WarioWare Gold

 3DS
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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  1. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 2, 2018
    74
    WarioWare Gold is a sort of compendium of the series, with most of the microgames that are taken from the previous chapters. The result is a game that is aimed mostly to newcomers, with a strong deja-vu risk for veterans.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Sep 22, 2018
    70
    WarioWare Gold brings together a handful of new microgames, and throws in plenty of the series' best ones. It might not reinvent the wheel, but you'll be too busy jumping from game to game to notice.
  3. games(TM)
    Sep 6, 2018
    70
    A fun reminder of how great the WarioWare series is. [Issue#204, p.73]
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  5. Critical Hit
    Aug 20, 2018
    70
    Wario's relentless onslaught of microgaming still packs in a tonne of fun, especially for newcomers. For long-time Wario players, WarioWare Gold is a blessing and a curse. It’s nice to have a collection of games from across the franchise in one collection, but it also means that fatigue and familiarity can set in pretty quickly.
  6. Trusted Reviews
    Aug 2, 2018
    70
    No amount of additional content could sweeten the deal here, though, as it’s simply the purposefully crude WarioWare format that’s to blame for it feeling out of its price depth. WarioWare Gold is the gold standard of WarioWare games, but it commands too high a price for what’s on offer.
  7. IGN Italia
    Jul 31, 2018
    70
    A good package that pays tribute to the long running WarioWare series and a great opportunity for all the newcomers.
  8. IGN
    Jul 30, 2018
    70
    Like the gaming equivalent of binge-watching a playlist of the funniest Vine videos, WarioWare Gold provides some enjoyable short attention span shenanigans, particularly for newcomers. But in the absence any substantial new additions and a paucity of worthwhile extras, WarioWare Gold is more like a runner-up silver for long term fans of the series.
  9. Gameblog.fr
    Jul 26, 2018
    70
    Wario Ware Gold feels like the very best of the series to this day: with a few new mini-games and many old ones, this episode cannot hide the feeling of redundancy. But with its 300 microgames, many crazy modes and a ton of WTF gadgets, every player can now experience the craziness of Wario Ware. Too bad the hardcore crew already knows most of its content.
  10. GameCrate
    Aug 7, 2018
    68
    I had a great deal of fun playing this game, and it saddens me that I can't give it a better score. However, I just cannot imagine justifying the $39.99 price tag of WarioWare Gold for the few hours of gameplay it has to offer. The story mode is about how Wario slaps together a bunch of games in the hopes to make a quick buck off the gaming industry, and I'm sorry to say this might be a case of art imitating life.
  11. Destructoid
    Aug 6, 2018
    65
    My main concern with WarioWare Gold, exacerbated by the lack of download play and only one real multiplayer gametype at that, is that it doesn't really have legs.
  12. My Nintendo News
    Jul 29, 2018
    60
    WarioWare Gold is just as wacky as the days of old. But with little content on offer outside the main story and no local download play on the 3DS, it’s a low blow for the party-game series.
  13. Slant Magazine
    Aug 15, 2018
    50
    WarioWare Gold slightly redeems itself only after you've suffered through the feeble punchlines of the Story mode and have unlocked Challenge mode.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Aug 3, 2018
    After all these years, the game maintains a sense of humor that lands somewhere between Flaming Lips psychedelia and Ren & Stimpy gross-out humor. As such the 3DS then leaves not with a bang or a whimper... but a really loud fart.
  2. Eurogamer
    Aug 6, 2018
    Clever tweaks make this far more than a greatest hits package. [Recommended]
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 1, 2018
    It’s a shame this is a greatest hits compilation and not a sequel but seeing the full madness of the series in one game is a wonderful journey of imagination and surreal humour.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Aug 2, 2018
    With the way Gold brings 15 years of WarioWare together and slathers them in new layers of weird, manic energy, it serves as a much-needed salute to this underrated, often genius series. More than that, it’s a fitting testament to the last 15 years of daring ideas and handheld consoles from Nintendo, an era that’s possibly coming to a close.

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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2018
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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 100
  3. Negative: 10 out of 100
  1. Digibutter64
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    Like entries in the series before it, WarioWare Gold makes great use of the features of the console it is released on. The microgames are asLike entries in the series before it, WarioWare Gold makes great use of the features of the console it is released on. The microgames are as zany as ever, and although a lot of them this time are reused from past WarioWares, some have a different spin on them, such as the originally boss microgame Dungeon Dilemma now being standard length.

    A notable difference here is the full voice acting, and it's spot-on. Charles Martinet is still fantastic as Wario, and the voices on the others are great too, really bringing their varied personalities to life. Also, you can dub over most of the cutscenes, which I found to be a cool feature.

    A game that can be played either in short bursts or for a long period of time, WarioWare Gold retains the addictive, wacky gameplay that the series is known for. With cool extras such as minigames and the aforementioned dubbing, WarioWare Gold is a must-buy. If this is the last first-party original game for 3DS, then the handheld is going out with a bang.    … Full Review »
  2. Gavsonmeleck
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    Look im new to the wario ware games but i will say best 3ds game of 2018 and best wario ware games the story mode is ware it shines its reallyLook im new to the wario ware games but i will say best 3ds game of 2018 and best wario ware games the story mode is ware it shines its really fun and the cutscenes are really cool the process is interesting
    Arcade is just as fun waxthing the cutscene over and over if your a fan or new player this is a must buy    … Full Review »
  3. SeepMan
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    This is the first WarioWare game I've ever played, and I have to say I absolutely fell in love with it, and I wish I hadn't missed out onThis is the first WarioWare game I've ever played, and I have to say I absolutely fell in love with it, and I wish I hadn't missed out on previous games in the series.

    As the box art suggests, there are around 300 different microgames, and there are very few that I didn't like. With such a variety of games, there are likely to be quite a few that you'll enjoy.

    The story mode, while short, has cutscenes with full voice acting that's surprisingly decent, and I've grown to really like a lot of the characters. The cutscenes have also gotten a good laugh out of me.

    Once you've finished the story mode, there's plenty of extra content to help you get the best bang for your buck. This includes a bunch of collectibles, extra modes, some additional mini-games, and a bunch of missions where you have to complete specific tasks, and you will be rewarded with coins.

    As a Nintendo Switch owner, this game really shows that 3DS family systems still have some life in Q3 2018. It takes advantage of some of the 3DS's features that the Switch doesn't have. Such as dual screens, and the built in microphone.

    In conclusion, I would recommend this game to anyone with a 3DS family system. It's really fun, whether you're playing in long sessions, or just want a little time waster, and has tons of extra content to give you a good bang for your buck.    … Full Review »
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