Wario Land Switch

Wario Land Switch is the sixth entry in the Wario Land series, available for Nintendo Switch.
== Story ==
=== Intro ===
Wario is fed up with being a hero! Three different times, he's saved an entire realm and gotten nothing out of it. It's time for him to go back to his villainous ways . . . but he can't think of a good evil scheme. Bored, he turns on the TV and sees the latest headline: "MAP TO MYSTERIOUS MAGIC PORTAL DISCOVERED! RUMORS OF LONG-LOST KINGDOM ON OTHER SIDE!" He quickly realizes that the map on the TV is upside-down, and the portal is just outside of town! A plot begins to form in his mind, and he hits the road. "If I can find that portal," he thinks, "I can take over the kingdom and steal all its treasures! And I'll call it . . . Wario Land! Wah-hah-hah!"
Upon entering the portal, he finds himself on a small island . . . and docked nearby is his old nemesis, Captain Syrup. Wario immediately assumes she's here for the kingdom's treasure as well and prepares for a brawl, but Syrup manages to calm his down–while that was her original plan, she explains, she's found it to be far too much trouble. The land Wario has found himself in is known as the Anarchipelago, and it has recently been conquered by the evil King Boarish, who has kidnapped the island's ruling council of princesses and sealed his flying fortress with powerful magic. Undeterred, Wario sets off on another adventure; if he wants the Anarchipelago for himself, no wannabe villain is going to stop him!
=== Ending ===
Having "rescued" all six princesses from King Boarish's minions, Wario takes the fight to the king himself, using the princesses' magic to break the seal on his castle. After a long and difficult battle, Wario comes out victorious and punches King Boarish into the horizon. Wario sits down on King Boarish's throne, and the king's former minions raise a banner declaring the Anarchipelago to henceforth be known as Wario Land! Wario begins laughing with glee . . . at least, until his new minions drop a stack of paperwork in front of him. Annoyed, he starts filling up all the papers, but as more and more papers keep coming, he gets angrier and angrier. At last, he screams, grabs all the treasure he can carry, and hightails it out of the castle. The minions look around in confusion when the doors suddenly fly back open, revealing none other than Captain Syrup. She sits down on the throne herself and hands off the paperwork to her minions, the Pirate Gooms. Within a few moments, Syrup has a crown placed on her head and a Pirate Goom fanning her with a leaf, and the Wario Land banner has been replaced with one reading Syrup Land.
Back at home, Wario receives a letter from Captain Syrup, mockingly thanking him for stopping King Boarish for her. Enclosed with the letter is a bag of all the money he's spent at her shop throughout his adventure, as thanks for helping her–it's a pittance compared to the wealth she has now. Depending on how much money Wario has collected, including money spent at Syrup's shop, he is able to build a new home for himself (note that Wario must have collected at least 501,000 coins to purchase all the Area Maps):
* 501,000-624,999 coins: D Rank. Wario is stuck with his old home and stomps the ground in anger.
* 625,000-749,999 coins: C Rank. Wario builds a stone castle and looks annoyed at his failure.
* 750,000-874,999 coins: B Rank. Wario builds a silver castle and shrugs, content with his earnings.
* 875,000-999,999 coins: A Rank. Wario builds a golden castle and pumps his fist in excitement.
* 1,000,000+ coins: W Rank. Wario builds a floating golden castle with a golden statue of himself and laughs victoriously.
== Gameplay ==
The basic mechanics of Wario Land Switch are very similar to previous Wario Land games. Wario can jump, shoulder bash, ground pound, pick up and throw enemies, and perform all of his normal moves. Every time he touches a dangerous hazard or part of an enemy, he loses one heart, and if he loses all his hearts, he must replay the stage from the most recent checkpoint. Wario starts off with a maximum of five hearts and can gain up to ten by purchasing Heart Vessels from Captain Syrup's Pirate Shop. The Pirate Shop also holds the Area Maps, which Wario must purchase in order to access the game's worlds.
When Wario begins a world, only the first level is unlocked. To beat a level, he must reach the fortress at the end and knock it over, then race back to the start before time runs out. Successfully doing so unlocks the next level, and beating all four main levels of a world. Throughout the levels, Wario can also find treasure chests that contain special treasures (three per stage) and Secret Maps that unlock optional levels (two per world). Collecting all the treasures in a level unlocks the level's music in the Sound Test, and collecting all the treasures in the game unlocks an alternate costume for Wario based on his safari outfit from the original Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Each of the worlds (except for the Sweet Stuff and Calamity Castle, due to their short length) also has a set of optional challenges to complete, though these challenges are not required for 100% completion.
=== Transformations ===
A major element of gameplay are Wario's transformations. Being hit by an enemy or part of a stage can cause him to transform, which can be a benefit or a hindrance depending on the situation. The following transformations appear in the game:
Transformation 	Description
Bouncy Wario 	Wario after being hit by a Squeaker's mallet. He curls up into a spring and bounces around, and the player can make him bounce higher. Wario returns to normal after spending a while in Bouncy form, touching water, or hitting the ceiling following a high bounce.
Bubble Wario 	Wario after being trapped in a bubble. He floats upwards through the water and can bypass water currents. Wario returns to normal after reaching the water's surface or hitting a ceiling.
Fat Wario 	Wario after eating a pancake thrown by a Cookem. He moves slowly and cannot jump very high, but is immune to most attacks, defeats most enemies just by touching them, shakes the ground whenever he lands, and can break through Hard Blocks by landing on them. Wario returns to normal after touching water or moving around for a while.
Flaming Wario 	Wario after being lit on fire by a torch. He runs forward uncontrollably, although the player can make him jump, and turns around if he hits a wall. Upon hitting a wall three times, he will be fully engulfed in flames, allowing him to break Fire Blocks and defeat enemies by touching them. Wario returns to normal after touching water or being fully engulfed for a short time.
Flat Wario 	Wario after being crushed by a piston. He becomes very flat and lightweight, able to fit into small spaces and cross one-block-wide gaps. If he leaves the ground or jumps, he slowly floats back and forth to the ground. Wario returns to normal after touching water or entering a decompressor.
Frozen Wario 	Wario after being hit by a Pengruff's sneeze. He is frozen in ice and starts sliding backwards. While sliding, he can travel over spikes and defeats any enemies in his way. Wario returns to normal after hitting a wall.
Ghost Wario 	Wario after being touched by a Ghastly. He can pass through certain barriers, and enemies will not notice him, but he also cannot interact with enemies. Wario returns to normal after touching water or light.
Puffy Wario 	Wario after being stung by a Buzzoff. His cheeks puff up like a balloon, and he begins floating upwards. Wario returns to normal after hitting a ceiling or taking damage.
Snowman Wario 	Wario after being hit by falling snow. He is engulfed in snow, becoming slower and unable to attack. If he touches a slope, he turns into a snowball and starts rolling, defeating enemies and breaking Snow Blocks in his way. Wario returns to normal after touching water or hitting a wall.
Toad Wario 	Wario after jumping into a chemical vat. He is transformed into a toad, becoming unable to attack enemies. However, he can jump higher than usual, fit into small spaces, and swim against underwater currents. Wario returns to normal after jumping into a chemical vat.
Vampire Bat Wario	Wario after being bitten by a Batty. He is transformed into a vampire bat, able to fly and defeat enemies by touching them. Wario returns to normal after touching water or light.
Zombie Wario 	Wario after being spat on by a Gooey Ghoul. He is transformed into a zombie, moving slower and jumping lower. However, falling on a thin platform allows him to fall through the floor. Wario returns to normal after touching water or light.
== Levels ==
=== Sweet Stuff ===
* Sweet Stuff-1: Waaalcome Back
=== Tricky Tropics ===
* Tricky Tropics-1: Breezy Seashore
* Tricky Tropics-2: Saltwater Cove
* Tricky Tropics-3: Jade Jungle
* Tricky Tropics-4: Tumble Temple
* Tricky Tropics-A: Deep-Dive Depths
* Tricky Tropics-B: Amazin' Rainforest
* Tricky Tropics-Boss: Castle Clash
=== Fairy Forest ===
* Fairy Forest-1: Flowering Wilds
* Fairy Forest-2: Summer Springs
* Fairy Forest-3: Panicky Canopy
* Fairy Forest-4: Mean Stalk
* Fairy Forest-A: Long Falls
* Fairy Forest-B: Thorny Garden
* Fairy Forest-Boss: Treetop Tussle
=== Sizzly Sands ===
* Sizzly Sands-1: Sunburn Desert
* Sizzly Sands-2: Bone-Dry Yard
* Sizzly Sands-3: Denial River
* Sizzly Sands-4: Accursed Tomb
* Sizzly Sands-A: Wastes of Time
* Sizzly Sands-B: Grit Pyramid
* Sizzly Sands-Boss: Ruins Rumble
=== Ghostly Grove ===
* Ghostly Grove-1: Weird-Out Woods
* Ghostly Grove-2: Disorient Express
* Ghostly Grove-3: Creepy Carnival
* Ghostly Grove-4: Bogus Manor
* Ghostly Grove-A: Ecto Chasm
* Ghostly Grove-B: Blackout Inn
* Ghostly Grove-Boss: Mansion Melee
=== Melty Mountain ===
* Melty Mountain-1: Snowflake Lake
* Melty Mountain-2: Quiver Cavern
* Melty Mountain-3: Magma Mines
* Melty Mountain-4: Coldsmolder Heights
* Melty Mountain-A: Blustery Bluffs
* Melty Mountain-B: Bleak Peak
* Melty Mountain-Boss: Fortress Frenzy
=== Calamity Castle ===
* Calamity Castle-Boss: Boarish Beatdown