Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

April 21, 2023

ActionStrategyTurn-Based Strategy Nintendo Switch

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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Critic Reviews (38)

Adam Conner GameXplain Apr 2023
80.0 /100
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Adam Cook God is a Geek Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"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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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"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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Andy Robinson VGC Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"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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Ben Love RPG Fan Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"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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Cassie Peterson GamingTrend Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"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 …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Apr 2023
85.0 /100

"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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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Nintendo&s;s turn-based classic is back in a generous new compilation."

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Apr 2023
91.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"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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David Jenkins Metro GameCentral Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"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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David Oña IGN Spain Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"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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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"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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Fran Soto Hardcore Gamer Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is a worthy remake of some of the best strategy titles around."

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George Yang Nintendo Life Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"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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Hayes Madsen Inverse Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"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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Jack Rear Telegraph Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"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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Jada Griffin IGN Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"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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Jae Lee ZTGD Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"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 …"

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Jake Dekker GameSpot Apr 2023
70.0 /100

"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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James Paley COGconnected Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Javier Escribano Hobby Consolas Apr 2023
90.0 /100

"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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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"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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Jess Lee Digital Spy Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

62.0

"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. …"

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Jordan Minor PCMag Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"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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Josh Broadwell Game Informer Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"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."

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J.R. Waugh Attack of the Fanboy Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"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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Markus Schwerdtel GamePro Apr 2023
86.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Successful remake of a classic, more of a puzzle than a strategy game."

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Mattia Ravanelli IGN Italy Apr 2023
81.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"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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Nathan Birch Wccftech Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

58.0

"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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Ollie Barder Forbes Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"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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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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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Paul Shkreli RPG Site Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"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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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Rebecca Stone Twinfinite Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"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 …"

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Riccardo Arioli Ruelli Everyeye.it Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"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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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"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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Ryan Jones TrustedReviews Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Shaan Joshi TechRaptor Apr 2023
70.0 /100

"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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