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Wario Land: Shake It!
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Product Details
- Batteries Included: 0
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- Binding: Video Game
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- Brand: Nintendo
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- EAN: 0045496901172
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- ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
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- Features: With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages, By shaking the Wii Remote, you can shake down your enemies, free coins from treasure bags and even cause earthquakes, Each stage is a masterfully crafted side-scrolling obstacle course of puzzles, enemies and assorted hazards, Every stage holds numerous secrets and treasures to discover (and steal), And each stage has multiple 'missions' to keep you coming back again and again to unlock everything, collect more coins or just improve your best time
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- Label: Nintendo
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- Manufacturer: Nintendo
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- Model: RVLPRWLE
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- Platform: Nintendo Wii
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- Product Group: Video Games
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- Publisher: Nintendo
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- Release Date: 2008-09-23
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- Studio: Nintendo
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- Title: Wario Land: Shake It!
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- UPC: 045496901172
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Product Description: The Wario Land series is where Wario, Nintendo's greedy, uncouth and rude anti-hero first appeared, and now he's back in singleplayer action in Wario Land: Shake It. 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. 
Get ready to shake things up | 
Classic side-scrolling for coin.
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Wobble enemies with the Wii Remote.
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Take careful aim against bosses.
View larger. | Storyline and Gameplay
Wario receives an antique globe and telescope that allow him to travel to the once-idyllic Shake Dimension, now conquered by the tyrannical pirate, the Shake King. With the assistance of his longtime rival, Captain Syrup, he must rescue the Merfles, denizens of the Shake Dimension imprisoned by the Shake King. Only by defeating the bosses of all five continents of this strange world can Wario find and confront the Shake King, rescue Queen Merelda, queen of the Merfles, and, most importantly, claim the Bottomless Coin Sack, a never-ending supply of gold. Each stage has Wario navigating an obstacle course of dangers and traps to find an imprisoned Merfle. Once he frees the little fellow, the countdown begins and he must find his way back to the starting gate before time runs out. Wario must also defeat a boss in each continent, and then buy a map of the next continent from Captain Syrup. Once all five continents' bosses have been defeated, Wario takes on the Shake King himself. Characters
Wario Land: Shake It features a wide cast of off-the-wall characters including: Wario, our "hero." Captain Syrup, a female pirate (and rival from previous games) who aids Wario on his quest. The Merfles, helpless natives of the Shake Dimension, and their queen, Queen Merelda. The Shake King, leader of a ruthless pirate band who has conquered the Shake Dimension. Key Game Features:
- Shake Things Up With the Wii Remote - With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages. By shaking the Wii Remote, you can shake down your enemies, free coins from treasure bags and even cause earthquakes.
- Side-Scrolling Fun - Each stage is a masterfully crafted side-scrolling obstacle course of puzzles, enemies and assorted hazards. Every stage holds numerous secrets and treasures to discover (and steal). And each stage has multiple "missions" to keep you coming back again and again to unlock everything, collect more coins or just improve your best time.
- Classic Wario Action and Attitude - Wario returns to form, with all the jumping, power-dashing and butt-stomping we've come to expect. This is surly Wario at his finest.
The Wii Remote: Powers, Weapons, Moves & Vehicles
Wario can jump and dash, as per previous Wario Land games. New to this game is the ability to shake the Wii Remote for various effects. By default, a shake of the Wii Remote makes Wario punch the ground, causing a small earthquake and dazing enemies. Wario can then pick up dazed enemies and, with another shake of the Wii Remote, shake them for rejuvenating garlic and occasionally gold. Enemies can also be thrown, and you aim by tilting the Wii Remote. Wario also takes control of three different vehicles during the course of the game, all of which are piloted in part by tilting the Wii Remote. The controls are standard for a Wii Remote held sideways (D-pad, buttons), but with an important twist: most of Wario's special moves are accomplished by shaking or tilting the Wii Remote. This allows great versatility but without forcing the player to remember complicated button combinations.
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Customer Reviews
Fun
Fun! If you are into games like Super Paper Mario or any of the classics you'll love this game. It has a strong "Air Fortress" feel. It's highly enjoyable, not overly challenging, and yet remains entertaining. I would not recommend this for smaller children though. Some of the challenges and bosses could be perplexing for them. This game stays true to form and is pretty much exactly what you would expect.
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An Easy Good Time...
This game is not overly challenging yet difficult enough at certain points to keep you trying. The 2D graphics and gameplay are a wonderful addition to any Wii collection. The levels are interesting and have great replay value. The story, although VERY simple, is enough to make game entertaining. Overall I'd say the game is great when you want to spend an hour or so just to unwind, it doesn't require a huge time investment to complete or progress. I highly recommend it for casual gamers!
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Rent it first
I was on the brink of buying this game, but at the last minute decided to rent it instead and I`m glad I did. It`s by no means a bad game, it`s just painfully average. Let me start out by saying the game looks great and has a nice hand drawn feel to it. The story is pretty much a throwaway and the motion controls, i.e shaking the Wii remote to collect money becomes tedious rather quickly. My girlfiend, who is the definition of a casual gamer enjoyed the game much more than I did. The overall experience lasts roughly 5-6 hours (unless you try to complete the game %100) Younger children will probably find aspects of the game, especially later bosses far to difficult. If you have a Wii and want to play some great 2D platformers I recommend downloading Super Mario Bros. 1-3 or Super Mario World, the Bonk games, or even the Donkey Kong Country games; just please don`t spend fifty dollars on this.
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Excellent 2D Platformer From Nintendo
First, do NOT listen to the review from the irate parent because their child couldn't figure this game out. This is a traditional 2D platformer from the people who invented the platformer, Nintendo. Similar to recent releases like Super Paper Mario, Bionic Commando Rearmed, and Mega Man 9, this game goes back to the roots of what made gaming fun back in the 80s, the levels. Holding the Wiimote sideways, you use the traditional button layout to control Wario, and shake it to release coins from enemies and money bags. Another cool feature of this game is the excellent hand-drawn animation from Japanese studio Production I.G. Not only do the animated cut scenes look great, but the in-game animation of Wario and especially his enemies is amazing to watch, and enthralling to play. If you remember the good old days when gaming wasn't all about the polygons, then this one's for you.
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2d gaming reborn on consoles
This game brings back the memories of the golden 2d era of video gaming. The game is simple, fun and each level branches so there's some replay value if you want to find all the secrets that the game has.
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