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January 2008
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The editors liked
Still great today
Consolidated unit list
Motorbike units
Refreshing change of style
Multiplayer and custom maps.
Darker story that youll actually care about
More realistically-designed characters
Online multiplayer
Graphics tweaked to look less super-deformed and more comic-style.
Terrific online support
Solid map editor
Huge amounts of singleand multiplayer content
New visuals look sharper
More detailed.
The editors didn't like
Simpler CO system
Simpler upper-tier unit sets
No dual-screen missions
No store
The water is death.
Several cut elements and game modes from Dual Strike
Which may go missed by longtime Advance Wars fans.
Writing isnt strong enough to support grim look and feel
Singleplayer campaign can be excessively difficult.
Published: 2008-01-29, Author: Ryan , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Intelligent Systems long-running turn-based strategy series returns to the Nintendo DS with Advance Wars: Days of Ruin, and its far and away the most divergent entry in the series yet. The game eschews an absurdly happy-go-lucky attitude toward milit...
Terrific online support, Solid map editor, Huge amounts of singleand multiplayer content, New visuals look sharper, more detailed.
Writing isnt strong enough to support grim look and feel, Singleplayer campaign can be excessively difficult.
Advance Wars new look and feel wont appeal to a lot of fans, but the series gameplay remains intact. ...
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Published: 2008-01-24, Author: Patrick , review by: gamespy.com
Still great today; consolidated unit list; motorbike units; refreshing change of style; multiplayer and custom maps.
Simpler CO system; simpler upper-tier unit sets; no dual-screen missions; no store; the water is death.
Weve been fighting the Advance Wars for a long time, pitting adorable, bobble-headed soldiers against each in never-ending waves of rock-paper-scissors gameplay. With Advance Wars: Days of Ruin, the adorable munchkin characters and weirdly light-heart...
Abstract: One of the best handheld strategy franchises is back and better than ever. Strap yourselves in for our in-depth review of Days of Ruin, a game guaranteed to keep you up until all hours of the night!
Abstract: The fact this review is coming almost four full months after the official release of Advance Wars: Days of Ruin should speak volumes for just how engrossing the game is. With a new art style, a more serious tone, 4-player online play, and ...
Abstract: Advance Wars: Days of Ruin is everything I had hoped it would be. The classic gameplay of previous iterations remains, while the series' new edgy feel will appeal to a broader audience. This title has been upgraded, not just updated. The artwork, story...
Abstract: VIDEO: Head over to our videos page to check out all Advance Wars: Days of Ruin footage!See ya later, Jake. I'm more than happy to trade up your headphone-wearing, make-me-feel-old-dialogue-slinging character (along with the rest of your cartoony buddi...
Shockingly fun, non-nerdy strategy gaming, addition of multiplayer is definitely welcome
Battles late in the game can take a long, long time to resolve The Final Word Days of Ruin is a great return to the classic turn-based franchise. The additions and refinements to the formula are stellar and its yet another gem in the DS Lites already...
Days of Ruin is a great return to the classic turn-based franchise. The additions and refinements to the formula are stellar and its yet another gem in the DS Lites already impressive library.
