Advance Wars

by Nintendo

Product Features

• 114 battle maps, Battery save
• Map creation modes
• Single system and multisystem multiplayer
• Link cable support for four players (single and multicart)
• Only for Game Boy Advance

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005MDZZ
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (223 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,431 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
You don't have to be MacArthur to recognize that Advance Wars is one of the best strategy war games for any console. The game pits four fictional city-states in a battle for territory. Your job as commanding officer is to defeat the enemies in turn-based combat over land, air, and sea. Advance Wars has a stiff learning curve, but its interactive tutorials can turn the greenest GI into a great leader of pixelated men. AW also offers many multiplayer options, including the ability to play against a friend by passing the GBA back and forth. To extend the possibilities, you can also create new battlefields and trade them with others. Despite cutesy visuals, this is a very deep game that is also accessible. For GBA generals looking to flex their tactical muscles or anyone looking for a simply great GBA game, look no further. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Clear and informative graphics
• Ideal interface for the tiny GBA screen
• Lots of multiplayer and customization options.

Cons:

• Misleadingly cute box art (this is not a game for tots!)

Product Description
Turn-based strategy game from the makers of Fire Emblem, Intelligent Systems. Players assume command of an army that's out to reclaim a world that's been broken up by warring factions. The battle map is essentially a grid, and moving units is like moving chess pieces on a board -- each of the units can move a specific amount of spaces within this grid, and can only attack at a certain distance from specific enemies. Advance Wars features more than 115 maps, a map editor, head-to-head play via link cable, and an easy-to-understand tutorial mode for beginners.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be an absolute hit., July 26, 2001

By	cj the great (Woodinville, WA) - See all my reviews

A highly valued game in Japan, this game should be great in it's american debut. As a commander, you must control your troops and deploy new ones that will destroy enemies. There are a total of 19 different units that you can build, from the rocket launchers to the submarines and the aircraft. There are other special features, such as Fog of War that will hide units or aircraft that will power them on. After you capture the Headquarters of your enemy and destroy all of their troops, the game is over with a victory under your belt. In Single Player you must play the role of the Orange Star army, and overcome campaigns that focus you against the 3 countries of your region, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet. There are more special features in the Single Player campaigns, as there are Commanding Officers that will join you with their special powers that could be anything almost. In 2, 3, or 4 player maps, you must stop all the enemies and live to tell the tale. Another Feature is that there are 144 different maps for you to choose from.

The multiplayer on this game is also good. It will be fun to play with 3 different friends simultaniously, a real showdown of skill. A GBA and Game Pak will be required for each of these players however, as this is a very large and complicated game that takes up a lot of space.

Overall, this game should be great, as it will bring a whole new dimension to the GBA: Strategy. If you like Age of Kings or Command and Conquer, this game is for you.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is Advance Wars Worth Your Time?, September 16, 2001

By	"evilromero" (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews

Where do I start? This is THE game to own on your GBA and I will point out some reasons why. First off Advance Wars is part of an ongoing series by Nintendo that just recently was released for the first time in America. It basically puts you in command of a mobile army, which you must give orders to if you wish to succeed. The graphical interface and menus are ingenious much like that of Mario Kart: Super Circuit and they easily lead you to one of the many modes of play. Features include:

-Detailed "Field Training" mode that eases players into the game.
-Sophisticated gameplay with a simple interface allows for depth never before seen on a portable unit.
-Modes of play include "Campaign", "War Room", "Design", "Vs." and "Link Battle" and a place to buy even more battle maps.
-Link play for up to 4-players, Single Game Pak Multiplayer Options, and even a multiplayer mode using one GBA. (You take turns)
-Pick a different CO (Commanding Officer) for each battle, as they will grant a special power on the field.
-Vibrant graphics with beautiful animation.

In a word Advance Wars is outstanding. If you are undecided on what game to purchase for your GBA it should be Advance Wars without question. This is the Super Mario 64 for the GBA. Its depth and charisma are refreshing to say the least and once you turn it on you won't be turning it off. Go do battle now on your GBA like never before!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really addictive!, March 27, 2002

By	Yu-jin Chia "Yu-Jin Chia" (Cupertino, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first heard of this game, I was a bit skeptical. Although a big fan of real-time strategy, I never much liked turn-based strategy games. Such PC titles as Civilization, Alpha Centauri, and Imperialism just didn't spark my interest when I tried them, and so I didn't think Advance Wars would. Whether it was the eye candy or the higher emphasis on combat over resources, this game has succeeded in completely arresting my attention.

Admittedly, there aren't very many turn based strategy games for any portable console, and few enough strategy titles in general. However, it will be a very long time before anything comes out that's better than this, and I'm sure many will try after the success of this game. It's incredibly addictive, and with the map creator has superior replayability. What's more, the multiplayer mode is actually worth using, unlike with most other GBA games!

The game's mechanics are pretty straightforward- you have to either destroy all the enemy's units or capture their command center. Usually you'll have to at least threaten to do one or the other to accomplish either objective. There are a lot of different units, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. You can repair and resupply units at bases, or ferrying supplies by transport. Advance Wars benefits from an excellent, in-depth tutorial that covers everything you have to know to play, including basic strategy. Once you have learned how to control your army, you can start the extensive single play campaign or go head to head with friends. Due to its turn-based nature, you can even play with friends using a single GBA unit, switching off at each person's turn. Up to four people can play in this manner, on premade or up to three user-generated maps.

If you're into strategy, this is the best mobile strategy game out there so far. Advance Wars is sure to awaken the genre, and is already a classic.