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"Wario's Woods" is a puzzle game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1994, marking a significant entry in the pantheon of Nintendo titles for several reasons, including being the last official game released in North America for the platform. The game features Wario, a character who became popular from the Mario series, as a villain opposing the protagonist Toad. This unique puzzle game combines aspects of traditional falling-block gameplay with platformer elements, where players control Toad as he navigates the bottom of the screen, arranging bombs, monsters, and other objects to clear them from the playing field.

Gameplay in "Wario's Woods" involves Toad picking up and moving around dropping bombs and monsters to create combinations of the same color. Unlike many other puzzle games where the player controls the falling blocks directly, here the player controls Toad, who must physically move to stack or rearrange items within a confined space. The game increases in complexity and speed as the player advances, with Wario periodically appearing to meddle with Toad's efforts by adding more creatures or altering the layout of the woods. "Wario's Woods" also includes a versus mode, allowing two players to compete head-to-head in a split-screen format, adding another layer of enjoyment to its challenge. The game was notable not only for its innovative mechanics and enduring character roles but also for its strategic depth and charming graphics, maintaining a beloved spot in the NES library.

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