Advance Wars

 Game Boy Advance
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
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  1. TT64
    May 11, 2023
    2
    While appearing to be a strategy game on the surface, Advance Wars frequently devolves into trial and error. In maps with fog of war, enemy unit locations are expected to be memorized through repeated playthoughs of the same map. Repetitive and unrewarding, Advance Wars pads out a small modicum of content with clunky and slow missions, bafflingly full of lifeless storytelling andWhile appearing to be a strategy game on the surface, Advance Wars frequently devolves into trial and error. In maps with fog of war, enemy unit locations are expected to be memorized through repeated playthoughs of the same map. Repetitive and unrewarding, Advance Wars pads out a small modicum of content with clunky and slow missions, bafflingly full of lifeless storytelling and cringeworthy writing. A poor effort all around.… Expand

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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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
  1. GBA Central
    100
    From trying to unlock every CO to buying all the War Room and Vs. maps to trying to earn the best rank possible, there are enough features in this game to make three games. Advance Wars is pretty much perfect in every category.
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  2. Total Video Games
    90
    For a handheld, the AI of your computer-controlled opponents is surprisingly diverse and complex.
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  3. Nintendorks
    90
    It's brilliant and fun turn-based strategy with more replay value than you could possibly ask for. This isn't boring turn-based strategy where you spend 15 turns setting up your troops to fight the inevitable battle, no sir.
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