Side-scrolling platformer where you control treasure-hunting Wario through a pyramid split into four themed passages. Each stage has you racing against a timer—hit a switch to start the countdown, then backtrack to the entrance before time runs out. Wario takes damage now (unlike earlier entries), but he's got a shoulder charge, ground pound, and grab move for smashing blocks and enemies. Getting stung, frozen, or set ablaze triggers temporary transformations that let you access new routes. You're collecting four jewel pieces per level to unlock boss doors, plus optional CDs and coins that buy power-ups in a shop between worlds. Over twenty stages total, each requiring you to memorize layouts since the return trip plays differently than the initial run. Suits players who like timed platforming with light puzzle elements and don't mind replaying levels to grab everything.
