Posted: 3 years ago, last updated 5 days ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
The reboot offers game-changing terrain and weather as you lead units across two campaigns from the original Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising games.
Advance Wars, was originally based on a Gameboy game from the 80s. It became popular when it arrived on Gameboy Advance:
- Advance Wars (2001) on Game Boy Advance and on Wii U via Virtual Console.
- Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (2004) on Game Boy Advance and on Wii U via Virtual Console.
- Advance Wars: Dual Strike (2005) on Nintendo DS and the added ability to have two commanders.
- Battalion Wars 2 (2007) on the Nintendo Gamecube and Nintendo Wii as a spin-off from the main series.
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin / Dark Conflict (2008) Nintendo DS with more troops and story modes.
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (2021) on Nintendo Switch
Game Details
Release Date: 21/04/2023
Platforms: 3DS and 2DS, DS, GBA, Wii and Wii U
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Battle, Sequencing, Strategy (Narrative, Shooting, Stealth and Traversal)
Components: 2D Overhead and Grid
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Play Style
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Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising is rated ESRB EVERYONE with mild violence.
Skill Rating
9+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Younger players need to be able to plan ahead, consider efficiency of moves and be able to cope when you make a mistake.
Costs
Advance Wars
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Accessibility
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