At the 2021 E3 gaming convention, Nintendo fans were treated to a surprise when it was announced that a new entry in the “WarioWare” franchise titled “WarioWare: Get it Together!” will be released this September. Like past installments in the series, the game confronts players with a unique assortment of fast-paced minigames that are to be completed in rapid succession.  Even for those who have not played previous titles, “Get it Together!” still allows for a fun, challenging and nostalgic experience.

“Get it Together!” consists of 17 levels, each possessing their own distinctive collection of “micro-games.” Players are encouraged to build streaks in each level by playing each minigame as many times as possible in one runthrough, while also being allotted four failures. 

In terms of gameplay, players are given a wide variety of characters to choose from. Each possesses their own unique skill set and movement limitations to work with, thereby making each useful for different types of minigames. Although only three characters are available for use in the game’s beginning, each level introduces a new character whose abilities are crucial toward completing its boss stage. Overall, the diversity of the game’s roster provides something for everybody by accommodating for differing playstyles. 

While some may enjoy “Get it Together!” for its fast-paced nature, others may be overwhelmed by the rapid-fire transitions between each minigame. However, by promoting multiple playthroughs of each level, a learning curve becomes apparent for each challenge. So long as players are willing to endure multiple failures for some of the more difficult tasks, they will find great satisfaction in learning to understand them in a short time period.

The game sports an art style which, though minimalist, stands out for being reminiscent of older Nintendo properties with its vibrant, cartoonish qualities. The same may be said for the minigames, which each deserve praise for their unique aesthetics and delightfully bizarre content.

Though “Get it Together!” may be played as a solo effort, it proves to be even more fun in its two-player format. While the goal of completing the game’s levels and minigames remains the same, differing approaches toward completion, in addition to the characters used, may lead to great hilarity as duos scramble to conquer them. However, the fast-paced gameplay may act as a slight hindrance in this mode, as unintentional interference between teammates may waste some of the brief amount of time given to them.

Overall, “WarioWare: Get it Together!” is an upbeat, imaginative experience that is all in good fun. As a game dedicated solely to minigames, it succeeds in keeping players engaged without feeling repetitive in the games’ objectives or methods of completion. Though some may see it as more of a chore, those willing to repeat the games in order to understand and complete them in a limited timespan will find it to be an exciting time. As a whole, “Get it Together” is a great escapist game for players to turn to whenever they are looking for a good time.

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