Nintendo is adding Wario Land 4 to the Game Boy Advance lineup on Nintendo Switch Online on February 14, giving subscribers a chance to revisit one of the best platformers on the handheld.

Originally released in 2001, Wario Land 4 stands out for its creative-level design, unique transformations, and a mix of puzzle-solving and platforming. Unlike traditional Mario games, Wario’s adventures let him take damage without immediately losing a life, instead using various enemy attacks to his advantage. The game also introduced the “Hurry Up!” mechanic, where players trigger a timer before scrambling back to the entrance, adding a layer of tension not seen in earlier Wario Land titles.
Wario's back for more… and more… and MORE in Wario Land 4, coming to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 2/14! #GameBoyAdvance pic.twitter.com/TS7WkfHJJY
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 7, 2025
This release is part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which already features Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap in its GBA collection. With Wario Land 4, Nintendo continues to flesh out its Game Boy Advance offerings, though many fans are still hoping for additions like Metroid Fusion and Golden Sun: The Lost Age.

Whether you played it back in the day or are experiencing it for the first time, Wario Land 4 is a must-play. It remains one of the most stylish and inventive platformers on the system, blending humour, challenge, and variety in a way that few games of its era could match.
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