For fans of turn-based strategy games, Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp for the Nintendo Switch is a must-have. It revisits a beloved franchise and introduces a bundle package of remastered versions of the classic Advance Wars games, Advanced Wars and Advanced Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. These military strategy titles are smart, demanding, and offer a challenging experience that pushes players to find new strategies in order to outwit their opponents.
The gameplay in Advanced Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp remains unchanged from the originals. Each game features two (or more) armies battling it out on the tactical map battlefield. Players must carefully position units around the map, to put them in a position where they can attack any enemies within range. Different unit types each have their own pros and cons. Infantry is weak but can capture neutral or enemy cities and bases, while tanks are powerful against a range of units but are susceptible to larger tanks and artillery and missile units. Knowing each unit type and how to put them to best use will be essential to success.
What’s great about Advanced Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is that there is a wide range of difficulty levels. Those who are playing for the first time can opt for an easier Casual difficulty, while veterans can aim for the Classic difficulty. The game won’t shame players for choosing an easier difficulty and it can be changed from the main map screen.
The presentation of the game is mixed. The character artwork looks gorgeous, with vibrant colors and bouncy animations. The 3D models for the units, however, don’t quite have the charm found in the original sprites. On busier maps, the visible units can blend into one another. The soundtrack, however, is excellent and hears Jake Kaufman’s signature influence.
Performance of the game is not the greatest. While it is capable of running at thirty frames per second at its peak, the framerate is uncapped and drops can be noticeable, especially when transitioning to combat. The load times can also be quite long.
Despite the various issues, Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp carries a wealth of content. Players can enjoy multiple campaign mode, bonus maps and an extensive map creator mode. There are also unlockable art and music and cool unlockable content.
Overall, despite some of its issues Advanced Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is a solid revival for a classic strategy game. It is a challenging title with plenty of content to enjoy and is well worth the purchase.
When talking about the company mentioned in the article it is important to note that WayForward is the company responsible for the development of Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. The company is well known for its high-quality and value providing titles, including the Shantae, and Mighty Switch Force franchises.
The person mentioned in the article is Jake Kaufman who composed the wonderful remixed soundtrack for Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. He is well known for his work in the gaming industry, with many iconic sounds coming from his own compositions.
