Battalion Wars 2

 Wii
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    Not a bad second outing.
  2. GamesRadar+
    70
    Allowing the Wii remote to more closely simulate a computer mouse would have increased the game's fun factor even more, but after spending enough time on the game's campaign, gamers are encouraged to delve into multiplayer, where the price tag pays for itself over and over again.
  3. Armchair Empire
    70
    Once one gets past the controls and somewhat cold, distant storytelling, what remains makes for a pretty good time.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    A substantial improvement on the original: better-paced, a bit funnier and with the much-needed addition of online multiplayer.
  6. NTSC-uk
    70
    Battalion Wars 2 is a good game with some minor issues that do not detract from its overall quality or enjoyment.
  7. Cubed3
    70
    The sheer variety of playable units combined with a lightweight, paper-rock-scissors-esque strategy component allows for simple fun without the intense learning-curve of a more sophisticated strategy title.
  8. VideoGamer
    70
    As an action game spin-off from the highly tactical Advance Wars series, Battalion Wars II does its job, but a number of issues with the depth of the command system and the ability to rely on brute force over tactics let the game down.
  9. Video Game Talk
    70
    Fortunately the sequel is just as good, if not slightly better than, the original game. It finds a home on the Wii and fans of the strategy genre should definitely give a spin to see how Kuju Entertainment developed it.
  10. 1UP
    65
    Battalion Wars 2 flounders because it lacks both the comic mischief that make cartoons like Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner so much fun and the tactical depth to be taken as a serious war game. The no-man's land in between isn't a place where you want to hang around too long.
  11. Gameplanet
    65
    Rather repetitive and simple. Short with no replay incentive.
  12. games(TM)
    60
    Few games offer such an entertaining mix of action and strategy, and we’d recommend Battalion Wars 2 to all Nintendo Wii owners looking for a quick fix between the really big first-party releases. [Jan 2008, p.116]
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  13. Edge Magazine
    50
    BW2 is a strategy game that doesn't demand much strategy. That doesn't mean it's not sometimes enjoyable, but it's nothing more than an occasional diversion. [Jan 2008, p.84]
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Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best Wii Game of 2007
38
#38 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
23
#23 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70
  1. JosiahH.
    Jan 7, 2008
    9
    I liked the game, but you couldn't skip those frieking tacky CUTSCENES! also, durring Wi-Fi play, some cheaters would shut their power I liked the game, but you couldn't skip those frieking tacky CUTSCENES! also, durring Wi-Fi play, some cheaters would shut their power off and cut the connection 3 seconds before they lost.Cheaters. By the way if you happen to play against me on wi-fi, my screen name is "war-pig"… Full Review »
  2. BaronRobert
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Battalion Wars Wii is ultimately a sequel that doesn’t do enough to make a good series great. The visuals are nice, missions are the rightBattalion Wars Wii is ultimately a sequel that doesn’t do enough to make a good series great. The visuals are nice, missions are the right length, and there have been a couple of enhancements in the form of extra units and an online multiplayer mode. However, the distinct lack of offline multiplayer is a significant downside, and disjointed gameplay mechanics makes its description as a 'tactical' action game fit like a pair of clown pants on a size zero model.

    If you played and enjoyed the first game, you’ll undoubtedly like BWii. If you’ve never played the series before, try before you buy – this one’s not for everyone.    … Full Review »
  3. imoviesreview
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    This is a fun strategy and unique game. It's very rewarding for a plan to be successful. And also to blow stuff up. The only compliant I haveThis is a fun strategy and unique game. It's very rewarding for a plan to be successful. And also to blow stuff up. The only compliant I have is when you lose units over bad luck or when things are out of your control. Mainly with air units. I set them to wait mode, but they keep picking fights and going to the exact place I don't want them to go. And then they get killed because that place had anti air defense. I lost a bomber in the 2nd to last mission because of that. Also the multiplayer mode is no longer around. You weren't missing too much expect maybe the co op mode. It wasn't much. 3 game modes and 4 to 6 maps each. The only thing I hear about it is that assault mode was badly unbalance. The difficulty is not as hard as the first game, but by endgame it is up there. But this one that you might want to check out.… Full Review »
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