Battalion Wars

 GameCube
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
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  1. GameBrink
    73
    The game isn't bad, but it's really nothing special.
  2. netjak
    71
    But, if you can get past the unnecessarily complex controls and obscene difficulty of said missions, you'll be rewarded with a rank based on the speed with which you completed your objectives, the damage inflicted on your enemy, and the number of letters you're gonna have to send home to your troops' families.
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  3. 1UP
    70
    The strategic elements that are firmly in place seem to be working against the action elements, when they should be working together: that is to say, it's difficult to be both General and Private in the same fight.
  5. PALGN
    70
    Another one of those games with a lot of good ideas and solid gameplay which just lacks that extra layer of polish needed to make it an A class title.
  6. Edge Magazine
    70
    As a game, Battalion Wars is good; as an experiment in genre cross-breeding and subtle, hand-free franchising, it's very nearly a triumph. [Dec 2005, p.96]
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  7. Eurogamer
    70
    Despite the odd camera and control niggle, it stands out an unpretentious and largely unique example of how to blend strategy and action in a relentlessly entertaining way.
  8. games(TM)
    70
    Action-packed, but with thought behind it. [Christmas 2005, p.106]
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  9. AceGamez
    70
    Those expecting a fully featured console iteration of Advance Wars, one containing the same strategic might that the handheld titles possess, are bound to be as disappointed as a rather plump gentleman who can't lay his hands on a nice pie.
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  10. N-Europe
    70
    Battalion Wars has his problems. Map overview; save options; irritating voices; no multiplayer mode. However this game also has a lot of potential.
  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    65
    It's real-time-strategy warfare made simple, complex, and messy, all at the same time. [Nov 2005, p.152]
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  12. Thunderbolt
    60
    Before it was called Battalion Wars, this game was slated to be named Advance Wars: Under Fire. I'm glad they changed the name. Fans of the Advance Wars series would have blindly picked this game up, and found out how badly executed this console wartime strategy turned out.
  13. Game Informer
    55
    I can't think of a single part of this I'd like to see again - unless it's the graphics engine being reused in a completely different game. [Oct 2005, p.136]
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  14. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    this isn't likely to be a disk you'll have in your GameCube for more then a few days. [Dec p.89]
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  15. GamerFeed
    50
    While Battalion Wars is a fun game for those looking to almost mindlessly blast their way to victory, trying to use any kind of strategy is difficult and troublesome thanks to the way the game controls.

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best GameCube Game of 2005
17
#17 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
14
#14 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. AJCk19
    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. Razzbow
    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. james811h
    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 »
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