This time around it's
villain-fighting-villain as Wario's castle has been invaded by Syrup who sent his Gooms
out and has stolen his treasure. Bombing and flooding his castle is the topping. Each
level has an objective and there are over 50 stages. Wario is invincible through the whole
game. He loses coins when hit by an enemy. His moves consist of charging forward with his
elbow out, picking up and throwing enemies ala SMB 2, head stomping, rolling down
hills, and butt stomping Yoshi style. Wario's moves give the game a fair amount of depth and a unique feel. Enemies and stages are varied. Bonus stages can be found to regain Wario's prized treasures. At the end of each stage is a mini game with a chance to win a piece of map showing Syrup's castle. The control however can be fidgety at times giving it an unfinished feeling but overall it works well.
Graphics are outstanding; some of the best the GBC has seen easily. Everything is bright and detailed and almost could pass as an early GBA game. Sound is where this game falls flat again. The sound effects pass but need help. Wario's jump sounds like a thud and the others don't always fit the action they accompany. Music is pathetic; too much of it sounds like it's from a pre-NES console at best and the early stages are just crude blips and bleeps, Nintendo could have done way better.
I would recommend this game for any Nintendo fan and Mario fan alike. Just don't expect a groundbreaking game experience though.
