball]]

|A smaller species of [[Face Ball]] which is produced in groups of three. They possess harmful spikes on their underside. Little Face Balls can be thrown at Face Ball to inflict damage.

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|[[Vase (enemy)|Vase]]

|A decorated vase with eyes. This creature is immobile if left alone, but if Wario is to pick up and throw them, the effect which follows depends on which side the vase lands on.

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|[[Vase-Based]]

|Vase-Based is produced when a Vase is left on its side. This foe will slowly bounce around the room, aiming to harm Wario with its spears.

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|[[Lightning Saucer]]

|This piece of machinery horizontally patrols the upper area of the screen, always moving directly above Wario. Once positioned, they will send a bolt of lightning towards the ground, harming Wario.

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|[[Magma Saucer]]

|Magma Saucer can be seen as a counterpart to the Lightning Saucer. They patrol the upper area of the screen, releasing balls of magma when Wario is nearby.

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|[[Fire Octopus]]

|These creatures reside in certain areas where the floor is made up of flames. When Wario is nearby, Fire Octopus will leap into the air, breaking any blocks in their way and aiming to land on Wario. They also cause the floor to shake every time they land.

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|[[Thorn-Ball]]

|An enemy resembling a bee, which propels spiked balls high into the air. They appear in both the stage's foreground and background.

==Critical reception==

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|align="left"|"''Overall, Wario Land is a great game, and I’m glad that it got to evolve as a franchise beyond the Virtual Boy. At the same time, it’s a shame that so few people have ever gotten to play it. It more than holds its own–it’s charming, it’s whacky, it’s addictive, it has the perfect balance of challenge and accessibility, and it’s a game that (if it were on a system where such a feat is actually possible) you can pick up and play any time. And you should play it. I’ve encountered many a Virtual Boy dissenter in my time, and all it takes is fifteen minutes of Wario Land to make even the most stubborn curmudgeon at least admit that it’s not so bad. “Not so bad” is a hell of a lot better than “awful.” Hey, I’ll take it.''"

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==Names in other languages==

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|JapR=Bācharu Bōi Wario Rando Awazon no Hihō

|JapM=Virtual Boy Wario Land: Secret Treasure of the Awazon

*A [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] of Small Wario under the more recent name of Tiny Wario appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', which makes ''Virtual Boy Wario Land'' the only ''Wario Land'' game that is also mentioned by name outside of the Chronicle in ''Brawl''.

*This is the only ''Wario Land'' game not to be re-released on the [[Virtual Console]] in any form.

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