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Wario Land: The Shake Dimension

"The new 2D platformer that sees you take control of the notorious Wario in a bid to save pixie things"

Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Released: 26 Sep 2008
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Get ready for a wave of nostalgia as Wario heads to Wii for his firstdedicated adventure on the console! Prepare yourself for some classicWario action as Wario Land: The Shake Dimension takes you on an epicand lush 2D platform adventure to seek out treasure, complete missionsand, in a traditional Wario way, obtain as much money as you can!Prepare to defeat all the bandana-wearing pirates standing between youand your potential haul as this puzzle-filled adventure hits Europeanshores on the 26th September 2008.

Presenting an entirely newcast of characters around Wario, get ready to embark upon an all-new,swash-buckling adventure where Wario explores various continents insearch of treasure. The notorious pirate leader, Shake King, haskidnapped Queen Merelda and it’s up to Wario to get her back. But is hereally out to do a good deed? Or it is the ‘Bottomless Coin Sack, asack containing a never-ending flow of gold coins, which has reallycaught Wario’s attention?

Featuring five different maps full ofaction-packed stages to complete, Wario Land: The Shake Dimension, ispacked with exciting missions and challenges. Complete Missions, whichare challenges, set out at the beginning of each stage, such asfinishing a stage within a specified time limit or collecting a specialnumber of coins. Also seek out the hidden Treasure in each stage toobtain the special items held within them, then progress through thegame and unlock further stages.

The Wii’s innovative controller,the Wii Remote, is held sideways in a traditional retro fashion whenplaying, and is shaken to activate Wario’s special moves throughout thegame. Shaking the controller whilst on solid ground will see Wariounleash his ‘Ground Punch’ move that will stun all enemies on thescreen. This move can also be used to manipulate surroundings and grantWario access to new areas in the game. But use of the motion sensitivecontroller doesn’t stop there! Shaking the Wii Remote whilst holding anenemy or money bag will make them spill their precious contents,whereas tilting the controller when Wario is at the wheel will seeplayers steer their various vehicles through the stage.

Duringthe adventure, be sure to visit the Pirate Shop to spend thosehard-earned coins. Make regular trips to purchase exciting items, newmaps and videos, as new items and features will become available asprogression is made through Wario Land: The Shake Dimension.

       
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