Wario Land 2 (Color)
Game by Nintendo
Reviewed by Adrock
adam@dmgice.com
Size: 8 Meg
Save: Battery (Will format game if played from a GB to CGB or vice versa!)
Released: 1998
Works with: Any Game Boy
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Opening Snide Remarks: The sequel to the Virtual Boy game. Forget trying to
censor violence in video games! What about all the fat guys?

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Gameplay Descripion: Hmm, I never played the original non-color version, but
this game is great! One of the plus sides is the innovative "can't die" system.
That's right, there are no lives. You will just lose coins when you get hit. There
are some instances even, where you want to get hit! Wario will change forms, and
can solve certain puzzles.

Wario is once again trying to retreive his treasures. There is one set goal in
each level that you must complete. Getting the treasures is optional. Using Wario's
shoulder ram and butt-smash (?) moves, you can uncover coin rooms.

Liked: You can't die! But the game can still be frustrating.
Hated: Perhaps the game relies too much on coins.

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Graphics Description: The color graphics are hella awesome. The intro and
cut scenes are entertaining and peacefully spastic. It retains the look of
the Game Boy and Virtual Boy games. No matter what kind of Game Boy you have,
the graphics will look great. Loads of detail and framework are visually present
through the game's quirky and fun design.

Liked: Quirky. Detailed. Fun.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: The music and sound FX are... spectacular. No other
game matches this one! With music and sound this good, you don't need a Rumble
Pak! The music will change depending on where you are and what you are doing.
Plus the enemies and power-ups have thier own unique sounds.

Liked: Great innovative sound.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: Ooh, Wario is extra loose! I like it! Nothing like
fat guys rolling around on the ground, all slippery and chubby! Whoa, there goes
the doorway! Spin around, go back! Oh, too late... just fell in the current.

Liked: Great, Nintendo standard controls.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: I couldn't think of anything really. GB Printer compatible stuff?

RIYL: Anything Mario or Wario.

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Final Words: This game is one of those great games. Another one of the games
that I would choose as a pak in for Game Boy Color. Just like Tetris DX, and
Zelda DX, Mario Bros. DX, and Power Quest, this is a great GBC game.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: *****
Sound/Music: *****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 25 out of 25


Final Score: %100

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Currently Known Codes: None.