Game & Wario

 Wii U
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 150 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 27 out of 150
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  1. Honest-Slug
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    Perfect Wii U party game, great with friends. The single player also has tons of good minigames that convinced me that the Wii U gamepad is something special.
  2. MrZanctum
    Jul 10, 2013
    7
    Game & Wario is the type of game that starts out really good and fun and then the more you play it, the more dull and repetitive the game gets. Game & Wario has a wide variety of mini-games to choose from that will keep you busy for maybe a week or two, but then it will get boring. But, the game is so fun while it lasts that it out weighs the bad parts about the game. Each mini-game isGame & Wario is the type of game that starts out really good and fun and then the more you play it, the more dull and repetitive the game gets. Game & Wario has a wide variety of mini-games to choose from that will keep you busy for maybe a week or two, but then it will get boring. But, the game is so fun while it lasts that it out weighs the bad parts about the game. Each mini-game is relatively fun and not one out of the twelve seems to be boring...to start out with. The games biggest flaw of the game is that it only has four multiplayer games. They are all really fun, but the fun only lasts for a little while since there are so few multiplayer games. If you were looking for another great Warioware game, then you might be disappointed. This spin-off of the Warioware series is fun and can be a blast, but only in spurts. But, I still like it better than Nintendo Land, so if you are looking for the Wii U's premiere party game, Game & Wario is where you'll find that experience, even if the game is a bit of a let-down.… Expand
  3. FurrComedian
    Jun 24, 2013
    8
    I think this game is not as good as it could be, but what we got was actually well thought out and planned. It has great games with good use of the GamePad and making the games flow descent. My only gripe is that its a little too short, unless you have friends, all you need to do is get gold which may take 4-7 hours depending on how well you do. I just think for 34 Gamestop and 40I think this game is not as good as it could be, but what we got was actually well thought out and planned. It has great games with good use of the GamePad and making the games flow descent. My only gripe is that its a little too short, unless you have friends, all you need to do is get gold which may take 4-7 hours depending on how well you do. I just think for 34 Gamestop and 40 Nintendo Eshop its worth a rent or a buy.… Expand
  4. MW1AA2Gs
    Aug 16, 2013
    8
    This game is a great value it might not be the Wario Ware game that I waited for since finishing Wario Ware Smooth Moves. But is still a very good game despite that with tons of great games (excluding skiing), tons of content on each game, and it only costs $40.
  5. jrwchil
    Aug 29, 2013
    7
    It's fun as you would expect being a Wario based game. This is a great party game but falls short in terms of multi player content. However it is nice to see a game that is utilizing the gamepad in imaginative ways.
  6. Pikminjp
    Dec 12, 2013
    5
    This game I have to admit is terrible. When I played this game at my friends.
    I notice on how little or entertaining their microgames are. The only exceptions are the multiplayer
    games and the 9 volt game which I found the only real thrilling microgame. The Tiny capsules are mostly jack crap and the multiplayer to my opinion is the only good thing about it. Because come on I know this    This game I have to admit is terrible. When I played this game at my friends.
    I notice on how little or entertaining their microgames are. The only exceptions are the multiplayer
    games and the 9 volt game which I found the only real thrilling microgame. The Tiny capsules are mostly jack crap and the multiplayer to my opinion is the only good
    thing about it. Because come on I know this game is a cheaper value but this game is even worse than it standard pricing. Return to your roots or back off.    … Expand
  7. G-Car
    Jun 23, 2013
    8
    overall really fun game, there was only 4 multi-player games but they were all really fun, single player games were very fun and creative ways to use the game pad, and still fun to pass around with your friends. not as good as previous entries in the series but thought it was a good addition. for 40 dollars its deffinitly worth a pick up
  8. monster_meal
    Jul 3, 2013
    7
    The style and characters are great. I love how wonderfully strange this game is and it had me laughing quite a bit. However, it does feel a tad low on content. It kind of feels like they rushed this game out to get something new out for the Wii U. At least as a big Nintendo fan you'll be really pleased by a lot of the content in this; one great feature is the capsules that you unlockThe style and characters are great. I love how wonderfully strange this game is and it had me laughing quite a bit. However, it does feel a tad low on content. It kind of feels like they rushed this game out to get something new out for the Wii U. At least as a big Nintendo fan you'll be really pleased by a lot of the content in this; one great feature is the capsules that you unlock using tokens earned in game. You get all kinds of wonderfully strange little toys that you can play around with, and it really does show all the neat things the tablet controller can do. For $40, I have definitely gotten a worse deal! The biggest disappointment is that there is only FOUR multiplayer games. You would think they could have cooked up just a little more for this title, you know?… Expand
  9. pkrhawk7
    Jun 23, 2013
    6
    While technically not a WarioWare game, it exists in the same universe. And in that respect, its a bit of a let down. The same personality of a WarioWare game is there, and that's really the best part. MicroGames are replaced with significantly less MiniGames which can only be played alone. While some games, such as Taxi, are standouts most seem uninspired and dull and simply not fun, moreWhile technically not a WarioWare game, it exists in the same universe. And in that respect, its a bit of a let down. The same personality of a WarioWare game is there, and that's really the best part. MicroGames are replaced with significantly less MiniGames which can only be played alone. While some games, such as Taxi, are standouts most seem uninspired and dull and simply not fun, more of a chore to play. The potential is there, so here's to the hope that a traditional WarioWare game makes it into this generation of gaming.… Expand
  10. slappysfan
    Jun 23, 2013
    6
    I was greatly disappointed by the lack of effort in this game. I really like the previous installments, but this game isn't very fun. Instead of having the normal micro games like previous warioware type games, this game has mini games that are a lot longer and a lot less fun.
  11. killian13
    Jul 29, 2013
    4
    the game is just catastrophic ,GAME & WARIO sucks sucks sucks, sucks because wario is alone .
    without mario wario is nothing just a man who eat onion
  12. Game_Row
    Oct 30, 2013
    5
    This is another minigame game just like Nintendo Land and Wii Party U. This game has limited multiplayer minigames, and more single player. when my friends and i play, we mostly stick to 1 or 2 minigames. sorry, i wasn't very happy with this title. it had potential, but didn't hit the spot.

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  13. Mastersword126
    Dec 7, 2013
    6
    It's a fun game, but not as good as the WarioWare games. Different difficulty levels allow you to adjust how hard you have to try. It's good, but the lack of micro games disappointed me :P
  14. NatT96
    Jun 27, 2015
    2
    If you are a fan of the Wario Ware series this will be sure to disappoint you in some way or another. It had 2-3 good mini games and the others are just forgettable, I hope that Nintendo will soon bring back some of that Wario Ware magic next year. The game is almost 2 years old.
  15. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 23, 2016
    6
    Game & Wario feels like a bored version of any party game you have ever experienced. If you love it, don't count on it.... just keep your money. The opposite should just keep their money because they paid for it and they should regret it. If you can send the game back to get a refund, good for you. You regretted anyways.
  16. mefzeldernx
    Feb 24, 2018
    7
    Éste título le añade más excentricidad a la excéntrica franquicia de Wario, "Game & Wario" presenta una serie corta de minijuegos para jugar solo o con amigos y ver las capacidades de Wii U y su juego a doble pantalla.
    No hay historia o campaña por jugar, sencillamente nos hallamos en el rol de probar el nuevo sistema de Wario para hacer dinero. Cada juego es distinto y con estéticas    Éste título le añade más excentricidad a la excéntrica franquicia de Wario, "Game & Wario" presenta una serie corta de minijuegos para jugar solo o con amigos y ver las capacidades de Wii U y su juego a doble pantalla.
    No hay historia o campaña por jugar, sencillamente nos hallamos en el rol de probar el nuevo sistema de Wario para hacer dinero. Cada juego es distinto y con estéticas individuales dependiendo del protagonista que utilicemos, en general son divertidos pero pocos.
    "Game & Wario" es muy entretenido pero limitado, con la cualidad de generar risas. Sería genial que tenga más contenido pero es difícil que suceda.    … Expand
  17. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    6
    [RU]
    Не стану врать, наиграл я немного. Заспидранил одиночный режим и немного побывал в мультиплеере. Но она реально чувствуется так, будто сделана вспешке. Да, там очень много уникального опыта, да и в мультиплеер очень весело играть. НО! Как-то взрослому человеку не хочется в неё возвращаться, а игра на компанию ну ООООЧЕНЬ мало. Но я бы все равно рекомендовал её опробовать    [RU]
    Не стану врать, наиграл я немного. Заспидранил одиночный режим и немного побывал в мультиплеере. Но она реально чувствуется так, будто сделана вспешке. Да, там очень много уникального опыта, да и в мультиплеер очень весело играть. НО! Как-то взрослому человеку не хочется в неё возвращаться, а игра на компанию ну ООООЧЕНЬ мало. Но я бы все равно рекомендовал её опробовать
  18. MiOdd
    Sep 24, 2013
    6
    The game is a fun diversion to bring out when friends are over but doesn't have a whole lot of lasting appeal. Each game tries to utilize the GamePad in an interesting way but only a few succeed, these include Shutter, Gamer and Taxi. These three games are great and utilize the unique features of the GamePad in a way that feels genuinely new, innovative and fun. I don't feel this is trueThe game is a fun diversion to bring out when friends are over but doesn't have a whole lot of lasting appeal. Each game tries to utilize the GamePad in an interesting way but only a few succeed, these include Shutter, Gamer and Taxi. These three games are great and utilize the unique features of the GamePad in a way that feels genuinely new, innovative and fun. I don't feel this is true for the other nine single player games, while some of them are fun, there is nothing here you haven't already experienced.

    As for the multi-player games, I felt Disco was a very uninspired rhythm game. Fruit was a neat concept but too difficult to keep people interested. Islands is good simple fun, launch little men at different score markers. Lastly there is Sketch, this was my favorite multi-player title but this too offers no innovation, it is just a video game representation of "Pictionary" and nothing more.    … Expand
  19. piford
    Jun 24, 2013
    7
    This game is a lot of fun in Multiplayer. 3 of the four games are great, while one is just good. Of the single player, theres like 4 or 5 that are good or better, the rest are lackluster. If you know your going to be playing with friends, I would recommend this game, as its only $40, but if you're looking for an engaging single player experience, look elsewhere.
  20. Aozz101x
    Oct 10, 2018
    7
    Game And Wario is one least and grate games for wii u

    ill go ahead and do my scores on the mini games
    ARROW - 6/10
    SHUTTER - 6/10
    SKI - 7./10
    PATCHWORK - 7/10
    KUNG FU - 7/10
    GAMER - 9/10
    ASHLEY - 8/10
    DESIGN - 8/10
    TAXI - 7/10
    PRIATES - 7/10

    Overall the game isnt bad. but it's not great either.
  21. klaptrap
    May 22, 2014
    9
    If you have a group of 5 friends who are willing to do anything Game & Wario is going to be an absolute blast. I've had many "get-togethers" with Game & Wario as the focal point and have had a blast. The pictionary, islands and dancing games are especially hilarious. Wario Ware has never been better.
  22. motleycruefan
    Jan 12, 2014
    7
    This game is pretty good, but one thing I really miss are how there were multiple mini games, and not just one for each character. The co-op mode, I find was not as good in Smooth Moves, because like I said earlier, you have more mini games, I still suggest to get it though. Overall, its a good game, just has some disappointments.
  23. albinocreep
    Oct 29, 2014
    6
    I bought this game becuase I LOVED the old wario ware games, and though I think this was trying to be something "more" but it definitely fell short. The minigames don't have enough replay value, and you don't get the quick-fire goofy yet eciting gameplay of the hand held games
  24. DBPirate1129
    Mar 11, 2015
    7
    I wasn't expecting much from Game & Wario but I was pleased with what I got. Is it one of the best games on the Wii U? Probably not but it's still good.

    The multiplayer games are easy the best of the bunch with all four of them being engaging. Yet that's the bad thing. There's only four multiplayer games with the rest being slightly story-focused single player games. Only a few of these    I wasn't expecting much from Game & Wario but I was pleased with what I got. Is it one of the best games on the Wii U? Probably not but it's still good.

    The multiplayer games are easy the best of the bunch with all four of them being engaging. Yet that's the bad thing. There's only four multiplayer games with the rest being slightly story-focused single player games. Only a few of these single-player games are actually fun with standouts being Ashley which stars the titular witch going through a land of candy, Kung Fu in which a karate student named Young Cricket has to jump through an obstacle course, and Gamer where a kid named 9-Volt has to play games on his system while avoiding the sight of his mom. The rest of the single player games are either confusing to control or boring.

    Overall, Game & Wario is by no means a bad game. Most of its games are good but some of the others just leave a bit to be desired. The game does show off the GamePad well though. It's quite possibly the game to showcase the system best. If you're looking for a simple fun time, buy this game. If you're looking for a game along the lines of Wii Party U, you might want to look further.    … Expand
  25. Digibutter64
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    This game is quite fun, and, like Nintendo Land, makes great use of the Wii U's features. It's not quite as addictive as the 'core' WarioWare games, but the modes provide enough variety to continue playing for quite a while.
  26. Zorua
    Feb 1, 2016
    6
    Game & Wario is a decent game for the Wii U which sadly doesn't have too much to brag about. I've always been a fan of the fun and maddening WarioWare series, in which you have to complete microgames in a certain time limit to advance with the stories of different characters, all of which have been cleverly and carefully crafted. This game has some aspects of its successful predecessors,Game & Wario is a decent game for the Wii U which sadly doesn't have too much to brag about. I've always been a fan of the fun and maddening WarioWare series, in which you have to complete microgames in a certain time limit to advance with the stories of different characters, all of which have been cleverly and carefully crafted. This game has some aspects of its successful predecessors, but in my opinion is more of a less successful spin-off.
    Game & Wario brings back the familiar characters from Diamond City, such as Mona, Dr. Crygor, Ashley & Red, 9-Volt, 18-Volt, Wario himself and my personal favourite Orbulon, and puts them onto the powerful Wii U system. However rather than give the characters an individual story like previous installments, it gives you a two-minute cutscene, and dives you right into the action. Most of the microgames are pretty fun, and I do warm to some of them, but after a while they start to get repetitive. Take 9-Volt's microgames for example, where you have to dive back under the covers while your mother enters the room, and then resume playing your Game Boy, before surrendering to fatigue - it's fun at first, but slowly starts to get repetitive and boring. There are other microgames two, such as Wario's, where you fire arrows at a swarm of robots, and soon it just gets boring swiping at the GamePad.
    The game is pretty addictive, however, with the wide range of collectibles making it necessary to replay those boring games like Arrow (Wario's microgame) again and again. It's something I dislike, but it makes it all the more sweeter when you're rewarded with a fun, gimmicky prize from the chicken capsule machine.
    The game is quite fun, and overall I do enjoy it. However, some microgames soon get repetitive and tedious. The game has a grand range of collectibles which are often quite fun to play with and make you chuckle, and there is a lot of interactivity with the GamePad. It's also a nice HD rendering of the Diamond City we know and love. However, I wouldn't class it as a WarioWare game but merely as a spin-off, as it doesn't follow the WarioWare formula whatsoever and is nothing like its predecessors.    … Expand
  27. Emerald__T
    Nov 17, 2018
    7
    The "mini games" by themselves are good, some surprisingly fun and with depth, though the experience won't come close to that of a traditional Warioware
  28. greninjaX
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    this is a very good deal. not only do you get game, you will also get wario.
  29. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game & Wario is very fun. All the minigames are good-great but Gamer is buy far the best. I have spent so much time playing just this minigame by myself and competing for the high score with friends and family.
    The microgames within the minigames are pretty funny and far more fun than I initially expected for the limited time limits than you can play for.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Game & Wario and I believe it is one of the most underrated titles on the Wii U.    … Expand
  30. Blaze__
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    It's really cool, it use the Gamepad perfectly, it's fun and better than lots of other party games
  31. Aisam
    Jul 26, 2023
    6
    The game's alright, there's nothing i could say about it, the games are a bit boring and the only best game on game and wario is gamer, because you can play the classic warioware microgames, so i rate it an 6/10

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 60
  3. Negative: 5 out of 60
  1. Level7.nu
    Sep 10, 2013
    70
    The 16 mini games included in Game & Wario wants to show of what the Wii U controller is capable of. For the most part it doesn’t really work. There are some bright spots but for the most part the mini games feel rather familiar. That said Game & Wario is still entertaining, humorous and wacky. But it is not in any way a revolution.
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  2. Shacknews
    Aug 23, 2013
    50
    Too much of Game & Wario feels like it's been done before. Its handful of smart designs provide fleeting thrills, while the rest are unfortunately forgettable.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jul 28, 2013
    60
    Well below the standards we've come to expect from Nintendo's inventive, silly franchise. [Issue#137, p.123]
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