It is a crime that Nintendo has let this one fade to obscurity. Wario Land '95 isn't just one of the best games on the Virtual Boy, I'd go as far as to say it's one of the best games in the series. An incredible platformer with astounding presentation, fantastic level design, tight controls, and a sharp runtime of about two hours. The art direction is top-notch, with wonderful pixel-art and detailed animation. The stereoscopic 3D is masterfully executed, and hasn't aged a day. If you have hardware that lets you experience this game as intended, don't miss out. It transforms an already gorgeous game into a visual dessert.
I've always had a weird relationship with the first Wario Land. There were things I enjoyed about it. Though I found it OK overall, and always wanted to like it more than I did. Wario Land VB cleans up the majority of its issues, tightens up the runtime, and elevates the visual presentation, resulting in a really solid, quirky platformer. It gives me the measured delight that a game like the first Kirby's Dreamland does. It's a shame Nintendo hasn't preserved this wonderful experience on any of their more recent hardware, but it's absolutely their loss. If you're a fan of platformers, find any way to experience this gem.
I've always had a weird relationship with the first Wario Land. There were things I enjoyed about it. Though I found it OK overall, and always wanted to like it more than I did. Wario Land VB cleans up the majority of its issues, tightens up the runtime, and elevates the visual presentation, resulting in a really solid, quirky platformer. It gives me the measured delight that a game like the first Kirby's Dreamland does. It's a shame Nintendo hasn't preserved this wonderful experience on any of their more recent hardware, but it's absolutely their loss. If you're a fan of platformers, find any way to experience this gem.