Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

This title is the third installment in the Super Mario Land series, but its core gameplay is significantly different from its predecessors, firmly establishing the unique mechanics and style of the "Wario Land" series. The core of the game is no longer Mario's traditional enemy stomping, but instead emphasizes Wario's powerful shoulder bashes and power-up transformation system. By collecting different caps, Wario can become: Bull Wario, who has a stronger charge and a ground-pound attack; Jet Wario, who can fly and propel himself underwater; and Dragon Wario, who can breathe fire to eliminate enemies. Each stage has hidden treasures, and only by collecting all the treasures and as many coins as possible can you unlock Wario's ultimate dream castle in the game's ending. This focus on treasure hunting and transformation-based puzzle solving gives the game extremely high replay value and a great sense of exploration.