Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Game Boy
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £22.15 | £11.73 | £62.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £18.48 | £10.80 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £23.55 | £14.16 | £62.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £22.77 | £14.16 | £62.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £22.77 | £14.16 | £62.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £34.04 | £11.69 | £84.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £21.24 | £11.69 | £62.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £19.55 | £9.72 | £62.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £15.98 | £10.80 | £21.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £16.05 | £10.80 | £21.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £16.88 | £11.69 | £21.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £18.16 | £11.69 | £31.90 | 10 |
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Game History
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 was developed and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy handheld console. The game was created by Nintendo R&D1, the same internal team responsible for the original Super Mario Land series. It marked the first major appearance of Wario as a playable protagonist in his own starring role, having previously appeared as an antagonist in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
The game was released in Japan on January 21, 1994, followed by a North American release on February 1994, and later in Europe. It came during the Game Boy's peak popularity, when the handheld was dominating the portable gaming market globally.
Wario Land received positive reviews from critics and sold well commercially, though exact sales figures are difficult to verify. The game was praised for its creative level design, charming pixel art, and the introduction of Wario's greedy, rougher personality compared to Mario. Players appreciated the varied power-ups and the platforming mechanics that differentiated it from other Mario titles.
Historically, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 is significant because it essentially launched the Wario franchise as a major Nintendo property. The game's success led to numerous sequels across multiple Nintendo platforms, establishing Wario Land as a beloved sub-series alongside the main Mario games. Today, collectors value the original Game Boy cartridge, particularly Japanese and first-print versions, as it represents an important moment in Nintendo's character development and platform diversity.
An interesting aspect of the game's legacy is how it demonstrated Nintendo's willingness to create alternative platformers with distinct identities rather than relying solely on Mario. The Wario character's design and personality—being more mischievous and money-focused than the heroic Mario—appealed to players seeking a different flavor of platforming adventure. This strategy proved successful enough to influence Nintendo's approach to franchises for years to come.