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Game Reviewed	Wario and the Magic Map, by kjellm87
Review Author	Pucifur
Created	Sep 4 2008, 12:10 AM

General Commentary and Game Overview

Wario and the Magic Map starts off with a blaring WAV file and a slew of somewhat unsightly graphics. To say the least, I was put off.

I need to stress this: do not quit here. The game's atmosphere improves dramatically after you tap the Enter key. Graphics improve, sounds improve, and the gameplay isn't something to miss. You control Wario and his arsenal of moves, and it always feels great. Play for a few minutes or play to beat your high scores.

Whatever your motive: play.

Pros	+ Fantastic Wario engine + Custom graphics + Decent music + Lengthy, interesting levels
Cons	- Somewhat sloppy graphics - A few minor annoyances (MIDIs, health)

Impressions

Gameplay 10 / 10	The gameplay is wonderful, to say the least. It's a functional Wario engine, complete with charging and ground pounds. There are cutscenes and game-unique enemies, as well as a few puzzles and a lot of gems to find. The game also has a plot. The dialogue seems somewhat mediocre, but I acknowledge that fact that kjellm isn't a professional writer. The point came across, and that was enough.
Graphics 9 / 10	The graphics are all custom; kudos to you! But just because they're custom doesn't mean they're amazing. A few things look a little wonky to me, namely, Wario and the enemies. The levels are a little too bland for my tastes and for a Wario game. There's a lot of pillow shading and blurriness as well. Nothing clashes, however, and I can tell work was put into the graphics: this will boost it's score.
Sound 7 / 10	The MIDIs included are not too commonly used in this community. They're still MIDIs, however, and somewhat annoying ones at that. The sounds effects were of varying quality and bit-size, but they got the job done.
Replay 9 / 10	W&MM has three save files that you can use to your liking. The top score for each level is saved, so there's always a reason to go back. This game is fun to play with; I can see someone wanting more later.

Final Words

Wario and the Magic Map is a magnificent game that will keep you interested for quite a while. It plays smooth and looks alright; try it out.

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