Wario
The greedy but determined protagonist who protects his castle and treasure using physical attacks and temporary transformations.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move Wario |
|---|---|
Arrow Up | Enter doors and ladders where available |
Arrow Down | Crouch or interact with downward routes where available |
A | Jump |
B | Dash and perform Wario’s body attack |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Wario Land 2 play?
The game uses a side-view perspective. Wario explores compact stages, collects coins and treasure, defeats or avoids enemies, activates switches, and reaches the goal. Normal damage causes a temporary state rather than removing a life, so hazards can sometimes be used deliberately to access new areas.
The main adventure contains multiple chapters and routes. Some stages offer alternate exits or lead to different chapters, allowing the player to revisit the story and discover additional endings. Wario’s movement, charging attack, jumping, and transformation states are central to progression.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Wario Land 2?
Explore each room before rushing to the exit. Coins and treasure are often placed on optional routes, while switches and transformation effects can reveal passages that are not immediately obvious.
Use hazards tactically. Wario’s temporary states can break blocks, float, become heavy, or otherwise alter his movement, so an apparent mistake may be the intended solution. Record alternate exits and revisit chapters to find every route and ending.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Captain Syrup
The pirate captain who leads the attack on Wario’s castle and serves as his principal rival in the adventure.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Do not treat every enemy or hazard as something to avoid; some are required to trigger useful transformations.
- 2
Search above, below, and behind suspicious walls before leaving a stage.
- 3
Replay completed chapters to investigate alternate exits and treasure routes.
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