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Super Nintendo · Puzzle
Wario's Woods
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Wario |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Nintendo, Wario's Woods arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wario series. The series also appears on other systems with Wario's Woods (NES) and Wario: Master of Disguise (DS). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.
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 SNES'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
19 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Level Modifier | 7E0699?? |
|---|---|
| Get One Coin To Gain A Life | 7E1B8B63 |
| Infinite Lives | 7F24FC09 |
| End of Round Coins | 7F218C?? |
| Keeps Wario From Dropping The Giant Brick On You | 7E184911 |
| CPU Will Never Score A Win | 7E1B8800 |
Wario's Woods walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Wario's Woods FAQ
When did Wario's Woods come out on the SNES?
Wario's Woods was released for the Super Nintendo 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.