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Wario Land: Shake It! vs Wario Land 3

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Wario Land: Shake It!
Wario Land: Shake It!Nintendo's greedy anti-hero returns in side-scrolling glory.
Wario Land 3
Wario Land 3Help the invincible Wario escape a magical music box in this massive platforming adventure.
Overview
Description

Wario Land: Shake It! marks the return of Nintendo's greedy, uncouth, and rude anti-hero to his side-scrolling platforming roots. Players guide Wario through beautifully hand-drawn animated stages, using motion controls to shake enemies and trigger interactive environments. Developed by Good-Feel and published by Nintendo, this action-adventure title combines classic platform-jumping gameplay with a humorous tone and unique visual style. Players must collect treasure, defeat quirky bosses, and master Wario's signature moves to complete each challenging level.

Trapped inside a magical music box after his plane crashes, the invincible Wario must embark on a dangerous quest to help a mysterious figure recover its lost powers. Smash, bash, and crash your way through more than two dozen gigantic levels in search of hidden keys, valuable treasures, and mystical music boxes. Test your wits on puzzle after intricate puzzle and flex your muscles in action-packed boss fights while encountering quirky enemies like Wanderin' Gooms and Hammer-bots. With money on his mind, Wario navigates one of the largest and most dazzling adventures ever created for the Game Boy Color.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Platformer fans and retro gamers
Retro gamers and puzzle-platformer fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2008-07-24
2000-03-21
Specifications
developer
Good-Feel
Nintendo R&D1
publisher
Nintendo
Nintendo, Gradiente
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7+133%
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
79/100
93/100+18%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Gorgeous hand-drawn animation style
  • Engaging and responsive platforming mechanics
  • Fun motion-controlled shake mechanics
  • Humorous and memorable protagonist
  • Massive world design with rewarding exploration and backtracking
  • Clever blend of puzzle-solving and platforming mechanics
  • Vibrant and expressive Game Boy Color visuals
  • Engaging and challenging boss battles
Cons
  • Can be repetitive for some players
  • Motion controls may not appeal to everyone
  • Limited strictly to single-player mode
  • Wario cannot be defeated, which lowers the traditional platforming challenge
  • Requires significant backtracking to find all hidden treasures
  • Limited to single-player gameplay only
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The Verdict

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Wario Land: Shake It! offers modern motion‑controlled platforming with hand‑drawn visuals, while Wario Land 3 delivers a deeper, puzzle‑rich adventure with higher critical acclaim.

Key differences

  • Control scheme: Shake It! uses Wii Remote motion; Wario Land 3 uses traditional button inputs.
  • Visual style: Shake It! features hand‑drawn animated graphics; Wario Land 3 uses Game Boy Color pixel art.
  • Critical reception: Shake It! scored 79/100; Wario Land 3 scored 93/100.
  • Gameplay focus: Shake It! emphasizes side‑scrolling action and humor; Wario Land 3 emphasizes exploration, backtracking, and puzzles.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Wario Land 3 blends platforming with extensive puzzles and non‑linear exploration, praised by its 93 critic score.

Wario Land 3

Platform availability

Shake It! runs on Wii with motion controls; Wario Land 3 is limited to Game Boy Color hardware.

Wario Land: Shake It!

Price & value

Both are one‑time purchases; price not specified beyond Shake It!'s $49.99 MSRP, Wario Land 3 price not listed.

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Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player only.

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Content & replayability

Wario Land 3's massive world, backtracking, and hidden treasures provide more long‑term content.

Wario Land 3

Difficulty & accessibility

Shake It! offers intuitive motion controls and a lighter difficulty; Wario Land 3's puzzles and backtracking can be harder.

Wario Land: Shake It!

Graphics & performance

Shake It! boasts gorgeous hand‑drawn animation; Wario Land 3 uses retro Game Boy Color visuals.

Wario Land: Shake It!

Choose Wario Land: Shake It! if…

Fans who want a Wii‑style, motion‑based platformer with modern cartoon graphics.

Choose Wario Land 3 if…

Players seeking deep exploration, puzzles, and the highest critical praise in a retro package.

Common questions

Which game has better critical reviews?

Wario Land 3 received a 93/100 critic score, compared to Shake It!'s 79/100.

Do either of the games support multiplayer?

No, both titles are single‑player only.

Is motion control required for Shake It!?

Yes, Shake It! relies on Wii Remote motion to shake enemies and objects.