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By Marc Saltzman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun and silly collection of mini games; some potty humor.
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WarioWare: Move It!
What's It About?
As with previous games in the WarioWare series from Nintendo, WARIOWARE: MOVE IT! is a collection of more than 200 "microgames," individual mini games that only last a couple seconds each. The loose story is about Wario winning a "dream trip" to Caresaway Island with up to 20 of his friends, such as Young Cricket , 9-Volt, and Ashley. Most of these are motion-based challenges that use the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers (housed in each side of the console until you need them). Up to four players in the local Party Mode can go through these fast-paced and often silly microgames to see who can rack up the best score before the timer runs out at the bottom. By holding the Joy-Con controllers, players will shake, swipe, twist, dance, shoot and catch objects in the colorful exercises, whether you're passing TNT between your legs, catching an eagle or chopping bamboo.
Is It Any Good?
WarioWare: Move It! is a fun and funny game, but the laughs die down after a couple of hours due to repetition and some frustrating controls at times. But still, it's perfect for older kids looking for a fast and frantic collection of ridiculous macrogames to play by themselves or with their friends and family. Some of the games are really humorous, like a tall cat trying to catch a flying fish between your legs, drawing shapes in the air with your buttocks, or grabbing the correct child's hands. There are some real "LOL" moments here. There are a bunch of cooperative ("co-op") and competitive multiplayer modes, bringing lots of variety to the game. But when it comes to the actual macrogames, it won't take long before you've seen and played them all. As a result, the appeal wanes after a couple of hours. That, along with some of the frustrating Joy-Con moves that aren't as responsive as others make WarioWare: Move It! as frantic as it is funny, but overall it's full of silly charm and great for a family game night.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the silliness of the microgames in WarioWare: Move It! can make for a fun group experience. How does laughter help create lasting memories with friends and family?
Some of the games have a good amount of potty humor in them. When is it appropriate to use this type of humor? Where is it not appropriate?
Families can talk about competition and teamwork. What are the positive elements behind friendly competition? Is it possible to prevent competitive games from getting out of hand and hurting other player's feeling? What are some good ways to practice teamwork, and can you apply that to other games or real life?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo Switch
- Pricing structure : Paid ($49.99)
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Nintendo of America
- Release date : November 3, 2023
- Genre : Mini-games
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks , Trains ) , Cooking , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , Animals ( Bugs , Ocean Creatures , Wild Animals ) , Robots , STEM
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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