The first are the WarioWare, Inc. developers, who both create and host the microgames. For instance, Jimmy T.'s microgames in Twisted!

These include a microgame in Twisted! A later sequel, Rhythm Heaven Megamix features two unlockable challenges called "Wario...Where?"

The characters take their WarioWare Gold appearances and voices in this series. This is where the idea for Wario Ware came from." In Hic, Hic, Hiccups, it is revealed that Annie is ticklish. He has a partner named Fronk. His favorite thing to do is dancing. The series currently airs on Universal Kids (US), YTV (Canada), Boing (France), CBBC (England), TV Tokyo (Japan) and Netflix (Worldwide). He is Maggie's partner. He can transform into Wario-Man after obtaining a Smash Ball. [9] Also, there is a WarioWare stage, named WarioWare, Inc., based on the Variety Tower location from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! Mike (Voiced by Robbie Daymond) - Dr.Crygor's partner robot. Wario[a] is a video game franchise, a spin-off of the Mario series. lack this feature.). with several different microgames that run in the background, one of which features Jimmy T. Completing the tasks set by the games awards power-ups like invincibility or growth. Ultimate, and a downloadable Mii costume in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Kat and Ana (Voiced by Stephanie Sheh [Kat] and Fryda Wolff [Ana]) - Two of Wario's friends. Boss microgames always occur at a set point in a stage. She has a partner named Ash. The player must use the directional buttons to move Link to a cave entrance before the time runs out. Hahahahahahahahahaha! He is also 9-Volt's best friend. before letting 9-Volt go. The latest installment in the series, entitled WarioWare Gold, was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on March 8, 2018, and released worldwide later that year. and Gold instructing the player to stay quiet as several Fronks cross a tight rope. He loves to sing and likes playing karaoke. WarioWare Adventures (Also known as Wario's World in Canada, Wario and Friends in England, Aventures WarioWare in France and Meidoinwario bōken in Japan) is a 2018 2D-animated adventure-fantasy-comedy-drama children's TV series that centers on the many adventures of Wario and friends. Each of these microgames lasts about three to five seconds and must be completed, or else a life will be lost. In most games, the BPM will start out relatively slow and will increase as the player completes microgames. The extremely stripped-down gameplay has intrigued some game researchers, who have used WarioWare both as a case study in understanding the relationship between rules and play in videogames,[3] and as a target domain for investigating automated game design.[4]. The Wario Land series is a platforming series that started with Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, following Wario's first appearance in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.

This may be a difficulty curve for those unaccustomed to the Nintendo DS's touch-screen interface. 18-Volt (Voiced by Edward Bosco) - One of Wario's friends. She is also 9-Volt's mom. Game & Wario, released in 2013, is a spinoff of the WarioWare series. They are also ticklish but Ana is way more ticklish than Kat, meaning that even a squeeze can burst her into crackling, squealing laughter. Wario is a video game franchise, a spin-off of the Mario series. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, "WarioWare Gold Is Bringing Minigame Madness To 3DS This August", "What WarioWare can teach us about Game Design", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wario_(series)&oldid=973614811#Wario_Land_series, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Articles needing additional references from January 2015, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 August 2020, at 06:36. 9-Volt (Voiced by Mellisa Hutchison) - One of Wario's friends.

The Wario series includes mostly platforming video games and minigame compilations, but also includes other genres. Using the above The Legend of Zelda microgame as an example, the Blue version of this microgame usually places Link very close to the cave entrance that he must enter. An example of a double-length microgame is one from Gold, in which the player must find the correct car in a parking lot. The Wario series includes mostly platforming video games and minigame compilations, but also includes other genres. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. She is also ticklish, as revealed in Orbulon's Tickle Time. He is also Penny's grandfather. On repeated plays, if the player has less than four lives, one will be restored. There are two major types of character in the WarioWare series. (Smooth Moves and D.I.Y. Linked by Nintendo?

It comprises various video games created by Nintendo, starring the character Wario. These microgames usually involve memory or observation puzzles. The franchise began with Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, the first game to feature Wario as a playable character. This is usually reflected in the microgames' "clear scores"—the score one must reach while playing a microgame in the practice modes to obtain credit for "clearing" it. Wario and the gang go on many adventures throughout the Wario World. Red (Voiced by Tyler Shamy) - Ashely's partner. and is presented with a scene from The Legend of Zelda. He is also part of his species. If a stage is played for the first time, it is completed after the boss microgame. for the Game Boy Advance. Whenever 9-Volt gets tickled on the V at the middle of his shirt as 5-Volt tickles his belly, his sirens go off and he laughs his head off. He always tries to complete the challenges he faces but can get help from the rest of the gang if necessary. Whenever 5-Volt gets tickled on her arms, she squeals and shreds out tears of laughter. Maggie (Voiced by Cree Summer) - A female blue triceratops. His motorcycle is used as one of his special attacks. Gameplay in all WarioWare games is distinct from most other games, as they involve the player or players trying to beat the microgames as soon as possible. It comprises various video games created by Nintendo, starring the character Wario. First, the player is presented with a quick one or two word instruction such as "Eat!" The distinctive feature of all WarioWare games is that they are collections of short, simple "microgames" presented in quick succession. The sound bite will usually play after the task is fulfilled, and then the score screen will return. He is also 18-Volt's best friend and 5-Volt's son. When time runs out, the bomb explodes and in most cases, the player loses a life. Certain microgames require a complete lack of input to complete. The Yellow version places the entrance further away and places an enemy that blocks Link, and the Red version places the entrance yet further, and has a second enemy that shoots at Link from a lake. He is quite excitable and loves surprises. Not all modes of all WarioWare games actually show a color to denote the current level, but most modes start with Blue games, progressing to Yellow upon a "Level Up" (usually achieved after passing a boss microgame), then to Red in similar fashion.

The franchise began with Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, the first game to feature Wario as a playable character.