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Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 43
  2. Negative: 1 out of 43
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  1. Most of the game is as tedious and exciting as burning ants with a magnifying glass.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#14 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Jul 10, 2023
    4
    Not terrible, was a interesting concept. However grandfather time hasn’t been kind to it. The tactics part of the game isn’t as smart asNot terrible, was a interesting concept. However grandfather time hasn’t been kind to it. The tactics part of the game isn’t as smart as something like Xcom. Then the shooting concepts aren’t as great or exciting as any other modern day shooter. Full Review »
  2. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Battalion Wars is the best game ever made. Simply put, there is no game I've played that can even come close to the quality of this game. YouBattalion Wars is the best game ever made. Simply put, there is no game I've played that can even come close to the quality of this game. You can't call yourself a gamer unless you've played BW. Full Review »
  3. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Battalion Wars happens to be my first video game, and even after playing a number of WII, Xbox and PS2 games, this one is still my favorite!Battalion Wars happens to be my first video game, and even after playing a number of WII, Xbox and PS2 games, this one is still my favorite! Even after playing it for nine years, I still find ways to challenge myself by playing each level with a new strategy. Full Review »