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The funny thing is the original WarioWare's story was about Wario becoming a game developer and charging full price for these short micro-games because he's just being greedy. Wario was ahead of the curve in the gaming industry back in 2003.

It all comes down to whether you're into WarioWare/Rhythm Heaven-style games on whether or not you will like this game. As a longtime WarioWare fan since the first game on GBA, I am extremely looking forward to getting this on Christmas, but I am fully aware that these types of games clearly won't satisfy players who prefer "core" gameplay over "casual, party"-type gameplay.

I'm the same way. I get why Warioware games appeal to some people, but I just can't get into it myself. And it's okay to have a genre that you just can't connect with. What I really want, though, is a new Wario platformer. That would be awesome.

Can’t believe the amount of fun I’m having playing this with my wife in our living room. The rooster pose is so ridiculous lol

WarioWare is definitely that style of classic 'arcade mastery' game, where you do the same thing over and over, getting better each time, in an effort to beat your own records. The 'story mode' is essentially the tutorial for the rest of the single-player content. If you're not a fan of that (which it sounds like you aren't) then yeah, this franchise won't ever be your cup of tea.

That's ok, Arlo. As someone who LOVES WarioWare, though... This is a really good one. Having a blast with friends too.

I think judging the price by the story run time feels incredibly disingenuous. you said yourself you know there's way more content and that the point is to go back, so I don't think it's fair to say it's not worth $50 when you basically only played the tutorial. that's like saying any game where you don't like the gameplay loop in the first two hours isn't worth x amount. There are a good amount of people who will get 50+ hours from it over time, so I don't think you not liking it makes it not worth the price

The return of a "workout mode" like the WarioWare game on the Wii singlehandedly makes this game worth it for me. Videogames that make exercise fun while also giving you a legitimate workout are rare, and this game does an amazing job at it.

the humor in these games is also very japanese. lots of goofiness and slapstick and pure pacing that i feel are gonna hit different culturally

This is probably the worst pick you could make trying to get into WarioWare, aside from maybe DIY. Most of the other games have all the charm and creativity without the controls getting in the way. WarioWare Gold is definitely the best in the series, as it does a lot to remix the returning microgames, easily has more content than any other WarioWare, and avoids the pitfalls of Move It's controls. It might be my favorite 3DS game. I understand the overall WarioWare formula isn't really suited for the Arlos of the universe, but Gold is arguably the entry where it's easiest to appreciate why others love WarioWare.

Arlo: I’m ✨frugal✨

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Getting the original WarioWare and WarioWare Touched for free on the 3DS as part of the ambassador program/My Nintendo is what turned me into a fan of this series.

As a Rhythm Heaven fsn its very hard for me to not see all of these games as like some of the best art and visuals Nintendo ever put into their games. Ko takeuchi is a legend. Playing even the most frustrating warioware leaves me gawking at the screen from how creative and fun they all are for me.

Really like the clips of you playing the game. Would love to see more of that whenever it's possible

I think the frustration is part of the fun, you see this shit and it overloads your brain with information and you end up losing, but when you see it again you have another chance to figure it out and get the game back. Some of my favorite minigames in this took me like 5-6 attempts to start beating consistently

Original title was: "WarioWare: Move It! is not my thing and that's okay."

I recently completed Warioware GBA on NSO+ and had a blast. I'd recommend that to Arlo if he's willing to give it one more try. I had Smooth Moves on the Wii and felt the same way as Arlo because the motion control games feel less good to gain mastery of and hence less drive to complete. The simplicity of Dpad + A button in the GBA game lets them make games that are more intense and yet feel more fair.

I've played Warioware from the beginning. A lot of what makes it fun is getting better at the micro games, but the best part is playing with others, especially ones that don't really play games and laughing at each other over trying to frantically figure out what you're supposed to do in each game. Smooth moves and this one are especially fun with that because of all the different poses you have to do. Indo agree that $30 or $40 would be a nicer price though