Wario World GCN

Wario is a successful villain--the depths of his castle overflow with the plunder of his many adventures on the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and elsewhere. While Wario kicks back in his crib, enjoying the videogame equivalent of bling-bling, a mysterious black jewel in his trove transforms gems into monsters. His wealth, which was once a source of pride, becomes his greatest foe. Now, Wario must scramble to recover his riches in a wacky platform adventure.

Features

* Step into an alternate world filled with quirky puzzles, swarming enemies and lots and lots of loot.

* You'll learn a multitude of cool moves as Wario progresses through the game. You'll punch, kick, jump, grab monsters and objects and inhale surrounding coins like a two-legged vacuum cleaner.

* Cling to sticky 3D balls to navigate tough spots, reach new areas, and even fight bosses.

* Bash and manipulate your surroundings to discover secrets. For instance, you can pick up a stone pillar and swing it at your foes or spin a fallen monster to activate a switch that raises a gate.

* Trap doors transport you to hidden worlds that offer mind-bending puzzles. Using your noggin' will yield some important items.

* A colorful band of fairies offers game info and advice throughout your adventure.

The development team at Treasure has stamped Wario's Nintendo GameCube debut with colorful and vibrant graphics. Wario's signature look comes to life like never before. From his arrogant waddle to his purple trousers, Wario is immediately recognizable. Charles Martinet, the actor who has voiced Mario in games since Super Mario 64, brings a special zest to Wario's growls, chortles and guffaws.

From gleaming castle walls to gloomy gravestones, Wario World is crammed with beautifully realized details. The action is relentless but the frame rate never falters, even when the screen is packed with dozens of enemies that explode into showers of coins when defeated.

Last updated on 10 December 2007