Wario Land 3
Game by Nintendo
Reviewed by Farfetch'd
joshnickerson@usa.net
Size: 32 megs
Save: 1 save slot
Released: 2000
Works with: Gameboy Color exclusive
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Opening Snide Remarks: Hmmm, Wario in another Gameboy game? What happened
to Mario?

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Gameplay Descripion: As in Wario Land 2, Wario cannot die! When he gets hit
by enemies, he turns into new forms, and he can use those forms to solve
puzzles. In this game, there are four keys and four treasure chests in each
level, but Wario must learn new moves in other levels before he can reach
all four. Wario must eventually explore every cranny of each level to find
all 100 treasures in the game, but a few sections are extremely frustrating,
and younger players might give up before finishing the game.

Liked: No die gameplay.
Hated: Same as Wario Land 2; some frustrating sections

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Graphics Description: Possibly the best GBC game yet, the screen is filled
with vibrant color. Color plays an important part in gameplay, as you must
find the key that matches the color of the chest it opens. Short cut scenes
between levels are impressive for the small screen. Most of the enemies are
brightly colored, but Wario himself still looks monocromatic. Why can't his
shirt be yellow instead of white? But other than that, this game looks
excellent.

Liked: Excellent colors. Character graphics and animation are astounding.
Hated: Nothing really

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Sound/Music Description: The sound is a notch up from previous Wario
adventures, maybe because the game is set up in a music box world. The music
is forgettable, but still very good. The sound effects are leftovers from
Wario Land 2.

Liked: The soundtrack isn't annoying like in WL2.
Hated: Sound effects are leftovers from WL2.

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Play Control/Game Design: The control is very precise, though it can get
confusing when you change forms and the controls change as well. Also, as
Wario learns new moves, you could forget how to pull them off. However, one
visit to the pause screen can fill you in. The level design is better than
the previous game, but there are still some frustrating areas that players
will have to play over and over again to get past them. Having the temple
tell you where you have to go next in the zig-zagging level design was 
a good addition.

Liked: Solid controls; good level design.
Hated: Some frustrating areas.

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Improve: The no die gameplay is great, but it's starting to get tiring with
Wario Land 3. Perhaps the next Wario game should go back to it's Mario
roots... or perhaps Mario should star in a GBC game again...

RIYL: Wario Land 2

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Final Words: If you enjoyed Wario Land 2, you'll enjoy this one. If you 
hated Wario Land 2, steer clear of this one.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: *****
Sound/Music: *****
Play Control/Game Design: ******
Personal Opinion: ******
Total: 25


Final Score: 100%

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