Wario: Master of Disguise - Nintendo DS

by Nintendo

• Draw Wario's 8 disguises by sketching a symbol on Wario -- different outfits give him powers you can control with the stylus
• Take Wario around the globe in 10 missions, fighting enemies in 9 exotic locations
• Use Wario's disguises to get past puzzling obstacles
• Play 8 different stylus-controlled minigames challenge you to unlock treasure chests

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000LSKXRQ
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 5, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,248 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Wario: Master of Disguise sends the greedy Wario back into a new 2-D platformer - one with a unique touchscreen control system. When Wario sees a television series about a thieving master of disguises, he dives through the TV screen, steals the thief's quick-change wand and takes over the show.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't Overlook This Gem April 1, 2007

By P. R Sundeen

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Wario: Master of Disguise has been getting a lot of bad press and reviews, and though they are mostly justified I believe this game is still worth a look.

The main complaint, that you have to draw these silly little symbols on Wario, is valid. Sometimes it doesn't work. Personally, I would have prefered the action be on the top screen, like New Super Mario, and have the map and large "buttons" on the bottom screen to tap and change easily, like Super Princess Peach.

But this is not reason enough to completly write this game off. It's level designs are very clever, and the sense of aqcomplishment upon reaching a new, out-of-the-way treasure chest is great.

The humor, while no-where near as good as any Inteligent Systems release, is still great and ads a lot to the game. I mean, who doesn't love seeing poo run across the screen. Seriously.

Anyway, give it a shot. It's a nice little game.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Hope it gets better.... March 18, 2007

By d-backfever

Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

This game really makes use of the capabilities of the DS. You have to use the touch screen to change disguises and use the disguises to make it through the levels. The boss challenges really make use of all the diguises you currently have, but sometimes even if you draw the correct shape, you do not get the diguise you want. I have the most trouble with the Cosmo disguise since it sometimes gives me the Artist. There is alot of text that you can't skip, just slightly speed up. Most of my other DS games I rarely use the stylus, but with this one it's in my hand the entire time. I have not beat the game yet so I hope I'm not disappointed. I didn't like the game when I first got it, but it's growing on me. I really liked the Warioland games and thought this would be as good; so far I've been left wanting.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun! But be aware of the flaws. January 10, 2009

By E. Conley

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I was glued to this game for two weeks straight! It does have its downsides, but overall I still think it's well worth buying and playing.

Pros:

-This game has a good balance of arcade action and mental puzzles as you have to figure out which disguise is best suited to the situation, and how to make it work. Even as an adult I was still scratching my head at some parts! It was kind of cool to have to earn and collect new disguises, and each disguise has two levels, so you keep finding new things all the way up to the end of the game.

-It follows the classic Wario format--you play the role of a greedy, nasty little fat man who will do anything for some more treasure! You go around locating and opening treasure chests through mini-games, and have to tackle a "boss" at the end of each level. This game format can be pretty fun, as you know from past games.

-The frequent save points that you can go back to whenever you like is nice. I hate some of the Mario games where you have to wait sooo long between save points.

Cons:

-It almost tries TOO hard to utilize all the DS features. Having to use both the D-pad AND the stylus at all times feels awkward at first, though you get used to it quickly. I, for one, got a little lightheaded after having to blow into the microphone to keep Demon Wario afloat.

-In Brain Age we discovered that the DS handwriting recognition isn't too reliable, and this game proves that sometimes it just can't tell a circle from a square. It's really annoying to die and have to go back to your save point because it couldn't figure out what disguise you were trying to draw while you were fighting a boss.

-I know this is never a strong point in any nintendo game, but the script is terrible. Mostly it's a tedious string of references to farting. This makes it ideal for the 8-12 age group, though.

-The mini games are pretty lame.

Overall, if you buy this game, be prepared for fun--but also a bit of frustration. Read more ›

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars wario master kof disguise March 14, 2007

By S. Schaefer

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Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

i really do enjoy this game it's pretty standard "wario" but it's fun.

the "t.v." concept was a little wishly washy but hey it's all about the

funny. sometimes as gamers we get to caught up in Graphics,Story lines and

Past Genera comparisons. Let's just have stupid fun once and a while.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a very fun game June 11, 2013

By J. Justice

This game is very complex for me and my kids. We can't seem to figure out how to begin the second episode, and it is very puzzling. I would NOT recommend this game, for it is too hard to get through.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special March 8, 2007

By N. Durham HALL OF FAMEVINE VOICE

Fun: 2.0 out of 5 stars   

Anytime Wario has starred in his own game, it's either been a collection of fun mini-games or a very good platformer. Wario: Master of Disguise is the latter of the two, mixing some puzzle elements and use of the stylus and touch screen of the DS to boot. Unlike past Wario Land games, Master of Disguise is just as it's name implies, as you use the touch screen and stylus to change costumes, which also have their own unique abilities as well. Each room you progress through is basically it's own puzzle, and you have to use your various costumes to sovle it and advance. While this provides for some interesting gameplay elements, in the long run the gameplay is too repetitive and drawn out. This alone is what kills Master of Disguise, as you find yourself doing the same thing over and over again at various points throughout the game. This, combined with some graphical glitches and the fact that stylus and touch screen controls are glitchy as well, and Master of Disguise ends up being pretty disappointing. It's fun and interesting for a little bit, but in the end, Master of Disguise just comes up way short for a first party Nintendo title.