The original Advance Wars was one of the must have gaes for the GBA. Its combination of SD style armies, complex maps, and balanced gameplay made this turn-based strategy game an instant classic. But does Advance Wars Dual Strike for the DS live up to the legacy of its predecessors? For me it’s a big yes!

The graphics may not have changed one bit, but the original wasn’t really about the graphics; it was about the style. It’s all about adorable little soldiers with bazookas ready to rain bloodless, deathless, and cute destruction on the enemy. it’s mostly a 2D game with cool artwork and smidgens of 3D here and there. It may seem old school, but the look and feel take nothing away from the game it actually odds to it.

The Soundtrack is almost exactly the same as the original. It was great then still is now. It charges you up and keeps you primed for the next round of massively adorable carnage.

The game is made to be played over and over and over again. Once done with the campaign mode, you can challenge your friends to an all-out battle royale with up to 8 players with just one DS! In wifi mode, you can share maps and earn credits to open up new features.

The game is almost like the original but with a little icing on top. The dual screen makes strategizing so much easier. It allows you to see your Commanding Officer’s information and you can toggle it to display unit stats, which is a definite plus for a “rock-paper-scissors” strategy game. in some stages there are AI Battles being fought on the top while you can fight below. Son’t be fooled by the cuddly enemy, though AI is icredibly smart and will keep you on your toes all through out the battle.

This game is a must have for all DS Owners the game is complex but the mechanics are simple, easy to use, and, most of all, incredibly smart. This game is aweome for both single players and multiplayer. Advance Wars has done it again, creating one of the most highly addictive gaes out for the DS.