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Wario Land 3
Developer(s) Nintendo R&D1
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Director(s) Hiroji Kiyotake
Takehiko Hosokawa
Producer(s) Gunpei Yokoi
Designer(s) Hiroji Kiyotake
Takehiko Hosokawa
Kenichi Sugino
Programmer(s) Masaru Yamanaka
Yuguru Ozawa
Isao Hirano
Yoshinori Katsuki
Composer(s) Ryoji Yoshitomi
Kozue Ishikawa
Series Wario
Platform(s) Game Boy Color, Virtual Console (Nintendo 3DS)
Release date(s) Game Boy Color:
  • March 21, 2000 EU
Virtual Console (3DS):
  • May 2, 2012 PAL
Genre(s) Platforming
Mode(s) Single-player

Wario Land 3 is an exciting video game that first came out in 2000. It was made for the Game Boy Color, a popular handheld console. Later, in 2012, players could enjoy it again on the Virtual Console for the Nintendo 3DS. This game is part of the fun Wario series.

About Wario Land 3

Wario Land 3 is a platforming adventure. In this game, you play as Wario, a treasure-hunting character. He is known for being a bit greedy but also very strong. The game is all about exploring different areas and finding hidden treasures.

The Story Begins

The story of Wario Land 3 starts when Wario's plane crashes. He finds himself in a mysterious forest. There, he discovers a hidden cave. Inside the cave, he finds a magical music box. This music box is very old and has a powerful spirit trapped inside.

The spirit tells Wario that he can have all the treasures he wants. But first, he must help the spirit get its power back. To do this, Wario needs to find five special music boxes. These boxes are hidden all over the world.

How to Play

In Wario Land 3, you guide Wario through many levels. Each level is like a big puzzle. You need to find keys to open doors and solve challenges. Wario can't be defeated in this game. Instead, when he gets hurt, he changes form. These changes can help him reach new areas.

For example, if Wario gets hit by fire, he turns into a fiery Wario. This lets him break certain blocks. If he gets squashed, he becomes flat. This allows him to fit into small gaps. Learning how to use these changes is key to finding all the secrets.

Exploring the World

The game has a large map with different areas. Each area has many levels to explore. As you find more treasures, new paths open up. This means you can go back to old levels and find new secrets. There are over 100 treasures to collect in total. Finding them all is a big challenge!

Release Dates

Wario Land 3 first launched in Japan on March 21, 2000. European players got it on April 14, 2000. North America saw its release on May 30, 2000. Years later, it became available on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. This happened in Japan on May 2, 2012. It came to Europe and Australia on December 6, 2012. Finally, North America got it on August 29, 2013.

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