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, amount of content, truly engaging gameplay, and a host of online features make this title an instant classic. For those few naysayers out there that distrusted the move to a more mature format, allow me to allay your fears. This game is great!
"While Advance Wars: Days of Ruin has a shiny new coat of paint, the gameplay will be familiar territory to fans. The changes are thus mostly cosmetic -- this is really the same turn-based strategy game we've been playing all along. For the most part, that's a good thing. Fans of the series are getting the game they know and love. Just don't expect it to break new ground in terms of gameplay. Days of Ruin still delivers the fun, though, and strategy fans will once again have their hands full."
I spent way too much time playing Advance Wars: Day of Ruins over the weekend. The latest in the franchise, remains just as addictive as its predecessors. I was disappointed to find that the more detailed, grittier look found in the game's cut scenes vanish when you drop into play.
@052Hagen, Sure do. Go to game news, then choose submitted articles on the drop down to your left. There should be an Edit this Article link at the bottom of each article you submitted.
Days of Ruin offers plenty new, but it's possible it got rid of too much of the old. But just like with our ol' buddy Jake, we're OK with trading up all those bonus modes in Dual Strike for more tactically oriented units and real online play (though it'll still take us some time to get used to this new CO gameplay).
Advance Wars has finally advanced. 8.5/10
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