Game & Wario is a new mini-game collection and spin-off of the WarioWare series for the Wii U. And of the minigames in the collection, many come with a short introduction cutscene starring Wario and/or the other characters from the WarioWare series.
While they are often irrelevant to the actual gameplay of the attached minigame—other than introducing the mini-game's characters and setting—they are so cute and clever that they quickly become one of the game's highlights.
Whether it is a taxi-driving dog fighting the aliens abducting his customers or the afro-sporting skier showing off his newest moves on the slopes, these cutscenes are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
To see my personal favorite about a mad scientist who falls into the toilet and gets stuck, check out the video above.
Game & Wario was released on March 28, 2013, on the Wii U in Japan. The Western release date is listed as “launch window” on Nintendo’s official website.
Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.