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3.8 / 5

13 votes

Platform
Game Boy Color
Genres
Action · Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Nintendo R&D1
Publishers
Nintendo
Release date
October 21, 1998

Summary

Wario Land II lets me chase down the mischievous Captain Syrup and his Black Sugar Gang while scavenging for every hidden coin. The game’s biggest twist is Wario’s immortality – enemies never kill him, they just strip away his cash or force him into quirky forms like Hot Wario, each granting fresh ways to reach secret areas. Because there’s no timer, health bar, or limited lives, the focus shifts to exploring each side‑scrolling stage, hunting for picture tiles and uncovering hidden exits that reshape the map and unlock extra levels. The Game Boy Color version, often called Wario Land II DX, adds a splash of color to the original palette and keeps the puzzle‑centric design that earned it an 88 % score on GameRankings. After I collect every picture tile, a nostalgic Flagman minigame – a nod to the classic Game & Watch title – pops up, rewarding thoroughness with a fun diversion.

Storyline

Wario Land II picks up after the second‑best ending of Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Early one morning Captain Syrup and her Black Sugar Pirates break into Wario’s castle, steal his treasure, trigger his massive alarm clock and flood sections of the stronghold. Awakened by the chaos, Wario chases the thieves across the surrounding lands, eventually boarding their airship and storming their fortress. He defeats Captain Syrup and reclaims the stolen loot. The game offers multiple conclusions depending on the player’s progress, but most endings show Wario safely back in his castle with his riches restored. In the true final chapter, Wario returns to Syrup Castle, uncovers a hidden cave where the pirates stash their wealth, and raids it to seize Syrup’s hoard.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single