Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
April 21, 2023
CHOOSE YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER Each CO affects your units in different ways, and they each possess a unique ability that can turn the tide of battle. Do you like to go toe-to-toe, or engage from a distance? Choose the CO that best complements your playstyle! TWO CLASSIC CAMPAIGNS Enrol in …
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-boot Camp feels like it&s;s for the fans who loved the games back on Game Boy Advance, and despite some issues, it&s;s a superb package overall."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp founds te perfect balance on bringing back two of the most beloved GBA games to the Switch. In now way, it respects the original material but in another, it knows how to improve in certain …"
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"Wayforward&s;s generous remake package keeps much of what made the original Game Boys titles great, with some significant improvements to presentation and multiplayer."
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"Wayforward&s;s missteps with the new art style don&s;t dull what remains a shining masterpiece of the strategy genre, but the disappointing online features temper an otherwise whole-hearted recommendation."
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"Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp is a wonderful recreation of a long-neglected classic. The games pull you right in with smooth and satisfying gameplay, a catchy art style, and tons of fun features for many added hours of play. Now …"
Read original review"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."
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"Nintendo&s;s turn-based classic is back in a generous new compilation."
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"Two great classics from the GBA era brought to Nintendo Switch with excellent results, Single player and multiplayer are the two souls of a strategy package in Nintendo sauce perfect for every type of player. Simple to learn, hard to …"
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"An excellent remake of one of the best strategy games of all time, that is as accessible and versatile as an action game but has some of the most deceptively deep tactical combat ever seen in a console release."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is the return of one of those sagas that Nintendo had forgotten, despite the affection it arouses in its fans. The return may not be perfect, but it&s;s worked hard enough to turn this reboot …"
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp takes a strategy classic and buffs it up for a modern audience – the fact that it is so faithful to the originals only reinforces how brilliant they were in the first place. Re-Boot Camp …"
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"Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is a worthy remake of some of the best strategy titles around."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp feels like catching up with an old friend and finding out that their best qualities remained intact over the years."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp leans into the toybox aesthetic of the series, giving the first two games a gorgeous new coat of paint, along with several welcome gameplay updates. If you’re a fan of strategic, turn-based gameplay, don’t sleep …"
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"Nintendo&s;s 20-year-old tactical war simulator is like video-game chess - difficult to learn but satisfying to master"
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a great return for this long-neglected series. While there isn’t much variety in the game modes, depth comes from the number of variables you can adjust to make every match feel unique."
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"While not quite living up to the “Advance” moniker in its title, Advance Wars provides a satisfying SRPG experience with its solid strategic combat and a wealth of content- making it a worthwhile addition to the library of any die-hard …"
Read original review"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp&s;s uneven campaigns are held up by rock-solid gameplay and a great presentation."
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"For the old fans, Re-Boot Camp is practically perfect. The games look much better, while the mechanical guts are properly preserved. On the other hand, if you remember these games being frustrating, that feeling will persist. If you’ve never played …"
Read original review"Advance Wars has always been one of Nintendo&s;s best games, and this double remake of Wayforward (very visually cute and crammed with content) does it justice. It will take you little time to learn its simple and intuitive mechanics, but …"
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a faithful reintroduction to the series for new and long-time fans. It&s;s great to have Advance Wars back in our lives, with updated visuals and voicework that bring this title to life. Hopefully, this …"
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"Aside from the audiovisual presentation, the Advance Wars remake plays it considerably safe. That isn&s;t a bad thing in itself, particularly since the foundations of the game mostly hold up. There is still plenty of fun to be had here. …"
Read original review"Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp successfully resurrects Nintendo&s;s terrific, turn-based tactics series by offering a generous package that nearly makes up for the 15-year wait."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp might not include much new material, but it presents a strong case that classic games don’t always have to change to be relevant again. Sometimes, they just need a second chance."
Read original review"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp isn&s;t a perfect title on its own merits, but it&s;s addictive, stylish, and fun. The wonderful characters make up for an uninteresting and predictable plot. It&s;d be great to see more Advance Wars and other …"
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"Successful remake of a classic, more of a puzzle than a strategy game."
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"Two entertaining and rich single player campaigns, ready to be enjoyed on the go or at home. Things hasn&s;t changed much from the GBA days, excluding the HD visuals, but these are still two of the most entertaining strategy games …"
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a very respectable retrofit of two of the best old-school tactical strategy games of all time. Some may question who the audience for this package is as it doesn’t offer much new content for …"
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"Overall, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is an excellent collection and remake of a pair of highly regarded Game Boy Advance strategy games. This game may look cute and simple in terms of its artstyle, but that couldn’t be farther …"
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"The multiplayer&s;s shortcomings aren&s;t a dealbreaker, but they&s;re definitely disappointing. Even with a subpar multiplayer experience, Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is still a game worth experiencing. It&s;s a triumph of tactical strategy with a vibrant coat of paint. It&s;s …"
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"A sleek, yet imperfect presentation coupled with dozens of single and multiplayer missions make Advance Wars 1 + 2 Re-Boot Camp engaging and addictive, for veterans and new recruits alike."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a delightful reimagining of two classic GBA strategy titles. The gameplay here remains as endlessly addictive, finely balanced, and challenging as ever, and the addition of a handful of modern conveniences and the ability …"
Read original review"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is packed to the brim with content and has that addictive “just one more mission” feel. Though some may find the story to be unserious and shallow, it’s completely accessible and enjoyable to newcomers of …"
Read original review"Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp brings back to life a series that has made the history of the genre and that the most loyal players missed."
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a fantastic remake of the Game Boy Advance titles. Those who enjoyed the originals will no doubt appreciate seeing the games reworked in a faithful way, while new players will find a pair of …"
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"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a faithful adaptation of the Game Boy Advance classic, with charming 3D visuals giving it a welcome facelift. With the gameplay mechanics largely untouched 22 years after the release of the original however, Advance …"
Read original review"Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a must-play for casual onlookers, and veterans of the series will probably get a kick out of replaying these two classics. It&s;s just a shame that the online multiplayer is half-baked; this franchise certainly …"
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