What shaking in Wario Land: Shake It accomplishes

Shaking the Wii remote is integral to Wario Land: Shake It. Nintendo emphasized this since “shake” is in the title. What does shaking do? Lots of things, but there are basic platforming controls too. Reminiscent of Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 you move with the D-pad, jump with a button, and shoulder tackle with another. Jiggling the controller makes Wario do a ground punch which makes blocks sitting on the edge of platforms tip over, opens doors, and stuns enemies. When in doubt or frustrated because you can't figure out what to do next, shake.

Recommended Videos

 

The most iconic image of Wario Land: Shake It is seeing Wario rapidly shake a money bag. You get to do this with the Wii remote and use the same motion to steal items from creatures. Wario Land: Shake It also uses motion control, specifically rotating the controller, to aim where Wario chucks a stunned creature and to shift his weight while riding a mine cart. None of these innovations seem like they couldn’t be done with simple button presses, but shaking items out of enemies sounds like fun.

 

Images courtesy of Nintendo.


Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Which Vanillaware Games Do You Like Best and Recommend?
Best Vanillaware Game
Read Article Which Nintendo Console Is the Best?
Which Nintendo Console Is the Best
Read Article Super Smash Bros Brawl Subspace Emissary Leaks Influenced SSBU
Smash Subspace Emissary Story
Read Article Which The Legend of Zelda Game Do You Like Best?
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here and we've spent some time with it, let's talk about the entries in the series we like best
Read Article Which The Legend of Zelda Game Is a Good Place to Start?
Which Legend of Zelda Game Should I Play First
Related Content
Read Article Which Vanillaware Games Do You Like Best and Recommend?
Best Vanillaware Game
Read Article Which Nintendo Console Is the Best?
Which Nintendo Console Is the Best
Read Article Super Smash Bros Brawl Subspace Emissary Leaks Influenced SSBU
Smash Subspace Emissary Story
Read Article Which The Legend of Zelda Game Do You Like Best?
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here and we've spent some time with it, let's talk about the entries in the series we like best
Read Article Which The Legend of Zelda Game Is a Good Place to Start?
Which Legend of Zelda Game Should I Play First
Author
Siliconera Staff
Sometimes we'll publish a story as a group. You'll find collaborative stories and some housekeeping announcements under this mysterious Siliconera Staff Writer account.