Poll Should the series have a recurring villain?

One of the biggest differences between the Wario Land series and other platformers is a lack of recurring villains. Oh sure, Captain Syrup appeared as the antagonist in two games (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and Wario Land II), and had a supporting role in Shake It, and Rudy reappeared in Dr Mario 64...

But overall, every game brought a new antagonist:

• Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 - Captain Syrup
• Wario Land 3 - Rudy the Clown
• Wario Land 4 - Golden Diva
• Wario World - Black Jewel
• Wario: Master of Disguise - Terrormisu
• Wario Land: The Shake Dimension - Shake King

So, do you want this pattern to continue? Or would you rather see antagonists return multiple times?

Personally I'm fine with the unique villain per game thing, but hey, my mind could change in future.

I like that each game gets its own villain, because it shows all the different types of people who are even worse than Wario. Though I'd be happy with cameos from former bosses if they're integrated well, and of course Syrup as a recurring "lesser villain" rival.

I can go either way tbh. Rudy or Captain Syrup returning as the main villian would be rad, but a new villian would be just as cool, as long as it's done right.

Wouldn't mind seeing some new bosses while also seeing some classic ones brought back too, like Bobo or Dunk I also really wanna see CatBat brought back too. As well as this guy

I think having some new characters while also bringing back a couple fan favourites would be a perfect compromise.

Hotel Horror said:

Wouldn't mind seeing some new bosses while also seeing some classic ones brought back too, like Bobo or Dunk

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Dunk's fights are actually so creative and cool, I want him in every single Wario platformer and he'd always be playing a new sport.

Cirta said:

Dunk's fights are actually so creative and cool, I want him in every single Wario platformer and he'd always be playing a new sport.

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Funnily enough, the Soccer Rabbit from WL3 isn't Dunk. It's actually his brother Shoot

But now I wanna see how many brothers this guy has. Would be pretty dope if the next Wario Land game, you have to fight another brother who's gimmick was hockey, and maybe you face him a freezer level or something.

Maybe his name could be Slash?

How about both like in many of the 3D Sonic games.
The main villain is different for each game, but then you got Syrup as a reoccurring rival to Wario who he is constantly butting heads with for one reason or another.

I feel like Donkey Kong had a similar problem where they barely used K Rool for like 18 years and came up with different villains for the DKC Returns games until eventually it felt like the series no longer had a main villain, and reviving K Rool was the perfect candidate to give the series a main recurring villain again. So I want to say Captain Syrup would be the most obvious pick to do the same thing with Wario Land, and I feel like the rest of the villains aren't as recognizable or anticipated for a comeback as her anyway, but I feel like the main problem is making her a main villain might sacrifice having her as an ally or rival like in Shake It whereas it's easier with K Rool being a villain 100% of the time

So I feel like maybe the best option would be to continue introducing main villains like they've been doing, but with the addition of Syrup appearing significantly more frequently whether it be as an ally or a rival. I'd love to see her make a big comeback and steal the show as a villain, but part of me feels like it'd be too sudden after Shake It, but also maybe not

I'd also love if previous villains or bosses got to make an appearance in some way or another