Wario Land: Shake It!

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Wario Land: The Shake Dimension") Wario Land: Shake It!, a classic side-scroller, stars Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash(Also known as "Wario Land: The Shake Dimension") Wario Land: Shake It!, a classic side-scroller, stars Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages. Players shake the Wii Remote to help Wario take down his enemies, empty bags of treasure or cause earthquakes. Best of all, there are numerous stages each offering multiple missions to keep players coming back again and again to unlock everything, collect more coins or just improve their best times. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Gamers' Temple
    96
    If you were around for the glory days of the NES and SNES or you simply disagree with the notion that all modern games need online play and 3D graphics, then Wario is the game for you.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    85
    It really hits the sweet spot that few games do: it’s forgiving enough for people who like simple, easygoing games to finish, but challenging enough for completionists to work at for days, even weeks on end.
  3. GameShark
    83
    The game sets out with a gorgeous anime/Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic that is as beautiful as it is fully realized.
  4. GameDaily
    80
    While not a technical marvel, it's a fun romp through five beautifully drawn continents full of peril.
  5. Destructoid
    75
    I can wholeheartedly recommend the full-price purchase of Wario Land: Shake It to only three groups of people: kids between 5-10 years old, die-hard fans of hand-drawn animation, and people who love "easy but smart" 2D platformers.
  6. Nintendo Gamer
    74
    A rather limp "WarioWare" is followed by a rather limp Wii Wario Land. Wazza's never looked better, but has rarely played so sensibly. Where's the attitude, you porker? [Nov 2008, p.52]
  7. 1UP
    58
    A pretty face only goes so far when there's no soul beneath the surface, and Shake It! is as hollow as they come.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. bobhoskyns
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    This game deserves SO much more love. Charming visuals, fun dungeons, delicious music. Show it to a friend who never played Wario first toThis game deserves SO much more love. Charming visuals, fun dungeons, delicious music. Show it to a friend who never played Wario first to show what he can be about… Expand
  2. VonSeux
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    One of the top 10 Wii games and one of the best 2D sidescrollers ever made!! Pluzzes are intelligent, graphics are artistic beautiful, everyOne of the top 10 Wii games and one of the best 2D sidescrollers ever made!! Pluzzes are intelligent, graphics are artistic beautiful, every level has different scenario and music. Excellent use of Wii controls.… Expand
  4. UmAlguem
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O wario balança a bunda dele e é isso é incrível 10/10 -ign… Expand
  5. BradJ
    Aug 31, 2009
    9
    This game is really good! I'd even go so far as to say that it is one of the most underrated games this generation along with games like This game is really good! I'd even go so far as to say that it is one of the most underrated games this generation along with games like Endless Ocean! Only thing bad about this game is that it only takes about 4-5 hours if you're just going through the single player without doing missions or collecting treasure which I recommend you do!… Expand
  6. BlogDog123
    May 27, 2011
    9
    A terribly underrated gem that has a neat gameplay mechanic (shaking your Wii Remote to unleash a devastating ground-punch) and jaw-dropping graphics.
  7. RichardA.
    Sep 2, 2008
    8
    Good solid platform fun. Not as good as Super Mario Galaxy, though, like last years Paper Mario, helps fill the time well until the next big Good solid platform fun. Not as good as Super Mario Galaxy, though, like last years Paper Mario, helps fill the time well until the next big Mario Game.… Expand
  8. Captain_Chaos
    Oct 12, 2018
    6
    While by all means a competently executed platformer with great hand-drawn artwork, this Wii iteration of Wario Land lacks a certain charmWhile by all means a competently executed platformer with great hand-drawn artwork, this Wii iteration of Wario Land lacks a certain charm compared to Wario Land 4, and simply isn't as fun to play as that, or Wario World. The level challenges offered no draw for me, and I simply puttered on through the levels to the end of the story without wishing to strain myself unlocking all the extras, an admittedly common sentiment from me. I can't call it a bad game, but it's not a great one.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#28 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#27 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008