Editing Wario Land 4

{{about|the game|the book of the same name|[[Wario Land 4 (book)]]}}

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|released='''[[Game Boy Advance]]''' <ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/524513-wario-land-4/data Gamefaqs- Wario land 4 Release Data]</ref><br/>{{released|Japan|August 21, 2001|Australia|November 9, 2001|Europe|November 16, 2001|USA|November 19, 2001|China|June 8, 2004<ref>“2004年6月，神游推出小神游GBA，捆绑简体中文版《超级马力欧2》和《瓦力欧寻宝记》” (In June 2004, iQue released the iQue Game Boy Advance, with the Simplified Chinese versions of ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''Wario Land 4'' bundled.) 大狗 (June 22, 2016). [http://www.chuapp.com/2016/06/22/251110.html 《记录》第17期：神游中国（上）]. 触乐. Retrieved February 28, 2017.</ref>}} '''[[Virtual Console]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]) (Ambassador Program Release)''' <ref>[http://andriasang.com/comzcn/gba_3ds_ambassador/ Game Boy Advance 3DS Ambassador Program Begins on Friday]</ref><br/>{{released|Australia|December 15, 2011|Japan|December 16, 2011|Europe|December 16, 2011|USA|December 16, 2011}} '''[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii U]])'''<br/>{{released|Japan|April 30, 2014|USA|May 8, 2014|Europe|June 5, 2014|Australia|June 5, 2014}}

|genre=2D Platformer

|modes=Single player

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'''''Wario Land 4''''', known in Japan as '''''Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara''''' (ワリオランドアドバンス ヨーキのお宝, meaning '''''Wario Land Advance: The Treasure of the Golden Diva''''')<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/wl4 <nowiki>http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/wl4</nowiki>]</ref>, is a platform game released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2001. It was later re-released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system on December 16, 2011 via the Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors program, just after its ten-year anniversary, as well as a downloadable Virtual Console game for the [[Wii U]] on May 8, 2014. It is the fourth game in the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series (fifth counting ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''), which is a spin-off of the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series. It is also the final ''Wario Land'' game to be released on a handheld system and the last ''Wario Land'' game for seven years until ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' In the game, [[Wario]] travels to the [[Golden Pyramid]] after reading a [[:File:WL4-Newspaper.png|newspaper article]] about a rumor of a [[legendary treasure]] hidden inside. His intention is to rob the Pyramid, but he accidentally goes on a quest to save the legendary [[Princess Shokora]] from the money-crazed [[Golden Diva]], evil ruler of the Golden Pyramid. The game features 2-D graphics with linear transformations (similar to ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''). ''Wario Land 4'' has received very positive reviews from websites and game critics alike, enjoying praise for its soundtrack, collectibles throughout the game, and level design.

<blockquote>Does [[Wario]] smell treasure again? Oh yes he does! Whilst reading his morning paper and picking his nose, he reads about the legendary [[Golden Pyramid|Pyramid]] of [[Princess Shokora|Shokora]]! With no delay, and even forgetting to take his mid-morning nap, Wario hops into his fantastic [[Wario Car|car]] and heads off to find the Golden Pyramid.

 

Sometime before the events of the game, the legendary Golden Pyramid was discovered deep within a jungle. Expeditions were mounted to find the Pyramid's treasure, but a series of accidents prevented anything from being found. The game's story properly begins one morning with Wario reading the newspaper in his house. He reads an article about the Golden Pyramid and all the treasure within, and decides to go steal it for himself. He then hops in his car and heads towards the pyramid, almost running over a [[Black Cat]] on the road.

 

Upon arriving at the Pyramid, Wario climbs the outer stairs and heads inside, where he finds the same Black Cat that he almost ran over earlier. The Cat leads Wario deeper into the Pyramid and down a hole. Wario lands in a room near the center of the Pyramid, and proceeds to complete the challenges of its five [[#Passages|Passages]], thus opening the way to the [[Inner Pyramid]], where the evil ruler of the Golden Pyramid, the [[Golden Diva]], resides.

After exploring the [[Golden Passage]] inside the Inner Pyramid, Wario comes face to face with the Golden Diva. The Black Cat then jumps in front of Wario and attacks the Golden Diva, to no effect. The Cat gets swallowed by the Diva, who proceeds to fight Wario.  

After the Golden Diva's defeat, the Pyramid begins to crumble. Grabbing his treasure, and with the Black Cat in tow, Wario hurries to escape the Pyramid. They both make it out, and watch the Pyramid crumble to the ground from a distance. The Golden Diva's jewelry then flies out of the treasure sack and toward the Black Cat. This causes the Cat to change form into Princess Shokora, the ancient ruler of the Golden Pyramid who was cursed by the Golden Diva. With the Diva's defeat, the curse is broken, and the princess thanks Wario by kissing him on the cheek. She is taken away by angels, and Wario takes his treasure to his car and heads home.

[[File:WL4-Shokora Ending.png|frame|The black cat transforms into Princess Shokora in front of Wario.]]

The ending cutscene shows Wario speeding through the city, almost running over a cat once more. A newspaper flies into the cat's face, with an article that reads: ''"STEAKS! EAT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!"''. The game ends with gold bars forming the words ''THE END''.

[[File:WL4-Boss Door.png|frame|left|Four [[jewel]]s need to be collected in each main [[#Passages|Passage]].]]

Upon creating a new save file, the player can select a [[#Game modes|game mode]] to play. There are Normal, Hard, and S-Hard options. The most difficult mode, S-Hard, is unlocked upon completing Hard mode. Gameplay begins in the [[Entry Passage]] which includes [[Hall of Hieroglyphs|one level]] and a boss, [[Spoiled Rotten]]. On completion, the next four areas of the game are revealed. This consists of four more Passages, each with four levels relating to a different theme with a [[#Bosses|boss]] at the end. The four Passages are the [[Emerald Passage]], [[Ruby Passage]], [[Topaz Passage]] and [[Sapphire Passage]]. These can be completed in any order. Once each bosses of these four Passages have been cleared, an inner pyramid, (the [[Golden Pyramid]]) is revealed on the main map. This includes one last level, (the [[Golden Passage]]) and the final boss, the [[Golden Diva]].

Unlike [[Wario Land (series)|previous installments]] in the series, Wario is given a heart meter, which contains a total of eight [[Heart (Wario Land series)|hearts]]. Wario can collect hearts throughout the stages. Collecting one replenishes one heart of the meter. Wario loses a heart by touching a threatening part of an [[#Enemies|enemy]], spikes, etc. He can also fully replenish his meter by opening a [[Heart Box]]. Below the heart meter is the heart gauge. Most enemies drop a [[little heart]] when defeated. Each little heart collected fills the gauge by an eighth. Filling it gives Wario an extra heart, and the gauge is then emptied.

Each of the eighteen levels contains four [[Jewel Piece]]s, found within [[Jewel Piece Box|boxes]], that need to be collected. When four Jewel Pieces in a level are joined, they form a [[jewel]]. The color of the Jewels varies on the Passage they are collected in. The player must collect all Jewel Pieces in a Passage to gain access to the boss. A [[Keyzer]] must be collected to unlock the next level. Without the Keyzer, the four Jewel Pieces in that level can still be collected, but the door to the next level remains locked.

[[File:WL4-Puzzle Room.png|frame|left|A [[Puzzle Room]] in [[Palm Tree Paradise]].]]

When Wario enters a level, he enters through a [[vortex]], which closes behind him. The only way to open it again is to find the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] somewhere in the level. This reopens the vortex and allows Wario to return to the map screen. A [[#List of Time Limits|time limit]] is given to return to the vortex. The player should focus on finding the four Jewel Pieces and the Keyzer before hitting the switch if possible. However, there are some areas that can only be accessed by hitting the switch. This is achieved through the [[Frog Block]]s. The Frog Blocks can be found either solid or transparent. When the switch is hit, all transparent blocks become solid, while all solid blocks become transparent. This opens up new areas that can only be accessed when the switch is hit, so there may be some other Jewel Pieces or maybe even the Keyzer to find in that new area. As soon as the switch is hit, a timer appears on screen. The amount of time given to reach the vortex varies on the level and game mode. If the time runs out, the player's score quickly decreases and the level becomes black and white. When the score reaches zero, Wario is sent back to the main map and must start the level again. In the [[Golden Passage]], the switch is placed at the beginning directly under the vortex, so Wario lands on it upon entering the last level. This makes the last level unique and more difficult in that he must recover all four Jewel Pieces and the Keyzer within the time limit.

[[File:WL4-Treasure Restored.png|frame|left|[[Legendary treasure]] and [[Treasure chest (Wario Land 4)|treasure chest]]s being restored to the [[Golden Pyramid]] ]]

There are two [[Puzzle Room]]s in each level (excluding the [[Entry Passage]] and [[Golden Passage]]). Each one is found in a [[Purple Pipe]], and contains either a [[Diamond (Wario Land 4)|diamond]] worth 1,000 points, or an amount of [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coins]] that are worth roughly 1,000 points when combined. Wario must solve some sort of puzzle to obtain these points, usually using [[Mad Scienstein|Arewo Shitain-hakase]] as an object to throw. Completing these rooms is optional and not necessary to complete the level or the game, but they provide an opportunity for the player to earn a few extra points. Likewise, the player never sees a [[Jewel Piece]] or a [[Keyzer]] in a Puzzle Room, but a [[Heart Box]] can be seen in some rooms.

[[File:WL4-Frog Switch HoH.png|frame|Wario about to exit a level through a [[vortex]].]]

There is also an additional bonus challenge to complete. In every level except for the [[Entry Passage]] and the [[Golden Pyramid]], there is a hidden [[CD]] that can be collected and played in the [[Sound Room]], each containing a different soundtrack. There is a total of sixteen CDs to collect. A [[Karaoke (Medamayaki)|Karaoke]] can also be unlocked, which is a full song with Japanese vocals. It can be unlocked by getting 10,000 or more points in each of the eighteen levels.

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The game records the player's best score (points collected) in each level. The amount of points obtained in a level affects what icon appears on the map screen when standing at the entrance of that level, next to the best score. A score of above 10,000 shows a gold crown, 8,000 to 9,990 shows a silver crown, and a score of 6,000 to 7,990 shows a bronze crown. A score of below 6,000 shows no crown.

There is a total of twelve [[Treasure chest (Wario Land 4)|treasure chest]]s in ''Wario Land 4''. Each of the four main boss rooms contain three treasure chests, embedded into the wall in the background. Wario is not able to interact with them. During the boss battle when the time starts to run low (usually under a minute), the treasure chests in the background begin to disappear, one by one. Once Wario defeats the boss, the treasure chests that are left over are collected and stored in the Golden Pyramid for the final boss against the [[Golden Diva]]. The amount of treasure chests collected does not affect the main game. However, it does affect the game's completion, as the more treasure chests Wario obtains, the more beautiful [[Princess Shokora]] appears in the game's ending cutscene.

{{quote2|So these are my basic controls! You got a problem with that?|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction manual}}

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! width="70" |Controls

|align="center" |{{button|gba|start}}  

|Opens pause menu/confirm

|align="center" |{{button|gba|A}}  

|Jump/swim/confirm

|align="center" |{{button|gba|B}}  

|Attack, throw (hold to build power)

|align="center" |{{button|Pad}}  

|Left/right to move. Up to look up

|align="center" |{{button|Padup}} + {{button|gba|B}}

|align="center" |{{button|Paddown}}  

|Smash Attack (break blocks below or defeat [[#Enemies|enemies]], ends when player releases the d-pad), roll on 45 degree slope, Super Smash Attack (break stronger blocks, hold d-pad down for more than a second while falling. Does not end if the player releases the d-pad)

|align="center" |{{button|Paddown}} + {{button|gba|B}}  

|align="center" |{{button|Paddown}} + {{button|Padleftright}}  

|align="center" |{{button|gba|L}} or {{button|gba|R}}  

==Wario's moves==

{{quote2|How 'bout it? You can even do this stuff!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction manual}}

 

Wario has several different moves in ''Wario Land 4''. Mastering each one of them is essential for progressing in the game.

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!Image  

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Ram.png]]

|align="center" |Attack

|Wario can shift his body weight to ram into objects. He can hit the weak spot of [[#Enemies|enemies]] to destroy them, or break blocks to make a path. He also runs a tad faster than normal.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Ramming Sprite.png]]

|align="center" |Dash Attack

|Just like the regular Attack, but with more power. Wario must run for a short distance to build up momentum. Once he does, he runs at terrific speed and is able to break stronger, more solid blocks.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-GroundPound.png]]

|align="center" |Smash Attack  

|A stronger version of the [[Ground Pound|classic move]] that is mainly used in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] can be used in ''Wario Land 4''. Wario can use it to break blocks below, or defeat enemies.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Super Smash Attack Sprite.png]]

|align="center" |Super Smash Attack

|Similar to the normal Smash Attack but with more strength. Triggered by continuously ground pounding for a certain amount of time without hitting the ground. Wario can break the more solid blue blocks by performing this move. The move will not cancel until he hits the ground.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Roll.png]]

|align="center" |Roll

|On a 45º degree slope in the floor, Wario can begin to roll. He can jump while moving, destroy blocks and defeat enemies by using this move. He stops rolling if he either hits something solid or falls into water.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Swim.png]]

|align="center" |Swim

|Wario is able to swim when he is in a body of water. He can move forward, as well as upward and downward. However, he is unable to swim against water currents.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Crawl.png]]

|align="center" |Crawl

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Throw.png]]

|align="center" |Throw

|If Wario picks up an enemy, rock or [[Pinball (object)|Pinball]], he is able throw it upwards or sidewards. He can also break blocks from a long distance away.

==Wario's reactions==

{{quote2|Even the powerful Wario gets into some embarrassing situations in this game! I eat too much and get all chubby, a bee stings my face and makes it swell like a balloon, my body catches fire, and all kinds of other bad things happen to me!!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction manual}}

 

All of Wario's reactions in ''Wario Land 4'' return from the last two games. Wario has a total of ten different reactions in the game, all having a different purpose to assist Wario in progressing through the level. This can include turning into a bat to reach a high place or catching fire to break [[Bonfire Block|certain blocks]]. All of the reactions have been based on [[Wario Land (series)|previous games]] in the series, but they are put to more use in ''Wario Land 4''. Wario is invincible to enemy attacks in all forms, and touching an enemy will either defeat it or simply knock it aside, depending on the reaction.

 

 

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!Image  

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario1.png]]

|align="center" |[[Wario]]

|Wario in his standard form. He can perform a [[#Wario's moves|ground-pound]], ram [[#Enemies|enemies]] or [[block]]s, crawl to get through thin spaces and throw small objects like enemies or rocks.

|Wario after being crushed by a [[Compressor]]. His body becomes very flat and lightweight, and he is able to get into small spaces. If he leaves the ground or jumps, he falls down slowly, swaying side to side, just like a feather. Wario can turn back into his normal form by entering a [[Decompressor]] or touching water.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario5.png]]

|align="center" |[[Fat Wario]]

|Wario, only fatter. He can turn into this form by eating [[apple]]s thrown by a [[Ringosukī]]. Wario is invulnerable to enemy attacks, and enemies are killed by only touching them. Due to Wario's increased weight, he cannot jump high and walks slowly. Wario returns to normal after walking a certain distance or jumping a number of times.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario6.png]]

|align="center" |[[Bubble Wario]]

|Wario after touching an underwater [[bubble]]. He can float upwards until he reaches the surface. This allows him to bypass water currents, accessing areas that are otherwise inaccessible because the bubble is unaffected by these currents.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario7.png]]

|align="center" |[[Snowman Wario]]

|Wario after a mound of snow falls on him from a ceiling. Snow sticks to Wario around his belly area and he is greatly weighed down. If he touches a slope, Wario turns into a huge snowball and start rolling, breaking any [[Snowman Block]]s that get in his way.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario8.png]]

|align="center" |[[Frozen Wario]]  

|Wario after getting hit by a [[Yeti]]'s sneeze. He becomes immobile and start sliding backwards. The ice breaks once Wario hits a wall or object.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario9.png]]

|align="center" |[[Bouncy Wario]]

|Wario when a [[Menhanmā]] strikes him with his hammer. He curls up into a spring and transform into Bouncy Wario. The player is able to make Wario bounce to incredible heights by pressing {{button|gba|A}}. If left alone, the bounce gains power. After jumping and hitting the ceiling, Wario transforms back into his normal form. He can also transform if he bounces too many times without using the high bounce.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4 Wario10.png]]

|align="center" |[[Zombie Wario]]

|Wario when a [[Skeleton Bird]] throws him goo. He moves slow, and jumping above a thin platform causes him to fall through the floor by pressing {{button|gba|A}}, reaching otherwise inaccessible places. Like ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', he is still able to jump, but not as high as he would normally. Wario can transform back by either touching water or being exposed to bright light.

|Wario after touching a [[Minicula]]. In this form, Wario takes on the appearance of a bat, and is able to fly by repeatedly pressing {{button|gba|A}}, allowing him to reach high places. Unlike ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', he cannot transform into an actual vampire. Returning to normal form can be achieved by touching water or being exposed to bright light, like with Zombie Wario.

 

 

Prior to the boss room of each passage, there is a [[Mini-Game Shop]] where Wario can play one of three [[Minigame#Wario Land 4|mini-game]]s. If Wario receives a certain amount of points in each of the mini-games, he can earn [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s which can be spent at the [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] for items to assist him in defeating the boss of that Passage. Three different colored [[Game Bot]]s run the shop, each hosting a different mini-game. Each mini-game costs 5,000 points to play (discounted to 2,000 points until Wario completes the [[Entry Passage]]).

 

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Blue Game Bot.png]]

|align="center" |[[Game Bot|Blue Game Bot]]

|The Blue Game Bot runs the mini-game [[Wario's Homerun Derby]]. When selected, it brings out a pair of baseball bats and skillfully begins to juggle two baseballs up in the air. The symbol on the Bot's screen is the shape of a baseball pitch, similar to the one found in the mini-game.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Red Game Bot.png]]

|align="center" |[[Game Bot|Red Game Bot]]

|The Red Game Bot is in charge of [[The Wario Hop]]. When the cursor selects this Bot, it immediately begins jumping up and down excitedly. Speakers appears on on its sides and white musical notes appear above the speakers. The symbol on the Bot's screen is also a musical note. The music theme reflects the funky tunes and sound effects heard in The Wario Hop.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Yellow Game Bot.png]]

|align="center" |[[Game Bot|Yellow Game Bot]]

|The Yellow Game Bot owns the mini-game [[Wario's Roulette]]. When selected, the Bot's screen divides into three different colored sections. With the scrolling movement similar to a slot machine, the pictures change while showing a different set of eyes, noses, and mouths.

==Item Shop==

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[[File:WL4-Item Shop Entrance.png|frame|The [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] entrance.]]

{{quote2|You thought you could just FIND items? The world doesn't work that way, kid!!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction manual}}

 

 

 

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!Image  

!Name

|align="center" |[[File:Apple Bomb.png]]

|align="center" |[[Apple Bomb]]  

|The Apple Bomb is an apple with colored stripes across the bottom half. It disguises a [[Bomb (object)|bomb]] that is concealed inside. When purchased, the [[Item Shopkeeper]] drags the apple to the boss room. She then raises the apple, which then breaks open to reveal a ticking bomb. She throws the bomb at the boss to inflict a small amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Blast Cannon.png]]

|align="center" |[[Blast Cannon]]

|The Blast Cannon is a gray cannon with multicolored stripes along the barrel. When purchased, it is wheeled to the boss room by the Item Shopkeeper. She then snaps her fingers, causing a bomb to be blasted as a projectile out of the cannon. It hits the boss to inflict a small amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:Vizorman.png]]

|align="center" |[[Vizorman]]

|The Vizorman is a seemingly inanimate being that wears a vizor with a white suit with a cape. There is a letter "V" on its chest, with legs bearing multicolored stripes. The Item Shopkeeper drags the Vizorman to the boss room. She then starts charging a laser which is projected from the vizor and hits the boss, dealing a small amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Bugle.png]]

|align="center" |[[Bugle]]  

|The Bugle is a golden bugle with multicolored stripes across the lower half of the tube. It is carried to the boss room by the Item Shopkeeper. She then starts playing a tune on the Bugle, releasing many music notes which fly around the room, eventually hitting the boss and inflicting an average amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:Black Dog.png]]

|align="center" |[[Black Dog]]

|The Black Dog is a dog with a huge jaw and bright yellow eyes. It is one of the four items where the Item Shopkeeper transforms into the actual item. When purchased, she follows Wario to the boss room, where she transforms into the Black Dog. The dog bites the boss several times, inflicting a large amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-LargeLipsSprite.png]]

|align="center" |[[Large Lips]]

|The Large Lips is a being with oversized lips, which replaces the whole head. The Item Shopkeeper follows Wario to the boss room. She then transforms into the Large Lips, which violently kisses the boss and deals a large amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-BigFistSprite.png]]

|align="center" |[[Big Fist]]

|The Big Fist is a large fist that wears a white glove. It resembles [[Master Hand]] and [[Crazy Hand]] from the [[Super Smash Bros (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. The Item Shopkeeper transforms into the Big Fist which throws a powerful punch at the boss and deals a large amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-BlackDragon.png]]

|align="center" |[[Black Dragon]]

|The Black Dragon is a large dragon with a huge jaw and bright yellow eyes, with wings on its back that allows it to fly. When purchased, the Item Shopkeeper follows Wario to the boss room. There, she transforms into the fearsome Black Dragon, which breathes fire on the boss to deal a large amount of damage.

|align="center" |[[File:WL4-Smile.png]]

|align="center" |[[Smile]]

|The Smile is the only item in the Item Shop that is free. However, it is a joke item. Selecting it only causes the Item Shopkeeper to smile and make a sound effect towards the player. This is a reference to the Japanese McDonald's menu which includes a "Smile" for free.<ref>https://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2015/05/21/despite-hard-times-mcdonalds-japan-plans-to-smile-again/</ref>

 

The more effective an item is on damaging a boss, the more [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s it is likely to cost. The price of the items also varies on the [[#Game modes|game mode]], e.g. an item in Hard mode is more expensive than the same item in Normal mode. All items and prices are as follows:

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!colspan="3" |Price in [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s

|-

!align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |Normal

!align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |S-Hard

!align="center" |[[Apple Bomb]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |2

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |4

!align="center" |[[Blast Cannon]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |2

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |4

!align="center" |[[Vizorman]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |6

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |8

!align="center" |[[Bugle]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |6

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |9

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |12

!align="center" |[[Black Dog]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |10

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |20

!align="center" |[[Large Lips]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |10

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |20

!align="center" |[[Big Fist]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |10

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |20

!align="center" |[[Black Dragon]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |10

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |20

!align="center" |[[Smile]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |''N/A

|}

 

Each item deals a fixed amount of damage to each boss. All damage totals are shown below. The last four items are not available for purchase against the first boss of the game, [[Spoiled Rotten]].

!align="center" |[[Cractus]]

!align="center" |[[Cuckoo Condor]]

!align="center" |[[Aerodent]]

!align="center" |[[Catbat]]

!align="center" |[[Golden Diva]]

!align="center" |[[Apple Bomb]]

|align="center" |2

|align="center" |2

|align="center" |1

!align="center" |[[Blast Cannon]]

|align="center" |3

|align="center" |1

!align="center" |[[Vizorman]]

|align="center" |6

|align="center" |2

!align="center" |[[Bugle]]

|align="center" |8

|align="center" |3

!align="center" |[[Black Dog]]

|align="center" |''N/A''

|align="center" |8

!align="center" |[[Large Lips]]

|align="center" |''N/A''

|align="center" |5

!align="center" |[[Big Fist]]

|align="center" |''N/A''

|align="center" |6

|align="center" |8

 

[[File:Soundroom.png|frame|right|The completed [[Sound Room]].]]

{{quote2|When you find the [[CD]]s thrown around the stages, you'll be able to hear some weird music! Collect 'em all and maybe people will like you!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction manual}}

 

The [[Sound Room]] is a place found on the main map of the Golden Pyramid, where the player can listen to any [[CD]] that they have collected within the sixteen main passage levels. Each of the sixteen CDs have a unique track recorded on it. A bonus [[Karaoke (Medamayaki)|Karaoke]] can be unlocked by getting 10,000 or more points (a gold crown) in all eighteen levels. The Karaoke may also be temporarily unlocked by pressing Start, Select, Up, L, and R together at the same time, while in the Sound Room.

 

Many of the CDs features remixed audio which was originally elsewhere in the game, such as the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] sound effects in the [[So Sleepy]] CD.

 

| align="center" rowspan=2 | <br>[[File:WL4 Sprite - Emerald Passage CD.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#48F8D8" width=250px | [[File:Sound Room-About That Shepherd.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#30E0A8" width=250px | [[File:Sound Room-Things That Never Change.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#20C098" width=250px | [[File:Sound Room-Tomorrow's Blood Pressure.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#108868" width=250px | [[File:Sound Room-Beyond the Headrush.png]]

| align="center" | [[About That Shepherd]]

| align="center" | [[Things That Never Change]]

| align="center" | [[Tomorrow's Blood Pressure]]

| align="center" rowspan=2 | <br>[[File:WL4 Sprite - Ruby Passage CD.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#F8C8D0" | [[File:Sound Room-Driftwood and the Island Dog.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#F89090" | [[File:Sound Room-The Judge's Feet.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#F85058" | [[File:Sound Room-The Moon's Lamppost.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#C82028" | [[File:Sound Room-Soft Shell.png]]

| align="center" | [[Driftwood & the Island Dog]]

| align="center" | [[The Judge's Feet]]

| align="center" | [[The Moon's Lamppost]]

| align="center" | [[Soft Shell]]

| align="center" rowspan=2 | <br>[[File:WL4 Sprite - Topaz Passage CD.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#F8F818" | [[File:Sound Room-So Sleepy.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#F0E010" | [[File:Sound Room-The Short Futon.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#E8C810" | [[File:Sound Room-Avocado Song.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#B08000" | [[File:Sound Room-Mr Fly.png]]

| align="center" | [[So Sleepy]]

| align="center" | [[The Short Futon]]

| align="center" | [[Avocado Song]]

| align="center" | [[Mr. Fly]]

| align="center" rowspan=2 |<br>[[File:WL4 Sprite - Sapphire Passage CD.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#90F8F8" | [[File:Sound Room-Yesterday's Words.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#80D8E8" | [[File:Sound Room-The Errand.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#70B8D8" | [[File:Sound Room-You and Your Shoes.png]]

| align="center" style="background:#4880B0" | [[File:Sound Room-Mr Ether and Planaria.png]]

| align="center" | [[Yesterday's Words]]

| align="center" | [[The Errand]]

| align="center" | [[You and Your Shoes]]

| align="center" | [[Mr. Ether & Planaria]]

==Game modes==

 

The chosen game mode affects the location of the [[Jewel Piece]]s, the type and quantity of [[#Enemies|enemies]], and the health the player begins with upon entering the level. For example, on S-Hard mode, Wario enters the level with only one [[Heart (Wario Land series)|heart]]. The game mode also affects the time given to get back to the [[vortex]] after the player hits the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] (refer to the table in the section below). In a few levels on S-Hard mode, the switch even changes its location. Purchasing items from the Item Shop costs more [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s on more difficult modes. The difficulty of [[Mini-Game Shop|Mini-Games]] are generally unchanged across difficulty levels. However, on S-Hard mode, [[Wario's Homerun Derby]] uses a cheerleader who throws very difficult pitches, compared to the lower level modes. After beating Hard or S-Hard mode, extra parts of the credits sequence are shown which feature Wario picking up women in his car.

 

==List of Time Limits==

{{quote2|This switch has an ignorant little frog face!! Once you step on it, hurry up and get back to the [[vortex]]!|[[Wario]]|[[Wario Land 4]] instruction manual}}

 

This table is a list of switch times given to complete levels in different game modes. It also includes the times to defeat the in-game [[#Bosses|bosses]].

!colspan="3" |Time limits given in different [[#Game modes|game modes]] to complete the levels

!align="center" |[[Hall of Hieroglyphs]]

!colspan="3" |[[Emerald Passage]]

!align="center" |[[Cractus]] (boss)

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:00

!colspan="3" |[[Ruby Passage]]

!align="center" |[[The Curious Factory]]

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:30

!align="center" |[[The Toxic Landfill]]

!align="center" |[[40 Below Fridge]]

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

!align="center" |[[Pinball Zone]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |6:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |5:15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |3:30

!align="center" |[[Cuckoo Condor]] (boss)

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

|

!colspan="3" |[[Topaz Passage]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |2:30

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |3:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |2:30

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

!align="center" |[[Doodle Woods]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |6:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |5:15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

|

!colspan="3" |[[Sapphire Passage]]

!align="center" |[[Crescent Moon Village]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |3:30

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |2:45

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |1:30

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |5:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:45

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:15

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

!align="center" |[[Catbat]] (boss)

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |4:00

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |3:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |2:00

|

!colspan="3" |[[Golden Pyramid]]

|align="center" style="background: #48D1C9;" |9:30

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |6:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |3:30

|align="center" style="background: #FFCC07;" |5:00

|align="center" style="background: #E35148;" |4:00

|colspan="4" align="center" |*Switch position changes

==Passages and levels==

{{quote2|My game unfolds inside a [[Golden Pyramid|pyramid]] made up of six passages!|Wario|Wario Land 4 instruction manual}}

{|width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;"

! width="140px |Passage

| align="center" rowspan=2 style="background:#D0A0D8" |[[File:WL4-Entry Passage Symbol Artwork.png|70px]]<br>'''[[Entry Passage]]'''

| style="background:#D0A0D8" | The very first level in the game. It consists of a very simple layout, with hieroglyphs of the [[Item Shopkeeper]] on the walls that teach Wario his basic moves. Weak enemies such as [[Marumen]] and [[Spear-Mask]]s appear in this level. In the Normal and Hard [[#Game modes|game modes]], the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] is right at the end of the level (thus making it far easier to reach the [[vortex]] in time). However, in S-Hard mode, the switch is found near the beginning.

| style="background:#D0A0D8" | The boss of the Entry Passage is a purple, eggplant-like creature called Spoiled Rotten. It seems to be quite young, as it carries a blanket and toy doll. Accompanying it are two [[Eggplant Warrior]]s that act as body guards. They behave exactly like [[Totsumen]] and they can be defeated in the same way. Spoiled Rotten is at first defenseless on its own, but after Wario [[#Wario's moves|ram]]s it a few times, it will reach a point where its health is quite low. Spoiled Rotten will then throw a tantrum, bearing teeth that harm Wario on contact. He will then need to attack from behind. Defeating Spoiled Rotten will grant access to the four main Passages.

| align="center" style="background:#B8E8B0" |[[File:WL4 Palm Tree Paradise Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Palm Tree Paradise]]

| style="background:#B8E8B0" | The first level of the Emerald Passage is very straightforward and of extremely low difficulty. It takes place in a tropical setting with lots of palm trees. [[Marumen]] and [[Spear-Mask]]s in low numbers patrol the grounds of this level. The level's path has no alternate routes for the player to take. In the Normal and Hard [[#Game modes|game modes]], the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] is at the end of the level, and the player must go back the way they came to reach the [[vortex]]. However, the switch is placed right under the vortex in S-Hard mode (much like the [[Golden Passage]]), forcing Wario to complete the entire level within a time limit. The level's theme is a shortened version of the [[Karaoke (Medamayaki)|Karaoke]] soundtrack.

| style="background:#B8E8B0" | The level Wildflower Fields takes place in a sunny field blossoming with wild flora. Throughout the stage, there are many [[Money Flower]]s that will swell and release [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coins]] after being pollinated by [[Beezley]]s. The Beezleys can also sting Wario and transform him into [[Puffy Wario]], which will enable him to reach greater heights in the level. A lot of the level's structure is made up of giant sunflowers, which are hollow so Wario is able to pass through them.

| style="background:#B8E8B0" | The Mystic Lake is a location of great beauty, with lush grasses and cool lakes. A large part of the level is underwater, where Wario must [[#Wario's moves|swim]] most of the way. The waters are abundant in [[Goggley-Blade]]s and [[Utsuboankō]], which are enemies that harm Wario. In the mid-way point of the level, the [[Keyzer]] is guarded by [[Togenobi]]. After hitting the switch, the upper part of the level is unlocked, which mainly consists of blocks and falling spiky boulders.

| style="background:#B8E8B0" | The Monsoon Jungle takes place in a swampy setting with lots of water. The water is vastly infested with [[Tobawani]], which will snap at Wario if he is found above them or if he swims nearby. Swinging platforms are in abundance above the water, which are used to allow Wario to safely cross without harm from the Tobawani. However, the swing is often difficult to time and the player may often find themselves falling in the water. After hitting the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]], Wario will gain access to the underground area of the level, where he will make his final progress before exiting.

| align="center" style="background:#B8E8B0" |[[File:WL4 Cractus Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Cractus]]

| style="background:#B8E8B0" | The boss of the Emerald Passage is Cractus, a possessed venus flytrap with a huge head that can skewer Wario with its claws and drool a poisonous liquid on him, turning Wario into [[Zombie Wario]]. Wario can deal damage by [[#Wario's moves|ground pounding]] its head. After taking a certain amount of damage, Cractus will stand upright which will make it harder for Wario to inflict damage on the creature. He will then have to climb one of the vines above the boss. Defeating Cractus restores the [[legendary treasure|Crown]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

| align="center" rowspan=5 style="background:#E08080" |[[File:WL4-Ruby Passage Symbol Artwork.png|70px]]<br>'''[[Ruby Passage]]'''

| align="center" style="background:#E08080" |[[File:WL4 The Curious Factory Level Icon.png]]<br>[[The Curious Factory]]

| style="background:#E08080" | The Curious Factory is a level full of machinery, such as conveyor belts, [[Compressor]]s and [[Decompressor]]s (which will transform Wario into [[Flat Wario]] and back again). Flat Wario can be used to enter tiny places. [[Togerobo]]s make their unique appearance in this level, and [[Kaentsubo]]s also make their first appearance here. Hitting the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] will open up the underground area of this level, which features an abundance of rotating platforms that Wario will have to cross.

| style="background:#E08080" | The Toxic Landfill is a filthy, polluted level that is mainly made up of toxic water and garbage that takes the shape of [[block]]s, which Wario must [[#Wario's moves|ram]] to destroy and make a path. [[Bow Balloon]]s and [[Ringosukī]] are the main enemies that appear in this level. The arrows of the Bow Balloons will transform Wario into [[Puffy Wario]], and the [[apple]]s thrown by the Ringosukī will transform him into [[Fat Wario]]. Both [[#Wario's reactions|reactions]] are crucial for progressing in the level. After hitting the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]], Wario must make his way through the underground part of the level to reach the [[vortex]].

| align="center" style="background:#E08080" |[[File:WL4 40 Below Fridge Level Icon.png]]<br>[[40 Below Fridge]]

| style="background:#E08080" | The level 40 Below Fridge, as the name suggests, takes place in a very cold fridge. The level is mainly made up of ice. [[Yeti]]s are found in abundance in this level, which are snow creatures with a white coat. They have the ability to transform Wario into [[Frozen Wario]] by sneezing on him. Falling icicles from the ceiling damage Wario, while falling snow from the ceiling transforms him into [[Snowman Wario]]. If Wario walks on a 45° platform in this form, he will start rolling into a snowball and he will be able to break [[Snowman Block]]s.

| align="center" style="background:#E08080" |[[File:WL4 Pinball Zone Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Pinball Zone]]

| style="background:#E08080" | Pinball Zone is a funky, colorful and noisy level with many things going on at once. It takes place inside a pinball machine, where the main focus is throwing [[Pinball (object)|Pinball]]s into slots to break the [[Pinball Block]], which will allow access to the next room. This is the only level to feature the [[Spike Cannon]]s, which are undefeatable [[#Enemies|enemies]] that shoot spikes from their head. The level's background displays a different theme in every room, including forests, robots, dragons, and others.

| align="center" style="background:#E08080" |[[File:WL4 Cuckoo Condor Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Cuckoo Condor]]

| style="background:#E08080" | The boss of the Ruby Passage is Cuckoo Condor, which is what appears to be a giant cuckoo clock. It can grab Wario and shoot gears and electricity at him. After taking a fair amount of damage, the cuckoo clock will fall apart, revealing a giant bird (presumably a condor) within. In this form, Cuckoo Condor can lay eggs that hatch into [[Hiyoko|self-destructing chicks]] to damage Wario. Wario can counter this attack by catching and [[#Wario's moves|throwing]] the eggs at the Condor's head. Defeating Cuckoo Condor restores the [[legendary treasure|Earrings]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

| align="center" rowspan=5 style="background:#F8F098" |[[File:Wl4-Topaz Passage Symbol Artwork.png|70px]]<br>'''[[Topaz Passage]]'''

| align="center" style="background:#F8F098" |[[File:WL4 Toy Block Tower Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Toy Block Tower]]

| style="background:#F8F098" | The first level of the Topaz Passage takes place in a toy castle, with lots of toy blocks found throughout the level. Several unique items appear in this level, including the [[Triangle Toy Block]] (which Wario must [[#Wario's moves|throw]] into the slot on a [[Toy Block Door]] to open the door) and the [[Rolling Toy Block]] (which Wario can [[#Wario's moves|ram]] to move along the ground and use as an object to stand on). Also unique to this level is the [[Pig Head Statue]], which is a pig head that is fixed to a wall in the background. It spits out fire which flares up on the ground below, transforming Wario into [[Flaming Wario]] if he come into contact with it.

| align="center" style="background:#F8F098" |[[File:WL4 The Big Board Level Icon.png]]<br>[[The Big Board]]

| style="background:#F8F098" | The Big Board is the only level to feature the [[chance wheel]], which is an object with a rotating number counter that Wario can stop by hitting the blue button below the block. When it stops on a certain number, it will have numerous effects such as transforming Wario into many of his [[#Wario's reactions|reactions]], producing [[Diamond (Wario Land 4)|diamonds]], or summoning [[Dice]]. The very last chance wheel will not disappear after the first hit, but will allow Wario to keep hitting it. This will eventually release the [[Keyzer]]. It contains many [[Toy Car]]s, being the main [[#Enemies|enemy]] found here.

| align="center" style="background:#F8F098" |[[File:WL4 Doodle Woods Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Doodle Woods]]

| style="background:#F8F098" | The Doodle Woods is a level with a very up-beat feel to it. It is the only level to feature [[Hoggus]], an untouchable [[#Enemies|enemy]] that loves to draw. It has a sketchbook, where it will produce drawings of [[Butatabi]]s and [[Denden]]s which come to life and try to harm Wario. There are also many prominent features of the level related to drawing such as pencils and erasers that act as platforms or obstacles. Later in the level after the switch has been hit, Wario will come across an area where he must keep climbing upwards. There are several pictures of [[Deburīna]]s on the walls that may have been drawn by Hoggus, and some of them will come to life once Wario goes near them.

| align="center" style="background:#F8F098" |[[File:WL4 Domino Row Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Domino Row]]

| style="background:#F8F098" | Domino Row is the only level in the game to feature the use of dominoes, which are found in increasingly long rows throughout the level. If Wario is to brush past a beginning of a row, they will begin to fall. At the end of the row is a switch. If the dominoes are to reach the switch first, a blue flag with a ''D'' will be raised. However, if Wario is to beat the dominoes to the switch and he hits it first, then a yellow and purple flag will be raised with a ''W'' on it. As a result, this will open up a path that would be more convenient for Wario to take, such as shortcuts or paths with more [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coins]] or [[Jewel Piece]]s.

| align="center" style="background:#F8F098" |[[File:WL4 Aerodent Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Aerodent]]

| style="background:#F8F098" | The boss of the Topaz Passage is Aerodent, a rat that hides in a giant inflatable teddy bear. It throws down [[Pin enemy|pin enemies]], which Wario can [[#Wario's moves|throw]] to deflate the bear. This will allow Wario to [[#Wario's moves|ram]] the feet of the bear, flipping it upside down and exposing the rodent, its weak spot. Wario can then ram the rodent multiple times to inflict damage before it inflates the bear again. When Aerodent has taken a considerable amount of damage, the bear will drop flames that will transform Wario into [[Flaming Wario]], causing him to run around the screen for a while and wasting valuable time. Defeating Aerodent restores the [[legendary treasure|Necklace]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

| align="center" rowspan=5 style="background:#C8D0F8" |[[File:Wl4-Sapphire Passage Symbol Artwork.png|70px]]<br>'''[[Sapphire Passage]]'''

| align="center" style="background:#C8D0F8" |[[File:WL4 Crescent Moon Village Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Crescent Moon Village]]

| style="background:#C8D0F8" | Crescent Moon Village takes place in a haunted, moonlit village. The first level of the Sapphire Passage introduces the many ghostly enemies that are native to the horror-themed levels, such as the [[Skeleton Bird]] and [[Men'ono]]. Most of the level takes a straight path, with many blocks and posts as obstacles. A notable enemy appearance in such areas is [[Yūrei]], who, similar to [[Hoggus]], appears in the level's background and cannot be touched. While Yūrei does not harm Wario, he tries to swoop down and grab any [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|coins]] from defeated [[#Enemies|enemies]] or blocks before Wario does. However, Yūrei does not collect crystals or diamonds. Also, once Wario obtains the [[Keyzer]], Yūrei will try and steal it. If he succeeds, Wario will have to chase him to retrieve it, thus wasting valuable time.

| align="center" style="background:#C8D0F8" |[[File:WL4 Arabian Night Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Arabian Night]]

| style="background:#C8D0F8" | Arabian Night is set in an abandoned Arabian village, with Indian-style buildings. [[Magic carpet|Flying carpet]]s are unique to this level, and they allow Wario to travel far distances. [[Mayu Bird]]s are in abundance in the skies, where they will harm Wario if he touches their fangs. The level consists of indoor and outdoor areas that link to each other via building entrances. Wario is able to transform into [[Zombie Wario]] and [[Bat Wario]] in this level. After the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] is pressed, Wario must travel through an underground area that features flying carpets and a body of water filled with [[Goggley-Blade]]s.

| align="center" style="background:#C8D0F8" |[[File:WL4 Fiery Cavern Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Fiery Cavern]]

| style="background:#C8D0F8" | Fiery Cavern takes place in an underground cavern with many pools of lava, some of which shoot lava upwards periodically. Touching the lava will damage Wario. An [[#Enemies|enemy]] that is unique to this level is [[Iwao]], a primate that hurls giant boulders that damage Wario if he happens to be in its path. Wario can only defeat these creatures by performing a [[#Wario's moves|ground pound]] to their head. Wario will come across these creatures in great numbers throughout the first half of the level. In the second half when Wario hits the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]], everything in the level will freeze over, including the lava and the Iwao. As a result, Wario is now able to safely travel over the cooled lava, which is now solid ice. The Iwao, after being frozen in ice, quickly thaw and transform into [[Yeti]]s. If they sneeze on Wario, he will transform into [[Frozen Wario]].

| align="center" style="background:#C8D0F8" |[[File:WL4 Hotel Horror Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Hotel Horror]]

| style="background:#C8D0F8" | This level takes place in an old, run down hotel that has four floors and many rooms (some of which are initially locked with a [[Frog Block|frog sign]]). Wario enters the level on the first floor, at room 101. Every room in the hotel is accessible, but not always straight through the front door. Most rooms consists of two floors, so the ones that do would have two entrances. To the far left of the hotel is a giant cage, where a [[Skeleton Bird]] hangs around the area. The main enemies in this level are [[Men'ono]]s, which are ghostly creatures that populate the level's corridors and rooms. [[Minicula]]s and Skeleton Birds are also present, and they can transform Wario into [[Bat Wario]] and [[Zombie Wario]], respectively. When the switch is hit, all doors locked with a frog sign on the front will be unlocked.

| align="center" style="background:#C8D0F8" |[[File:WL4 Catbat Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Catbat]]

| style="background:#C8D0F8" | The boss of the Sapphire Passage is Catbat. It is essentially a large, ghost-like cat with a statue of a bat on his head. Catbat has ears that act as bat wings, and likewise it is able to fly during the battle. There is a pool of water below the unstable flooring where a [[mechanical fish]] patrols by swimming back and forth. The drill on the mechanical fish's head will harm Wario if he touches it. Catbat creates waves which Wario must jump on top of, allowing him to [[#Wario's moves|ram]] the bat statue, which is Catbat's weak spot. After taking damage, Catbat will spit out purple spikes, which will turn Wario into [[Puffy Wario]], wasting time. After taking enough damage, the bat will be destroyed, and Wario will have to ground pound the bald spot on top of Catbat's head. Catbat will also now spit out orange spikes that damage Wario. Defeating Catbat restores the [[legendary treasure|Bracelets]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

| align="center" rowspan=2 style="background:#F8F8C0" |[[File:WL4-Golden Diva Symbol Artwork.png|70px]]<br>[[Golden Pyramid]]

| align="center" style="background:#F8F8C0"  |[[File:WL4 Golden Passage Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Golden Passage]]

| style="background:#F8F8C0" | The very last level is very different in terms of gameplay. For starters, the [[Switch (Wario Land 4)|switch]] appears at the beginning of the level directly below the [[vortex]], regardless of the [[#Game modes|game mode]]. This forces Wario to complete the whole level within a [[#List of Time Limits|time limit]]. The whole underground area of this level consists of a river with a strong current that pulls Wario back towards the beginning of the level. In some of the overworld areas, there are places where Wario can fall, and he will land in the river and be brought back to a certain location due to the water's current. Most of the enemies that appear here are first seen in the [[#Sapphire Passage Enemies|Sapphire Passage]]. If the player is to use an [[Wikipedia:Action Replay|Action Replay]] or some other similar hacking device, they can avoid hitting the switch and a hidden theme will play as the [[:File:Unused Wario Land 4 Music Golden Passage.oga|level's true theme]], instead of the [[:File:Wario Land 4 music- Hurry Up!.oga|normal switch music]].

| align="center" style="background:#F8F8C0" |[[File:WL4 Golden Diva Level Icon.png]]<br>[[Golden Diva]]

| style="background:#F8F8C0" | The game's final boss. She wears all four pieces of the [[legendary treasure]] collected from previous bosses. At the beginning of the battle, the [[Black Cat]] tries unsuccessfully to attack the Diva. The Golden Diva then swallows the feline whole and Wario is left to battle by himself. The Golden Diva has several different attacks, much more than previous bosses. She begins by hiding her face behind her fan, where four ghostly masks will try to pursue Wario. Wario will have to throw the masks at her fan to damage her. After the masks have been thrown, she will then cast several different enemies, one at a time, in an attempt to harm Wario. They are the [[green enemy]] (which Wario can [[#Wario's moves|throw]]), the [[Big Ball]] (which he must [[#Wario's moves|ram]]), the [[Black Duck]] (which he can also throw), and the [[Tonkachi‎]] (which he must throw up in the air so it lands back on top of him, transforming him into [[Bouncy Wario]], and allowing him to attack her mask). A few sequences of these enemies will bring the Golden Diva to a low point in her HP and destroy her mask. Her final phase will be unleashed, where her true face is revealed to be a fearsome size. She will start destroying the ground, revealing spikes that can damage Wario. Wario must [[#Wario's moves|ram]] the side of her head to damage her. When her HP is on the very last point, only her [[Diva's Lips|lips]] will remain. A simple attack to these lips will free the swallowed Black Cat. The ending cutscene then plays.

Within the [[Golden Pyramid]], there are a few characters who are willing to help Wario. They all have different purposes and their personalities and traits may differ, but they all have the same goal; to rid the Pyramid of the money crazed [[Golden Diva]] and to restore it to its former glory.

 

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|align="center" |[[Wario]]

|The game's protagonist and the only playable character in the game. [[Wario]] finds out about the Pyramid while reading a newspaper article. In the dead of night, he hops into his [[Wario Car]] and drives off across the desert and through a jungle to reach the Pyramid. He soon falls down a precipice and gets trapped inside.

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|align="center" |[[Black Cat]]

|While Wario is speeding through the city in his car, he almost runs over a [[Black Cat]]. A copy of the newspaper that Wario read about the Pyramid flies into her face. The Cat takes a curious interest in the article, and she decides to take a trip to the Pyramid herself. The cat seems to already know her way around the Pyramid, because she leads Wario to the main room.

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|align="center" |[[Keyzer]]

|[[Keyzer]]s unlock the door to the next level in a Passage and disappear as soon as they do so. Eighteen [[Keyzer]]s are found in the game, one for every level. [[Yūrei]] tries to steal Keyzer off Wario in the level [[Crescent Moon Village]].

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|align="center" |[[Mad Scienstein|Arewo Shitain-hakase]]

|[[Mad Scienstein|Arewo Shitain-hakase]] is the archaeologist that was exploring the Pyramid before Wario came and raided it. He also appears in the newspaper in the opening cutscene. While always minding his own business, Wario is polite enough to usually use him as an object to throw in a [[Puzzle Room]].

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|align="center" |[[Item Shopkeeper]]

|The shopkeeper of the [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]] is found in the corridor before the boss. She sells Wario items that assist in defeating the boss of that Passage. [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s are used as currency, which are earned by achieving a good score in the [[Mini-Game Shop]]. The Item Shopkeeper is actually a form of the Black Cat, as she transforms in the final battle against the Golden Diva.

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|align="center" |[[Princess Shokora]]

|After the [[Golden Diva]] is defeated, Wario and the [[Black Cat]] escape the Pyramid before it crumbles on top of them. Outside, Wario and the cat laugh. However, the treasures that Wario stole from the Diva are suddenly absorbed by the Black Cat, and she undergoes a transformation and turns into [[Princess Shokora]], the rightful ruler of the Pyramid. She kisses Wario to show her thanks, and gets lifted into heaven by four angels.

Each of the six bosses guards a different Passage in the Pyramid. [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Items]] can be purchased with [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s to weaken bosses at the battle's beginning. Defeating Spoiled Rotten unlocks the four main Passages, and clearing a main Passage boss stores its [[legendary treasure]] and collected [[Treasure chest (Wario Land 4)|treasure chest]]s into the Golden Pyramid.

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|align="center" |[[Spoiled Rotten]]

|align="center" |''None''

|The boss of the [[Entry Passage]] is a purple, eggplant-like creature called Spoiled Rotten. It seems quite young, as it carries a blanket and doll. Accompanying it are two [[Eggplant Warrior]]s that act as body guards. They behave exactly like [[Totsumen]] and they can be defeated the same way. Spoiled Rotten is, at first, defenseless on its own. After Wario damages it a few times, however, it reaches a point where its health is quite low. Spoiled Rotten then throws a temper tantrum, bearing teeth that harm Wario on contact. Wario can damage it by attacking from behind. Defeating Spoiled Rotten grants access to the four main Passages.

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|align="center" |[[Cractus]]

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|The boss of the [[Emerald Passage]] is Cractus, a possessed venus flytrap with a huge head and claws that can skewer Wario and drool a poisonous liquid, turning him into [[Zombie Wario]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, Cractus stands upright, making it more difficult for Wario to inflict damage on the creature. He then has to climb a vine above the plant. Defeating Cractus restores the [[legendary treasure|Crown]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

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|align="center" |[[Cuckoo Condor]]

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|The boss of the [[Ruby Passage]] is Cuckoo Condor. It is what appears to be a giant cuckoo clock. He can grab Wario and shoot cogs and electricity at him. After taking a fair amount of damage, the cuckoo clock's structure falls apart, revealing a giant bird (presumably a condor), underneath. In this form, Cuckoo Condor can lay eggs that hatch into [[Hiyoko|self-destructing chicks]] which Wario can counter by throwing the eggs back at the Condor's head. Defeating Cuckoo Condor restores the [[legendary treasure|Earrings]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

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|align="center" |[[Aerodent]]

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|The boss of the [[Topaz Passage]] is Aerodent, a rat that hides in a giant inflatable teddy bear. It throws down [[Pin enemy|pin enemies]], which Wario can [[#Wario's moves|throw]] to counter-attack and deflate the teddy bear. This causes it to flip upside down and expose the rodent, its weak spot. Once Aerodent has taken a considerable amount to damage, the Teddy drops flames. These flames do not harm Wario, but instead turn him into [[Flaming Wario]]. He catches fire and runs around the screen for a while, wasting valuable time. Defeating Aerodent restores the [[legendary treasure|Necklace]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

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|align="center" |[[Catbat]]

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|The boss of the [[Sapphire Passage]] is Catbat. It is essentially a large, ghostly-like cat with a statue of a bat on his head, which is his weak spot. Catbat has ears that act as bat wings, and likewise he is able to fly during the battle. There is a pool of water below the unstable flooring where a [[mechanical fish]] patrols by swimming back and forth. The drill on the creature's head harms Wario if he is to make contact. Catbat creates waves which must be jumped over. In retaliation to any damage, Catbat spits out orange and purple spikes, which either damage Wario or turn him into [[Puffy Wario]], respectively. The latter's purpose is to waste time. Defeating Catbat restores the [[legendary treasure|Bracelets]] to the [[Golden Pyramid]].

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|align="center" |[[Golden Diva]]

|align="center" |''All''

|The game's final boss and the ruler of the [[Golden Pyramid]]. She wears all four pieces of the [[legendary treasure]] collected from previous bosses. At the beginning of the battle, the [[Black Cat]] is brave enough to confront the Diva, but she swallows the feline whole and Wario is left to battle by himself. The Golden Diva casts several different enemies into the battle, at one after the other but later on, several at once. Wario can counter attack these enemies to inflict damage on the Golden Diva. They are the [[green enemy]], the [[Big Ball]], the [[Black Duck]] and the [[Tonkachi]]. A few sequences of these enemies brings the Golden Diva to a low point in her HP. She then unleashes her final phase, where her head grows to a fearsome size and she starts destroying the ground. On the last point of health, nothing but her [[Diva's Lips|Lips]] remain. A simple attack to these Lips frees the swallowed Black Cat. The ending cutscene follows.