WarioWare Move It Sets up a Conspiracy Theory In Its Own Lore

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WarioWare: Move It!

By Zackari Greif

Published Nov 12, 2023

Highlights

WarioWare: Move It remains simplistic in its storytelling but detailed in gameplay, similar to previous games in the series.
Recent additions in WarioWare: Get It Together hint at expanded character backgrounds, such as similarities between Orbulon and The Voice.
While the game doesn't focus much on the story, the similarities between Orbulon and The Voice create an interesting conspiracy theory, adding to the game's humor.

As many video games put equal focus on the story and the overall feeling players get when they experience the title in question, WarioWare: Move It still remains simplistic in its narrative and detailed in terms of gameplay like the other WarioWare games before it. While there's a bit of lore between releases, there isn't much of anything that players need to catch up on in order to understand what's happening in between the WarioWare games they've missed.

However, as of late, there have been small additional tidbits that seem to expand upon just who the characters in WarioWare: Move It are. In WarioWare: Get It Together, for instance, it shows a photo of Mona's parents, who look strikingly like Luigi and Daisy. In the latest entry, though, it seems to be Orbulon's turn in that, while his origins aren't exactly explored, it seems that he may have a distant relative in an unexpected location.

The Voice in WarioWare: Move It May Be An Alien-Like Orbulon

Since lore isn't a big focal point of the WarioWare series, and its stories remain simplistic every time, there aren't many details known about Orbulon, the alien character that has always assisted Wario in his microgame endeavors. Not even his home planet and species are made clear, but there may be a big hint in WarioWare: Move It as The Voice that created the joy-con-like Form Stones looks exactly like Orbulon. This serves as an important part of Orbulon's stage as he gets mistaken for The Voice and worshiped as a god during his time on Caresaway Island.

Sadly, due to how WarioWare: Move It once again doesn't focus much on the story, the similarities are never really brought up or analyzed outside of mistaken identity. Orbulon's story is more about him and his connection with his transport robot Oinker than explaining anything to do with The Voice. It ends more humorously than anything satisfying from a storytelling perspective, unlike how 9-Volt's story has a heartwarming ending to it. In the end, if the similarities end up being because Orbulon and The Voice are of the same species, then WarioWare: Move It has just created its own conspiracy theory.

WarioWare: Move It Featuring an Old Conspiracy Theory Fits Perfectly With Its Themes

Even though there are plenty of blanks left in what little WarioWare lore there is, as the game would rather have players take a Second-Chance Stance of meditation and more to save their progress, there are a few implied details that make Orbulon's story even more hilarious when fans look at it from afar. While the situation between The Voice and Orbulon most likely won't ever be properly confirmed, the eyes and the bowling pin-shaped head say plenty. The Voice's words and decrees are an important part of the Caresaway Island culture, dating back possibly centuries.

In hindsight, it seems like a tongue-in-cheek joke about the theories that aliens were responsible for phenomena like building the pyramids or other ancient technological advancements. Even without full confirmation, this sort of humor is perfect for the zany humor of the WarioWare series. After all, Nintendo is used to poking fun at things like Mario and Wario's rivalry and its own games through the WarioWare franchise before, so a joke that an ancient civilization was actually run by an alien is perfect for its usual comedic tone.

Unfortunately, though, due to the nature of the series, The Voice, the civilization, and this connection likely won't get mentioned again. WarioWare will always aim to challenge players with its gameplay mechanics more than offering a story that isn't just good fun. However, since WarioWare: Move It is a surprise successor to Smooth Moves almost a decade later, the WarioWare series may surprise fans in the future with how unpredictable it really is.