Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Game by Nintendo
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 4 Megabits
Save: Battery: 3 save slots
Released: 1993
Works with: all Gameboy versions

Opening Snide Remarks: Wario Land looks like a very cool game. I have played
Wario Land 2 and it absolutely rules! I just hope this game can live up to
my expectations.

Gameplay: The gameplay in this game is fairly simplistic. You must get from
point A to point B, without getting killed. But the power-ups are the most
interesting thing in the game. Wario can wear a helmet with horns, which
then increases his strength when he shoulder-blocks enemies.  He can wear a
dragon helmet, which blows fire. He can wear a rocket pack.  He can do lots
of things besides just jump. This is what sets this game apart from every
other platform game out there.

Graphics: The graphics look great. If you've played Super Mario Land 2 or
Wario Land 2 then you know what to expect. Wario is a large and very
detailed character, as are his enemies. The different stages have different
themes, such as fire and jungle stages.

Sound: The sound is great.  Wario has lots of different things that he can
do and each of these have their own unique sound.

Music: The music is very nicely done.  The music is different on each level
and fits the stages well. 

Play Control: This is the best feature of this game.  The control is dead-on
perfect.  Wario can do lots of things without the control becoming overly
complicated.  He can jump, shoulder-block, breathe fire, fly with the aid of
a jetpack, stomp the ground, and pick up enemies.  All of this is perfectly
done.

Final Analysis: This is a great game that is one of the best platform games
on the Gameboy.  The graphics are great.  The control is great.  The only
bad thing about this game is there is no default palette for the Gameboy
Color.

Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: *****
Sound: ****
Music: ****
Play Control: *****
Total: 23 out of 25

Final Score: 92 %

Currently Known Codes:

Super Cheat!
Pause the game, press select 16 times. A little cursor will show up on the
little bar where all your "statistics" are stored. Hold down the A & B
buttons and use the the Directional Pad to alter the amount of coins, lives,
time, hearts and power-ups that you have.