Now you can add Nintendo's rascally un-mascot Wario to that list as well, as evidenced in these videos from his latest console outing. Above you'll find the animated intro (don't worry, your inability to understand Japanese shouldn't interrupt your ability to follow along) and after the break, you'll find the first gameplay footage, in all it's 2D, sprite-based glory.
Now you can add Nintendo's rascally un-mascot Wario to that list as well, as evidenced in these videos from his latest console outing. Above you'll find the animated intro (don't worry, your inability to understand Japanese shouldn't interrupt your ability to follow along) and after the break, you'll find the first gameplay footage, in all it's 2D, sprite-based glory.
Reader Comments (65)
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 12:45PM (Unverified) said
It looks pretty dull to me. I don't mind old school games, and I love the warioware games, but the intro was so badly animated and dull, and went on so long... i kept watching hoping something would happen, but it never did.
The gameplay looks ok, but not amazing. And using the wiimote to shake open bags of coins seems like a total waste (both of time and the wiimote).
I hope it plays better than it looks in the videos...
The gameplay looks ok, but not amazing. And using the wiimote to shake open bags of coins seems like a total waste (both of time and the wiimote).
I hope it plays better than it looks in the videos...
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 2:25PM (Unverified) said
I don't have a Wii but If this is anything like the old Wario Land games it will be awesome.
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 3:54PM Jacksons said
The complete lack of voice in the intro movie was enough to make me cringe. That being said, the gameplay looks like any other Warioland game, which is good.
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 5:37PM (Unverified) said
"Where's it going?" - PeePoop
It's going to hell. This looks like crap. Seroisly, how many times do you have to "shak eit" to get to the center of a tootsie roll?
It's going to hell. This looks like crap. Seroisly, how many times do you have to "shak eit" to get to the center of a tootsie roll?
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 6:02PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Is it just me... Or is asking Wario for help a REALLY bad idea?
He's no hero, unlike Mario. He's not exactly villanous (like Bowser, for the most part)... I guess more of an anti-hero? While he's brave and strong, he's 100% greedy and selfish. He only ever looks out for #1 and his treasure.
He's no hero, unlike Mario. He's not exactly villanous (like Bowser, for the most part)... I guess more of an anti-hero? While he's brave and strong, he's 100% greedy and selfish. He only ever looks out for #1 and his treasure.
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 6:15PM (Unverified) said
Looks pretty good.
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 6:38PM (Unverified) said
That green girl in the intro movie looks like Saria from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 6:44PM lagomorph said
I am loving the porno tunes in the gameplay video and I wasn't too sure about the game itself but, damn if that money shot of Wario's ass didn't sell me. Frankly, the naming thing is gonna be hell for localizers. Yuretopia? (Might I suggest Shakesylvania?) and the Shake-King. It's all very stupid.
But hey, 2D rocks. And this looks like it might be kind of fun. I'm already reserving the carpal tunnel ward at my local hospital.
But hey, 2D rocks. And this looks like it might be kind of fun. I'm already reserving the carpal tunnel ward at my local hospital.
Posted: Jul 4th 2008 6:50PM (Unverified) said
I'm embarrassed to admit that I found the opening video entertaining.
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 12:04AM (Unverified) said
Did anyone else near a little bit of some zelda music when the girl in green was shown? It sounded like the Song of Time almost...atleast the tail end of it.
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 2:08AM ShirowShirow said
Captain syrup! Captain syrup's back!
You've gotta be hardcore to know who that is, but she's a favorite of those who remember her. It's funny how the smallest thing can trigger a wave of nostalgia that essentially screams "BUY THIS GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!"
Curse you nintendo and your money vacuum!
You've gotta be hardcore to know who that is, but she's a favorite of those who remember her. It's funny how the smallest thing can trigger a wave of nostalgia that essentially screams "BUY THIS GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!"
Curse you nintendo and your money vacuum!
Posted: Jul 5th 2008 7:27PM xGearSecondx said
Walking down a dark street after working late on payday, I heard a very familiar sound.. The sound of a Warp Pipe and two figures came out...
Miyamoto: Hey Chris... hows it goin, man?... Gotta any money on ya today?.. I got somethin for ya..
Me: Nah man, I aint got nothin.. spent it already man. I don't got nothing.
*Iwata creeps out from the shadows towards me and boxes me in a corner*
Iwata (intimidatingly soft voice): Hey Chris.. its been a while since we saw each other. A little while after Brawl, right?..
Me: Yo man. I AINT GOT NOTHING ON ME!! LEAVE ME ALONE!! SOMEBODY HELP ME!! HELLLP!!!
Iwata: Miyamoto! Get to his pants pockets!! Hurry up before someone comes by!! I know he got money on him!!
Me: NOOOOOOO!!!
Miyamoto: I got some!! Its about.... 50 bucks!! Thats enough for "it", right?
Iwata: Yeah, thats all we need!! Throw him his copy and lets get the hell outta here before the police spots up!!
Miyamoto throws a little pill down on the floor and when the smoke cleared, a warp pipe comes up from the concrete.
Miyamoto: So long!! Till our next 1st party game release!! Mwahahahahhahaha!!!
*Was throw a copy of Wario Land Shake*...
Miyamoto: Hey Chris... hows it goin, man?... Gotta any money on ya today?.. I got somethin for ya..
Me: Nah man, I aint got nothin.. spent it already man. I don't got nothing.
*Iwata creeps out from the shadows towards me and boxes me in a corner*
Iwata (intimidatingly soft voice): Hey Chris.. its been a while since we saw each other. A little while after Brawl, right?..
Me: Yo man. I AINT GOT NOTHING ON ME!! LEAVE ME ALONE!! SOMEBODY HELP ME!! HELLLP!!!
Iwata: Miyamoto! Get to his pants pockets!! Hurry up before someone comes by!! I know he got money on him!!
Me: NOOOOOOO!!!
Miyamoto: I got some!! Its about.... 50 bucks!! Thats enough for "it", right?
Iwata: Yeah, thats all we need!! Throw him his copy and lets get the hell outta here before the police spots up!!
Miyamoto throws a little pill down on the floor and when the smoke cleared, a warp pipe comes up from the concrete.
Miyamoto: So long!! Till our next 1st party game release!! Mwahahahahhahaha!!!
*Was throw a copy of Wario Land Shake*...
Posted: Jul 24th 2008 3:34PM (Unverified) said
Dude, it's some kind of strange mix between Yoshi's Island, DK Country 2, and the original Sonic games!
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I like it alot :3
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I like it alot :3
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