Retro WarioWare Game Collection
4 total gamesThe WarioWare series throws players into a rapid-fire gauntlet of extremely short, simple "microgames" that demand split-second reactions and basic inputs.
About the WarioWare Series
WarioWare is a series of microgame compilation titles developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, first appearing in the early 2000s on the Game Boy Advance.
The core of any WarioWare game involves tackling an onslaught of "microgames," each lasting a mere five seconds. These aren't complex challenges; they're incredibly distilled concepts that require players to perform one simple action based on a prompt. For instance, a microgame might flash "Jump!" and you'll need to press a button, or "Dodge!" and you'll move the joystick. The game presents these one after another, with the speed picking up as you progress. You might find yourself quickly pressing a button to swat a fly, or tilting your system to steer a character.
What makes WarioWare distinct is the sheer volume and absurdity of these microgames, often presented in themed collections hosted by Wario's quirky crew of friends like Mona, Jimmy T., and 9-Volt. One moment you're helping Wario pick his nose, the next you're tasked with picking a lock, all within that tight five-second window. The frantic pace means you have to absorb the instruction and execute the input almost simultaneously. The WarioWare formula is all about quick thinking and performing basic actions as fast as possible.
All WarioWare Retro Games
4 games available
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!, you embody the entrepreneurial Wario, aiming to amass wealth by rapidly completing a series of extremely short, often absurd, microgames that test your quick thinking and reaction time.
WarioWare: Twisted!
In WarioWare: Twisted!, you'll rapidly complete bizarre microgames using button presses, directional inputs, and the GBA's built-in gyroscope for motion control to survive Wario's latest scheme.
WarioWare D.I.Y.
In WarioWare D.I.Y., you use the Nintendo DS's touch screen to design, build, and play your own collection of rapid-fire microgames, then share them with friends.
WarioWare: Touched!
In WarioWare: Touched!, you'll rapidly complete dozens of bizarre, short-lived microgames using the Nintendo DS touchscreen, aiming to survive as long as possible before making too many mistakes.