N+ Micro Review: Advance Wars: Dark Conflict/Days Of Ruin (DS)

By seaempty. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 5:40:36 PM

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What is it?

The next game in the extremely popular turn-based strategy series. It's the second time the game has appeared on the DS, and it's undergone a bit of a makeover. It's gone back to it's roots, become grittier, and added online multiplayer.

How does it play?

If you've played previous Advance Wars you'll know what to expect. It's maintained everything about the series that makes it so playable. There's some new units, less emphasis on CO Powers, and it's a thoroughly enjoyable game to play. The campaign mode has a great story, and enough missions and training maps to keep you occupied for many, many hours.

Throw in dozens of classic and new maps to play on, a detailed map editor, and this game represents true value for money. Yes, you will have played some of the maps before, but the new units keep them fresh. The original DS game cried out for online multiplayer, and Dark Conflict delivers (and with Voice chat too!). It's simple - if you're a fan of the series, get this game as it's arguably the best version of Advance Wars yet. If you're not a fan, or have never played any the series, get this game anyway.

N+ Summary

Game: Advance Wars: Dark Conflict/Days of Ruin
Developed by: Nintendo
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Players: 1-4
Release Date: Out now
Supports WFC: Yes
Video available: No

N+ Points

N+ We love the gritty new look
N+ Lengthy Campaign
N+ So many maps to play on
N+ Same great gameplay
N+ Online multiplayer with VOIP
N+ Improved CO powers

N- Points

N- Some of the new units are a bit dull

JudgmeN+: 9.5

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Comments

Pikachu Electronkawaiipikachu Tuesday, April 1, 2008 10:40:04 PM

I love the game .

AntonCaptainSeagull Wednesday, April 2, 2008 3:38:35 AM

I really want this one

Ace Jon Wednesday, April 2, 2008 9:07:42 AM

I'm so proud of it, I got it twice (US and UK versions).

seaempty Wednesday, April 2, 2008 9:10:49 AM

I salute your dedication to the cause!

Pikachu Electronkawaiipikachu Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:20:02 PM

From what i can tell on N= AceJon is a big fan of the Famicom Wars series .
I know it has addictive gameplay for people how has high IQ .

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