WarioWare: Twisted! GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Puzzle

WarioWare: Twisted!

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesWarioWare
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 16

Developed by Nintendo, WarioWare: Twisted! arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as an action game. It blends action and puzzle elements.

It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the WarioWare series. The series also appears on other systems with WarioWare: Touched! (DS) and WarioWare D.I.Y. (DS). Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.

WarioWare: Twisted! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing WarioWare: Twisted! is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

WarioWare: Twisted! gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

WarioWare: Twisted! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

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WarioWare: Twisted! FAQ

When did WarioWare: Twisted! come out on the GBA?

WarioWare: Twisted! was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made WarioWare: Twisted!?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is WarioWare: Twisted! multiplayer?

No. WarioWare: Twisted! is a single-player game.

How long does WarioWare: Twisted! take to play?

As an action game, WarioWare: Twisted! typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about WarioWare: Twisted! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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