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. 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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#4 Best 3DS Game of 2018
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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared 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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