Wario Land 4

Wario Land 4 (also known as Wario Land Advance in some contexts) is a 2D platformer for the Game Boy Advance where the greedy anti-hero Wario ventures into the Golden Pyramid after spotting a newspaper ad for legendary treasure. He accidentally rescues the cursed Princess Shokora from the villainous Golden Diva instead of simply looting the pyramid. Gameplay features a health meter (eight hearts), jewel collection for access, Keyzers to advance, and a reversible Switch mechanic that flips Kaeru blocks for new paths and faster returns to the Vortex. Bosses are defeated with time limits and minigame medals, while optional Hard/S-Hard modes increase difficulty with fewer hearts and stricter timers. The story involves fighting bosses in themed passages (Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire) before confronting the Golden Diva; Shokora's form at the end varies based on treasure collected and speed, culminating in Wario's steak buffet feast. What makes it stand out is its reversible physics, linear yet replayable level design with collectibles and score-based crowns, original sound effects, and humorous tone despite horror elements in the Sapphire Passage.