Wario cannot die in this game, and that one rule changes everything about how Nintendo R&D1 built it. First released on the Game Boy in 1998 and soon reissued as a color cartridge for the Game Boy Color, Wario Land II sends him after Captain Syrup and her pirates, who have flooded his castle and stolen his treasure.
Instead of losing lives, Wario gets knocked back, loses a few coins, or is transformed by enemy attacks, and these transformations double as puzzle tools. A fireball turns him into a flaming Wario who can burn through blocks, getting squashed flattens him so he floats, and other hits leave him fat, bouncy or zombified, each opening a different route. Stages branch, and finishing a level in an unusual way can lead to hidden paths and alternate endings, so there is a lot to discover beyond the main route. Each level also hides a treasure chest, and bonus games between stages hand out further rewards for players willing to replay.
Tips for Wario Land II
If a passage seems impossible, think about which transformation would get you through; enemies that change Wario are often placed deliberately.
Experiment with finishing chapters in different ways; some lead to secret stages and extra endings.
Dash-attack through cracked blocks and enemies to find hidden coins and treasure rooms.
How to Play Wario Land Ii
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Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Wario Land Ii free to play?
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What console is Wario Land Ii for?
Originally a Game Boy Color game, Wario Land Ii can now be played directly in your browser here on RetroVault.GG with no setup needed.
What genre is Wario Land Ii?
Wario Land Ii is a action, platformer, strategy game. It was made for the Game Boy Color.
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