Advance Wars Games Collection
Advance Wars Series: Nintendo's Quintessential Tactical Franchise
Developed by Intelligent Systems, the Advance Wars series (2001-2008) defined portable strategy gaming with colorful turn-based battles, charismatic COs (Commanding Officers), and deep tactical mechanics. The 2023 Reboot Camp remake revitalized the franchise for modern audiences.
- DS Era: Dual Strike (2005) introduced dual-screen battles and CO combos
- Hiatus: Days of Ruin (2008) took a darker tonal shift
- Revival: Reboot Camp (2023) remade the first two games in 3D
- Pioneered fog-of-war and terrain advantages on handhelds
- CO system (Andy, Max, Sami) became series trademark
2024 Status: Fans hope for Dual Strike/Days of Ruin remakes.
Developed by Intelligent Systems, the Advance Wars series (2001-2008) defined portable strategy gaming with colorful turn-based battles, charismatic COs (Commanding Officers), and deep tactical mechanics. The 2023 Reboot Camp remake revitalized the franchise for modern audiences.
Series Evolution
- GBA Golden Age: Advance Wars (2001) and Black Hole Rising (2003) established core mechanics- DS Era: Dual Strike (2005) introduced dual-screen battles and CO combos
- Hiatus: Days of Ruin (2008) took a darker tonal shift
- Revival: Reboot Camp (2023) remade the first two games in 3D
Legacy & Impact
- Inspired modern tactics games (Into the Breach, Wargroove)- Pioneered fog-of-war and terrain advantages on handhelds
- CO system (Andy, Max, Sami) became series trademark
2024 Status: Fans hope for Dual Strike/Days of Ruin remakes.
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Release Years: 2001 - 2003Platforms: Game Boy AdvanceTotal Games: 2
🎮All Advance Wars Retro Games
Advance Wars
2001
Tactical RPGSeries: Advance Wars
The first Western release of Nintendo's long-running Wars series introduces turn-based tactical combat with charming CO units. Features 114 maps across Campaign, Versus, and Design modes with deep fog-of-war mechanics.
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
2003
Tactical RPGSeries: Advance Wars
The direct sequel enhances the original formula with new COs, dual-CO Tag Powers, and the sinister Black Hole Army. Introduces weather effects and Neotanks while expanding the map editor with custom victory conditions.