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Wario Land 3 hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released on the Game Boy Color, this retro classic from its publisher is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The game was released in Japan on March 21, 2000, Europe on April 14, 2000, and North America on May 30, 2000. The game's plot centers around Wario who must free a mysterious figure who is trapped inside a music box.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
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| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| A | Z | Right face |
| B | X | Left face |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Wario Land 3
Inside the cave, he discovers a magical music box and is suddenly sucked into it. The game was released in Japan on March 21, 2000, Europe on April 14, 2000, and North America on May 30, 2000. After Wario defeats Rudy, he is met by the inhabitants of the music box, now restored to their former selves.
One day, Wario's plane stalls and crashes while he is flying over the woods. After collecting all the music boxes, Wario returns to the mysterious being's temple. The game's plot centers around Wario who must free a mysterious figure who is trapped inside a music box.
How Wario Land 3 Plays
This simply returns Wario back to the music box overworld. Whenever Wario obtains a new treasure, he is transported back to the music box overworld. For example, if Wario eats a donut thrown by a certain enemy, he temporarily bulks up to twice his size, giving him extra protection against attacks and the ability to break certain blocks.
Some treasures grant Wario a new ability, allowing him to access previously unreachable areas. Each stage contains four treasures, for a total of 100, each of which is locked in a colored treasure chest that can only be opened with the corresponding key. The colors of the chests are, in the approximate order that they are intended to be opened, Gray, Red, Green, and Blue.
Why Players Still Load It Up
It was a runner-up for GameSpots annual "Best Game Boy Color Game" and "Best Platform Game" awards, losing to Dragon Warrior I & II and Banjo-Tooie, respectively. The game was released in Japan on March 21, 2000, Europe on April 14, 2000, and North America on May 30, 2000. The game was later re-released for the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2013, and as part of the Nintendo Classics service on February 8, 2023.
They thank Wario and transport him back to his own world, along with the treasure that he has collected, as promised. GameSpot rated the game 9.8 out of 10, while IGN gave it an "outstanding" score of 9 out of 10. The music boxes play a medley together that frees the being, revealed to be Rudy the Clown.
Wario Land 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in Wario Land 3?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does Wario Land 3 support?
Wario Land 3 supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play Wario Land 3 online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play Wario Land 3?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.