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|developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]] | |developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|release='''Game Boy Advance:'''<br>{{release|Japan|August 21, 2001|Australia|November 9, 2001|Europe|November 16, 2001|USA|November 19, 2001|China|June 8, 2004<ref> | |release='''Game Boy Advance:''' <ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/524513-wario-land-4/data GameFAQs - Wario land 4 Release Data]</ref><br/>{{release|Japan|August 21, 2001|Australia|November 9, 2001|Europe|November 16, 2001|USA|November 19, 2001|China|June 8, 2004<ref>“2004年6月,神游推出小神游GBA,捆绑简体中文版《超级马力欧2》和《瓦力欧寻宝记》” (In June 2004, iQue released the iQue Game Boy Advance, with the Simplified Chinese versions of ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''Wario Land 4'' bundled.) 大狗 (June 22, 2016). [http://www.chuapp.com/2016/06/22/251110.html 《记录》第17期:神游中国(上)]. 触乐. Retrieved February 28, 2017.</ref>}} '''Virtual Console (3DS) (Ambassador Program Release):''' <ref>[http://andriasang.com/comzcn/gba_3ds_ambassador/ Game Boy Advance 3DS Ambassador Program Begins on Friday]</ref><br/>{{release|Australia|December 15, 2011|Japan|December 16, 2011|Europe|December 16, 2011|USA|December 16, 2011}} '''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br/>{{release|Japan|April 30, 2014|USA|May 8, 2014|Europe|June 5, 2014|Australia|June 5, 2014}} | ||
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'''''Wario Land 4''''' is a [[Genre#Platform|platformer]] game released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2001. It was later re-released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system on December 16, 2011 via the [[ | '''''Wario Land 4''''' is a [[Genre#Platform|platformer]] game released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2001. It was later re-released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system on December 16, 2011 via the [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program|Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors program]], just after its ten-year anniversary, as well as a downloadable [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] game for the [[Wii U]] on May 8, 2014. It is the fourth game in the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series (fifth counting ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''), which is a spin-off of the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series. It is also the final ''Wario Land'' game to be released on a handheld system and the last installment in the series for seven years until ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' | ||
In the game, [[Wario]] travels to the [[Golden Pyramid]] after reading a [[:File:WL4-Newspaper.png|newspaper article]] about a rumor of a [[legendary treasure]] hidden inside. His intention is to rob the pyramid, but he accidentally goes on a quest to save the legendary [[Princess Shokora]] from the money-crazed [[Golden Diva]], evil ruler of the Golden Pyramid. The game features 2D graphics with linear transformations (similar to ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''). ''Wario Land 4'' has received very positive reviews from websites and game critics alike, enjoying praise for its soundtrack, collectibles throughout the game, and level design. | In the game, [[Wario]] travels to the [[Golden Pyramid]] after reading a [[:File:WL4-Newspaper.png|newspaper article]] about a rumor of a [[legendary treasure]] hidden inside. His intention is to rob the pyramid, but he accidentally goes on a quest to save the legendary [[Princess Shokora]] from the money-crazed [[Golden Diva]], evil ruler of the Golden Pyramid. The game features 2D graphics with linear transformations (similar to ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''). ''Wario Land 4'' has received very positive reviews from websites and game critics alike, enjoying praise for its soundtrack, collectibles throughout the game, and level design. | ||
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[[File:WL4-WarioFalling.png|frame|[[Wario]] falling down a precipice within the pyramid.]] | [[File:WL4-WarioFalling.png|frame|[[Wario]] falling down a precipice within the pyramid.]] | ||
Upon arriving at the pyramid, Wario climbs the outer stairs and heads inside, where he finds the same black cat that he almost ran over earlier. The Cat leads Wario deeper into the pyramid and down a hole. Wario lands in a room near the center of the pyramid, and proceeds to complete the challenges of its five [[#Passages | Upon arriving at the pyramid, Wario climbs the outer stairs and heads inside, where he finds the same black cat that he almost ran over earlier. The Cat leads Wario deeper into the pyramid and down a hole. Wario lands in a room near the center of the pyramid, and proceeds to complete the challenges of its five [[#Passages|passages]], thus opening the way to the [[Golden Pyramid|inner pyramid]], where the evil ruler of the Golden Pyramid, the [[Golden Diva]], resides. | ||
After exploring the [[Golden Passage]], Wario comes face to face with the Golden Diva. The black cat then jumps in front of Wario and attacks the Golden Diva in vain. The Cat gets swallowed by the Diva, who proceeds to fight Wario and gradually uncovers her many kabuki masks. | After exploring the [[Golden Passage]], Wario comes face to face with the Golden Diva. The black cat then jumps in front of Wario and attacks the Golden Diva in vain. The Cat gets swallowed by the Diva, who proceeds to fight Wario and gradually uncovers her many kabuki masks. | ||
[[File:WL4-Shokora Ending.png|frame|left|The black cat transforms into Princess Shokora in front of Wario.]] | [[File:WL4-Shokora Ending.png|frame|left|The black cat transforms into Princess Shokora in front of Wario.]] | ||
After the Golden Diva's defeat, the pyramid begins to crumble. Grabbing his treasure, and with the black cat in tow, Wario hurries to escape the pyramid. They both make it out, and watch the pyramid crumble to the ground from a distance. The Golden Diva's jewelry then flies out of the treasure sack and toward the black cat. This causes the Cat to change form into Princess Shokora, the ancient ruler of the Golden Pyramid who was cursed by the Golden Diva. With the Diva's defeat, the curse is broken, and the princess thanks Wario by kissing him on the cheek. She is taken away by angels | After the Golden Diva's defeat, the pyramid begins to crumble. Grabbing his treasure, and with the black cat in tow, Wario hurries to escape the pyramid. They both make it out, and watch the pyramid crumble to the ground from a distance. The Golden Diva's jewelry then flies out of the treasure sack and toward the black cat. This causes the Cat to change form into Princess Shokora, the ancient ruler of the Golden Pyramid who was cursed by the Golden Diva. With the Diva's defeat, the curse is broken, and the princess thanks Wario by kissing him on the cheek. She is taken away by angels, and Wario takes his treasure to his car and heads home. | ||
The ending cutscene shows Wario speeding through the city, almost running over a cat once more. A newspaper flies into the cat's face, with an article that reads: "''STEAKS! EAT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!''". The game ends with gold bars forming the words ''THE END''. | The ending cutscene shows Wario speeding through the city, almost running over a cat once more. A newspaper flies into the cat's face, with an article that reads: "''STEAKS! EAT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!''". The game ends with gold bars forming the words ''THE END''. | ||
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===Controls=== | ===Controls=== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|So these are my basic controls! You got a problem with that?|Wario|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
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!width="70"|Controls | !width="70"|Controls | ||
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|align="center"|{{button|gba|Pad}} | |align="center"|{{button|gba|Pad}} | ||
|Move ({{button | |Move ({{button|Padleftright}}), look up ({{button|Padup}}) | ||
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|align="center"|{{button | |align="center"|{{button|Padup}} + {{button|gba|B}} | ||
|Throw upwards | |Throw upwards | ||
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|align="center"|{{button | |align="center"|{{button|Paddown}} | ||
|Smash Attack (break blocks below or defeat [[#Enemies and other characters|enemies]]; ends when player releases the D-pad), roll on 45 degree slope, Super Smash Attack (break stronger blocks; hold | |Smash Attack (break blocks below or defeat [[#Enemies and other characters|enemies]]; ends when player releases the D-pad), roll on 45 degree slope, Super Smash Attack (break stronger blocks; hold D-pad down for more than one second while falling; does not end if the player releases the D-pad) | ||
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|align="center"|{{button | |align="center"|{{button|Paddown}} + {{button|gba|B}} | ||
|Slide down ladder | |Slide down ladder | ||
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|align="center"|{{button | |align="center"|{{button|Paddown}} + {{button|Padleftright}} | ||
|Crawl | |Crawl | ||
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===Wario's moves=== | ===Wario's moves=== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|How 'bout it? You can even do this stuff!|Wario|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
Wario has several different moves which are all required to make progress in the game. | Wario has several different moves which are all required to make progress in the game. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-GroundPound.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-GroundPound.png]] | ||
|align="center"|Smash Attack | |align="center"|Smash Attack | ||
|A version of the [[Ground Pound]] that is mainly used in the [[ | |A version of the [[Ground Pound]] that is mainly used in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. Wario can use it to break blocks below, or defeat enemies. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4 Super Smash Attack Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4 Super Smash Attack Sprite.png]] | ||
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===Wario's reactions=== | ===Wario's reactions=== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|Even the powerful Wario gets into some embarrassing situations in this game! I eat too much and get all chubby, a bee stings my face and makes it swell like a balloon, my body catches fire, and all kinds of other bad things happen to me!!|Wario|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
All of Wario's reactions in ''Wario Land 4'' return from the last two games. Wario has a total of ten different reactions in the game, all having a different purpose to assist Wario in progressing through the level. This can include turning into a bat to reach a high place or catching fire to break [[Bonfire Block|certain blocks]]. | All of Wario's reactions in ''Wario Land 4'' return from the last two games. Wario has a total of ten different reactions in the game, all having a different purpose to assist Wario in progressing through the level. This can include turning into a bat to reach a high place or catching fire to break [[Bonfire Block|certain blocks]]. | ||
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==Objects and obstacles== | ==Objects and obstacles== | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Switch Single Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Switch Single Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Switch (Wario Land 4)|Switch]] | |align="center"|[[Switch (Wario Land 4)|Switch]] | ||
|Stepping on a switch | |Stepping on a switch will open a [[vortex]], which can transport Wario to and from levels. Switches found within levels reveal a [[bomb]] when pressed, initiating a time limit for Wario to find the vortex and return to the [[Golden Pyramid]]. If Wario runs out of time, he loses 10 coins in a continuous matter. If Wario’s coin counter reaches zero then he is thrown to the front of the player’s screen, with the words “TIME UP!!” behind him, and is sent back to the main pyramid. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Vortex.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Vortex.png]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Heart Little Sprites.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Heart Little Sprites.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Heart (item)|Heart]] and [[little heart]] | |align="center"|[[Heart (item)|Heart]] and [[little heart]] | ||
|Hearts restore Wario’s | |Hearts are collectible items which can be used to restore Wario’s health. Little heart’s are small, red orbs which fill up a meter under Wario’s health. These red orbs can be found by killing enemies. If the meter is full then Wario will regain a heart. If Wario has full health and fills his meter to the max, then the meter will stay full. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Coins.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Coins.png]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[Diamond]] | |align="center"|[[Diamond]] | ||
|Diamonds are often hidden throughout levels, within [[pink area]]s and as a prize from a [[chance wheel]]. They are worth 1,000 points. | |Diamonds are often hidden throughout levels, within [[pink area]]s and as a prize from a [[chance wheel]]. They are worth 1,000 points. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-ExSwitch Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-ExSwitch Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[! Switch|"!" Button]]s | |align="center"|[[! Switch|"!" Button]]s | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Ladder Sprites.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Ladder Sprites.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Ladder]]s | |align="center"|[[Ladder]]s | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Pipe Sprites.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Pipe Sprites.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Warp Pipe|Pipe]]s | |align="center"|[[Warp Pipe|Pipe]]s | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Rock Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Rock Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Rock]] | |align="center"|[[Rock]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Flower Single Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Flower Single Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Flower ( | |align="center"|[[Flower (Wario Land 4)|Flower]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Bubble Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Bubble Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Bubble]] | |align="center"|[[Bubble]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Togetoge Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Togetoge Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Togetoge]] | |align="center"|[[Togetoge]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Spikes Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Spikes Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Spike (Wario Land series)|Spike]]s | |align="center"|[[Spike (Wario Land series)|Spike]]s | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Piston Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Piston Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Piston]] | |align="center"|[[Piston]] | ||
| | |Turns Wario into [[Flat Wario]]. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Bonfire Sprite Alt.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Bonfire Sprite Alt.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Bonfire Block]] | |align="center"|[[Bonfire Block]] | ||
|Bonfire | |Bonfire blocks are blocks which are unbreakable unless Wario has the flaming ability. In order for flaming Wario to break the blocks, he must be fully engulfed in the fire. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Snowman Block.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Snowman Block.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Snowman Block]] | |align="center"|[[Snowman Block]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Icicle Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Icicle Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Icicle]] | |align="center"|[[Icicle]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Pinball Sprite.png]] [[File:WL4-Pinball Tulip Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Pinball Sprite.png]] [[File:WL4-Pinball Tulip Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Chomp ball]] and [[pinball tulip]] | |align="center"|[[Chomp ball]] and [[pinball tulip]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Pinball Digital Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Pinball Digital Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Pinball digital counter]] | |align="center"|[[Pinball digital counter]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Electric Sparks Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Electric Sparks Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Electric spark]] | |align="center"|[[Electric spark]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Triangle block.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Triangle block.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Triangle block]] | |align="center"|[[Triangle block]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Rolling Toy Block Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Rolling Toy Block Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Round red rock]] | |align="center"|[[Round red rock]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Chance Sprites.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Chance Sprites.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Chance wheel]] and Goal Block | |align="center"|[[Chance wheel]] and Goal Block | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Button Sprites.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Button Sprites.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Button (Wario Land 4)|Button]]s | |align="center"|[[Button (Wario Land 4)|Button]]s | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Domino block.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Domino block.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Domino block]]s | |align="center"|[[Domino block]]s | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-MagicCarpet.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-MagicCarpet.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Magic carpet|Flying carpet]] | |align="center"|[[Magic carpet|Flying carpet]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Tube Sprites.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Tube Sprites.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Togemasuku|Tube]] | |align="center"|[[Togemasuku|Tube]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Chandelier Sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Chandelier Sprite.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Chandelier]] | |align="center"|[[Chandelier]] | ||
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==Passages and levels== | ==Passages and levels== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|My game unfolds inside a [[Golden Pyramid|pyramid]] made up of six passages!|Wario|Wario Land 4 instruction booklet}} | ||
Each of the four main passages have four levels, with a [[#Bosses|boss]] at the end of the passage. The [[Entry Passage]] and the [[Golden Pyramid]] have only one level before the boss. | Each of the four main passages have four levels, with a [[#Bosses|boss]] at the end of the passage. The [[Entry Passage]] and the [[Golden Pyramid]] have only one level before the boss. | ||
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===Sound Room=== | ===Sound Room=== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|When you find the [[CD]]s thrown around the stages, you'll be able to hear some weird music! Collect 'em all and maybe people will like you!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
In every level, except for the Entry Passage and the Golden Pyramid, there is a hidden [[CD]] that can be collected and played in the [[Sound Room]], each containing a different soundtrack. There is a total of sixteen CDs to collect. A [[Karaoke (Medamayaki)|Karaoke]] can also be unlocked, which is a full song with Japanese vocals. It can be unlocked by getting | In every level, except for the Entry Passage and the Golden Pyramid, there is a hidden [[CD]] that can be collected and played in the [[Sound Room]], each containing a different soundtrack. There is a total of sixteen CDs to collect. A [[Karaoke (Medamayaki)|Karaoke]] can also be unlocked, which is a full song with Japanese vocals. It can be unlocked by getting 10,000 or more points in each of the eighteen levels. The Karaoke may also be temporarily unlocked by pressing Start, Select, Up, L, and R together at the same time, while in the Sound Room. | ||
[[File:Soundroom.png|frame|right|The completed [[Sound Room]].]] | [[File:Soundroom.png|frame|right|The completed [[Sound Room]].]] | ||
===Mini-Game Shop=== | ===Mini-Game Shop=== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|Have some fun, why don’t cha! Play [[Minigame|mini-games]]!|Wario|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
Prior to the boss room of each passage, there is a [[Mini-Game Shop]] where Wario can play one of three [[Minigame|Mini-Game]]s. If Wario receives a certain amount of points in each of the Mini-Games, he can earn [[medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s which can be spent at the [[#Item Shop|Item Shop]] for items to assist him in defeating the boss of that passage. Three different colored [[Game Bot]]s run the shop, each hosting a different game. Each Mini-Game costs 5,000 points to play (discounted to 2,000 points until Wario completes the [[Entry Passage]]). | Prior to the boss room of each passage, there is a [[Mini-Game Shop]] where Wario can play one of three [[Minigame|Mini-Game]]s. If Wario receives a certain amount of points in each of the Mini-Games, he can earn [[medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s which can be spent at the [[#Item Shop|Item Shop]] for items to assist him in defeating the boss of that passage. Three different colored [[Game Bot]]s run the shop, each hosting a different game. Each Mini-Game costs 5,000 points to play (discounted to 2,000 points until Wario completes the [[Entry Passage]]). | ||
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===Item Shop=== | ===Item Shop=== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|You thought you could just FIND items? The world doesn't work that way, kid!!|Wario|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
[[File:WL4 Item Shop Logo.png|frame]] | [[File:WL4 Item Shop Logo.png|frame]] | ||
The [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] is a place where Wario can spend his [[medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s, in exchange for items which assist him in defeating a [[#Bosses|boss]] by dealing damage before the start of the battle. The [[shop owner]] is a form of the [[Kuro Neko|black cat]]. | The [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] is a place where Wario can spend his [[medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s, in exchange for items which assist him in defeating a [[#Bosses|boss]] by dealing damage before the start of the battle. The [[shop owner]] is a form of the [[Kuro Neko|black cat]]. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:WL4-Smile.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:WL4-Smile.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Smile]] | |align="center"|[[Smile]] | ||
|The Smile is the only item that is free. However, selecting it only causes the shop owner to smile and make a sound effect. This may be a reference to the Japanese McDonald's menu which includes a "Smile" for free.<ref> | |The Smile is the only item that is free. However, selecting it only causes the shop owner to smile and make a sound effect. This may be a reference to the Japanese McDonald's menu which includes a "Smile" for free.<ref>https://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2015/05/21/despite-hard-times-mcdonalds-japan-plans-to-smile-again/</ref> | ||
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The more expensive the item, the more damage inflicted on the boss. The price of the items also varies on the [[#Game mode|game mode]], e.g. an item in Hard mode is more expensive than the same item in Normal mode. | The more expensive the item, the more damage inflicted on the boss. The price of the items also varies on the [[#Game mode|game mode]], e.g. an item in Hard mode is more expensive than the same item in Normal mode. | ||
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==Enemies and other characters== | ==Enemies and other characters== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|Taking care of most of my enemies is easier than taking candy from babies – which I highly recommend, by the way!!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction booklet}} | ||
While some enemies can be found in more than one passage, many are only unique to a certain passage and their characteristics usually go by the passage theme. Many enemies drop an assigned value of [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coin]]s as well as a [[little heart]] when defeated. If both Wario's Heart Meter and Heart Gauge are full, then little hearts will be replaced by Silver Coins worth 100 points. The quantity and type of enemies depend on the [[#Game mode|game mode]], as harder difficulties will generally have more enemies, and easier enemies will be replaced by more difficult ones. Most enemies can be defeated using some of [[#Wario's moves|Wario's moves]], such as a regular "Attack" or "Smash Attack". | While some enemies can be found in more than one passage, many are only unique to a certain passage and their characteristics usually go by the passage theme. Many enemies drop an assigned value of [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coin]]s as well as a [[little heart]] when defeated. If both Wario's Heart Meter and Heart Gauge are full, then little hearts will be replaced by Silver Coins worth 100 points. The quantity and type of enemies depend on the [[#Game mode|game mode]], as harder difficulties will generally have more enemies, and easier enemies will be replaced by more difficult ones. Most enemies can be defeated using some of [[#Wario's moves|Wario's moves]], such as a regular "Attack" or "Smash Attack". | ||
*An asterisk (*) next to the enemy name signifies that they transform Wario in some way, and don't cause Wario to lose health. | *An asterisk (*) next to the enemy name signifies that they transform Wario in some way, and don't cause Wario to lose health. | ||
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|align="center"|[[Beezley]]* | |align="center"|[[Beezley]]* | ||
|align="center"|''None'' | |align="center"|''None'' | ||
|A [[bee]] which flies down and stings Wario, causing his head to swell and transforming him into [[Puffy Wario]]. They also pollinate [[ | |A [[bee]] which flies down and stings Wario, causing his head to swell and transforming him into [[Puffy Wario]]. They also pollinate [[flower (Wario Land 4)|flower]]s. They only appear in [[Wildflower Fields]] and [[Arabian Night]]. | ||
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|[[File:WL4-Emerald Passage Symbol Artwork.png|28px|link=Emerald Passage]] | |[[File:WL4-Emerald Passage Symbol Artwork.png|28px|link=Emerald Passage]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[Minicula]]* | |align="center"|[[Minicula]]* | ||
|align="center"|''N/A'' | |align="center"|''N/A'' | ||
|A bat that transforms Wario into [[Bat Wario]] upon contact. They are common in the Sapphire Passage, and cannot be defeated. | |A [[bat]] that transforms Wario into [[Bat Wario]] upon contact. They are common in the Sapphire Passage, and cannot be defeated. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Iwao WL4.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Iwao WL4.png]] | ||
|align="center"|[[ | |align="center"|[[Iwao]] | ||
|align="center"|[[File:WL4 Sprite - Silver Coin.png|link=Coin (Wario Land 4)]]<br>100 points | |align="center"|[[File:WL4 Sprite - Silver Coin.png|link=Coin (Wario Land 4)]]<br>100 points | ||
| | |Iwaos throw rolling rocks at Wario. They turn into [[Yeti]]s when the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] is hit in the level [[Fiery Cavern]], and they only appear in that level. It can only be defeated with a Smash Attack on the head. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Drill Fish WL4.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Drill Fish WL4.png]] | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The game received generally positive reviews. The | The game received generally positive reviews. The <i>"portable masterpiece"</i> received praise and excellent review scores on [[List of Wario Land 4 media|its soundtrack]], collectibles throughout the game and its general thrill of satisfaction. One gaming website commented about even on its ten year anniversary, it <i>"still remains the best portable ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' game to date"</i>.<ref>[http://www.1up.com/features/wario-land-4-remains-best-portable-mario Why ''Wario Land 4'' remains the best portable ''Mario'' game]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} gave ''Wario Land 4'' a nine out of ten, or "Outstanding", citing its well thought out level design and replayability, and how the game <i>"puts a lot more emphasis on action"</i> compared to [[Wario Land (series)|its predecessors]].<ref>[http://au.gameboy.ign.com/articles/165/165422p1.html IGN ''Wario Land 4'' review]</ref> Praise was also given to how much attention the developers paid to the sounds and music. It was not given a full ten because the game does not necessarily push the performance power of the [[Game Boy Advance]] in regards to animation design. The website quoted that <i>"it's a little disappointing to see that Wario isn't much of a step beyond his [[Game Boy Color|GBC]] adventure in terms of art and animation...other than the sprite effects, it could have been done on the 8-bit handheld"</i>. | ||
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|Jason D'Aprile, [https://web.archive.org/web/20031206134704/http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/december01/warioland4gba/ Gamespy] | |Jason D'Aprile, [https://web.archive.org/web/20031206134704/http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/december01/warioland4gba/ Gamespy] | ||
|88/100 | |88/100 | ||
|align="left"|"''Definitely the GBA side-scroller that Nintendo fans were waiting for, Warioland 4 is an incredibly entertaining, diverse, and humorous addition to the Mario/Wario legacy. It's challenging and creative, but not as outright frustrating as [[Wario Land 3|Warioland 3]]. Fans disappointed by [[Super Mario Advance|Mario Advance]] will especially appreciate this gem.''" | |align="left"|"''Definitely the GBA side-scroller that Nintendo fans were waiting for, Warioland 4 is an incredibly entertaining, diverse, and humorous addition to the Mario/Wario legacy. It's challenging and creative, but not as outright frustrating as [[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3|Warioland 3]]. Fans disappointed by [[Super Mario Advance|Mario Advance]] will especially appreciate this gem.''" | ||
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|align="left"|"''Wario rocks -- there's a lot of variety in the game design and is more challenging than the usual side-scrolling fare due to its focus on making players figure out how to get to certain locations in the level. It's slightly similar to Klonoa in that respect, but Wario Land 4 puts a lot more emphasis on action. The slight control glitch at ladders is a bit of a drag, and the mini-games are more silly than they are fun to play. Wario Land 4 is also the first Nintendo GBA product without any link support...but I'm willing to look the other way on this fact since the single player adventure is so good.''" | |align="left"|"''Wario rocks -- there's a lot of variety in the game design and is more challenging than the usual side-scrolling fare due to its focus on making players figure out how to get to certain locations in the level. It's slightly similar to Klonoa in that respect, but Wario Land 4 puts a lot more emphasis on action. The slight control glitch at ladders is a bit of a drag, and the mini-games are more silly than they are fun to play. Wario Land 4 is also the first Nintendo GBA product without any link support...but I'm willing to look the other way on this fact since the single player adventure is so good.''" | ||
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==References in later games== | ==References in later games== | ||
[[File:WL4-Densetsu no Starfy 3 Flaming Wario.png|frame|[[Flaming Wario]] in ''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy 3|Densetsu no Stafy 3]]''.]] | [[File:WL4-Densetsu no Starfy 3 Flaming Wario.png|frame|[[Flaming Wario]] in ''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy 3|Densetsu no Stafy 3]]''.]] | ||
*''[[metroidwiki:Metroid Fusion|Metroid Fusion]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s unused game data shows various assets from ''Wario Land 4'', including large blocks and crystals, which suggests that the game was based on the same engine as ''Wario Land 4''.<ref> | *''[[metroidwiki:Metroid Fusion|Metroid Fusion]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s unused game data shows various assets from ''Wario Land 4'', including large blocks and crystals, which suggests that the game was based on the same engine as ''Wario Land 4''.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Metroid_Fusion#Debug_Rooms The Cutting Room Floor's page for ''Metroid Fusion'']</ref> | ||
*''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'': The game features multiple, reused voice clips and other sound effects which would also appear in the following ''WarioWare'' installments. The [[Wario Car]] appears in [[Produce Pandemonium]]. | *''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'': The game features multiple, reused voice clips and other sound effects which would also appear in the following ''WarioWare'' installments. The [[Wario Car]] appears in [[Produce Pandemonium]]. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': The Wario Car appears as one of the starter vehicles. | *''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': The Wario Car appears as one of the starter vehicles. | ||
*''[[Densetsu no Stafy 3]]'': Wario makes a guest appearance in where he helps [[Starfy|Stafy]] throughout the [[starfywiki:Undersea Ruins|Kaitei Iseki]] by using some of his reactions from ''Wario Land 4''. Wario and Stafy arrive at a [[vortex]], where they must enter to locate the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] and four [[jewel piece]]s in order to unlock the boss's door. Wario can transform into [[Bubble Wario]], [[Flaming Wario]], and [[Puffy Wario]] respectively | * ''[[Densetsu no Stafy 3]]'': Wario makes a guest appearance in where he helps [[Starfy|Stafy]] throughout the [[starfywiki:Undersea Ruins|Kaitei Iseki]] by using some of his reactions from ''Wario Land 4''. Wario and Stafy arrive at a [[vortex]], where they must enter to locate the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] and four [[jewel piece]]s in order to unlock the boss's door. Wario can transform into [[Bubble Wario]], [[Flaming Wario]], and [[Puffy Wario]] respectively. | ||
*''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'': The game has a [[microgame]] titled "[[Wario Land (WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase)|Wario Land]]", which features sprites and concepts taken from ''Wario Land 4''. In the microgame, Wario must use dash to break through a block and defeat a yellow [[Spear-Mask]]. The attack must be timed to successfully strike the Spear-Mask while its spear is facing away from Wario. | *''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'': The game has a [[microgame]] titled "[[Wario Land (WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase)|Wario Land]]", which features sprites and concepts taken from ''Wario Land 4''. In the microgame, Wario must use dash to break through a block and defeat a yellow [[Spear-Mask]]. The attack must be timed to successfully strike the Spear-Mask while its spear is facing away from Wario. | ||
*''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'': The Wario Car is featured in one of [[18-Volt]]'s gallery illustrations. A photo of the Golden Pyramid can be seen in level 3 of the microgame [[Where Goes the Nose?]] | *''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'': The Wario Car is featured in one of [[18-Volt]]'s gallery illustrations. A photo of the Golden Pyramid can be seen in level 3 of the microgame [[Where Goes the Nose?]] | ||
===''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!''=== | ===''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!''=== | ||
''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' contains a seemingly complete set of instrumental sounds used for the soundtrack of ''Wario Land 4'' within the game's files, and may be assembled together manually to recreate each of the individual tracks.<ref> | ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' contains a seemingly complete set of instrumental sounds used for the soundtrack of ''Wario Land 4'' within the game's files, and may be assembled together manually to recreate each of the individual tracks.<ref>[http://warioforums.com/index.php?threads/high-quality-uncompressed-wario-land-4-music.2044/ Forum post by "Weario" at warioforums.com] (retrieved September 5, 2016)</ref> Various theme songs and sound effects from ''Wario Land 4'' are also heard during normal gameplay: | ||
*The theme of the [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] is used as [[Mona]]'s theme melody. The music can also be heard in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' in a less modified form when the [[Gelateria]] is seen from the inside during Mona's story. | *The theme of the [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] is used as [[Mona]]'s theme melody. The music can also be heard in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' in a less modified form when the [[Gelateria]] is seen from the inside during Mona's story. | ||
*The song that plays whenever a character's story is cleared and all the other employees are shown at the Gelateria is a shortened version of "Mr. Ether & Planaria". | *The song that plays whenever a character's story is cleared and all the other employees are shown at the Gelateria is a shortened version of "Mr. Ether & Planaria". | ||
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==Official descriptions== | ==Official descriptions== | ||
*'''Nintendo of America website:<br>''Stash epic loot as you smash your way through a cursed pyramid.'''<br>Bask in the greedy glory of treasure-hoarding as you hop, roll, and zombify Wario™ through 20 huge, puzzle-packed levels. This critically praised platformer sees our stubby anti-hero in search of gold, jewels, and riches beyond imagining, but when his insatiable need for loot lands him in a twisted pyramid of traps, he’ll need your wits to get out!<br>There's lots of treasure in there for the taking, and Wario wants it all. There are plenty of punches, jumps, kicks, and tricks to master throughout the gameplay and various forms for Wario to take, like Flaming Wario, Vampire Bat Wario, or Zombie Wario that can be used to uncover some of the pyramid’s hidden hoard. Lots of bad guys and boss characters will try to make your escape more difficult, and there are plenty of unique challenges to stretch your reflexes and imagination. True to Wario style, there are even a handful of mini-games to keep you amused when you're not adventuring.''<ref> | *'''Nintendo of America website:<br>''Stash epic loot as you smash your way through a cursed pyramid.'''<br>Bask in the greedy glory of treasure-hoarding as you hop, roll, and zombify Wario™ through 20 huge, puzzle-packed levels. This critically praised platformer sees our stubby anti-hero in search of gold, jewels, and riches beyond imagining, but when his insatiable need for loot lands him in a twisted pyramid of traps, he’ll need your wits to get out!<br>There's lots of treasure in there for the taking, and Wario wants it all. There are plenty of punches, jumps, kicks, and tricks to master throughout the gameplay and various forms for Wario to take, like Flaming Wario, Vampire Bat Wario, or Zombie Wario that can be used to uncover some of the pyramid’s hidden hoard. Lots of bad guys and boss characters will try to make your escape more difficult, and there are plenty of unique challenges to stretch your reflexes and imagination. True to Wario style, there are even a handful of mini-games to keep you amused when you're not adventuring.''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wario-land-4-wii-u/ Wario Land 4]. ''nintendo.com''. Retrieved September 8, 2021. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200728221614/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wario-land-4-wii-u/ Archived] July 28, 2020, 22:16:14 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> | ||
*'''Nintendo of UK website:'''<br>''Loot-loony Wario has discovered his biggest score yet: a fabulous golden pyramid filled with riches. Trouble is, its denizens don't want to give up the treasure easily – but that hasn't stopped Wario before!<br>In Wario Land 4, the greedy hero finds himself no longer invincible, as in his previous platform adventures. However he can undergo amazing transformations that aid him in his quest; now he can become Bat Wario, Bouncy Wario and even Zombie Wario!<br>Four guardians stand jealously over the four sections of the pyramid. Wario will either have to defeat each guardian, or activate a switch and escape before time runs out!''<ref> | *'''Nintendo of UK website:'''<br>''Loot-loony Wario has discovered his biggest score yet: a fabulous golden pyramid filled with riches. Trouble is, its denizens don't want to give up the treasure easily – but that hasn't stopped Wario before!<br>In Wario Land 4, the greedy hero finds himself no longer invincible, as in his previous platform adventures. However he can undergo amazing transformations that aid him in his quest; now he can become Bat Wario, Bouncy Wario and even Zombie Wario!<br>Four guardians stand jealously over the four sections of the pyramid. Wario will either have to defeat each guardian, or activate a switch and escape before time runs out!''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Wario-Land-4-267596.html Wario Land 4]. ''nintendo.co.uk''. Retrieved September 8, 2021.</ref> | ||
*'''SuperMario_UK | *'''SuperMario_UK Twitter:'''<br>''A fabulous golden pyramid filled with riches, you say? Too tempting for Wario! In Wario Land 4 on Game Boy Advance our hero is tasked with nabbing its treasures, despite the risks!''<ref>SuperMario_UK (September 7, 2021). [https://twitter.com/supermario_uk/status/1435275048890294276?s=21 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved September 8, 2021. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210908112608/https://twitter.com/supermario_uk/status/1435275048890294276?s=21 Archived] September 8, 2021, 11:26:08 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Part of the vocals used in the game's title track were taken from the first track of {{wp|Zero-G Ltd|Zero-G}}'s ''Vocal XTC'' audio sample compilation. The specific vocal lines in question are ''"Your time is over, I've had enough! Here I come! Look out, here I come!"'', sung by British session singer Helen Binding.<ref> | *Part of the vocals used in the game's title track were taken from the first track of {{wp|Zero-G Ltd|Zero-G}}'s ''Vocal XTC'' audio sample compilation. The specific vocal lines in question are ''"Your time is over, I've had enough! Here I come! Look out, here I come!"'', sung by British session singer Helen Binding.<ref>[http://www.zero-g.co.uk/store/vocal-xtc-wav-acid-p431.php Zero-G ''Vocal XTC'' product page] (accessed on September 24, 2016)</ref><ref>[http://www.zero-g.name/CD_Booklets/Vocal_XTC_CD_Booklet.pdf ''Vocal XTC'' CD booklet] (accessed on September 24, 2016)</ref> | ||
*Wario's in-game sprite shows that he is wearing gold buttons (similar to [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Waluigi]]'s) and purple shoes. However, in the official artwork, his buttons are white and his shoes are green. | *Wario's in-game sprite shows that he is wearing gold buttons (similar to [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Waluigi]]'s) and purple shoes. However, in the official artwork, his buttons are white and his shoes are green. | ||
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*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/awaj/index.html Japanese website] | *[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/awaj/index.html Japanese website] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000005787 Japanese Virtual Console page] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000005787 Japanese Virtual Console page] | ||
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