Very solid WarioWare title
I wasn't sure on having multiple characters taking on the microgames at first but it adds a lot more wackiness when you're using the full crew and you have to quickly adapt to a different moveset each time. Yes some characters like 9-Volt are awful to play with but that's kinda the point. It forces you to use characters you would otherwise avoid to create more chaotic mayhem which is what WarioWare has always been about.
If you want to high score chase like usual, then you can just pick your best characters and go at it.
For me, adding the characters adds so much more charm to the cast that usually only get a handful of cutscenes to shine in and I greatly appreciate that.
While I love the dynamic and replayability that the characters bring, I do personally prefer the older style of WarioWare from a single player perspective. Being able to play the main game with 2 people though is awesome so it kinda balances out.
I love that variety pack brought back some of the multiplayer goodness that the GameCube game had, including and updated version of the balloon game but overall what's on offer here doesn't hit the heights of what came before.
And that's kinda the theme with this game. If you want a great single player WarioWare game then Touched on DS and the GBA original are better imo. If you want a great multiplayer WarioWare game then the GameCube one is your best option. However this does offer a great attempt at the best of both worlds (though for some reason lacking an online option despite Mario Party finally getting one) for those that enjoy both single and multiplayer aspects of WarioWare.
Falls a bit short of what has come before but ultimately still a great experience
I wasn't sure on having multiple characters taking on the microgames at first but it adds a lot more wackiness when you're using the full crew and you have to quickly adapt to a different moveset each time. Yes some characters like 9-Volt are awful to play with but that's kinda the point. It forces you to use characters you would otherwise avoid to create more chaotic mayhem which is what WarioWare has always been about.
If you want to high score chase like usual, then you can just pick your best characters and go at it.
For me, adding the characters adds so much more charm to the cast that usually only get a handful of cutscenes to shine in and I greatly appreciate that.
While I love the dynamic and replayability that the characters bring, I do personally prefer the older style of WarioWare from a single player perspective. Being able to play the main game with 2 people though is awesome so it kinda balances out.
I love that variety pack brought back some of the multiplayer goodness that the GameCube game had, including and updated version of the balloon game but overall what's on offer here doesn't hit the heights of what came before.
And that's kinda the theme with this game. If you want a great single player WarioWare game then Touched on DS and the GBA original are better imo. If you want a great multiplayer WarioWare game then the GameCube one is your best option. However this does offer a great attempt at the best of both worlds (though for some reason lacking an online option despite Mario Party finally getting one) for those that enjoy both single and multiplayer aspects of WarioWare.
Falls a bit short of what has come before but ultimately still a great experience