I Still Can’t Believe Nintendo Has Given One of Its Best 3D Platformers a Sequel

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The GameCube boasts some of Nintendo’s greatest games, including classics like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Mario Kart: Double Dash!, as well as unique titles like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. But it’s not just these well-known games that make the console so special. The GameCube also featured a lot of innovative and experimental games for its time, and surprisingly, many of them are still fun to play today. In fact, I recently played one that I’m surprised Nintendo hasn’t made a sequel to.

Mario is Nintendo’s most famous character and the face of many platforming games, particularly on their consoles. However, Wario World on the GameCube showed that great platforming wasn’t exclusive to Mario. It was a unique and surprisingly fun 3D platformer that stood out from other Nintendo games, focusing more on action and combat. Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is established, it’s time to give Wario another chance to star in a platforming adventure – perhaps even more than Mario deserves.

Wario World Is A Forgotten Classic That Deserved More

When Wario World came out, 3D platformer games were changing quickly. Titles like Super Mario Sunshine were trying new things with how Mario moved and how levels were built, moving away from the style of Super Mario 64. But Wario World did something different, emphasizing fighting, a sense of weight, and a strong personality. Unlike Mario, who is quick and heroic, Wario is powerful, clumsy, destructive, and motivated by greed. This different approach to design and overall feel gave the game a unique style that hadn’t been seen in Nintendo’s previous games.

The game’s unique style really made it special. It fully embraced Wario’s greedy and unpredictable personality. Unlike Mario games where the hero saves the day for selfless reasons, Wario was motivated purely by treasure and what he could gain. This gave the game a different, more playful sense of humor. Everything felt offbeat – the enemies were weird, the levels were strange, and the bosses were incredibly bizarre. Ultimately, Wario isn’t a hero at all; he only helped the Spritelings because it benefited him personally.

Even though Wario World was a good game, it never got a follow-up. It’s unique because it’s the only time Wario has been the main character in a fully 3D platformer. People love Wario, and this game felt special because of him. I keep coming back to it for both the memories and because it’s different from other games. While its short length was a drawback when it first came out, now it’s perfect for a quick gaming session. Wario World really deserves to be considered one of Nintendo’s best, but it’s often overlooked.

Why Wario Deserves Another 3D Adventure

Starting with the GameCube, Nintendo has primarily focused on the WarioWare series for Wario. These games are known for their quick, funny, and inventive microgames. While popular, WarioWare highlights a specific side of Wario that suits that style of gameplay. However, Wario World allowed for a more complete exploration of the character, showcasing his chaotic personality better than ever before. Plus, it offered a fresh perspective on the world of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Honestly, the thought of a new Wario game gets me super hyped! A fresh 3D platformer with Wario would be amazing – Nintendo hasn’t really done one like that in ages. Seeing what they did with Donkey Kong Bananza proves the next Switch is totally capable of handling something different and experimental. And Wario? He’s the perfect character to push those boundaries even further with a Wario World 2. I’m really hoping they go for it!

A new Nintendo Switch could be the perfect opportunity to revisit Wario and remind players why he’s so beloved. Nintendo could really explore his personality and create a fresh, exciting 3D platformer starring this unique character. It’s been a long time since Wario World, and a new game would be fantastic. Just imagining the innovative gameplay and fun ideas a sequel could bring is exciting!

A Sequel That Feels Long Overdue (& Now IS The Time)

I’ve always wanted Nintendo to make another Wario World game. It’s been over twenty years since the original, and Wario deserves to star in a 3D platformer again. Nintendo might be reluctant because Wario World feels quite different from their other platformers – it’s slower-paced, emphasizes combat, and has a heavier feel. But that unique quality is precisely what makes it special and worth revisiting.

A new game could improve upon the original while adding more content. Features like bigger, connected levels, more complex combat, and smoother character movements would update the gameplay for modern audiences while still staying true to what made Wario World unique. Wario’s strong personality is enough to build a whole new platformer around, as long as it’s structured well. The basic elements are already there – they just need to be expanded upon.

A new Nintendo Switch could be the ideal home for a Wario World 2. Nintendo could really embrace Wario’s wild personality and use the console’s unique features to create fun and inventive gameplay. This would recapture the spirit of the original game and highlight what makes Wario so appealing. If Nintendo is going to revisit one of its lesser-known but fantastic 3D platformers, the time to make a sequel is now.

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2026-03-20 00:23