Advance Wars

Basic information

• Release date: September 10, 2001 in North America, January 11, 2002 in Europe
• Genre: Turn-based strategy
• Number of players: 1-4
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Platform: Game Boy Advance

Game description

Advance Wars is a turn-based strategy game released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001 by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo. It is the seventh game in the Wars series and the first in the Advance Wars sub-series. The game takes place on a fictional continent where two nations, Orange Star and Blue Moon, have been at war for years. The conflict enters a new stage when an Orange Star commander named Andy is accused of attacking the armies of two other nations, Yellow Comet and Green Earth, without reason, leading to a world war.

Gameplay mechanics

The gameplay in Advance Wars involves planning and executing turn-based moves on the battlefield map. The player controls their units and must utilize their abilities and the terrain to defeat the opponent. Each unit has its strengths and weaknesses, as well as special abilities that can be used in combat. The player must also manage their base and resources in order to produce new units and upgrade existing ones. Tactical actions such as attack, defense, and support are undertaken. The game offers various gameplay modes, including a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes.

Campaigns and game modes

Advance Wars offers a campaign mode where players take on the roles of various commanders and experience a story divided into missions. The game also includes a multiplayer mode where players can compete against each other in battles or work together, exchanging maps and strategies.

Balanced strategy

In the game, it is important to maintain a balance between offense and defense, utilize the terrain strategically, and make optimal use of each unit's abilities. Planning and tactics are crucial as they determine the outcome of the battle.

Advance Wars in action - gameplay