Wario
The greedy but determined treasure hunter controlled by the player. Wario relies on jumping, charging, and acquired abilities to defeat enemies and explore the Awazon forest.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Wario |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Charge and attack |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Virtual Boy Wario Land play?
The game presents side-scrolling platform stages with foreground and background planes. Wario moves through forests, caves, ruins, and other areas while defeating enemies, finding treasure, and reaching the stage exit.
Power-ups change Wario’s abilities, allowing him to break obstacles, attack enemies, or interact with the environment in new ways. Players progress through a sequence of stages and can revisit areas to search for hidden rooms and additional treasure.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Virtual Boy Wario Land?
Explore each section before rushing to the exit. Look for alternate paths, breakable blocks, and openings that may lead to treasure or useful power-ups.
Use Wario’s charge carefully: it is effective against enemies and obstacles, but uncontrolled momentum can send him into hazards. Revisit suspicious areas when a later power-up makes a previously blocked route accessible.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Search both visible planes for hidden routes and treasure.
- 2
Do not spend a new power-up immediately; first check nearby obstacles that may require it.
- 3
Use short movements near pits and enemies instead of holding a charge continuously.
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