Get ready to revisit a forgotten gem—or is it? Wario World, the delightfully oddball 2003 GameCube title, has finally landed on Nintendo Classics via Switch Online, and it’s stirring up more than just nostalgia. Once dismissed as too short and overpriced, this quirky platformer is now part of a subscription service, raising the question: does it deserve a second chance? But here’s where it gets controversial: while many agree it’s a fun, if minor, entry in Wario’s chaotic canon, others argue its surreal gameplay and wrestling-inspired combat moves are either genius or just plain bizarre. Developed by Treasure—known for intense shooters like Gunstar Heroes—Wario World takes a wild detour into psychedelic levels and garlic-powered health boosts, all while Wario battles the mysterious Black Jewel, a villain that might just be a manifestation of his own greed. And this is the part most people miss: the game’s short length, once a criticism, now feels perfectly suited for quick, casual play in today’s gaming landscape. Is Wario World a misunderstood masterpiece or a flawed curiosity? Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers with a Switch 2 can decide for themselves—but don’t be surprised if it leaves you both chuckling and scratching your head. What’s your take? Is this game a hidden treasure or a relic best left buried?
