Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 shifts the focus to Mario's avaricious rival, Wario, whose goal is to amass enough wealth for a castle by stealing a valuable statue from pirates on Kitchen Island. This objective directly informs the core gameplay loop, which is centered on collecting currency.

Wario's moveset is distinct, featuring a basic punch that can break bricks and shove weaker enemies, a body slam, and the ability to pick up and throw foes. His capabilities are further expanded by three specialized power-up hats. One grants flight and enhanced mobility, another provides a fiery breath attack, and a third allows for charging through obstacles and clinging to ceilings.

Coins are acquired through various means, such as defeating enemies, uncovering them from blocks, or finding them in the environment. Level progression often requires paying a coin-based toll at the exit door. Additionally, secret treasure rooms can be accessed with keys, and a risky mini-game offers a chance to significantly increase or decrease the player's coin total before completing a stage.