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The Future of Wario Ware

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I love the Wario Ware series, the original game was so good that I bought the GC version even though I knew it wouldn't offer much new and it enticed me to import my first videogame (Twist!) and my first console (DS+Touched!) ever and I think that the sequels are as good as the original.
But recently, I started to wonder what will come next: WW Touched! used all DS features (two screens, touch screen, microphone) and I see no realistic chance for the sequels to end up with GC ports because of their technical basis.

So what does this mean for the future of the franchise?
1) WW Touched! was the last edition
2) The future WW games will be released for home consoles
a) using wacky Nintendo peripherals (WW Bongo! - here we come)
b) using the Revolution technology
3) WW will stay on the DS, essentially using the same game mechanics introduced in WW Touched! (maybe spiced up with multi-player)
4) Nintendo will manage to find a new gameplay mechanic that is intuitive and versatile enough to allow for 180+ distinct microgames and is suitable for a handheld

I'm begging for 4) to become reality, but I have no idea which new input method could live up to the previous three and make up a worthy sequel.
 
A DS version with all three previous games' input methods.
 
Wario Ware: Command!

Use your voice to accomplish micro games using voice recoginition. For DS and/or GC compatible with Mario Party 6 mic.


Nintendo can send me my check now

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I still wish they'd fulfill the potential of a GameCube Wario Ware. Wario Ware GC disappointed me greatly. That game couldn't have used up more than 10 MB of space on that GC disc, they could have thrown so much more in there. :(
 
What ever happened to the GBA Wario Ware sequel...#2?

It was released in Japan last year, and now...nothing. Please tell me it's still going to be released in North America.
 
Baron said:
What ever happened to the GBA Wario Ware sequel...#2?

It was released in Japan last year, and now...nothing. Please tell me it's still going to be released in North America.
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March release date. It will be mine.
 
Grubdog said:
I still wish they'd fulfill the potential of a GameCube Wario Ware. Wario Ware GC disappointed me greatly. That game couldn't have used up more than 10 MB of space on that GC disc, they could have thrown so much more in there. :(
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Some of those modes were an embarrasment as well. "PLAY THIS ROUND WITH YOUR MOUTH HANGING OPEN THE DOCTOR SEZ"

Uh, fuck no thanks.
 
Wario Ware Touched! is released in 10 days.
Wario Ware Twisted! has a mid-March release date.

Personally, I want to see more minigames based around some of Nintendo's older ideas. The Ultra Hand minigame was brilliant!
 
i can't wait for touched!

i bought a DS yesterday and prepaid in full for touched!

and i normally shy away from preorders, but this was a game i wanted to not worry about getting
 
The Faceless Master said:
i can't wait for touched!

i bought a DS yesterday and prepaid in full for touched!

and i normally shy away from preorders, but this was a game i wanted to not worry about getting
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I saw the Japanese copy in my local import store and I literally had to drag myself out of the store before I bought it. I kept telling myself that there are only 10 days left.

They also had a new copy of Lumines. God damn Lumines is going to be awesome.
 
I have the imports of Mawaru and Sawaru, and they're both fun. Just short (I unlocked everything in Sawaru on the second day, only playing during poop breaks at work), to the point that I could see people complaining, but it's too much fun to really gripe about it.

I don't know about future titles in the series doing NEW things, but if they did more of the things they already do, I'll buy them.
 
I could see Nintendo doing an EyeToy-esque Wario Ware game. Like toast pops up and you have to catch it with your hands, shampoo the Afro-guy's hair, etc. The would be a worthy edition to the Wario Ware lineup.

Maybe with the Revolution we will see a Touched/Twisted Wario Ware Party game like on the Gamecube. Wario Ware Party Games is awesome multiplayer. Great game modes, easy to pick up and play, addicting, etc. Wario Ware is probably my favorite new franchise this gen. I can't wait for Touched in a few more days!!! :D :D :D
 
0wn3d said:
I could see Nintendo doing an EyeToy-esque Wario Ware game. Like toast pops up and you have to catch it with your hands, shampoo the Afro-guy's hair, etc. The would be a worthy edition to the Wario Ware lineup.

Maybe with the Revolution we will see a Touched/Twisted Wario Ware Party game like on the Gamecube. Wario Ware Party Games is awesome multiplayer. Great game modes, easy to pick up and play, addicting, etc. Wario Ware is probably my favorite new franchise this gen. I can't wait for Touched in a few more days!!! :D :D :D
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Wario Ware: Taped!
Wario Ware: Sighted!
Wario Ware: Spotted!
Wario Ware: Snapped!

i dunno... running out of good names...
 
Love the avatar. And yeah, WarioWare is good. Want to see a shake up after the greatness of Twisted (which is > Touched).
 
Yep, Twisted is much much better than Touched.

The way I see Wario Ware, Nintendo seems to use a different control mechnism each time. First it was normal controls, then the next one was multiplayer focused. After that they added a tilt sensor, and finally a touch screen. It seems to me that each game is unique in it's own way. I hope Nintendo keeps with this scheme and makes each entry unique.
 
I have Touched right now.

Pros:
- Always the same cheesy art and attitude
- GFXs way more defined (IMO) thanks to the DS "better screen"
- If you gotta have them all, you won't regret it, otherwise, give it a rent, it's short
- The MIC gives a whole new direction to Old NES games ;)
- All of you with your gf that liked the Mario 64 minigames, they will fall down their chairs with the amount of fun games this game has!

Cons
- As seen above, it's short, you can pass it very quickly
- The songs aren't as catchy as the first one
- The bonuses aren't as cool as the original GBA version (stylus Dr Wario? Could have worked, no?
- I did not try Twisted, but it's true that Touched can be a little repetitive for somes, but I still have fun with it.
 
suikodan said:
I have Touched right now.

Pros:
- Always the same cheesy art and attitude
- GFXs way more defined (IMO) thanks to the DS "better screen"
- If you gotta have them all, you won't regret it, otherwise, give it a rent, it's short
- The MIC gives a whole new direction to Old NES games ;)
- All of you with your gf that liked the Mario 64 minigames, they will fall down their chairs with the amount of fun games this game has!

Cons
- As seen above, it's short, you can pass it very quickly
- The songs aren't as catchy as the first one
- The bonuses aren't as cool as the original GBA version (stylus Dr Wario? Could have worked, no?
- I did not try Twisted, but it's true that Touched can be a little repetitive for somes, but I still have fun with it.
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The style is good, yes.
The graphics are more defined, but take almost no advantage of the DS' superior power.
The MIC games suck, pretty much all of them are just "blow into the mic and win"

I agree with all your cons. I'd like to add that there aren't near enough unlocks (especially compared to the downright crazy amount of unlocks in Twisted). Also, the cutscenes are waaaaaaay too long. The first time you play through the game you are likley to spend as much time watching unskippable cutscenes.
 
StrikerObi said:
Also, the cutscenes are waaaaaaay too long. The first time you play through the game you are likley to spend as much time watching unskippable cutscenes.
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That's true! I forgot that. Some of them can be boooring to hell. I was so happy when I saw SKIP at the bottom the next time I played.
 
More emphasis on multiplayer! GC one was great.

And Touched would have got a lot more love if they'd put wireless multiplayer in it.
 
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