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{{quote|Aaargh! I can't believe that Captain Syrup and the Black Sugar Gang have stolen my treasures! I am one angry Wario! I'm going to get my treasures back if it's the last thing I do!|Wario|Wario Land II}}

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During his pursuit of the pirates, Wario learns that the fleeing bandits have scared his pet [[hen]] away, so he ditches his quest for a brief moment to rescue his beloved pet. He resumes the pursuit after the hen is safe again. Wario manages to get to the [[SS Tea Cup|pirate's ship]] before they can set off. He drops the anchor, so the ship is forced to halt, but is then stopped by the ship guard [[Bobo]], who delays his progress so the pirates can escape via a hot-air balloon. Wario chases them through the overgrown jungle of [[Maze Woods]] and a city with an unknown name.

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The game also features alternate pathways and alternate endings, but they generally end with Wario safely back at his castle and his treasures returned. Eventually in the true final chapter (which contains a Time Attack feature), Wario returns to Syrup Castle and proceeds to a mountain range somewhere near the building. There he discovers a secret cave in which the pirates store their treasures. In a final raid, Wario overcomes the difficulties in the pirate cave and plunders Syrup's riches. He then returns home for the final time, but not without the [[giant spear man]] following him closely. The pirate's motivation of doing so is unclear.

{{quote|No matter how much damage I take, I am immortal! Ha ha! But I am not invincible. Some enemy attacks affect me in different ways.|Wario|Wario Land II}}

One of the most prominent features in ''Wario Land II'' is Wario's immunity against death. Being hit by an enemy only causes him to be briefly knocked backwards and lose some coins. In addition, some enemies cause Wario to assume new forms which the player can use to progress through the level. While eleven conditions (later renamed "reactions") can be used to gain advantages, they may sometimes act as a hindrance, depending on the situation. Most conditions are curable if Wario touches a body of water, but some only wear off after a certain amount of time has passed.

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==Treasures and Mini-Games==

===Treasure===

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Treasures are items that are hidden somewhere in the game's levels. Each story has one of these, making a total of fifty treasures in the game. The treasure can be obtained by playing a mini-game behind the respective treasure door.

====Matching Game====

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The Picture Panel is a panel of 50 '''Picture Pieces'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980610012529/http://www.nintendo.com:80/gb/wario_land_ii/faqs.html ''Wario Land II'': Frequently Asked Questions]. ''Nintendo.com (June 10, 1998 snapshot via WayBack Machine).'' Retrieved October 22, 2018.</ref> that, when completed, forms a treasure map that reveals the secret entrance to the pirates' treasure cave. One piece of the Picture Panel is hidden at the end of each of the game's levels. The player has to play a mini-game to obtain the prize.

====Number-Matching Game====

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==Bosses==

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==Enemies==

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==Gameplay elements==

===Objects===

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|align="center"|[[Brick Block|Brick]]

|These come in various forms and sizes, depending on the level. Wario can break them with any attack.

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|align="center"|[[Enemy Block]]

|These blocks can only be broken by throwing an enemy at them. They are sometimes disguised as normal walls.

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|align="center"|[[Doughnut block]]  

|A block with cracks in it. Only [[Fat Wario]]'s massive weight can break them.

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|align="center"|[[File:WL2 O Switch.png]]

|align="center"|[[Switch (Wario Land II)|Switch]]

|Switches that trigger various events. The effects range from switching lights on to moving blocks.

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===Obstacles===

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===Supporters===

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Fat Wario WL2.png|[[Fat Wario]]

WL2 Puffy Wario.png|[[Puffy Wario]]

WL2 Cook.gif|[[Cook]]

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==Critical reception==

''Wario Land II'' generally received good to excellent ratings, and many reviewers agree that it marked a milestone in the genre of 2D Platformers. [http://uk.ign.com/ IGN.com] praised the game's innovative gameplay, its replayability, and its continuous gameplay, and even though it criticized Wario's inability of running out of lives, the game received a rating of 9.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090327120056/http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/161/161140p1.html Review on IGN.com]</ref> [http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot] mentioned its branching storyline, especially highlighted the updated graphics of the [[Game Boy Color]] version, and rewarded the game with an 8.9.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/action/warioland2dx/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review Review on GameSpot]</ref> [http://www.gamingtarget.com Gaming Target] criticizes the fact that ''Wario Land II'' provides the player only with one save slot and some other save-related issues, but also calls it an "essential game for every GBC owner". Gaming Target reviewed the game with a 9.0.<ref>[http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=2428 Review on Gaming Target]</ref> [http://www.nintendojo.com Nintendojo.com] rated the game 9.0 and called it "A unique and addictive platformer that no gamer should be without".<ref>[https://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/GBC/view_item.php?1077121298 Review on Nintendojo.com]</ref> Overall, ''Wario Land II'' received 88.04% on [http://www.gamerankings.com GameRankings.com].<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/199270-wario-land-ii/index.html Rankings on GameRankings.com]</ref>

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|align="left"|"''Wario Land II has quite a few good things going for it. Its excellent gameplay, varied environments, good graphics and sound (for the time), and its impressive selection of transformations and puzzle elements make it easily one of the best [[Game Boy]] games ever conceived. Admittedly it doesn't hold a candle to the inventiveness of its successor and the excellent gameplay, graphics and sound of the [[Game Boy Advance]] episode. With that being said, it's still a must-have classic for any Nintendo fan. The drastic change in gameplay, taking the franchise farther away from its Mario roots might not be to everyone's taste, but ultimately turns out an excellent choice that gave the series nowadays most of its unique personality, even though we quite loved the gameplay with the different hats.''"

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*This is the first game which depicts Wario as wearing a short-sleeved shirt.

*The Japanese release of ''Wario Land II'' came with two black decals shaped like Wario's mustache.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/aw2j/page5.html Mustache decals at the official Japanese website]</ref>

*This is the first ''Wario Land'' title to not feature [[Gunpei Yokoi]] in the main staff due to his death a year prior to its release.

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