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Best game EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Okay, maybe not. But pretty freaking close. It's definitely the best DS game out there.

Dual Strike improves every aspect of the previous versions ten fold. It's the perfect sequel game: Take Advance Wars 2 and add a bunch more COs, units, maps, better graphics, etc., and you have this game.

Pros:
+ Many more COs than the previous version
+ More units
+ New Tag power
+ Ability to use 2 COs at the same time
+ Keeping of old COs and units
+ Better graphics
+ Nice campaign/plot
+ Endless replay value (if you have friends, that is)

Cons:
- Well, the only thing that ISN'T good about this game is if you're an idiot and can't figure out how to use strategies. I'll admit, if you're new to Advance Wars, it WILL take a little while to figure everything out, but that's to be expected. As long as your smarter than a rock, figuring out a good strategy isn't hard.

I'd recommend this game to anyone. That is, unless you suck at strategy; in which case, you might want to think twice about it. Even if you suck at strategy, this game shouldn't take too long to get used to. Just don't get it if you HATE strategy.

Once I got into Dual Strike, I realized that it was the only DS game I'd ever need; until, of course, Advance Wars: Days of Ruin came out (which I have also reviewed). =)

tactical crack

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I first discovered the advance wars series on the gba....and have been playing each game in the series ever since. All the old favorites have returned, including Andy and Sami, and also some new faces. added highlights include dual screen battles (sometimes you don't actually control the top screen's troops) and more CO's, double CO powers, and more maps and vehicles types.

Even with all these added improvements....the gameplay itself is very balanced. There are times though, where the enemy will use a double CO power to totally turn the tide against you, but you are also free to do the same.

After beating the campaign mode, you can play battle mode, make your own maps, unlock Hard Campaign, and trade maps with other players. the DS version also includes the ability to play multiplayer with one DS and one cartridge, just as the gba versions allowed.

This is one of my favorite games, and has sucked more free time from my bones than any other game in recent memory.

(Almost) Perfect!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A beautiful strategy game for DS players who like to think! One of the best games to come out for the system. I only wish it used WI-Fi...

HaHaHa;Victory strikes again!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Finally...
For the ds....
One of the best new series nintendo has...
ADVANCE WARS DUAL STRIKE!!!
NEW CO's! Better Graphics,more units,new campaign,new modes,better music....hey new everything.I am an advance wars fan since i heard it came out in 2001;and now it gets even better.Personally i have let my family and friends borrow my advance wars(Advance wars,Advance wars 2 and Advance Wars Dual Strike) and they all tell me the same thing "This game is Great!",hell;some even say if they can borrow it longer.So i hope that u(the reader is helped by my review if u will buy this great game) will hear my review and put it to good use by buying this game.U WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!And plus there are other great people here that have rated this game 5-stars.I know this game is good;imagine when Advance Wars:Days of Ruin comes out on January 21 2008.I already pre-ordered it soooo,if u need help on your decision or wanna know anything about Advance Wars;DO NOT HESITATE TO REPLY TO THIS REVIEW IF U NEED HELP.

One the best strategy games for Gameboy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Advance Wars - Dual Strike is the 3rd Advance Wars title available and the first on the Nintendo DS platform. Advance Wars is a turn-based strategy war game. Each player takes turns moving and attacking with their game pieces, which could be soldiers, anti-air, tanks, planes, and ships. Advance Wars is very fun in a sense that it plays similar to a game of chess. You must strategize what your oppenent might do next. The campaign mode is very long and very challenging. One thing I didn't like about the game is how fast it ramps up the difficulty. The beginning levels are very easy but it quickly becomes very hard and you'll find yourself wanting to quit playing on many tough fights. I also really enjoyed the multiplayer aspect - if you know someone with a DS you can play against them with just 1 cart. This added alot of replay value for me. Overall I found Advance Wars - Dual Strike to be a very fun turn based strategy game and if you enjoy them you should pick it up.

Extremely Good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this game is an extrememly addictive game.i was lucky when i saw it at a gamestop since this game is very hard to find now. i bought it used. i have to agree with all of the reviews out there saying this game is very good. i have to say in my opinion this is an extremely GREAT game, although i have to warn you the game gets VERY HARD so beware. but that wont be a problem for those who like challenges in a game. overall i cant stress how much fun you will have with this game so if you find it at a store DO NOT hesitate to get it...its that good. for a used one you can probably pay a good $35ish but for a new one you will probably have to dig in to your pocket for a good $50>. so in closing just go out and get this game its great for adults(like me) or for kids( although kids will seem to get bored with it since it does get hard).

Great game, and incredible replay value

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Advance Wars Dual Strike is a turn based strategy game that pits your army against varying commanding officers in a series of battles over a vast array of landscapes. Its lighthearted nature (many of the commanding officers are quite young and speak in slang) makes it appropriate for kids, but don't let this lightheartedness mask what is an incredibly deep and very enjoyable game.

The basic concept of Advance Wars is simple--you play as a CO (commanding officer) and are given control of an army during a battle. You're up against a CO of the Black Hole Army and can win the battle either by destroying all your enemy's combat units or by taking over their headquarters. The maps have varying terrain that adds an element of complexity to the fights (forests you can hide in, mountains from which some units can see long distances, etc) and forces you to deploy and move your units strategically, and you can take over cities and factories along the way to boost your resources and unit production capability.

A new concept in Dual Strike (I believe this is the 3rd Advance Wars game, though this is the first I've played) is the dual CO battle. Fairly early on in the campaign mode you're introduced to the concept of a tag team battle where you've got control of 2 COs and can switch them and use them for their varying abilities (Dual Strike features a whole slew of COs, each with special abilities and attributes that can aid you in battle) during the course of the fight. This adds yet another element of depth to an already complex game.

Advance Wars: Dual Strike features several single player modes of play, a multiplayer mode, and an option to create your own maps. The gameplay really is incredibly deep as your COs improve over the course of several hours of play (and remember, there are many COs). This is a very deep game, and should provide many hours of entertainment.

PROS:

-The combat system is simple, intuitive, and easy to use. It takes very little time to get the hang of, yet the battles can and do get incredibly complex.
-The maps are easy to navigate, and stylus is used very well to click on and move your units around the battlefield with incredible ease.
-The many modes of gameplay, vast array of COs, and map creating options give this game a lot of staying power--this isn't one you'll play a couple times and then leave alone.
-Even though its a war game the content is appropriate for people of all ages.
-CO abilities add even more depth to the strategy of the game, and the dual CO option (and the ability to launch combo attacks with both of them) makes the battles even more fun.
-Some of the battles can be fairly quick, meaning you can pick it up and play a battle even if you don't have much time to play.

CON:

-The slang some of the COs use gets tiresome quickly and the dialogue is, overall, pretty lousy. It's annoying, but the rest of the game is so good that it's not hard to overlook.

As of this writing this game is pretty difficult to find, even used. If you see it, though, give it a shot--this is a classic.

If You See It In A Store, Buy It

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Despite my critical nature, I couldn't find much wrong with the game. I have to say that it's one of the few games that I actually don't mind picking up to play even though it was one of the first games I've bought in my 60+ collection.

My only complaint is that the Computer AI is extremely predictable over time, and it's difficult to get stuck if you repeat a level over and over again. That's not much of a complaint though, because some people welcome the difficulty, limited as it seems at times.

Past the storyline gameplay, there are other modes and missions you can do to change it up if you get tired of the storyline format.

I wasn't much of a platform gamer before I bought the DS, and even then, most of the games I own exist in my collection simply for collective purposes. I haven't played any other version of Advance Wars on any other platform, but this game exceeded my expectations.

If there's any game on the DS that should have a perfect rating it's this one, and it's a little unfair that Phoenix Wright has a full 5 Stars while Advance Wars got docked a portion of the 5th Star. The lasting appeal of this game is incomparable to Phoenix Wright, as you probably will never pick up Phoenix Wright again after beating it a first time.

Aside from rarity issues, a good way to analyze the quality of a game is the price fluctuation from its initial release to current pricing. Advance Wars was released before both Phoenix Wright and Trauma Center in 2005 at a $29.99 price tag. It was re-released in late 2006/early 2007 (I think that time frame is correct) at an extremely modest $19.99 at EB Games / GameStop. Now it's hard to find a brand new copy in any store since its production was halted some time ago. It was a good buy at its retail price, a steal at its re-release price, and still an excellent choice at whatever price you can find it for now, an average of approximately $35.00 according to Amazon.com. Enjoy it, it'll be a classic.

One of the best DS titles

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game has a "History" screen, which logs, among other stats, the total time spent playing the game. My counter just passed 229 hours and 8 minutes.

Addictive. Can be played in long periods or short bursts. Highly recommended to anyone with a DS.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Picked it up after seeing the great reviews it got and found myself agreeing. I never played any of the earlier advance wars games, and it came on real easy. I hear using the touch screen isn't popular with folks who played the old game, but for me it was the best method. Very enjoyable.

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