Advance Wars

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    I never had so much fun NOT playing a game. You see, whether you share one GBA or link several up, you don't get to do anything when it's not your turn. [Oct 2001, p.156]
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
3
#3 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
2
#2 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 148 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 166
  3. Negative: 5 out of 166
  1. Vectis99
    Oct 26, 2018
    7
    A cute and simple strategy game which presents a variety of intriguing challenges alongside a fun learning curve. Advance Wars is especiallyA cute and simple strategy game which presents a variety of intriguing challenges alongside a fun learning curve. Advance Wars is especially notable for its unique "round table" multiplayer which is executed very well, especially for friendly and informal groups. Advance wars is a little bit slow-paced and built around some very old, tired grid-strategy game-design principles, but it is still fun nevertheless.… Full Review »
  2. JoeT.
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    A highly addictive, yet extremely complex game for the GBA. This game perfectly fits the mold of 'easy to learn, hard to master'.
  3. Dperks
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    Advance wars is an enjoyable if a little monotonous strategy game. The art style and general presentation still holds up 20 years later. AndAdvance wars is an enjoyable if a little monotonous strategy game. The art style and general presentation still holds up 20 years later. And the music while good gets way over used and kind of lacks variety. The gameplay is fun and I really enjoyed the strategic elements that go into playing it. But the game I feel does tend to get very repetitive after a while of playing but as a handheld game it does work for just picking up and playing for short bursts. And while I liked the many characters in the games campaign the story is rather barebones and underwhelming. But still a fun experience non the less… Full Review »
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