Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Reviews
Nintendo has surprised us by revitalizing one of its most beloved (and forgotten) sagas at the turn of the millennium. After 15 years of absolute silence and a delay of more than a year (presumably because it is a war game and out of respect and solidarity with Ukraine due to the conflict it is in), it offers us a remake that knows how to make us enjoy almost the same as the first time, but with graphic and sound improvements to keep up with current standards. An essential game if you are a lover of turn-based strategy games with which you will have a great time both alone and in company, thanks to its different multiplayer modes and with some additional additions that make the adventure a little more affordable, such as the possibility of restart the turn if we have made a bad move by moving a unit in the wrong way. Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp will entertain us with its more than 40 hours of gameplay just playing its two campaigns, hours that increase considerably if we want to unlock everything or complete its challenges.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp combines two of the greatest turn-based strategy games of all time in one beautiful package.
After 20 years, it's impossible to say that this remastered version has anything like the charm of the original games. But Advance Wars is a fun portable console title that you can dive deep into wherever you take your Nintendo Switch.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
With Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp both GBA classics remain great turn-based strategy games that are complex and accessible. The scope is also greatly motivating and amazing with at least 45 hours only for the two solo campaigns. The presentation is nice, but cheap, but does not change anything about the gaming fun you'll have, even if you're not a fan of the genre.
Review in German | Read full review
In essence both Advance Wars have aged well. While the original remains a few holes above the Black Hole sequel, while this remake doesn't make major changes to the game's mechanics and epicenter, it did make it more enjoyable in some ways, especially in the compelling presentation of the original art and the commanders who control the operations, energetic and vibrant in encouraging the troops. It is a remake also more garnished in game modes. If for many fans of Advance Wars this return coincides with a challenge lost in time (and if they passed the version for Wii U), for those who have not played the originals there are two good arguments to do so.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is an excellent compilation to bring the series out of the shadows. There's a whole generation that hasn't been able to experience it yet, so why not do it now on Switch. The learning curve should certainly satisfy fans of the genre and the 60 to 80 hours of single-player campaign too. WayForward did an amazing job and hopefully it'll be the start of a long partnership for futur games of the series.
Review in French | Read full review
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is simultaneously a triumph in preserving the timeless strategy gameplay of the past and a huge missed opportunity to give it a rejuvenated platform that could attract new players.
There is a reason Advance Wars is considered one of the best games of all time: It offers something for everyone, from beginners to absolute experts in warfare, and can achieve an incredible depth regarding gameplay. This remaster also does everything right: changes are only made to the graphics, but gameplay and level design remain true to the original. Add online functionality, dubbing and a map editor on top and a Game Boy classic is brought to the modern era in a perfect way.
Review in German | Read full review
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is definitely a role model for full-price remakes, giving fans of the genre and series finally the best possible way to enjoy the games in question.
Review in Greek | Read full review
For those interested in easing into the turn-based strategy genre, or those with a lot of experience, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a strong option on Nintendo Switch. With two complete games in one, there's a lot of meat in the package, and that's not even factoring in the multiplayer options. WayForward has done a very nice job adhering closely to the Game Boy Advance originals, while offering enough tweaks to make it feel like this package was a better decision compared to putting the originals on Nintendo Switch Online. It's been a while since fans of the series have had a wholly-new game to enjoy, so hopefully this package will lead to more from Nintendo.
Advance Wars 1 + 2 Re-boot Camp is a faithful remake, one that keeps the incredible and engaging tactical core intact. The legacy of Advance Wars as a turn-based strategy franchise remains strong, and its impact on the genre is undeniable.