WarioWare D.I.Y.

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 54
  3. Negative: 3 out of 54
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  1. RyanA
    Dec 20, 2012
    9
    This game would be considered, in my opinion, almost perfect. The main idea in this game is to create your own minigames, there are even rewards for your efforts. There are also quite a few pre-installed minigames in it as well. The only parts to this game that I don't like are: 1-Orbulon's number sliding puzzle 2-slightly limited for certain aspects when creating minigames (mainly howThis game would be considered, in my opinion, almost perfect. The main idea in this game is to create your own minigames, there are even rewards for your efforts. There are also quite a few pre-installed minigames in it as well. The only parts to this game that I don't like are: 1-Orbulon's number sliding puzzle 2-slightly limited for certain aspects when creating minigames (mainly how much actions you can make). Overall 8.7/10… Expand
  2. solidice
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing
    first of all its easy to use
    second of all the tutoriels for how to make a microgame is great for teaching how the game works
    and third you can make music
    sadly the online features don't work but that's not that big of a deal
  3. Spectre_A
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Great game if you like design however, even if you are not good at design it is still a good game i highly recommend it if you want to get in game design. the mechanics are great, and if you are not good at music composing you can have the composer make it for you and if you are not good at game or music design you can do comic design or if you are not good at any of the three than youGreat game if you like design however, even if you are not good at design it is still a good game i highly recommend it if you want to get in game design. the mechanics are great, and if you are not good at music composing you can have the composer make it for you and if you are not good at game or music design you can do comic design or if you are not good at any of the three than you can finish off the partly made games or play the pre made games.… Expand
  4. ThatGuyWhoIsNub
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    This game is perfection in all the definition of the word.
    So why? You can play and create your own micro-games, music and also comics! When I was a kid, it seemed to was like a infinite game, with infinite posibilities, and I wasn't wrong at all... You really can do everything who do you want, I maded Mario style games, fish games, etc. There aren't so much limits, such like Minecraft.    This game is perfection in all the definition of the word.
    So why? You can play and create your own micro-games, music and also comics! When I was a kid, it seemed to was like a infinite game, with infinite posibilities, and I wasn't wrong at all... You really can do everything who do you want, I maded Mario style games, fish games, etc. There aren't so much limits, such like Minecraft.
    Anyways, the game have prepacked games to play if you don't want to do it yourself, and all are so cool! Also the music is really good, search the OST in YouTube if you want.
    There are so very different modes and a lot of content, really, you will be not bored in any second. So in conclusion, a masterpiece of the DS and my second favorite game of the DS (my first one is NSMB)    … Expand
  5. Susano
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    In a word-bonkers. Not just a game maker, but the chance to take the mick out of anyone (provided your stylus skills are up to it) with plenty of modes and downloads to keep you playing. Bored on a train/bus/car? Make a game where said train/bus/car/U.F.O flies through planets, zapping aliens and anyone who gets on your nerves. Dangerously addictive, too.
  6. ripperroo123
    Oct 8, 2010
    10
    This game is amazing. Even if you have zero creativity, you can still edit the existing games, changing, for example, a balloon-popping game into a flying monkey-shooting game. There is no end to the content, especially if you have many friends with the game to share over wifi. It has it's limits, but within those, your creativity is pushed to ITS limits. This game is awesome.
  7. Bathmat
    Feb 26, 2011
    8
    There are about 90 microgames here, but those are just for a laugh. The main big thing here is that you can create your own microgames from scratch. It works surprisingly well and after you've cleared lesson 2, you'll be making games in no time. The tutorial hits the spot perfectly. It strikes the perfect balance of entertainment and helpful information. The music creator could not beThere are about 90 microgames here, but those are just for a laugh. The main big thing here is that you can create your own microgames from scratch. It works surprisingly well and after you've cleared lesson 2, you'll be making games in no time. The tutorial hits the spot perfectly. It strikes the perfect balance of entertainment and helpful information. The music creator could not be bettered in terms of simplicity and usefulness. If you can't be bothered doing the AI, you can import a preset game and modify it. If you're bored of making games, you can write a comic book or create a record. I wish they'd scrap the points system because it limits you quite badly in the number of sprites and animation frames you can get. You are quite badly punished for doing larger sprites. You can only create four cells for one animation and four different art for one sprite. There needs to be more coding space as well. Some things you can't do, like you can't do when (sprite)'s art is set to (whatever). If you're ever interested in creating games, this is a great place to start.… Expand
  8. Shierzhi
    Jul 10, 2011
    8
    Extremely good game, although i still prefer the GBA approach to it. Touch-screen based games feel too easy, somehow. The D.I.Y. aspect of the game is a big plus, although the game shouldn't force everyone to invest so much time on them to unlock everything from the game.
  9. wegie125
    Dec 10, 2017
    6
    Not the greatest game but you can get a couple good hours out of it if you have a good imagination. It was fun when my brother and I first got it and we would play the game for quite some time. It's fairly simplistic and none of the preset minigames are really anything good. It's fun to make games and even more fun to see how they sell and try to compete against someone which in my caseNot the greatest game but you can get a couple good hours out of it if you have a good imagination. It was fun when my brother and I first got it and we would play the game for quite some time. It's fairly simplistic and none of the preset minigames are really anything good. It's fun to make games and even more fun to see how they sell and try to compete against someone which in my case was my brother. Occasionally I do go back to play this game, not to make games, just to look at my previous creations and have a nostalgic trip back to how bad I was at making games and drawing.… Expand
  10. GoreSmasher
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    I spent a lot of my time on this game i even go back to it sometime to see my old games that i made. If you want to buy some DS games this is one of the best.
  11. Mattia9336
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    This game was definitely ahead of its time. Nowadays we have Mario Maker on Switch and Dreams on PS4, but 10 years ago that was the closest you could get to making games/levels
  12. zaratti
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    I played this game nearly a decade ago on an old laptop using an emulator. Recently, I picked the game up because of nostalgia and also because I really liked the idea of all the options this game gives you. I have to say that I'm not disappointed. First of all, the tutorial. It's very intuitive and actually teaches you everything you need to know. Then, going into the actual studio,I played this game nearly a decade ago on an old laptop using an emulator. Recently, I picked the game up because of nostalgia and also because I really liked the idea of all the options this game gives you. I have to say that I'm not disappointed. First of all, the tutorial. It's very intuitive and actually teaches you everything you need to know. Then, going into the actual studio, making games is very fun. You are given a huge variety of options in every part of game making, whether that be creating the music, the art or the script, everything feels fun and intuitive. The premade games are also great, featuring great art, music and gameplay. All of that creates a package that is a fantastic experience.… Expand
  13. Wario9527
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    彈性極大 自由度極高 加上無數玩家投入創作
    使壞莉歐工坊D.I.Y.成為系列中遊戲庫最龐大的一代
    即使在良作輩出的壞莉歐工坊系列中 我認為它可以跟轉轉壞利歐工坊一起並列第一好玩
    真的是非常不可思議的 一款遊戲
  14. AnthonyStf
    May 22, 2023
    9
    How is this not a must play? This an amazing game, and the best warioware game. It's a very good game.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best DS Game of 2010
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#15 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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#9 Most Shared DS Game of 2010

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Worth Playing
    88
    Your enjoyment of WarioWare: D.I.Y. will really be dependent on what kind of a gamer you are. If you are playing this just for the games, you'll be pretty disappointed.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    Another effortless piece of cleverness, another modest marvel.
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    92
    For anyone interested in game or music design, this lets you be creative in a new way. Superb. [May 2010, p.78]
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