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Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Wario Land 3
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wario Land |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Wario Land 3 is an action-adventure game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, Grand Theft Auto 2 and Metal Gear Solid. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wario Land series; on the GBC you can also try Wario Land II. The series also appears on other systems with Wario Land 4 (GBA) and Wario Land II (Game Boy). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble and Bionic Commando: Elite Forces for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Wario Land 3 is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Wario Land 3 cheats & codes
44 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Total Coins Modifier | 01??05CA |
|---|---|
| Musical Coin Modifier | 01??5CCA |
| Key Modifier | 01??5BCA |
| Rapid Jump & Charge | 010093C0 |
| All Power-Ups (Execpt The Last One) | 01083CCA |
| Mega Jump | 01018CCA
010074CA
010075CA
010076CA
010077CA |
Wario Land 3 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Wario Land 3 FAQ
When did Wario Land 3 come out on the GBC?
Wario Land 3 was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Wario Land 3?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Wario Land 3 multiplayer?
No. Wario Land 3 is a single-player game.
How long does Wario Land 3 take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Wario Land 3 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wario Land 3 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.