Wario Land: Shake It!

 Wii
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 75
  3. Negative: 1 out of 75
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  1. wariothelegend
    Jul 17, 2016
    8
    It's-a-me! Wario!! Wahaha!! This is the best "Wario Land" you'll ever play! Not only does it have me in it, but you get to shake the Wii Remote to shake enemies, objects, and most importantly: MONEY!!! The graphics are super cool too. Just look at my strong muscles! The story's OK, but who cares about that! Simply a must buy for the Wii! BUT IT OR ELSE!!
  2. bobhoskyns
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    This game deserves SO much more love. Charming visuals, fun dungeons, delicious music. Show it to a friend who never played Wario first to show what he can be about
  3. RichardA.
    Sep 2, 2008
    8
    Good solid platform fun. Not as good as Super Mario Galaxy, though, like last years Paper Mario, helps fill the time well until the next big Mario Game.
  4. BradJ
    Aug 31, 2009
    9
    This game is really good! I'd even go so far as to say that it is one of the most underrated games this generation along with games like Endless Ocean! Only thing bad about this game is that it only takes about 4-5 hours if you're just going through the single player without doing missions or collecting treasure which I recommend you do!
  5. ShawnLaib
    Dec 7, 2008
    10
    Wario Land Shake It is one of the most incredible 2-D platforming games I have ever played. Shake It has great music, unbelievable graphics, sensational gameplay with tons of replay value with all of its missions and treasures, and the shaking is an awesome little addition to this legendary game. Rock on Nintendo and Good Feel!!!!!!!!!!
  6. daftpunk007
    Nov 16, 2010
    9
    A great 2d platformer with great graphics and great music, but its kind of short. the enemies ar sometimes just the same but this game is defenetly whort buying it.
  7. Ulisses
    Jun 10, 2011
    9
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  8. BlogDog123
    May 27, 2011
    9
    A terribly underrated gem that has a neat gameplay mechanic (shaking your Wii Remote to unleash a devastating ground-punch) and jaw-dropping graphics.
  9. VonSeux
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    One of the top 10 Wii games and one of the best 2D sidescrollers ever made!! Pluzzes are intelligent, graphics are artistic beautiful, every level has different scenario and music. Excellent use of Wii controls.
  10. Jmsbpp
    Sep 6, 2013
    9
    Una total entretencion un juego excelente que demuestra salir adelante en una regular compañia como es Nintendo Wario land shake it es lo que buscaban nosotros los aficionados a Wario.
  11. UmAlguem
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O wario balança a bunda dele e é isso é incrível 10/10 -ign… Expand
  12. Someone42069
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Nice visuals, fun game,much content,well implemented motion controls

    Wario's Butt/10
  13. Markianer
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool lol
  14. Chirritox
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    este juego nos encanto el arte es precioso el estilo anime le da su toque al juego, el gameplay es muy entretenido la musica es increible la historia es simple pero muy entretenida es muy regugable y con muchas secretos interesantes, este juego lo jugamos en directo y tuvimos muchas gente viendolo asi que es muy recomedable.
  15. Ih4tezuckerberg
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Can't recommend it enough. Art style is beautiful and the game never feels unfair or too hard.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#26 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
28
#28 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Destructoid
    75
    I can wholeheartedly recommend the full-price purchase of Wario Land: Shake It to only three groups of people: kids between 5-10 years old, die-hard fans of hand-drawn animation, and people who love "easy but smart" 2D platformers.
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  2. Hardcore Gamer
    85
    It really hits the sweet spot that few games do: it’s forgiving enough for people who like simple, easygoing games to finish, but challenging enough for completionists to work at for days, even weeks on end.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    78
    Even with its minor faults, Wario Land: Shake It! still manages to be a great platforming experience. Shaking your controller gets old very quickly, but the tried and true platforming goodness that is Wario Land, thankfully, remains intact.
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