Wario World

Wario World is a 2003 platform game developed by Treasure and published by Nintendo for the GameCube. The player controls Wario as he attempts to regain his treasure and castle from the evil sentient gem, Black Jewel. The gameplay sees Wario progressing through a series of 3D linear levels in a bid to find collectibles and defeat enemies in order to progress. The game received mixed reception from critics, who praised the game's gameplay while criticizing its short length. It was a commercial success, selling over 142,000 copies in Japan and over 256,000 copies in the United States.