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Wario Land II
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, Game Boy Color, Virtual Console (Nintendo 3DS)
Release date(s) Game Boy:
Game Boy Color:
  • October 21, 1998 NA
Virtual Console (3DS):
  • April 4, 2012 PAL
Genre(s) Platforming
Mode(s) Single-player

Wario Land II is a fun video game starring Wario, a greedy but funny character. It first came out in 1998 for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Later, in 2012, players could also enjoy it on the Virtual Console for the Nintendo 3DS. This game is known for its unique style and puzzles.

About Wario Land II

Wario Land II is a platform game. This means you control Wario as he jumps, runs, and explores different levels. The main goal is to get back Wario's treasure. A group of pirates, led by Captain Syrup, stole it from his castle.

What's the Story?

The game starts with Captain Syrup and her pirate gang. They sneak into Wario's castle while he is sleeping. They steal his treasure and flood his castle. Wario wakes up to find his home in chaos. He then sets off on an adventure to get his stolen goods back.

How to Play the Game

Unlike many other platform games, Wario cannot die in Wario Land II. Instead of losing a life, Wario gets hit by enemies. This changes him into different forms. For example, if he gets hit by fire, he becomes "Flaming Wario." This new form lets him walk through certain obstacles. These changes are often needed to solve puzzles. They help Wario find hidden paths and treasures.

Wario's Special Abilities

Wario has many special moves. He can stomp on enemies and break blocks. He can also charge forward with a powerful dash. These moves are key to exploring the levels. Finding all the hidden coins and treasures is a big part of the game. There are also secret exits in many levels. These lead to different paths and endings.

Exploring the Levels

The game has several chapters. Each chapter has many levels to play through. You can choose different paths based on how you finish a level. This means you can play the game multiple times. Each time, you might discover new areas and secrets. This makes the game very replayable.

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See also

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