WarioWare Inc. Mega Microgame$ on GBA, the first WarioWare in Western release. Frantic and hilarious five-second microgames. A revolution in portable game concepts. Impossible to stop playing.
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Party / Minigame4 players3+
Description
WarioWare micro-game compilation developed and published by Nintendo in the USA in May 2003. Wario presents dozens of frantic five-second mini-games covering every imaginable genre chained at breakneck speed. Addictive gameplay based on reactivity, stage bosses and the off-beat humor typical of Wario. American version known in Japan as Made in Wario, first episode of the WarioWare series.
WarioWare, Inc. - Mega Microgame$! review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
An unabashed graphic patchwork, the game strings together heterogeneous micro-styles: crude pixels, photos, pencil drawings, all in a joyful chaos. This visual anarchy, funny and unpredictable, makes every micro-game a surprise. This punk, do-it-yourself spirit remains one of Nintendo's most singular signatures.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Reacting in a split second to absurd microgames that fly by at breakneck speed delivers an immediate, hilarious thrill. The simplicity of a single control hides a fearsome test of reflexes and adaptation. Zany, accessible and furiously paced, the founding concept hasn't aged a day and still hits the mark.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Hundreds of micro-games lasting mere seconds, fired off at a frantic pace in an avalanche of absurd ideas: you can't guess what's coming, and that's the whole point. The crazy concept and the wry humour grab you from the very first second. Fresh, unpredictable and fiercely addictive, this first WarioWare invented a genre all by itself.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Reacting in a split second to hundreds of absurd micro-games chains surprises and bursts of laughter at a frantic pace that gives no respite. Surviving a salvo unlocks new challenges and a score to smash, instantly restarting the game. Each trial lasts a tiny moment and the solo wraps up fast, but this inventive madness stays irresistibly addictive.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾4,7 MB📅26/05/2003
Published by Nintendo
WarioWare, Inc. - Mega Microgame$! (GBA) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
North American edition of the first WarioWare distributed by Nintendo USA in May 2003 under the WarioWare Inc Mega Microgame$ title, the English version of the Japanese Made in Wario that establishes the Nintendo R&D1 micro game ecosystem for the Western market. The dollar typography and the closing exclamation strongly anchor the US version in the English speaking WarioWare culture, distinct from the PAL Minigame Mania. Nintendo USA run was decent, clean cardboard box identified as US clearly valued.
Better with friends
A deluge of zany microgames firing off at a breakneck pace, designed for solo play yet irresistible to pass around to see who lasts the longest. The fun is all social: the audience laughs as much as the person at the controls, and unpredictable flubs trigger instant fits of laughter. The chase for high scores sets up a good-natured rivalry, perfect to liven up a table in a flash.
Is WarioWare, Inc. - Mega Microgame$! still worth playing in 2026?
Made in Wario, also known as WarioWare Inc. in the West, invented a format that the whole industry would later copy, namely chains of microgames lasting a few seconds without pause around absurd themes. The pacing remains unbeatable, the humor proudly weird and the single cartridge multiplayer mode still works wonderfully today. Replayability mostly rests on the score chase and on the unlocking of bonus stages. A classic well worth recommending for short sessions, solo or in group, and a useful baseline for later WarioWare entries.
