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Mawaru : Made in Wario

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Also known as
Mawaru Made in Wario まわるメイドインワリオ

Master over 200 rapid microgames using tilt controls to survive the escalating speed challenges.

Mawaru Made in Wario (WarioWare: Twisted!) was released for Game Boy Advance in Japan on October 14, 2004, and this is the original version of the game on any platform.


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About Mawaru : Made in Wario

Mawaru: Made in Wario is a sequel built around a unique control method involving a gyro sensor and rumble feature integrated into the cartridge. The premise involves Wario seeking a repair for his broken Game Boy Advance, which leads to the creation of numerous button-less systems controlled by tilting.

Gameplay consists of navigating stages where the player is presented with a rapid succession of over two hundred microgames, each lasting only a few seconds. These are preceded by minimal instructions such as "Avoid!" or "Play!", requiring quick interpretation. The pacing is challenging, as failing a microgame costs one of four lives, and success leads to increasingly faster sequences culminating in a more difficult boss stage without a time limit.

Different characters introduce themed sets of microgames that utilize the tilt mechanics in specific ways. Examples include games requiring small spins, rhythmic motions, simple button presses, or manipulations of gravity. One character pair features games that incorporate styles from all the other sets.

Beyond the initial story mode, replaying for higher scores unlocks numerous novelty items and bonus games. Defeating a boss after the first completion grants a spin-based prize, which could range from simple interactive toys to small, self-contained arcade experiences.

Mawaru : Made in Wario Screenshots

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Title Screen
Instructions/Warning
Main Menu
You'll get a quick intro before each stage begins.
And of course, you get a funny story to go along with it. Here is Mona's workplace, Mona Pizza.
Mona taking an order.
Of course, once Mona leaves the restaurant, she runs into trouble.
Don't let your dog get squished by the walls!
A baseball to the face is not funny.
Yes, even those cheapy projection games are in WarioWare Twisted.
Can you balance an umbrella with your finger?
Don't let him get away!