Wario Ware Touched!

Reviewed by Lauri Hong
April 2005

Developer: Nintendo Website: Click Here Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): Nintendo DS Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

New for the Nintendo DS is WarioWare Touched!, the newest addition to the library and latest edition of the now famous (or should I say infamous) series. This highly sought after game is perfect for everyone and will hold your attention for hours at a time.  Why? There are multiple characters. Each character has a small story line. Of course, like any other game, it has multiple levels.  Each level gets progressively more difficult with speed and the amount of mini games that need to be accomplished.  Not only that but each character level that you decide to do, there are possibilities to unlock items for your "toy box."  So, what is in the "toy box?" It varies. There are simple things from a calculator to simple games you can play like Orbit Ball where you try to bounce a ball up, up, up into orbit collecting as many points as you go.

Some people may look at WarioWare and think, it may be too easy for me.  That's where they are definitely wrong.  Like WarioWare, Inc. for the Gamecube and Game Boy SP, each mini-game has a small timer.  And of course, you only have about 4 chances to get through all of the games within that level.  With each level that you pass, you gain points that earn you those extra goodies at the end.  I will caution you on this.  Some of the games require you to be precise so get out those stylus pens! Oh, there is also a stage where you will need to use a mic!

You will be turned around, flipped upside down, and jumbled about! From slicing, spinning, shaking, sliding, and scrubbing, it's quite unpredictable! Each game differs so you won't know what to expect what's next! So be on your toes! There is only one drawback for this game. It is only single player.  Unfortunately there is no multi player to challenge your friends.

With highly addictive stages, kooky animations, and great tunes for them, you can't go wrong!  It's a great way to just pass time by.  Since each game is short, you don't really realize how much time you've actually spent playing!