6.0 out of 10

Wario: Master of Disguise

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User Score (34)

6.5
Expert Score (56)

6.1
Value for money (4)

6.7
Sound quality (2)

7.8
Gameplay (17)

6.0
Graphics (18)

6.3
Sound (17)

6.4
Control (2)

6.5
Addiction (2)

5.3
Lifespan (3)

5.5

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1310 of 1957 in Nintendo DS Games

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good sound, fun, gameplay, nice looking, addictive

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Expert Reviews

Fragland

6.2/10

29 June 2007
I think Nintendo should take better care of their characters. Sure, Mario games are almost always great, but other characters don't seem to get the same attention and care. Read more
- It's not crap, Many disguises
- It's just almost crap, Too many disguises, Gimmick
Game Boyz

6.2/10

25 June 2007
Wario has managed to step out of Mario’s shadow through a series of games well known to Nintendo fans. The WarioWare series has catapulted Mario’s evil brother to stardom. But many people forget that Wario has his roots in platform games. The latest Wario title for the DS takes Wario out of his party game comfort zone and puts him back where he got his start, a platform based game. Read more
Portable Review

8.0/10

22 March 2007
I’ve been waiting for a DS game like this for awhile. One that would combine normal movement with touch screen interactivity. It’s finally here, does it live up to its potential? Contrary to what many seem to think, I say for the most part, yes! Read more
NZGamer.com

6.2/10

15 June 2007
The character known as Wario really needs very little introduction: he’s fat, he’s greedy, he’s got a hell of a moustache. Read more
Game Almighty

12 March 2007
Wario's latest adventure has him trying to pull off the crime of the century, but the closest it ever comes to is petty fraud. Read more
- • Off-the-wall humor can make even the coldest gamer crack a smile, • Decent amount of depth in the strategic aspect of the game
- • Minigames feel forced and interrupt the overall flow of the game, • Changing Wario into his different forms can be problematic, • The game gets repetitive real quick
Cheat Code Central

26 June 2007
So, where's the fun? The story is somewhat entertaining and the platforming elements are inventive, fun, and challenging. By alternating Wario's different abilities you'll unlock doorways, activate switches, and uncover hidden platforms or passages. I found myself lost a few times, which happens a lot in Wario Land games, with their intricate and puzzling environments. Read more
Cubed³

7.0/10

26 June 2007
So far we have seen Super Princess Peach, New Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi's Island all keep traditional platform fans happy. Now you can add Wario: Master of Disguise to that list as well. It may not be as perfect and the Nintendo-developed WarioLand series, but Suzak sure has done a decent enough job with this latest outing. Read more
Auracore MediaWorks

6.8/10

23 April 2007
An infuriating platformer that you just can't put down. Read more
- Decent platformer; innovative control style; very addictive.
- Control implementation is clunky; overly difficult; chapters are too long; puzzles are repetitive; incredibly lame dialog.
Nintendo World Report

5.0/10

20 March 2007
Seriously, Nintendo, make Wario immortal again. Please? Read more
- Fun, if easy, boss battles, A handful of decent songs
- Detached touch screen controls, Tedious level design, Underdeveloped powers, Cookie-cutter graphics and play dough music, Where's the butt stomp?
kombo

7.0/10

12 March 2007
Nintendo DS games usually fall into one of two categories. One being "Games that do not use the touch screen", and the other is "Games that use the touch screen as its primary source of input". Wario: Master of Disguise uses the later to such a degree that it honestly seems unnecessary. Changing disguises with the touch screen at first is novel and inventive, but ultimately it weighs down the overall experience. Read more