Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

 DS
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
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  1. Gamervision
    70
    If you’re a fan of turn-based strategy, don’t let my little multiplayer rant deter you from picking up this game; it’s definitely a fun and interesting title, especially if you’re actually going to utilize the multiplayer modes.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best DS Game of 2008
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#6 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
29
#29 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 127
  3. Negative: 7 out of 127
  1. JamesK
    Jul 15, 2009
    10
    Soooooo good, amazing in every way. These are exactly the kind of gameplay changes that I was desperate for in AW 2 and 3, but now Soooooo good, amazing in every way. These are exactly the kind of gameplay changes that I was desperate for in AW 2 and 3, but now they've done it in an awesome post-apocalyptic setting.… Full Review »
  2. AlexB.
    Feb 17, 2008
    5
    Another example of the now all too familiar decision to cull so much of what was brilliant about a previous release, then say "but it's Another example of the now all too familiar decision to cull so much of what was brilliant about a previous release, then say "but it's got multiplayer" as some cheap excuse for a lack of ideas and a lack of effort. it's half the game dual strike is, less CO's, less modes, less options. I've racked 80 hours on dual strike, yet there is nothing here to keep me beyond the campaign. For those of us without the necessary online access, a crushing, crushing disappointment.… Full Review »
  3. Ztride
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    This is essentially the Advance Wars series perfected. In terms of gameplay, it is not such a major difference, but all the details are nailedThis is essentially the Advance Wars series perfected. In terms of gameplay, it is not such a major difference, but all the details are nailed and it is easily the best balanced game in the series, and the best turn based strategy game ever made, for that matter. Too bad they don't release it for iPhone, as I have essentially outgrown DS.… Full Review »
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