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Wario Land 4 Guide

2001 · Puzzle platformer

Box art

Wario Land 4 box art
European Game Boy Advance box art for Wario Land 4.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Wario looks toward the Golden Pyramid in an opening story scene inside a rerelease frame.Characters and reactionsIdentify the cast and the transformations used inside the pyramid.
Wario attacks in a purple chamber with jewels and a treasure chest, inside a rerelease frame.Passages and levelsUse the original passage map to plan your next route.
A vortex spins above the Frog Switch chamber inside a rerelease frame.Jewel pieces, Keyzers and the Frog SwitchKeep progression items and escape timing separate.
Wario attacks in a purple chamber with jewels and a treasure chest, inside a rerelease frame.Bosses and treasuresCompare boss gimmicks and understand which rewards disappear with time.
Wario tumbles through a spiral portal inside a rerelease frame.Crowns, CDs and difficultySeparate score goals, music collection and the higher-difficulty clear.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Collect both kinds of progress itemJewel pieces open the passage boss; the Keyzer opens the next stage.
Study the escape routeThe Frog Switch changes blocks as it opens the return vortex and starts a timer.
Protect the boss treasuresFinish quickly to preserve the three chests behind each main-passage boss.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
WarioPlayable explorerUses eight-heart health, shoulder charges and temporary reactions.
Black cat / shop ownerGuide and merchantOffers boss assistance in exchange for minigame medals.
Princess ShokoraStory figureHer ending appearance is linked to recovered boss treasure chests.
KeyzerProgress itemFollows Wario and opens the next stage after a successful exit.
Golden DivaFinal bossWaits beyond the four main passages and Golden Passage.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Jewel pieces, Keyzers and the Frog SwitchFour pieces make one stage jewel →
Bosses and treasuresThree chests sit behind each main boss →
Crowns, CDs and difficultySixteen hidden CDs fill the Sound Room →

Pictures All pictures →

Wario tumbles through a spiral portal inside a rerelease frame.
Wario tumbles through a spiral portal inside a rerelease frame.
Wario attacks in a purple chamber with jewels and a treasure chest, inside a rerelease frame.
Wario attacks in a purple chamber with jewels and a treasure chest, inside a rerelease frame.
A vortex spins above the Frog Switch chamber inside a rerelease frame.
A vortex spins above the Frog Switch chamber inside a rerelease frame.
Wario looks toward the Golden Pyramid in an opening story scene inside a rerelease frame.
Wario looks toward the Golden Pyramid in an opening story scene inside a rerelease frame.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Wario Land 4: game and edition overviewwww.mariowiki.com