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[[File:WarioWare logo.svg|thumb]]{{Nihongo|''[[mariowiki:WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]''|メイド イン ワリオ|Made in Wario}} is a series of party games featuring [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] and his friends. The games in the series are collections of very short and simple games, called "microgames" or "minigames", played in quick succession. | [[File:WarioWare logo.svg|thumb]]{{Nihongo|''[[mariowiki:WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]''|メイド イン ワリオ|Made in Wario}} is a series of party games featuring [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] and his friends. The games in the series are collections of very short and simple games, called "microgames" or "minigames", played in quick succession. | ||
Both the ''WarioWare Series'' and the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'', having been made by the same developers, share fairly similar structures, being minigame collections with rankings, stages, remixes/harder versions of past minigames, and unlockable extras. They also share the same whimsical, comedic tone. The two series often reference each other, with the [[Wario...Where?]] and [[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]] [[Challenge Train]] courses in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' being the most prominent example of this. | Both the ''WarioWare Series'' and the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'', having been made by the same developers, share fairly similar structures, being minigame collections with rankings, stages, remixes/harder versions of past minigames, and unlockable extras. They also share the same whimsical, comedic tone. The two series often reference each other, with the ''[[Wario...Where?]]'' and ''[[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]]'' [[Challenge Train]] courses in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' being the most prominent example of this. | ||
==''[[mariowiki:WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!|WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''== | ==''[[mariowiki:WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!|WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''== | ||
[[Jimmy T]], [[Dribble & Spitz]], [[Mona]], [[9-Volt]], [[Orbulon]], [[Dr. Crygor]], [[Kat & Ana]], [[mariowiki:Dribble Taxi|Dribble Taxi]], [[mariowiki:Mona's scooter|Mona's scooter]], the [[mariowiki:Oinker|Oinker]], [[mariowiki:SK8|SK8]], and the image of an alien as the icon for the [[Staff Credits]] all first appeared here. | [[Jimmy T]], [[Dribble & Spitz]], [[Mona]], [[9-Volt]], [[Orbulon]], [[Dr. Crygor]], [[Kat & Ana]], [[mariowiki:Dribble Taxi|Dribble Taxi]], [[mariowiki:Mona's scooter|Mona's scooter]], the [[mariowiki:Oinker|Oinker]], [[mariowiki:SK8|SK8]], and the image of an alien as the icon for the [[Staff Credits]] all first appeared here. | ||
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[[Bossa Nova]]'s background appears to be based on one of the intro movies for this game<ref>[https://youtu.be/-BX3V3hgIrM?t=238 WarioWare, Inc: Mega Party Game$! - All Intro Movies]</ref>. | [[Bossa Nova]]'s background appears to be based on one of the intro movies for this game<ref>[https://youtu.be/-BX3V3hgIrM?t=238 WarioWare, Inc: Mega Party Game$! - All Intro Movies]</ref>. | ||
==''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Twisted!|WarioWare: Twisted!]]''== | ==''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Twisted!|WarioWare: Twisted!]]''== | ||
[[Sal Out]] and [[18-Volt]] made their first appearance in this game. [[Wario-Man]], [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]]'s alter-ego, also first appers in this game, though he never appears in the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'' directly. Rather, [[Wrestler]] wears a similar outfit to [[Wario-Man]]'s in [[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]]. | [[Sal Out]] and [[18-Volt]] made their first appearance in this game. [[Wario-Man]], [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]]'s alter-ego, also first appers in this game, though he never appears in the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'' directly. Rather, [[Wrestler]] wears a similar outfit to [[Wario-Man]]'s in ''[[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]]''. | ||
On a technical level, the font from this game is reused directly in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', down to leftover icons related to twisting the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]]. | On a technical level, the font from this game is reused directly in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', down to leftover icons related to twisting the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]]. | ||
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[[Ashley]], [[Red]] and [[Mike]] first appeared in this game. | [[Ashley]], [[Red]] and [[Mike]] first appeared in this game. | ||
Aside from her playable appearance in [[Wario...Where?]], a doll of [[Ashley]] sits on the [[Museum]] [[Saltwater|Curator]]'s desk in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. | Aside from her playable appearance in ''[[Wario...Where?]]'', a doll of [[Ashley]] sits on the [[Museum]] [[Saltwater|Curator]]'s desk in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. | ||
==''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''== | ==''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''== | ||
[[Young Cricket]], [[Master Mantis]], [[Penny]] and [[Tiny Wario]] first appeared in this game. | [[Young Cricket]], [[Master Mantis]], [[Penny]] and [[Tiny Wario]] first appeared in this game. | ||
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Toy versions of the monkeys, alongside [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|another kind of monkey]], can be seen in the prologue to [[mariowiki:List_of_WarioWare:_Smooth_Moves_microgames#9-Volt & 18-Volt|The Multiplayer Test]] ([[9-Volt]]'s stage), sitting on the shelf at [[mariowiki:Toy Express|Toy Express]].{{clear}} | Toy versions of the monkeys, alongside [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|another kind of monkey]], can be seen in the prologue to [[mariowiki:List_of_WarioWare:_Smooth_Moves_microgames#9-Volt & 18-Volt|The Multiplayer Test]] ([[9-Volt]]'s stage), sitting on the shelf at [[mariowiki:Toy Express|Toy Express]].{{clear}} | ||
==''[[mariowiki:Game & Wario|Game & Wario]]''== | ==''[[mariowiki:Game & Wario|Game & Wario]]''== | ||
In general, this game went through a shift in artstyle, with all cameos in [[Wario...Where?]] and [[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]] matching their appearances in this game, being the latest game at the time. | In general, this game went through a shift in artstyle, with all cameos in ''[[Wario...Where?]]'' and ''[[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]]'' matching their appearances in this game, being the latest game at the time. | ||
[[Mona]]'s photographer design from this game in particular is used for her and her scooter's appearances throughout [[Wario...Where?]] and [[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]]. In the latter, [[Reporter]] can also be seen wearing [[Mona]]'s outfit. [[Penny]] and [[Dr. Crygor]]'s artwork from this game is used directly in [[Fillbots 2]], and in [[Freeze Frame]], [[Dr. Crygor]]'s outfit matches his appearance in this game, minus the lab coat. | [[Mona]]'s photographer design from this game in particular is used for her and her scooter's appearances throughout ''[[Wario...Where?]]'' and ''[[Wario...Where? 2: The Sequel]]''. In the latter, [[Reporter]] can also be seen wearing [[Mona]]'s outfit. [[Penny]] and [[Dr. Crygor]]'s artwork from this game is used directly in [[Fillbots 2]], and in [[Freeze Frame]], [[Dr. Crygor]]'s outfit matches his appearance in this game, minus the lab coat. | ||
[[Jimmy T]] does not use his design from this game however, as his [[mariowiki:Ski (minigame)|minigame]] requires him to wear a ski outfit, and he instead wears his classic outfit in [[The Clappy Trio 2]]. [[9-Volt]], [[18-Volt]] and [[Sal Out]] are also drawn as pixel art, matching the aesthetic of [[Super Samurai Slice]]. | [[Jimmy T]] does not use his design from this game however, as his [[mariowiki:Ski (minigame)|minigame]] requires him to wear a ski outfit, and he instead wears his classic outfit in [[The Clappy Trio 2]]. [[9-Volt]], [[18-Volt]] and [[Sal Out]] are also drawn as pixel art, matching the aesthetic of [[Super Samurai Slice]]. | ||