60
Nintendo is famed for sprinkling around mechanics other developers would build entire games on, but here the effect is quite irritating. [Oct 2008, p.97]
70
Exudes a certain endearing charm that makes it quite a playable game.
70
A game which is good, but not great, and certainly not up to the standard of Nintendo's best 2D platformers.
7
Un juego de plataformas con diseño visual precioso y un estilo muy bien escogido para las capacidades de la Wii. Desafortunadamente, las mecánicas no son tan entrañables como el aspecto artístico. No es mal juego pero tampoco tiene la magia de Nintendo.
10
If they got rid of the stupid subwarine levels it would be an easy 11/10. Otherwise this game is fantastic on all levels. If only there was another Wario Land.
10
wario decides that being 64 bit isn't enough, so he becomes hand drawn and animated too, a must play for wario fans.
Wario Land: Shake It!
Wii
Released On:
Sep 22, 2008
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
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If you were around for the glory days of the NES and SNES or you simply disagree with the notion that all modern games need online play and 3D graphics, then Wario is the game for you.
84
Nintendo has to keep its Wii-concept alive by presenting self-invented new ideas for games: Therefore, Wario Land is very good for catching the attention of “older” gamers, who long for classic jump ‘n’ run games, as well as first explorers of the Wii.
User score
Generally Favorable
70% Positive
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Aug 2, 2025
10
If they got rid of the stupid subwarine levels it would be an easy 11/10. Otherwise this game is fantastic on all levels. If only there was another Wario Land.
Jun 21, 2025
10
wario decides that being 64 bit isn't enough, so he becomes hand drawn and animated too, a must play for wario fans.
80
Wario Land: The Shake Dimension is another wave from Nintendo that ripples through our minds, proving that old formulas and seemingly ancient technology can still deliver great games to the gaming community.
80
It's fun, it's simple and it's charming, which pretty much describes most Wii games that hit big with that audience
75
I can wholeheartedly recommend the full-price purchase of Wario Land: Shake It to only three groups of people: kids between 5-10 years old, die-hard fans of hand-drawn animation, and people who love "easy but smart" 2D platformers.
70
Wii owners expecting a motion controlled tour de force will be quite disappointed. For the most part you play as if the Wii Remote is a standard controller, only using its special abilities when you need to shake something, aim a throw or steer a vehicle.
58
A pretty face only goes so far when there's no soul beneath the surface, and Shake It! is as hollow as they come.
Nov 11, 2022
10
Can't recommend it enough. Art style is beautiful and the game never feels unfair or too hard.
Mar 27, 2021
10
Nice visuals, fun game,much content,well implemented motion controls Wario's Butt/10
Jan 11, 2026
7
Un juego de plataformas con diseño visual precioso y un estilo muy bien escogido para las capacidades de la Wii. Desafortunadamente, las mecánicas no son tan entrañables como el aspecto artístico. No es mal juego pero tampoco tiene la magia de Nintendo.
Nov 13, 2011
7
Although the gameplay is smooth, the story is quirky and the design in colourful, I cant shake (hehe) the fact that Shake it! just bores me, i found no motivation to finish the game as I was wondering the whole time why I wasn't playing a better game.
Summary(Also known as "Wario Land: The Shake Dimension") Wario Land: Shake It!, a classic side-scroller, stars Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages. Pla... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
