As Mario, you defeated King Koopa, saved the princess, and caught a few superstars along the way. Now it is finally time for a change a pace in the NES race. In Wario Land II, play as one of Mario's many enemies, a greedy treasure hunter named Wario.In this sequel, Wario is immortal, which means there is no game over or level up. Wario's mission is to recapture treasure that the Black Sugar Gang of Kitchen Island had stolen from him. Through gameplay, Wario can take on unique forms such as Bouncy Wario or Hot Wario. Some of these super forms can provide advantages in defeating certain levels. You can cleverly utilize an enemy's attack skills against themselves and leave unscathed. There are also several mini-games along the way for extra fun. The main story features the notorious Captain Syrup and her minions, The Pirate Gooms, who are causing mischief at Wario's castle. They have forced their way in and stolen Wario's precious treasure trove. The anti-hero awakens after the burglars purposely set off a giant alarm clock. He then sees that they've made a large mess in his lair that he needs to fix before giving chase. The members of the Black Sugar Gang have also frightened away his favorite pet hen, who is comically named "Hen.” Wario must search the land to find his hen and stop the Captain. If you are familiar with Super Mario Land, then you’ll find the format of gameplay in this title to be very similar. This platformer offers challenging puzzle solving, and to progress, you must use both your reflexes and your wits. Locks or coins will block normal pathways, and finding your way out is only half the battle. Your character could land back at a previous spot if you land in the wrong place at the wrong time. Some platforms have hidden exits that might uncover different endings or hidden treasures. Those exits could also loosely change the course of your adventure as well as the story. If you collect all of the picture tiles in the game, you'll unlock special mini games. One fun game is an enemy version of Simon Says based on the "Game & Watch" game, Flagman.