WarioWare: Touched! Classic
Nintendo DS · Action
WarioWare D.I.Y.
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | WarioWare |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, WarioWare D.I.Y. arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as an action game.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the WarioWare series; on the DS you can also try WarioWare: Touched!. The series also appears on other systems with WarioWare: Twisted! (GBA). Intelligent Systems also made Advance Wars: Dual Strike, Advance Wars: Days of Ruin and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 DS'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 D.I.Y. 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 D.I.Y. cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Fix for No$GBA | 020032F0
E1A00000 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives v2 | 521E1F68
A2411001
021E1F68
E3A01003
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Score v1 | 921E3DCA
0000E59F
021E3DCC
E1A02001
D0000000
00000000 |
| Max Score v2 | 921E3DD6
0000E152
121E3DDA
0000E580
D0000000
00000000 |
| Options Garage - Staff Credits | 94000130
FFFB0000
221A5848
00000001
D0000000
00000000 |
| Enable Super MakerMatic 21 | 94000130
FFFB0000
121A33DA
00000101
221A33DC
00000001
D0000000
00000000 |
WarioWare D.I.Y. walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
WarioWare D.I.Y. FAQ
When did WarioWare D.I.Y. come out on the DS?
WarioWare D.I.Y. was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made WarioWare D.I.Y.?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is WarioWare D.I.Y. multiplayer?
No. WarioWare D.I.Y. is a single-player game.
How long does WarioWare D.I.Y. take to play?
As an action game, WarioWare D.I.Y. 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 D.I.Y. 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.