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Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a faithful and charmingly modernized revival of two strategy masterpieces that successfully preserves their tight, addictive gameplay loops while introducing welcome quality-of-life improvements for a new generation of commanders.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - Release Date Announcement - Nintendo Direct 2.8.23
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - Nintendo Switch
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp – Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Direct | E3 2021
Nintendo's turn-based classic is back in a generous new compilation.
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.
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.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp's uneven campaigns are held up by rock-solid gameplay and a great presentation.
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is a worthy remake of some of the best strategy titles around.
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 to play against friends online makes for a slick overall package. With a crisp, clean new art style that adds lots of new animations and cutscenes, a remastered soundtrack, and voice-acting in the mix, this is a polished return to Advance Wars action that's got us fully addicted to the series all over again. This is the sort of game you'll reserve a permanent space for on your console, a timeless experience you'll keep tucked away on your Switch for the foreseeable future.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-boot Camp feels like it's for the fans who loved the games back on Game Boy Advance, and despite some issues, it's a superb package overall.
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 from the truth in terms of its technical and exacting strategy-based gameplay.
Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp director James Montagna reveals how the collaboration between WayForward and Nintendo came to be.
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