Wario World

 GameCube
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 73
  3. Negative: 6 out of 73
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  1. SmashFan
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    Wario World is another painfully underrated Gamecube title. Like Mario Sunshine, Star Fox Assault, and Luigi's Mansion. Comparing this to the abominable Shadow the Hedgehog is madness. If you're a fan of the Wario Land games. You'll adore Wario World.

    Wario World is a masterful mix of beat-em up action and the puzzle goodness of Wario Land. Wario World's fantastic mechanics deliver both    Wario World is another painfully underrated Gamecube title. Like Mario Sunshine, Star Fox Assault, and Luigi's Mansion. Comparing this to the abominable Shadow the Hedgehog is madness. If you're a fan of the Wario Land games. You'll adore Wario World.

    Wario World is a masterful mix of beat-em up action and the puzzle goodness of Wario Land. Wario World's fantastic mechanics deliver both ways to traverse levels and bash your enemies. And because of this the game always keeps you on your toes with crazy boss battles, inventive level design, and chaotic battles. The game is a bit on the short side but there's much exploration so there's a lot to replay. If you're into Nintendo platofrmers at all give Wario World a shot. It's another gem in the Gamecube's arsenal.    … Expand
  2. burgersmitten
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are a lot of things not to like about Wario World, and I imagine that's why it hasn't been regarded well. Whether it's the short length, the basic combat, or some other nitpick, none of those seem like a solid reason to dislike the game. Rather, I think there's an inherent quality to the game that turns people away. Wario has never been a character designed to fall in love with. A former villain whose defining trait is greed probably lacks the same base appeal as Mario, a courageous butt-stomping plumber boy, or Luigi, a sensitive but equally capable sidekick. Wario instead is something to oppose such likability, and I think this game lacks that empathetic angle that most Nintendo games pride themselves on. All that said, the style of the gameplay is also unlike most other games. It's a beat em' up, but only in mechanics. The levels are more akin to the stages in Yoshi's Island or the recent Super Mario 3D World, in that there are collectibles and challenges which branch out off the main path. The goal of the game is not to beat up enemies, but to find and collect treasure in addition to gems which will open the way to a boss battle. But it isn't really a platformer either, because of the focus on boss battles. There are 13 bosses in this game, in only 8 levels -- not counting several mini bosses. So it's easy to see someone not enjoying the strange genre bending going on here. But I believe it's the wrong approach to take, as the game offers something totally unique here. In that way, it's more like Luigi's Mansion, which had a unique idea of vacuuming ghouls and built a game around it. Wario World's idea is less obvious, and that is to create a game where the player must solve game-play "puzzles," and thereby learn how to better control Wario. The length of the game is no result of budget restraints, rather, this is a game where the levels are so packed with interactive encounters that replay-ability became the focus. This is more obvious by checking who developed the game, Treasure, known for their tight and difficult arcade-like masterpieces. Wario World isn't a masterpiece like Ikaruga or Gunstar Heroes, but it carries their trademark precision with controls. Now, look. I have no nostalgic attachment to this game. Last week was the first time I played it, so you can be sure I'm not just talking out of my butt with this one. Wario World is an under-appreciated game, there's no doubt. What on the surface may seem like a generic platformer is actually an experiment in genre bending. The only real gripe I have with the game is the final boss here in America. For the Japanese release, which came out after the American disc, they added extra phases to make the cycles less repetitive. Unfortunately, the final boss is probably one of the least exciting in the game. Although, it does mean that everything before it is pretty stellar. I highly recommend playing this game.… Expand
  3. Wario
    Jul 12, 2003
    10
    Hey! That's the best game for game-cube and I'm the main character.So only say good things about my game!!!!
  4. gsa9online
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. From the beautifully crafted worlds to the fun beatem up combat this might be one of the most underrated games on Gamecube. I'd recommend people to check it out if they want a fun spin-off of the 3D Mario games, and although it's short it's definitely a very replayable game.
  5. Hakros323
    May 10, 2017
    8
    I enjoyed this game. I just find the beat'em up element to be really fun and I like the world. The game is also really weird, so it really stood out to me. If only it was longer...
  6. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    I wish this game was a little longer, but other than that it's my favorite Wario game. I wish Nintendo would give more love to other Mario side characters by giving them games like this one. Beating the stuffing out of enemies as Wario is a total blast.
  7. NoveyTP
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Wario World is a masterpiece of a videogame, EVEN BETTER THAN MARIO 64 ****
  8. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    This game is the shadow the hedgehog of the series. It is so off of the series main roots but is still great! All the bad and mixed reviews are not true.
  9. RyanM.
    Jun 1, 2004
    8
    A fairly linear adventure game, with a lot of fun. This game is a very enjoyable experience, that sadly, doesn't last as long as it should.
  10. HeleneM.
    Jun 4, 2004
    8
    Fun but too short.
  11. [Anonymous]
    Jun 24, 2003
    8
    Seriously get this game. Starfox adventures is a sick game but it got canned by the critics just like wario world is.
  12. XISMZERO
    Jul 13, 2003
    8
    I don't quite see why everyone thought this game was to be so promising - I had boatloads of fun with it - for the four days I rented it.
  13. TonyG.
    Feb 1, 2006
    9
    this game is amazing!!! if it was longer, easily a 10 ... creative, fun, somewhat challenging. a great game for every age. a great game to kick back to. alot more mario type games should be in this style. i enjoyed this title more than any mario title in 3-d. the 2.5d graphics in this game should be applied to all future mario platformers. this is like what i want to see nintendo.... keep this game is amazing!!! if it was longer, easily a 10 ... creative, fun, somewhat challenging. a great game for every age. a great game to kick back to. alot more mario type games should be in this style. i enjoyed this title more than any mario title in 3-d. the 2.5d graphics in this game should be applied to all future mario platformers. this is like what i want to see nintendo.... keep up the great work!!… Expand
  14. NickV.
    Jul 11, 2003
    8
    Good game. Fun while it lasts. Wario needed a game but it is increditable SHORT.
  15. Chirritox
    Oct 11, 2022
    8
    Wario world tal vez es el juego mas olvidado de la franquicia de wario, pero personalmente es uno de los mejores juegos que hay em gamecube. el gameplay es entretenido y con una dificultad balanceada la música esta buena con temas muy pegadizas temas memorables mi única queja es que cuando te mueres te sacan monedas y es bastante molesto igual cuando te caes y trata de subir te sacanWario world tal vez es el juego mas olvidado de la franquicia de wario, pero personalmente es uno de los mejores juegos que hay em gamecube. el gameplay es entretenido y con una dificultad balanceada la música esta buena con temas muy pegadizas temas memorables mi única queja es que cuando te mueres te sacan monedas y es bastante molesto igual cuando te caes y trata de subir te sacan muchas monedas pero el juego esta entretenido

    Muy recomendable     … Expand
  16. cornborn
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    THIS GAME IS THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED I LOVE THIS GAME PLEASE BUY Ij

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best GameCube Game of 2003
13
#13 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
9
#9 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GMR Magazine
    70
    It's a fun, imaginative platformer that, though easily and quickly completed, is another solid first-party GameCube title. [July 2003, p.74]
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Where the game falls down is its length; at around eight hours it's going to take you less than a good weekend session to plough through it, and for £40, frankly that's not good enough. It's "Luigi's Mansion" all over again.
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  3. Gamestyle
    60
    No-one was expecting a heavy, lengthy platformer, but neither the puzzly-jumping nor the fighting has been nurtured enough to shine through, and as it stands Wario World is a missed opportunity; not particularly bad, but certainly not what we'd expect from two of the finest developers in Japan.
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