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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Wario's Woods
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Wario |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Nintendo, Wario's Woods arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 9 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1994 include Mega Man 6, Alfred Chicken and The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wario series. The series also appears on other systems with Wario's Woods (SNES) and Wario: Master of Disguise (DS). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Wario's Woods supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Wario's Woods is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Wario's Woods cheats & codes
39 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Each Coin Gives You A Credit | PAVOEXTP |
|---|---|
| Clear Round A Data to Complete Round A And B | LTKPOLAA
PGKPVLZG |
Wario's Woods walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Wario's Woods FAQ
When did Wario's Woods come out on the NES?
Wario's Woods was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994.
Who made Wario's Woods?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Wario's Woods multiplayer?
Yes. Wario's Woods supports up to 2 players.
How long does Wario's Woods take to play?
As a puzzle game, Wario's Woods typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wario's Woods 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.