WarioWare: Move It!

WarioWare: Move It!

November 3, 2023

Action Nintendo Switch

Get moving with WarioWare: Move It! on Nintendo Switch! Grab a pair of Joy-Con controllers, then gently shake, punch, dance, wiggle, and even curtsey through over 200 lightning-fast microgames (minigames that last just a few hilarious seconds). A second player can use another set of Joy-Con controllers to join the …

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73.6

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Critic Reviews (38)

Adam Cook God is a Geek Nov 2023
90.0 /100

"WarioWare: Move It! is a hilarious, bonkers game that shouldn&s;t be missed, and the best WarioWare title since Smooth Moves and the earlier handheld titles."

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a almost flawless sequel for WarioWare: Smooth Moves. The way the game uses the unique features of the Joy-Con controllers, is simply brilliant."

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Nov 2023
85.0 /100

"WarioWare: Move It! recovers the crazy and irreverent essence of the series with a new installment that puts the entire weight of the gameplay on the JoyCon, and the absurd poses, with good results. Add multiplayer modes to bore, from …"

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Alex Donaldson VG247 Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"Your mileage with WarioWare: Move It will inevitably vary. What do you want from this game? If you want the classic microgames experience, it isn’t really here. If you want a killer multiplayer game to play with the family over …"

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Andrea Peduzzi IGN Italy Nov 2023
87.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

52.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a lovely game. The variety of challenges is really wide, while the Story is perfect for getting into the mood of the game. I would have appreciated an online multiplayer mode, but still, I had a …"

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Brian Shea Game Informer Nov 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

10.0

"Following Get It Together and Game &a; Wario, Move It is the WarioWare game I’ve been waiting for over the last 15 years, and it mostly delivers. The motion-controlled madness gives you plenty of fun and novel experiences, even if …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Nov 2023
70.0 /100

"Most WarioWare fans will likely want to pull the trigger on this one, but I don’t blame you for being wary. There’s a lot of give and take here, especially with the heavy motion focus."

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Chris Scullion VGC Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

30.0

"WarioWare games require precise controls to ensure their microgames can be navigated without frustration. Move It&s;s motion controls introduce inaccuracies that are frequent enough to dampen the experience, turning what should be a brilliant game into merely a good one."

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Edie W-K Checkpoint Gaming Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"With or without friends, WarioWare: Move it! will have you smiling at every turn. Featuring hundreds of new and quirky micro-games, Move it! gets you on your feet and moving once more by striking silly poses with the Joy-Cons, which …"

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a masterpiece of minimalist gameplay where a level is completed in a couple of seconds. Incredibly, all the more than two hundred challenges are very distinct from each other and all of fine quality, without any …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a much-needed reset for a series that’s long struggled to hit the creative heights of its Nintendo Wii entry. A return to the physical fun of WarioWare: Smooth Moves is just what the doctor ordered, making …"

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Hope Bellingham GamesRadar+ Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

""I&s;ve loved letting go and embarrassing myself in the name of fun""

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Jack Zustiak GamingTrend Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Everything about Move It! feels like it should work, and when it does it&s;s a lot of fun. The problem is that doesn&s;t always work. Some rotten apples in the microgame selection and the Joy-Con hardware&s;s awkward fit with the …"

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Jade King TheGamer Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a complicated game to talk about, because at its heart the whole thing is so deceptively simple. You follow simple instructions presented on screen to stay alive and complete bizarre tasks, all of which are framed …"

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James Berich Press Start Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a return to form (pun intended) for the WarioWare series that feels long overdue. It cleverly utilises the unique capabilities of the Joy-Con in ways that haven&s;t been done before, all while remaining both endearing and …"

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James Busby Dexerto Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

10.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is the embodiment of fun. It’s the kind of game that pulls people together, quickly turning the quietest gatherings into laughter-filled frenzies. If you’re expecting a meaty gameplay experience that will have you hooked for hundreds of …"

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James Paley COGconnected Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"While I’m impressed by the technical tricks, WarioWare is just… really funny. It’s awesome fun making a fool of yourself in front of friends and loved ones. It’s even better dragging them into the mix. The variety of games is …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"As comical and outlandish it remains, WarioWare: Move It! and its admirable attempt to add legitimacy to the Switch&s;s motion controls result in an experience that&s;s both inconsistent and at times simply all too unclear to work out. When it …"

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Jordan Minor PCMag Nov 2023
70.0 /100

"WarioWare: Move It&s;s motion controls inject creative chaos into an already bonkers formula that&s;s great for friends and parties, even if the high wears off a little too quickly."

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Jorge Ba-oh Cubed3 Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a return to form for the barmy microgame curator Wario. With his group of familiar friends, odd concepts and motion controls, it&s;s back to basics! There are some slight teething issues with motion controls, but one …"

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Mark Isaacson WellPlayed Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Finally, a Switch game that gets why motion control can be a blast under the right circumstances. WarioWare: Move it! hits all the high notes and continues a fine tradition in ridiculousness."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Nov 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is a touch too clever for its own good, taking a concept that’s best when kept simple and drowning it in fussy unreliable motion controls and overelaborate microgames. There are still some flashes of that old anarchic …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Nov 2023
70.0 /100

"Whether WarioWare: Move It ends up on your shelf is going to depend on how much you like motion controls. Those looking for a more traditional, button-based affair will want to stick with WarioWare: Get It Together. Those who want …"

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Paul Attard Slant Magazine Nov 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Move It! can only be played in an environment where players are able to move around freely, as there’s no portable option available. Since the Switch’s biggest technical innovation is its ability to inhabit both the handheld and home console …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is another great entry in this long-running franchise that brings back the motion-controlled mayhem whilst giving you plenty of ways to enjoy its loony fun with family and friends. There are lots of fun modes to dig …"

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Raquel Morales IGN Spain Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Wario seeks to sneak into all the parties with a game with fun mechanics and very crazy microgames that knows how to take advantage of the unique features of the Switch with great precision."

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Scott McCrae Nintendo Life Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Simply put, WarioWare: Move It! is the best the series has been since the Nintendo Wii’s WarioWare: Smooth Moves way back in 2006, with Nintendo opting to take a simpler approach than some of the convoluted entries like 2021’s WarioWare: …"

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Shaan Joshi TechRaptor Nov 2023
60.0 /100

"WarioWare: Move It! offers up plenty of hilarious, colorful, and creative microgames — it&s;s just a shame that players will have to contend with an unwavering dedication to motion controls and a story mode that only lasts a couple of …"

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Silvio Mazzitelli IGN Italy Nov 2023
84.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

40.0

"Crazy and fun, WarioWare: Move It! is a party game that will make you laugh like never before, if you can play that with friends."

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

20.0

"WarioWare: Move It! calls back to the early excitement of the Wii and motion controlled gaming. There&s;s a ton of daft and inventive microgames here (with a slightly surprising amount of bum shaking), that&s;s great for solo, co-op and multiplayer, …"

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Stephen LaGioia VGChartz Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Move It!’s fun factor doesn’t quite reach the heights it could, thanks to occasionally spotty controls, ambiguous commands, and brief microgames that vary wildly in toughness. Still, the series has always thrived on this balance of simplicity and unpredictable microgame …"

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Steve Watts GameSpot Nov 2023
60.0 /100

"WarioWare: Move It maintains the series&s; zany sense of humor and experimentation, but it often asks more than the Joy-Con motion controls can handle."

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Steve Wright Stevivor Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"If you’re looking for more mini-games on your Nintendo Switch, or have fond memories of Smooth Moves over on the Wii, this one’s for you. Just make sure to stretch afterward, especially if you’re saddled with a bunch of squat …"

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Thomas Cunliffe Siliconera Nov 2023
60.0 /100

"WarioWare: Move It! utilizes the Joy-Con to its full potential, delivering the quick-paced, quirky fun you&s;d expect from such a brilliant franchise. While Story mode is a blast, the game only offers a few hours of content outside its clever …"

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Tom Phillips Eurogamer Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"Nintendo serves up another bumper blink-and-you-lose blitz in WarioWare: Move It!, but the package is let down by the need to fumble with often-fussy motion controls."

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Travis Northup IGN Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"WarioWare: Move It! is another amusing entry in the series, with creative multiplayer modes making up for a roster of minigames that quickly become repetitive."

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"While WarioWare Gold on 3DS remains my favorite for solo play, when it comes to multiplayer parties, it&s;s hard to overlook Move It! It&s;ll keep you returning to it as you discover all the microgames, experiment with every mode, and …"

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"WarioWare: Move it! feels like a return to form for the series, giving fans plenty to chew on as they make their way through over 200 microgames in a new island setting."

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