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Review of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Apr 2023
Cover image of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 21 Apr 2023
Genre: Turn-based strategy
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Nintendo

Introduction

Alright, listen up! It's time to dig your boots into some strategy combat with 'Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp.' After years of delays - because apparently world events can also pause video games - this classic series is back to make you feel like a battlefield genius while simultaneously making the rest of your friends feel like they just lost a chess match to a potato.

Gameplay

So, here's the deal: you command troops, tanks, and airships in a turn-based strategy format that makes playing board games during family game night feel like child's play. Who needs Monopoly when you can send tanks into battle? Players get to choose from a roster of Commanding Officers, each boasting unique powers that could turn the tide - if only you could remember which one does what. The tutorial isn't exactly screaming for your attention, but you'll pick it up quickly. Just be prepared for your pride to take hits as you inevitably lose to friends who've never played before. Oh, the sweet taste of revenge when you obliterate them one turn later! Each match is a mix of tactical genius and luck, and by genius, I mean a lot of trial and error. It'll have you chuckling, yelling at the screen, and reconsidering your personal life choices.

Graphics

Visually, Re-Boot Camp looks like someone took the original sprites, threw them in the wash on hot, and then ironed them out to dry. It features vibrant colors and animated effects making it seem like every bullet is fired with a sprinkle of confetti. Sure, you can see the love, but some players might pine for a more 'gritty warzone' aesthetic reminiscent of tactical dramas. Just don't expect anything from the final season of your favorite war movie. Instead, it's more like a lighthearted cartoon where nobody truly dies - the tanks burn up, but a few seconds later they are magically replaced, because who has time for grief?

Conclusion

In a nutshell, 'Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp' serves as a glorious reminder of why we loved strategizing back in the day, with a visually stimulating facelift that some players will appreciate while others may view as pixie dust on a cake. It may not completely escape the pitfalls of 'tactical misadventures,' aka losing because you forgot to check the ammo, but it captures the fun essence of turn-based strategy like no other. Grab your Switch, gather your offended friends, pop some popcorn for your tactical defeats, and let this glorious reboot reignite your strategic warfare dreams. Just remember to bring your 'unreliable luck' with you - it's bound to show up and say hello.

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