The start of a revival that never really happened. This is a good first draft of what new Wario Land games could have looked like, drawing elements from throughout the series but mostly referencing Wario Land 4. I think making speed a finite resource (i.e. that you have to use a Max Fastosity Dasherator to run) is a good way to balance Wario Land's puzzle tendencies with Wario Land 4's desire to be a speed game. Boy howdy do I miss transformations, and do I wish some of the boss fights were a little faster. The game isn't too experimental either, outside of its aesthetics (gorgeous; this man's butt has never looked so good) and a few late-game levels. A game that really needed a sequel to capitalize on its rough draft. Maybe some day.