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[[File:GameGrid9Volt.png|200px|thumb|left|[[9-Volt]]'s microgame grid in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'']] | [[File:GameGrid9Volt.png|200px|thumb|left|[[9-Volt]]'s microgame grid in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'']] | ||
'''Microgames''' are simple | '''Microgames''' are simple [[minigame]]s appearing in the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series, and its spiritual predecessor ''[[Mario Artist: Polygon Studio]]''. | ||
Mostly created by the fictional company [[WarioWare, Inc.]], these games have extremely stripped-down gameplay. Microgames are generally less than five seconds long, which is even shorter, and makes the gameplay simpler than the minigames found elsewhere, such as in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. Gameplay in all ''WarioWare'' games is distinct from most other games, as they involve the player trying to beat the microgames as soon as possible. Most games present instructions in the form of a verb and quickly drop the player into the situation where they must perform said verb. | Mostly created by the fictional company [[WarioWare, Inc.]], these games have extremely stripped-down gameplay. Microgames are generally less than five seconds long, which is even shorter, and makes the gameplay simpler than the minigames found elsewhere, such as in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series. Gameplay in all ''WarioWare'' games is distinct from most other games, as they involve the player trying to beat the microgames as soon as possible. Most games present instructions in the form of a verb and quickly drop the player into the situation where they must perform said verb. | ||
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Officially named microgame themes include: | Officially named microgame themes include: | ||
*'''Intro Games''': These microgames are generally simple, meant to introduce the game's mechanics. This is one of [[Wario]]'s two signature themes, and typically involve him in some way. | *'''Intro Games''': These microgames are generally simple, meant to introduce the game's mechanics. This is one of [[Wario]]'s two signature themes, and typically involve him in some way. | ||
*'''Sports''': Microgames themed around various activities recognized as sports in the real world. It is the signature theme for [[Jimmy T]], though it is also used by [[Dr. Crygor]] and [[Young Cricket | *'''Sports''': Microgames themed around various activities recognized as sports in the real world. It is the signature theme for [[Jimmy T]], though it is also used by [[Dr. Crygor]] and [[Young Cricket & Master Mantis]] in ''WarioWare Gold''. | ||
*'''Fantasy''' ('''Sci-Fi''' prior to ''WarioWare Gold''): Microgames with fantastical elements such as magic, space, and monsters, or are generally unrealistic. Some microgames in this theme also involve concepts based in feudal Japan, such as ninjas and samurai. It is the signature theme for [[Dribble & Spitz]], though it is also used by [[Ashley]] & [[Red (WarioWare series)|Red]] and [[Orbulon]] in ''WarioWare Gold''. | *'''Fantasy''' ('''Sci-Fi''' prior to ''WarioWare Gold''): Microgames with fantastical elements such as magic, space, and monsters, or are generally unrealistic. Some microgames in this theme also involve concepts based in feudal Japan, such as ninjas and samurai. It is the signature theme for [[Dribble & Spitz]], though it is also used by [[Ashley]] & [[Red (WarioWare series)|Red]] and [[Orbulon]] in ''WarioWare Gold''. | ||
*'''That's Life''' ('''Strange''' prior to ''WarioWare Gold''): These microgames commonly depict normal everyday things, sometimes in a strange manner, or otherwise involve concepts that do not fit under any other theme. It is the signature theme for [[Mona]], though it is also used by [[Penny]] and [[Kat & Ana]] in ''WarioWare Gold''. | *'''That's Life''' ('''Strange''' prior to ''WarioWare Gold''): These microgames commonly depict normal everyday things, sometimes in a strange manner, or otherwise involve concepts that do not fit under any other theme. It is the signature theme for [[Mona]], though it is also used by [[Penny]] and [[Kat & Ana]] in ''WarioWare Gold''. |