WarioWare Gold
Release Date: July 27, 2018
Arcade, package, minigames, Nintendo exclusive, singleplayer
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A collection of WarioWare minigames. It features both classic titles that are well known by the fans, as well as completely new titles. The game uses unique functions of the Nintendo 3DS console.
WarioWare Gold is a collection of very varied, small games similar to titles available on many other consoles, including Game Boy Advance and WiiU. The package features 300 games and is one of the biggest collections of games in the history. It was developed by Nintendo, a revered Japanese company.
Mechanics
The gameplay in WarioWare Gold is very varied and it depends on specific minigame. There are many classics available in the package, including titles from the Metroid series, Mario series, and games focused on the titular Wario. This time Nintendo decided to go one step further and to prepare some completely new minigames. These titles are adapted to the capabilities of 3DS. They frequently support the touch screen, the motion sensors or the microphone of the console.
Game modes
The modes in WarioWare Gold depend on specific minigame.
Technical aspects
WarioWare Gold features very varies graphics that depend on selected minigame. It is worth mentioning that it is a package of retro games available on a mobile console – the expectations of the quality of graphics should be adequate.
Last updated on June 18, 2018
Videos and Screens
[4:05] WarioWare Gold launch trailer
Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Kirstin Swalley
WarioWare Gold is a perfect example of how to take the insanity of microgames from the past and shove them into one packed setting while still having each one stand out.
GameSpot: 8 / 10 by James O'Connor
The "ultimate" WarioWare game mixes together all three different handheld play styles we've seen before.
Nintendo Life: 9 / 10 by Steve Bowling
WarioWare Gold is proof that there's life yet in the venerable 3DS line of handhelds. The microgames on offer are some of the series' best, and the fully-voiced cutscenes in the Story mode are hilarious. Challenge mode will give you plenty of reason to come back and the unlockable souvenirs are our favourite in the series to date. We would have loved to have seen this on Switch as well, but it's clear this game was designed for the 3DS from the ground up. With its absurdist humour, wonderful voice acting (courtesy of Charles Martinet, naturally), immensely satisfying gameplay and stern challenges - many of which will make even the most seasoned players' palms sweat - WarioWare offers something for everyone. If this does turn out to be the 3DS' swansong, then it's going out on a high.
WarioWare Gold Summary
Game Series: WarioWare
Platforms:
Nintendo 3DS
