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|title = Wario (universe) | |title = Wario (universe) | ||
|image = {{tabber|width=300px|title1=WarioWare| | |image = {{tabber|width=300px|title1=WarioWare|tab1=[[File:WarioWareLogo.svg|300px]]|title2=Wario Land|tab2=[[File:WarioLandLogo.png|300px]]}} | ||
|caption = [[File:WarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert | |caption = [[File:WarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | ||
|developer = [[Nintendo]]<br>[[Game Freak]]<br>Hudson Soft<br>Treasure<br>[[Intelligent Systems]]<br>Suzak<br>Good-Feel | |developer = [[Nintendo]]<br>[[Game Freak]]<br>Hudson Soft<br>Treasure<br>[[Intelligent Systems]]<br>Suzak<br>Good-Feel | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy | |originconsole = Game Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3}}'' (1994) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3}}'' (1994) | ||
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: | |latestinstallment = ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Get It Together!}}'' (2021) | ||
|interwiki = mariowiki | |interwiki = mariowiki | ||
|interwikiname = Super Mario Wiki | |interwikiname = Super Mario Wiki | ||
|interwikipage = Wario (franchise) | |interwikipage = Wario (franchise) | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Wario'' universe''' ({{ja|ワリオ|Wario}}, ''Wario'') refers to the ''Smash Bros.'' series' collection of characters, stages, and properties concerning the subfranchise of the world-famous {{uv|Mario}} game franchise centered on series anti-hero [[Wario]]. Wario's franchise is split into two major subseries, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land|series}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare|series}}''. ''Wario Land'' is a series of platformers with cartoonish mayhem, bizarre humor and somewhat unsettling imagery, being a more deranged take on the normally cheery and | The '''''Wario'' universe''' ({{ja|ワリオ|Wario}}, ''Wario'') refers to the ''Smash Bros.'' series' collection of characters, stages, and properties concerning the subfranchise of the world-famous {{uv|Mario}} game franchise centered on series anti-hero [[Wario]]. Wario's franchise is split into two major subseries, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land|series}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare|series}}''. ''Wario Land'' is a series of platformers with cartoonish mayhem, bizarre humor and somewhat unsettling imagery, being a more deranged take on the normally cheery and child-friendly ''Mario'' archetype, whereas ''WarioWare'' is a series consisting of collections of many fast-paced and quirky "microgames", minigames lasting only a few seconds that are played in rapid succession, with many paying homage to Nintendo's other franchises and lesser-known titles. Wario's appearance in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, as well as that of related content, primarily represent the ''WarioWare'' series, though over time more representation of ''Wario Land'', mainly in the form of minor content, has been added as well. | ||
==Franchise description== | ==Franchise description== | ||
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Starting in 2003, Wario received a complete rebranding of his character when he starred in a more deranged, parodic, borderline scatological series of minigame collections entitled ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare}}'', alongside an all-new cast of bizarre side characters and a very different twist on the established minigame collection formula. This subseries began as an idea for a Nintendo 64DD title, ''Mario Artist: Polygon Studio'', in which the player would sometimes complete short minigames in quick succession before being interesting enough to expand into its own game on the Game Boy Advance. The developers at Nintendo R&D1 tentatively chose Wario as the star because he "was always doing stupid things and was really idiotic" according to ''Metroid'' producer Yoshio Sakamoto, before settling on him as the permanent mascot for the series. Intelligent Systems have mantled the series ever since the second installment, with programmer Kazuyoshi Ohsawa going on to create the {{uv|Rhythm Heaven}} series, which has a similar aesthetic to and frequently crosses over with ''WarioWare''. | Starting in 2003, Wario received a complete rebranding of his character when he starred in a more deranged, parodic, borderline scatological series of minigame collections entitled ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare}}'', alongside an all-new cast of bizarre side characters and a very different twist on the established minigame collection formula. This subseries began as an idea for a Nintendo 64DD title, ''Mario Artist: Polygon Studio'', in which the player would sometimes complete short minigames in quick succession before being interesting enough to expand into its own game on the Game Boy Advance. The developers at Nintendo R&D1 tentatively chose Wario as the star because he "was always doing stupid things and was really idiotic" according to ''Metroid'' producer Yoshio Sakamoto, before settling on him as the permanent mascot for the series. Intelligent Systems have mantled the series ever since the second installment, with programmer Kazuyoshi Ohsawa going on to create the {{uv|Rhythm Heaven}} series, which has a similar aesthetic to and frequently crosses over with ''WarioWare''. | ||
In these games, Wario gets the idea to acquire vast | In these games, Wario gets the idea to acquire vast richess by founding his own video game company to capitalize on the medium's success. To achieve this, he also calls up all of his friends from his hometown, {{iw|mariowiki|Diamond City}}, to program hundreds of extremely simple games for him to maximize profits. The gameplay itself resembles an extended rapid barrage of extremely simple "microgames", each lasting mere seconds and taking no more than one or several appropriately timed button presses to complete, and the number of microgames a player can complete before failing a set number of times is set as their high score. The microgames display a variety of surreal imagery, including Wario having to jump at the right time in order to avoid getting run over by a giant hot dog on wheels, successfully guiding a finger into a nostril, and reenacting classic scenes from older Nintendo games. Different installments of the series for different platforms have featured their own, unique twists to the gameplay dependent on the hardware of the console itself, each releasing either incredibly early or incredibly late in a system's lifespan. These included the tilt-controlled ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Twisted!|Twisted!]]'', the touchscreen-controlled ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Touched!|Touched!]]'', the motion-controlled ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|Smooth Moves]]'', the camera-controlled ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Snapped!|Snapped!]]'', and the creation game ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: D.I.Y.}}''. A spinoff for the Wii U, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Game & Wario}}'', was released in 2013, and the next traditional entry, ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'', was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2018. The latest installment, ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Get It Together!}}'', released on the Nintendo Switch in 2021. | ||
Wario first became playable in 2008's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, ''WarioWare'' is recognized as Wario's home franchise, separately categorized from the ''Mario'' series in a similar fashion to {{uv|Yoshi}} and {{uv|Donkey Kong}}. | Wario first became playable in 2008's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, ''WarioWare'' is recognized as Wario's home franchise, separately categorized from the ''Mario'' series in a similar fashion to {{uv|Yoshi}} and {{uv|Donkey Kong}}. | ||
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{{main|List of SSBB Music (WarioWare series)}} | {{main|List of SSBB Music (WarioWare series)}} | ||
====Original Tracks==== | ====Original Tracks==== | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|WarioWare, Inc.}}''': A disco-inspired rendition of the main menu theme from ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!}}'', as well as the title screen from the same game. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|WarioWare, Inc.}}''': A disco-inspired rendition of the main menu theme from ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!}}'', as well as the title screen from the same game. It is the theme of the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|WarioWare, Inc. Medley}}''': A medley of a large number of songs heard in the first title of the series, ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'', including the menu theme, Wario's theme, as well as {{iw|mariowiki|Dribble & Spitz}}'s theme, among others. This song is also played during Wario's [[Classic Mode]] credits. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|WarioWare, Inc. Medley}}''': A medley of a large number of songs heard in the first title of the series, ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'', including the menu theme, Wario's theme, as well as {{iw|mariowiki|Dribble & Spitz}}'s theme, among others. It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. This song is also played during Wario's [[Classic Mode]] credits. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Theme}}''': A big band version of the vocal theme song of Ashley in ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Touched!}}''. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Theme}}''': A big band version of the vocal theme song of Ashley in ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Touched!}}'' It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Theme (JP)}}''': The same as the above song, but with Japanese lyrics. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Theme (JP)}}''': The same as the above song, but with Japanese lyrics. It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mike's Song}}''': A 50's rock-and-roll version of the vocal theme song of Mike in ''WarioWare: Touched!''. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mike's Song}}''': A 50's rock-and-roll version of the vocal theme song of Mike in ''WarioWare: Touched!'' It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mike's Song (JP)}}''': The same as the above song, but with Japanese lyrics. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mike's Song (JP)}}''': The same as the above song, but with Japanese lyrics. It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mona Pizza's Song}}''': A fully redone version of the vocal theme song of Mona in ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Twisted!}}''. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mona Pizza's Song}}''': A fully redone version of the vocal theme song of Mona in ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Twisted!}}'' It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mona Pizza's Song (JP)}}''': The same as the above song, but with Japanese lyrics. | *'''{{SSBBMusicLink|WarioWare|Mona Pizza's Song (JP)}}''': The same as the above song, but with Japanese lyrics. It is used on the WarioWare, Inc. stage. | ||
====Victory Theme==== | ====Victory Theme==== | ||
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<small>'''''Bold italics''''' denotes an Assist Trophy new to the ''Smash Bros.'' series.</small> | <small>'''''Bold italics''''' denotes an Assist Trophy new to the ''Smash Bros.'' series.</small> | ||
[[File:SSB4 Ashley.jpg|thumb|The [[Pic of the Day]] introducing [[Ashley]] as a new Assist Trophy. She was revealed prior to any knowledge that Wario was returning.]] | [[File:SSB4 Ashley.jpg|thumb|The [[Pic of the Day]] introducing [[Ashley]] as a new Assist Trophy. She was revealed prior to any knowledge that Wario was returning.]] | ||
Assist Trophies from the ''Wario'' series. In addition to those listed, Wario's partner in crime from the {{uv|Mario}} series, '''[[Waluigi]]''', returns from ''Brawl''. | Assist Trophies from the ''Wario'' series. In addition to those listed, Wario's partner in crime from the ''{{uv|Mario}}'' series, '''[[Waluigi]]''', returns from ''Brawl''. | ||
*'''[[Kat & Ana]]''': a pair of kindergartners who practice {{iw|wikipedia|ninjutsu}}. Like the Pokémon [[Latias & Latios]], Kat and Ana fly across the screen and slice opponents with their katanas. They cannot be harmed by opponents and they do not harm the summoner. | *'''[[Kat & Ana]]''': a pair of kindergartners who practice {{iw|wikipedia|ninjutsu}}. Like the Pokémon [[Latias & Latios]], Kat and Ana fly across the the screen and slice opponents with their katanas. They cannot be harmed by opponents and they do not harm the summoner. | ||
*'''''[[Ashley]]''''': a young witch from ''WarioWare: Touched!'' When summoned, she conjures a purple cloud that causes a variety of effects, similar to [[Togepi]]. All opponents caught in the cloud are slowed, but she may also turn fighters invisible, or make [[food]] items damage fighters instead of heal them. Her design is derived from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Game & Wario}}''. In the Wii U version, Ashley's hair turns white and her irises turn red when she conjures the cloud. These are details carried over from the ''WarioWare'' games. | *'''''[[Ashley]]''''': a young witch from ''WarioWare: Touched!'' When summoned, she conjures a purple cloud that causes a variety of effects, similar to [[Togepi]]. All opponents caught in the cloud are slowed, but she may also turn fighters invisible, or make [[food]] items damage fighters instead of heal them. Her design is derived from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Game & Wario}}''. In the Wii U version, Ashley's hair turns white and her irises turn red when she conjures the cloud. These are details carried over from the ''WarioWare'' games. | ||
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==Games with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ==Games with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ||
The ''Wario'' universe has games represented throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series with a total of | The ''Wario'' universe has games represented throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series with a total of 19 games. The latest game represented in this universe is ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'', released on July 27, 2018. | ||
===''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins}}''=== | ===''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins}}''=== | ||
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===''{{iw|mariowiki|Virtual Boy Wario Land}}''=== | ===''{{iw|mariowiki|Virtual Boy Wario Land}}''=== | ||
*Playable characters: | *Playable characters: | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's neutral air is | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's neutral air is inspired by his crouch jump animation from this game. | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's crouching animation is similar to his crouch in this game. | |||
*Stickers: | *Stickers: | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Tiny Wario appears as a sticker using his artwork from this game. | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Tiny Wario appears as a sticker using his artwork from this game. | ||
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**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's up tilt is similar to his pose from the game's 100% completion screen. | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's up tilt is similar to his pose from the game's 100% completion screen. | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's item throw animation is similar to his throwing animation in this game. | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's item throw animation is similar to his throwing animation in this game. | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's sleeping | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's sleeping is identical to his sleeping animation from this game's introduction. | ||
===''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land 3}}''=== | ===''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land 3}}''=== | ||
*Playable characters: | *Playable characters: | ||
**{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Multiple of Wario's animations has him do a "W" sign with his hands, which he was first seen doing in this game's box art. | **{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Multiple of Wario's animations has him do a "W" sign with his hands, which he was first seen doing in this game's box art. | ||
**{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's dash animation is based on how he slides before he starts to roll in this game. | |||
===''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land 4}}''=== | ===''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land 4}}''=== | ||
*Playable characters: | *Playable characters: | ||
**{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's render on his overalls is | **{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's render on his overalls is reminiscent of his artwork from this game. | ||
**{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's swimming animation comes from this game. | |||
*Stage elements: | *Stage elements: | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} The responses that Wario does in [[WarioWare, Inc.]] are inspired by his voice lines that were first heard in this game. | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} The responses that Wario does in [[WarioWare, Inc.]] are inspired by his voice lines that were first heard in this game. | ||
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**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's forward throw (later his back throw in ''Smash 4'') is the {{iw|mariowiki|Wild Swing-Ding}}, a throw that first appeared in this game. | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's forward throw (later his back throw in ''Smash 4'') is the {{iw|mariowiki|Wild Swing-Ding}}, a throw that first appeared in this game. | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's ledge grabbing and ledge get up animations come from this game. | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's ledge grabbing and ledge get up animations come from this game. | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's butt scratching idle animation | **{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's butt scratching idle animation is similar to one of his idle animations from this game. | ||
**{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Wario's custom move, Inhaling Chomp, is loosely based on the move called {{iw|mariowiki|Hyper Suction}} from this game. | **{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Wario's custom move, Inhaling Chomp, is loosely based on the move called {{iw|mariowiki|Hyper Suction}} from this game. | ||
*Stickers: | *Stickers: | ||
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===''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Touched!}}''=== | ===''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare: Touched!}}''=== | ||
*Playable characters: | *Playable characters: | ||
**{{gameIcon|SSBB}} The animation of Wario-Man's transformation | **{{gameIcon|SSBB}} The animation of Wario-Man's transformation resembles the scene of his transformation from this game's menu. | ||
**{{gameIcon|SSB4}} A costume based on [[Ashley]] appears for the {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate''. | **{{gameIcon|SSB4}} A costume based on [[Ashley]] appears for the {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate''. | ||
*Stage elements: | *Stage elements: |