Wario Land 3
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(GameBoy Color - US, Action & Adventure)
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Nintendo
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Released On:
21 Mar 2000
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Wario Land 3 follows the adventures of Wario as he is pulled into a room by a dark figure after finding a magic Music box. The only way for him to leave is to find all the missing Music boxes, which will allow him to escape with any treasure he finds.
The gameplay in Wario Land 3 is similar to its predecessor, with Wario unable to die from enemy attacks. However, certain attacks can change his form, both helping and hindering his progress in each level. Some of these forms include Invisible Wario and Ball of Yarn Wario, an un-controllable ball of yarn that contains Wario. Players will need to master new skills like swimming and the butt stomp after completing a set number of levels.
UPC-A:
045496731137 (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
CGB-AW8A-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a platformer adventure game where players control Wario, who is trapped inside a magical music box. To escape and claim treasure, Wario must recover five hidden music boxes to restore a mysterious figure's powers.
Story
Wario's Crash Landing
Wario was flying his plane on a lovely day when his engine sputtered, causing him to crash-land in the woods. He wandered through the trees, frustrated by his bad luck, and stumbled into a cave.
The Music Box
Inside the cave, Wario found a beautiful music box. He tried to wind it, but no song played. Before he could finish complaining, Wario vanished in a flash, leaving only the music box behind.
Inside the Music Box
Wario awoke inside the music box. A mysterious figure told him that he used to rule this world, but an evil being sealed his magical powers in five music boxes.
Wario's Quest
The figure promised to send Wario home and let him keep any treasure he found if he recovered the hidden music boxes. This would break the seal on the figure's powers. Enticed by the treasure and the chance to return home, Wario began his quest for the music boxes and the treasures of this land.
Controls
+ CONTROL PAD
Walk
+ CONTROL PAD + B
Jump off ladders
+ CONTROL PAD + A
Crouching jump
A BUTTON
Jump
START
Enter the Save Screen
SELECT
Enter the Save Screen
B BUTTON
Attack
B BUTTON + A
Jumping attack
B BUTTON + Crouching
Crouching slide
SELECT or START
Access the Save Screen
ACTION HELP
Return to the level
+ Control Pad ← and →
Choose an action (in ACTION HELP)
SAVE
Use the Save & Quit feature
TO MAP
Return to the Map Screen
Tips & Maps
Rolling Jump
Crouch on a hill to start rolling, then press the A Button to jump! While you're spinning, you can break blocks and knock down enemies!
Jumping Attack
If you press the A Button to jump while pressing the B Button, you can perform a jumping attack! You'll be able to break blocks and knock down opponents that are just out of reach.
Crouching Jump
If you jump while you're crouching, you just might be able to get into some tight spots! To perform a crouching jump, press the A Button while holding on the + Control Pad.
Crouching Slide
Press on the + Control Pad while pressing the B Button to perform a crouching slide! You can only slide a little, though.
Auto Save
Save automatically after clearing a level. Wait until "Save Complete" is displayed before turning the power OFF.
Save & Quit
If you press START or SELECT after entering a level, the Save Screen will appear. Choose Save and press the A Button, then wait until "Save Complete" is displayed before turning the power OFF.
The Many Different Blocks
There are many different blocks that just seem to get in your way, no matter what you do. Try as you might, you can't break them all!
Jump-Through Floor Panel
You can jump up through this mysterious floor panel. Wario can only jump down through this floor panel when he has been transformed into a particular state . . .
How to Play
Playing the Game
Playing through Wario Land 3 can be tough, so read this section carefully.
Choose a Level
The Map Screen shows which levels Wario can enter. Wario can go to any displayed level at any time. (At first, Out of the Woods is the only level available.)
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Use the + Control Pad to move Wario to a level.
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Press the A Button to enter.
Search for the Keys
When you enter a level, the first thing you should do is start looking for the keys. There are four different colored keys: gray, red, green, and blue.
You can't necessarily find all four keys right away. The levels can change, and by powering up, Wario can access new areas.
Find the Treasure Chests
Once you find a key, try to find the treasure chest of the same color. If you have the correct key, simply touch the treasure chest to get its hidden treasure.
Clear Screen
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Treasure found
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Coins gathered
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Music boxes found
Musical Coin Screen
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1/8
Events
When you've finished looking at the Clear Screen, an event may occur, depending on the treasure you've found. However, finding a single item won't necessarily start an event.
Some events may not occur until two or three related items have been found. There may also be times when no event occurs at all, so don't be too disappointed.
Levels Increase
Find changes in the map and the levels. Depending on the events that occur, you may find that new levels have been opened or that there have been changes in levels you've already cleared.
Head for new levels or any levels you think may have changed. You may be able to find keys and chests that you couldn't find before and get your hands on new treasure.
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N2 The Peaceful Village
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Auto-Save
Return to Step 1
Repeat steps 1 through 5 until you collect all 100 treasures and the 5 music boxes needed to break the seal.
If you re-enter a level you have already cleared, you will start from the beginning without having collected any keys. However, in the place of any chests you have already opened, you will find a goal door.
If you've re-entered a level but can't find a new key or chest, go to the goal door to exit the level and return to the map.
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Goal Door
Starting the Game
Properly insert your Wario Land 3 Game Pak into your Game Boy Color system. (You cannot play Wario Land on Game Boy or Game Boy Pocket systems. Be sure to use Game Boy Color.)
After turning the power ON, the introduction will be shown.
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Choose New Game and press the A Button.
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Next, select either English or Japanese and press the A Button to start your game.
Viewing the Game Screen
Since this game is for Game Boy Color only, it looks great!
The Game Screen
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Enemy (Spearhead)
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Block
The Map Screen
This is the island inside the mysterious music box. Use the + Control Pad to move about the island. After moving to the level you wish to enter, press the A Button and get ready to go!
Even in the strange world within the music box, the sun still rises and sets! The enemies that appear in the levels at night may differ from those in the day.
There are also some treasures you can find only during the daytime, while others can only be found at night!
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N2 The Peaceful Village
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N2 The Peaceful Village
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Night
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N1 Out of the Woods
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Day
If you press the B Button on the Map Screen, arrows will appear indicating the places Wario can go to from his current position! These can be a big help!
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Arrows
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N1 Out of the Woods
If you reach a point in the game in which you don't know where you should go, head to the Temple! (Press the A Button to enter!) The Hidden Figure will tell you where to go next.
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Press the B Button or ← on the + Control Pad to exit the Temple.
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You can also press ↑ on the + Control Pad at the location of the Temple to see your next destination without actually entering the Temple.
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Temple
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hidden figure:
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Head for
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The Peaceful
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Village
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Next Destination
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N2 The Peaceful Village
About the Map Window
The Map Window slides down from the top of the screen when you press SELECT on the Map Screen.
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Use the + Control Pad to move the cursor.
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Press the A Button to make a selection.
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To exit the window, press SELECT again or press the B Button.
Next Map
There are a whopping 4 different maps: North, South, East, and West. (Only the North Map can be accessed at first.)
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Select Next Map and use the + Control Pad to pick a direction.
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Then press the A Button to jump to a different map!
Event Replay Button
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Choose this button to replay the last event that occurred.
Day & Night Switch
Once you find a particular treasure, this button will appear, allowing you to switch between night and day at will.
Treasure Chart
Take a long look at all the treasures you've collected! Sometimes an event will happen after you've collected several related treasures.
Related treasures are marked by arrows, so use the
Enemies & Characters
Spearhead
Watch out for this stubborn Goom. "One little spear is all I need!"
Hammer-bot
This robot roams around looking for something to pound on with its mighty hammer arms. If you get hit with its hammers, you may just bounce right back in response!
Mad Scienstein
One look at this crazy labcoat, and you know he's trouble. He's pouring his heart into his latest scientific formula and its miraculous effects.
Spear-bot
This mass-produced robot sees Spearhead as its chief rival in chasing Wario. "In the end, technology always wins out!"
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