Gamedaily writes like Dual Strike before it, Nintendo's Advance Wars: Days of Ruin brings out the best in strategy action, forcing you into a variety of rock-paper-scissors battles against strong artificial intelligence and human opponents through different scenarios. However, unlike other chapters, this one has a decidedly darker tone. Don't let that throw you, though – this change enhances the game's appeal.
The graphics look terrific, with battles playing out in real-time and splendid-looking environments. In addition, the interface is novel, divided evenly between the two screens. The audio won't wow you, but it's serviceable with its techno beats and booming sound effects.
Probably the best addition, however, is the direct involvement of Commanding Officers in battle. They simply jump into a vehicle and instantly create a more powerful command zone. Once this zone activates, soldiers have a stronger sense of offensive and defensive abilities.
Not all of the changes are good ones, though. Hachi's store, a mainstay in the series where you could purchase numerous characters and vehicles, was scrapped. In addition, some of the series' modes, including Combat and Survival, are history, in favor of a more "to-the-point" battle approach. Furthermore, there's no Hard mode to tackle once you blaze through the game – although there are still plenty of Trial and battle maps to keep you busy.
Parts of this game take getting used to, especially if you're an amateur gamer just getting the hang of strategy games. However, Advance Wars: Days of Ruin is an outstanding step in the series, a mature new approach with plenty of additions and online options to keep you fighting the good fight.
Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "As a gamer I absolutely love strategy games, whether they are turn-based, real-time, fantasy or modern or just something that is completely different I always look forward to the next big strategy game on the horizon so I can get my tactical hat out of the closest again. One of my personal favorite series however hasn’t been around too much lately and that’s starting to get a bit depressing. I am of course referring to Nintendo’s Advance Wars franchise, a series that had a long history with the company from way back on the Famicom before coming over to this side of the world in 2001 on the Game Boy Advance. But after the release of four great games the series just… vanished, never to be heard from again – well today we’re going to try to find out why as we ask the question – where did Advance Wars go?"
Advance Wars died off when Intelligent Systems began to see that Fire Emblem was becoming more prominent
I just want another Battalion Wars title
I would love for this series to come back.. It was so much fun! Like fire emblem but with modern military vehicles/troops.. I dont see why both cant exist. Maybe some people prefer guns to swords.. I like both and would buy the hell out of both if released..
I would say that Intelligent Systems is letting the franchise (and themselves) take a breather, because they do seem to jump back and forth between Wars, Fire Emblem, and Paper Mario.
I would venture to say that another Wars title, especially when Nintendo gets their online running, will be headed our way soon enough. Unless they go left field and develop another Paper Mario, but I'm only ruling that out because Ubi-soft is probably going to give us another Kingdom Battle.
I like fire emblem, awakening was shining, but fate was less brillant. We need a rotation between FE and AW.
Advance wars dual strike is still one of my favorite portable games. The design, special powers and dual matchs were great ideas. Fire emblem can't replace this.
And we need battalion wars for more action games on switch.
A turn-based strategy game of intrigue with a distinct Japanese flavor that takes place in the aftermath of your king's assassination. Roll out the tanks, create more troops, expand your squad, and struggle for territory with war-room levels of control!
"Warfare Advanced"... No, definitely doesn't remind me of Advance Wars at all. LOL.
JK. I hope this game does well.
This game is just shit. Looks and runs really bad in portable mode but playing in TV mode doesn't save the experience either. The story and writing are god awful to the point you just want to skip everything.
You spend about a minute every time you switch it on forced to watch the boot-up cutscene which also stutters.
There's a lot to love in Advance Wars' history, and until we're given another new one, digging back into older titles is the way to go. But where to start?
Loved the previous Advance Wars, so this will be logical pick up.