Wario
The greedy antihero and playable character, who raids Kitchen Island to obtain treasure and build a castle.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move Wario |
|---|---|
Arrow Down | Crouch or enter a pipe/door when available |
A | Jump |
B | Shoulder charge or attack The charge can interact with enemies and objects. |
Arrow Up | Enter a door or climb when available |
Control notes
Controls use the Game Boy's directional pad and A/B buttons.
Context-sensitive actions depend on the nearby object, enemy, or terrain.
How it plays
How does Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 play?
The game uses a side-view perspective across forty stages grouped into themed areas of Kitchen Island. Wario runs, jumps, swims, climbs, attacks enemies, carries objects, and uses power-up helmets to gain abilities such as flight or fire attacks.
Most stages contain a goal door, collectible coins, and a hidden treasure. Players can revisit areas, search alternate paths, and spend coins in bonus activities. The ending and final reward vary according to the player's accumulated wealth and collected treasures.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3?
Explore each stage instead of rushing to the exit. Check suspicious walls, ceilings, and dead ends for alternate routes, coins, and treasures.
Use Wario's transformations deliberately: Bull Wario breaks blocks and charges powerfully, Jet Wario flies briefly, and Dragon Wario attacks with fire. Preserve useful forms until their abilities are needed.
Collect coins consistently and revisit stages when a transformation or route was previously inaccessible. Hidden treasures and total wealth affect the final outcome.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Captain Syrup
Leader of the Black Sugar Pirates and Wario's rival, whose fortress and treasure are the focus of the adventure.
Princess Peach
The princess whose statue is stolen at the beginning of the story and becomes part of the adventure's central dispute.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the shoulder charge to defeat enemies, break blocks, and gain horizontal momentum.
- 2
Look for goal doors and hidden treasure rooms before leaving a stage.
- 3
Different helmets change Wario's movement and attack options; learn when each form is useful.
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