Editing Wario Land II

{{Infobox|title=Wario Land II

|developer=[[Nintendo|Nintendo R&D1]]

|designer=

|released='''Game Boy'''<br>{{releasedate|USA|March 1998|Europe|March 26, 1998}}'''Game Boy Color'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|October 21, 1998|USA|February 10, 1999|Europe|February 25, 1999}}

|genre=2D Platformer

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E}}

|platforms=[[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]]

|media=8-megabit cartridge (''[[Game Boy]] version'')<br>16-megabit cartridge (''[[Game Boy Color]] version'')

|requirements=

|input={{input|gb=1|gbc=1}}

'''''Wario Land II''''', known in Japan as '''''Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō''''' (ワリオランド2 盗まれた財宝, lit. "Wario Land 2: Captain Syrup the Thief"), is a game by [[Nintendo]] that was released in North America and Europe for the [[Game Boy]] in March 1998. Counting ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', it is the third installment of the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land series]]''. It is a 2D platformer starring [[Wario]], the greedy treasure hunter, who was also the protagonist of the series' first game ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''. While the game was originally released for the original Game Boy model outside of Japan, the [[Game Boy Color]] version was released in Japan seven months later in October 1998, featuring colored sprites and backgrounds. The remade version came out later in North America and Europe as well. A successor to the game was produced and released in 2000, namely ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', which adapted most of this game's gameplay mechanics.

{{Quote|Aaargh! I can't believe that Captain Syrup and the Black Sugar Gang have stolen my treasures! I am one angry Wario! I'm going to get my treasures back! Can you help me!|Wario|Wario Land II}}

The story begins at the [[Wario's Castle|castle]] that Wario received from [[Denpuu]] during the previous game. There he lies at his bed, taking a cute nap. However, three shadowy figures approach the castle from outside. They are Spear Guys, loyal minions of [[Captain Syrup]] and members of the [[Black Sugar Gang]]. The pirates infiltrate the building and steal Wario's treasures, which he collected during his earlier adventures. To distract Wario and prevent him from chasing them, the pirates cause havoc in the castle by turning on a giant faucet, abandoning a vicious snake in his cellar, and installing an oversized alarm clock. After this, the pirates escape and leave Wario in the mess they caused. Wario eventually wakes up by the alarm clocks's commotion and sets off to pursue the thieves, but not before rectifying the state of things in his home.

During his pursuit of the pirates, Wario learns that the fleeing bandids have scared his pet chicken [[Hen]] away, so he ditches his quest for a brief moment to rescue his beloved pet. He resumes the pursuit after Hen is safe again. Wario manages to get to the [[SS Tea Cup|pirate's ship]] before they can set off. He drops the anchor, so the ship is forced to halt, but is then stopped by the ship guard Bobo, who delays his progress so the pirates can escape via a hot-air balloon. Wario chases them through the overgrown jungle of Maze Woods and a city with an unknown name.

[[File:WL2 S 5-0.PNG|right|thumb]]

Wario eventually arrives at Syrup Castle, the hideout of the mischievous pirate gang. Horrified that the pirates managed to return to their fortress, he continues his pursuit and breaks in the building. After battling many of the pirate grunts and four Elite Dangerous Ducks, Wario confronts the pirate leader herself in combat. After defeating Captain Syrup and demolishing her aircraft, Wario blasts the pirates out of their fortress, reclaims his treasures and returns home to resume his nap.

In the final chapter, which features a mode called Time Attack, Wario returns to Syrup Castle and proceeds to a mountain range somewhere near the building. There he discovers a secret cave in which the pirates store their treasures. In a final raid, Wario overcomes the difficulties in the pirate cave and plunders Syrup's riches. He then returns home for the final time, but not without the Giant Spear Man following him closely. The pirate henchman's motivation of doing so is unclear.

{{Quote|Wario Land 2 is much better than any of my previous games. Why, you ask? Because in this game, I'm immortal! There's no Game Over! With multiple endings, you can play my game MANY times. Isn't that great?! |Wario|Wario Land II}}

 

[[File:WL2 S NavMap.PNG|left|frame|The Treasure Map.]]

''Wario Land II'' is a 2D platforming game, like its predecessor ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''. It is divided into five [[World|worlds]] (called Chapters), which each are divided into five respective [[Level|levels]] (called Stories). The chapters are accessed one after another, so when the player completes a level, they will be instantly transported to the next level. However, after completing the game for the first time, the player will receive a Treasure Map which allows them to choose the level they visit at will.

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===Basic Abilities===

[[File:WL2 S 2x-5.PNG|thumb|Wario, using his Dash Attack.]]

Wario's primary abilities remain the same as in the previous game. The player can walk, crouch, and enter doors with the directional pad, jump using the {{button|gbc|A}} Button and perform Wario's signature [[Dash Attack]] by pressing the {{button|gbc|B}} Button. If the directional pad is pressed up while jumping, Wario will jump slightly higher. The Player can use this technique while jumping on an enemy to jump even higher. When standing on a slope, pressing down will cause Wario to perform a rolling attack, that can smash blocks and defeat enemies. Unlike earlier, Wario can now use a [[Ground Pound]] to create shockwaves even without using a [[Bull Pot]]. This can be used to reverse enemies' movement, as well as to defeat them. When Wario stuns an enemy by jumping on it, he can pick up the motionless foe and carry it around. Wario's speed will decrease while he is carrying a heavy foe (e.g. a Grunt, or a Dangerous Duck). A carried foe can be used to defeat other foes by throwing it on them. The player can now also power up Wario's throw by pressing and holding the {{button|gbc|B}} Button. This will increase Wario's throwing distance and also instantly defeats the tossed enemy if it hits an obstacle.

===Reaction Abilities===

One of the most prominent features in ''Wario Land II'' is Wario's immunity against death. Being hit by an enemy will only cause him to lose some coins, but it is not life-threatening. In addition, some enemies cause Wario to assume new, sometimes bizarre forms which the player can use to make progress. While some abilities can be used to gain advantages, some are rather a hindrance than useful, which depends on the situation. Most of these Reactions can be cured by having Wario touch a body of water, while some wear off after a certain amount of time has passed.

 

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|[[File:crazywario.jpg|center|100px]]

|'''[[Crazy Wario]]''' - A useless condition that is evoked by ball-throwing Penguins in the English version. In this state, Wario will stumble around and controlling him is much harder. When the player presses the {{button|gbc|B}} Button, Wario will exhale a cloud of poisonous gas. Touching water will restore his senses. In the Japanese version, this form is known as '''Drunk Wario''' and the Penguins throw beer rather than balls, but the behavior is identical.

|[[File:Fat Wario WL2.png|center|100px]]

|'''[[Fat Wario]]''' - When Wario eats one of Cook's cakes, he will turn fat and his jumping skills will decrease massively. While being obese, any enemy that comes in contact with Wario will instantly be defeated. The effect wears off after Wario moved around enough.

|[[File:fierywario.jpg|center|120px]]

|'''[[Flaming Wario|Hot Wario]]''' - When getting burned by a Flame's torch, Wario will be set on fire and he will run around panicking. After a while, the flames will spread over his whole body, transforming him into a wandering fireball. In this state he can break Fire Blocks. The condition ends when Wario touches water or is burned to ash.

|[[File:Flat Wario WL2.png|center|100px]]

|'''[[Flat Wario]]''' - Being smashed by a Bat's grindstone will cause Wario to get flat. In this state, he cannot attack anymore, but can glide through the air and fit into small holes. To assume his normal form, Wario has to touch water or use a bat without a grindstone.

|[[File:Frozen Wario WL3.png|center|100px]]

|'''[[Frozen Wario|Ice Skatin' Wario]]''' - When get hit by a Snowman's chilling breath, Wario will be covered in ice and slide backwards until he hits a wall. Every enemy in his way will be defeated.

|[[File:Puffy Wario Land 2.jpg|center|100px]]

|'''[[Puffy Wario]]''' - Getting stung by a bee will cause Wario's head to swell to enormous proportions. He will float upwards like a balloon until he hits a ceiling. This can be used to reach higher locations.

|[[File:tinywario.jpg|center|100px]]

|'''[[Tiny Wario]]''' - When being cursed by a Wizard's magic, Wario will transform into a dwarf. In this form, he fits through narrow holes and can jump higher. Touching water or suffering a hit from an enemy attack will revert him to his original form.

|[[File:Zombie Wario WL2.png|center|100px]]

|'''[[Zombie Wario]]''' - After suffering a bite from an undead, Wario will become a zombie. Zombie Wario cannot jump anymore, but he is impervious and will defeat any enemy upon contact. He can also fall through thin floors and thereby reach locations he cannot enter by normal means. Being exposed to light will change him back to his old form.

==Treasures and Minigames==

Like in every installment of the ''Wario Land'' series, the player can obtain various optional treasures during Wario's adventure. The kinds of treasure that can be found in the game are composed of different artifacts, seemingly useless junk, strange oddities, and even references to other Nintendo series. To obtain a treasure, a coin-consuming minigame must be completed. There are two different categories of treasures in the game, each having 50 parts, making 100 obtainable objects in total. Once all the treasures are collected, the player will gain access to the games final level Time Attack, as well as to a remake of the ''[[Game & Watch]]'' minigame [[Flagman]], called [[Flagman DD]].

 

===Hidden Treasure===

[[File:WL2 Treasure.PNG|right|thumb]]

Hidden treasures are items that are hidden somewhere in the games levels. Each story has one of these, making a total of 50 hidden treasures in the game. The treasure can be obtained by playing a minigame behind the respective treasure door.

 

[[File:WL2 S TreasureGame.PNG|left|thumb]]

Before the Matching Game can be played, the player has to pay a certain amount of coins. The price for one try depends on the difficulty mode that is chosen at the beginning of the game, so the amount of necessary coins vary between 50, 100 and 200 coins. After the preparations are set, a lock will float down from above and attach itself to the treasure chest. The lock shows a picture of an enemy. After that, eight cards will be displayed in the lower half of the screen. The cards will turn around for a short time, showing pictures of various enemies. Then after a moment (the duration of the moment depends on the earlier payment) the cards will turn around again. The player has to choose the card that shows the same enemy as that on the chest's lock to open the chest and receive the treasure. If the player makes a wrong decision, the game is forfeit and it has to be played again (at the full price).

[[File:WL2 S PicPanel.PNG|right|thumb]]

The picture panel is a panel of 50 parts that, when completed, forms a treasure map that reveals the secret entrance to the pirates' treasure cave. One part of the picture panel is hidden at the end of each of the game's levels. The player has to play a minigame to obtain the treasure.

 

[[File:WL2 S PanelGame.PNG|left|thumb]]

The Number-matching Game is a minigame mainly composed of nine cards, arranged in a 3x3 pattern, facing to the ground. When turned around, they form the shape of a digit, which can be either digit from zero to nine. The player has to guess which digit is displayed on the cards to obtain the treasure. By paying 50 coins, they can make one of the nine cards turn around. The respective card will be chosen by random. When the player wishes, they can make a guess. If the guess is right, the chest will open and release the picture panel part.

After beating the game for the first time, the minigame will slightly change. The cards will now turn around automatically, while Wario's amount of coins is steadily decreasing. This leaves the player with less time to think and makes the minigame more fast-paced.

===Regular Chapters===

[[File:WL2 Treasure Map.png|thumb|'''''Wario Land II''''' is notable for its multiple storylines and many hidden Chapters.]]

====Chapter 1: [[A Noisy Morning At The Castle]]====

#[[Turn Off the Alarm Clock!]]

#[[Turn Off the Giant Faucet!]]

#[[Let the Water Out!]]

#[[Go Down to the Cellar]]

#[[Defeat the Giant Snake]]

#[[Return the Hen to Her Nest]]

#[[Escape from the Woods!]]

#[[Get in the Tea Cup]]

#[[Drop the Anchor!!]]

#[[Defeat Bobo!!]]

====Chapter 3: [[The Maze Woods]]====

#[[Get to Maze Woods]]

#[[Defeat the Giant Spear Man (3-2)|Defeat the Giant Spear Man]]

#[[Through the Thorny Maze!!]]

#[[Escape from Maze Woods]]

#[[Defeat the Giant Bee!]]

====Chapter 4: [[In Anivile]]====

#[[Stop that Train! (4-1)|Stop that Train!]]

#[[Up on the Rooftop!!]]

#[[Down in the Cellar]]

#[[Escape from the Factory!]]

#[[Anyone for Super Monkey Ball?]]

====Chapter 5: [[Syrup Castle]]====

#[[Get to the Castle!!]]

#[[Storm the Castle!! (5-2)|Storm the Castle!!]]

#[[Defeat four Ducks!]]

#[[Find the Hidden Door!!]]

#[[The Last Adventure!!]]

===Additional Chapters===

[[File:WL2 S 1-1.PNG|thumb|Secret ways to complete levels that alter the story can be found in many places.]]

====Chapter 2': [[Wario the Explorer]]====

#[[To the Castle!!]]

#[[Storm the Castle!! (2-2)|Storm the Castle!!]]

#[[Defeat the Giant Spear Man (2-3)|Defeat the Giant Spear Man]]

#[[Go Through the Grand Hall]]

#[[Kick'em Out!]]

====Chapter 2": [[Go to the Cellar!!]]====

#[[Defeat the Giant Spear Man (2-1)|Defeat the Giant Spear Man]]

#[[Avoid the Rocks!]]

#[[Stop that Train! (2-3)|Stop that Train!]]

#[[Find the Exit!!]]

#[[Defeat the Cave Master!!]]

====Chapter 3': [[Ruins at the Bottom of the Sea]]====

#[[Escape from the Tea Cup!]]

#[[Defeat the Giant Spear Man (3-2)(2)|Defeat the Giant Spear Man]]

#[[Inside the Ruins!]]

#[[Escape from the Ruins!]]

#[[Captured Syrup!]]

====Chapter 5': [[Uncanny Mansion]]====

#[[Defeat the Giant Spear Man (5-1)(2)|Defeat the Giant Spear Man]]

#[[Hold on to the Owl]]

#[[The Way to the Open Door]]

#[[Coming Back is Difficult]]

#[[Capture the Ghost!]]

====Chapter 5": [[Mysterious Factory!]]====

[[File:WL2 S 6(3).PNG|thumb|To complete the game with 100%, the player needs to unlock all of the additional Chapters and find the hidden treasures.]]

#[[Defeat the Giant Spear Man (5-1)(1)|Defeat the Giant Spear Man]]

#[[Into the Factory!]]

#[[Move Through the Water!]]

#[[Don't Shock the Owl!]]

#[[Awaiting Syrup!]]

===Time Attack===

#[[Steal the Syrup's Treasure!!]]

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|align="center" |[[File:WL2 GiantSnake.png]]

|align="center" |[[Giant Snake]]

|A large green snake that was abandoned in the basement of Wario's Castle. It attacks by biting and can turn Wario into an egg.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 Bobo.png]]

|align="center" |[[Bobo]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 GiantBee.png]]

|align="center" |[[Giant Bee]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 BallBunny.png]]

|align="center" |[[Dunk]]

|An antropomorphic bunny that is proficient in ball games. Wario engages him in a match of basketball. He can turn Wario into a ball and slam dunk him.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 CaveMaster.png]]

|align="center" |[[Cave Master]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 BigKamuKamu.png]]

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

|A fish that lives in the flooded ruins of an ancient civilisation. It will try to devour Wario.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 KingBubble.png]]

|align="center" |[[Awabō]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 GrabberGhost.png]]

|align="center" |[[Ghost (Wario Land II boss)|Ghost]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 CptSyrup.png]]

|align="center" |[[Captain Syrup]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 MechaKuri.png]]

|align="center" |[[Mecha Kuri]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 GiantSpearMan.png]]

|align="center" |[[Giant Spear Man]]

|A persistent boss who appears in many levels of the game. He is also the boss of ''Wario Land II's'' Time Attack mode.

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|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E CrazyAlarm.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Alarm Clock (Wario Land II)|Alarm Clock]]  

|An annoying alarm clock that was deposited at Wario's Castle to delay his progress.

|Hammer-wielding apes that try to smash Wario. A hit will transform him into Bouncy Wario.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Bee.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Bee (Wario Land II)|Bee]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E BlueBird2.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Bird (Wario Land)|Blue Bird]]  

|A small blue bird that attacks as soon as it spots Wario.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Rat.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Chūta]]  

|A rodent that emerges from mouseholes and attacks by bumping into Wario.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Cook.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Cook]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Bat.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[D-Bat]]

|Flying creatures, some of which carry heavy grindstones which they drop at Wario to flatten him, while the other D-Bats try to grab Wario and can cure the flat status.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E DD.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Dangerous Duck|DD]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Eel.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Eel (Wario Land II)|Eel]]  

|An aquatic creature that grabs Wario and pulls him down into the currents.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Flame.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Flame (Wario Land II)|Flame]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Windowpain.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Gaugau]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Ghost.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Ghost (Wario Land II enemy)|Ghost]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Grunt.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Grunt (Wario Land II)|Grunt]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E ToothBlob.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Gugi]]  

|A molusk-like creature with a tendency to sleep a lot. It attacks in a frenzy when waken up.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Bugzapper.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Inamazu]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Pelican.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Pecan]]  

|A pelican who joined the Black Sugar Gang. It spits spiky fishes at Wario.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Penguin.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Penguin (Wario Land II)|Penguin]] (English version)

|Ball-tossing foes that have the power to make Wario dizzy.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Penguin2.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Penguin (Wario Land II)|Penguin]] (Japanese version)

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E PirateGoom.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Pirate Goom]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Punch.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Punch (Wario Land II)|Punch]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Rooster.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Rooster]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Swordfish.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Sawfish]]  

|Aquatic creatures that have spikes attached to their noses. They dash at Wario when they see him.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Skullcopter.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Skullcopter]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Spikeshell.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Togemen]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E FishingFish.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Tsuriuo]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E WhitePuff.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[White Puff]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E WizardGoom.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Wizard (Wario Land II)|Wizard]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Freezy.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Yukimaru]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 E Zombie.PNG]]

|align="center" |[[Zombie]]  

==Gameplay Elements==

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|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Coin.png]]

|align="center" |[[Coin]]

|These are Wario's favorite. They are used to pay the minigames that must be won to obtain a treasure. The player should collect as many as possible.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O WarioCoin.png]]

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

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O SilverCoin.png]]

|align="center" |[[100 Gold Coin]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O BreakableBlock.png]]

|align="center" |[[Brick Block|Breakable Block]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O FireBlock.png]]

|align="center" |[[Bonfire Block]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O CrackedBlock.png]]

|align="center" |[[Weight Block]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Switch.png]]

|align="center" |[[Switch Block]]

|Switches that trigger various events. The effects range from switching lights on to moving blocks.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O GlassBlock.png]]

|align="center" |[[Glass Block]]

|A special kind of block that appears in [[Defeat Four Ducks!|Level 5-3]]. It can be picked up and thrown like an enemy, but will break when touching the ground.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Stove.png]]

|align="center" |[[Stove]]

|Stoves like that can be found in many different areas. They can be moved by ramming and used as stepping stones to reach higher locations.

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|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Elevator.png]]

|align="center" |[[Elevator]]

|A platform that connects two floors. It will move in the direction the arrow is facing. If the arrow is pointing down it can only be activated by [[Fat Wario]].

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O ConveyorBelt.png]]

|align="center" |[[Conveyor Belt]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Blade.png]]

|align="center" |[[Blade (Wario Land)|Blade]]

|A sharp Blade that launches itself in the air in a set rhythm. Only the tip is dangerous, so Wario can slip underneath it while it is risen.

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Thorn.png]]

|align="center" |[[Thorn (Wario Land)|Thorn]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Spikes.png]]

|align="center" |[[Spike (obstacle)|Spikes]]

|Spikes that are usually found embedded in the ground. Wario will lose his coins when touching them.

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|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Seagull.png]]

|align="center" |[[Seagull]]  

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Owl.png]]

|align="center" |[[Owl]]

|align="center" |[[File:WL2 O Turtle.png]]

|align="center" |[[Turtle (Wario Land)|Turtle]]

<gallery>

 

File:Warioland4.jpg|<center>[[Wario]]</center>

File:Fat Wario WL2.png|<center>[[Fat Wario]]</center>

File:Flat Wario WL2.png|<center>[[Flat Wario]]</center>

File:Puffy Wario Land 2.jpg|<center>[[Puffy Wario]]</center>

File:Tinywario.jpg|<center>[[Tiny Wario]]</center>

File:Zombie Wario WL2.png|<center>[[Zombie Wario]]</center>

====Other Characters====

File:Puncher.PNG|<center>[[Punch (Wario Land II)|Punch]]</center>

File:CookWL2.jpg|<center>[[Cook]]</center>

File:Grunt WL2.png|<center>[[Grunt (Wario Land II)|Grunt]]</center>

File:WarioLandIIHen.png|<center>[[Hen]]</center>

===Screenshots===

<gallery>

File:WL2 S Title.PNG|<center>The title screen of the game with the logo at the top</center>

File:WL2 S 1-1.PNG|<center>Wario in his bedroom</center>

File:WL2 S 1-4.PNG|<center>Flat Wario transformation without the Monkey Ball</center>

File:WL2 S 2-1.PNG|<center>Wario and Hen without the Monkey Ball</center>

File:WL2 S 2-2.PNG|<center>Crazy Wario</center>

File:WL2 S 2-5.PNG|<center>Wario battling Bobo</center>

File:WL2 S 5-5.PNG|<center>Captain Syrup and one of her various crafts</center>

File:WL2 S 6(2).PNG|<center>A battle against the Giant Spear Man</center>

</gallery>

==Reference to Other Games==

*''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' - Wario Land II is its sequel. Wario's Castle, the SS Tea Cup and Syrup Castle originated from that game. In addition, a treasure that looks like a [[Bull Pot]] can be found in the very first level.

*''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' - A [[Megavitamin]] can be found as a treasure.

*''[[Super Mario World]]'' - A [[Yoshi]] egg is another treasure.

==Critical Reception==

''Wario Land II'' generally received good to excellent ratings, and many reviewers agree that it marked a milestone in the genre of 2D Platformers. [http://uk.ign.com/ IGN.com] praised the game's innovative gameplay, its replayability, and its continuous gameplay, and even though it critizised Wario's incapability of running out of lives, the game received a rating of 9.0.<ref>[http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/161/161140p1.html Review on IGN.com]</ref> [http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot] mentioned its branching storyline, especially highlighted the updated graphics of the Game Boy Color version, and rewarded the game with a 8.9.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/action/warioland2dx/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review Review on GameSpot]</ref> [http://www.gamingtarget.com Gaming Target] critizises the fact that ''Wario Land II'' provides the player only with one save slot and some other save-related issues, but also calls it an "essential game for every GBC owner". Gaming Target reviewed the game with a 9.0.<ref>[http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=2428 Review on Gaming Target]</ref> [http://www.nintendojo.com Nintendojo.com] rated the game 9.0 and called it "A unique and addictive platformer that no gamer should be without".<ref>[http://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/GBC/view_item.php?1077121298 Review on Nintendojo.com]</ref> Overall, ''Wario Land II'' received 86.94% on [http://www.gamerankings.com GameRankings.com].<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/199270-wario-land-ii/index.html Rankings on GameRankings.com]</ref>

==Beta Elements==

{{Main|Wario Land II/Beta elements}}

*This is the first game which depicted Wario wearing a short-sleeved shirt.

*The Japanese release of ''Wario Land II'' came with two black decals shaped like Wario's mustache.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/aw2j/page5.html Mustache decals at the official Japanese website]</ref>

*The treasures [[Wario]] can collect refer to many other games, such as: The Flute, A purple Rupee, the Might Glove, and the Pegasus Shoes from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''.

*Coincidentally, ''Wario Land II'' and ''[http://kirby.wikia.com/wiki/Kirby%27s_Epic_Yarn Kirby's Epic Yarn]'' are similar in that it's impossible to get a Game Over in both of those games.  They're also similar in that if Wario and Kirby take damage, they'll lose any valuables that they're holding.

 

*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/aw2j/index.html Official Japanese Website]

*[http://web.archive.org/web/19980530130404/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/wario_land_ii/index.html Official American Website (Internet Archive)]

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