Wario Land 4 follows the story of Wario , as he reads about a secret treasure in a pyramid. He decides to enter the pyramid and take control. The goal is to navigate through various levels, avoiding obstacles and enemies.
The gameplay of Wario Land 4 involves platforming elements, with Wario's main objective being to overcome challenges and reach the end of each level. Some enemies will transform Wario into different forms, such as Floating Wario, Zombie Wario, or Bat Wario, which can be used to solve puzzles or overcome obstacles.