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Mar 28, 201191Overall, the general feel of Shadow Wars is a solid turn-based strategy game -- even if its story backdrop, limited multiplayer, and character archetypes are short on originality.
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Apr 22, 201190Shadow Wars is hands-down the best game available for the Nintendo 3DS among the launch titles. The plot is nothing to write about, but the turn-based tactical gameplay is engaging, and a full run of the game will last about 40 hours.
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Mar 31, 201190The negatives are few and relatively minor: the storyline and characters are forgettable, the multiplayer is a little clumsy and the visuals could be better. However, the developers have done a superlative job of creating a turn-based strategy game that can, conceivably, be appreciated by newcomers to the genre as well as experienced strategists.
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Jan 24, 201385I enjoyed the characters, I enjoyed the strategy, there's a ludicrous amount of content, and there's even pass-the-handheld multiplayer for those into that sort of thing. Apart from the less-than-sizzling looks, this one's a must-have for any turn-based strat fan with a 3DS.
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Apr 29, 201185Something magical happens when you turn on the 3D. The look of game makes sense.
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Apr 6, 201184Hideously addictive, it's the kind of game that'll have you replaying missions in your sleep. If you like Advance Wars or Fire Emblem, this is the 3DS game for you.
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Mar 31, 201184This will keep you staring at your 3DS until you eyes bleed. In a good way. [May 2011, p.67]
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Apr 15, 201183Although Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is definitely one of the best games of the launch, it is also a far cry from the "killer app" the platform needs largely due to its almost complete avoidance of any of the unique features the platform offers. With that said, it is also one of the only truly new and original titles for the 3DS among a number of rushed ports and perfunctory franchise entries.
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Apr 6, 201183Even if it's possibly the least impressive showcase for the Nintendo 3DS technology, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is a great turn-based strategy game, and definitely one of the best titles in the whole launch line-up.
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Mar 27, 201183Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is as satisfying of a tactical strategy game as Disgaea,Tactics Ogre, or Front Mission. The franchise may seem like an odd fit for the genre, but this is a wonderful implementation that feels in hte spirit of the Ghost Recon franchise while presenting a delightful strategic challenge. It lacks an engaging story and the multi-tiered progression systems of those other games, but those flaws are easy to overlook.
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Apr 1, 201182Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is without doubt one of the best release games for the 3DS. An accesible and entertaining turn-based strategy game.
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Jul 8, 201181The best game of Ubisoft's launch titles for the 3DS, but I hope that there will be a successor which uses the power of the 3DS much more.
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May 6, 201181This is the best surprise of 3DS launch titles, and those looking for a deep, strategic game will have a lot of fun with it.
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Apr 6, 201181Sure, the graphics are ho-hum and the 3D does little to enhance gameplay, but if you value substance over style, Shadow Wars stands as one of the stars of the 3DS launch.
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Jun 6, 201180An addictive, not-too-shallow bite of strategic game play for fans of fifteen minute sessions. It could have easily been a DSi game sans 3D, but that 3D screen certainly looks a treat during the action.
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Apr 27, 201180In terms of gameplay, though, Shadow Wars is by far the best of the launch titles that I've tried, and it's an easy recommendation to 3DS owners with even the slightest interest in strategy-RPGs. If you own - or are planning to own - a 3DS, Shadow Wars is by far the best bang for your buck.
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Apr 25, 201180To conclude, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is a huge diversion from the norm, but it's also quite a good game. In fact, it's one of the best launch titles for the Nintendo 3DS.
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Apr 21, 201180Even being tied together by a cliched plot, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars offers complex and fun gameplay, with a considerably sized campaign mode and extra missions. The simplistic graphics and lack of decent multiplayer options are a shame, but do not nullify the qualities of the game, that touches fans of the tactical genre in all the right places.
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Apr 17, 201180Ubisoft Sofia have gone in the face of what a launch title usually is with Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars. It's a lengthy game that will absorb many hours, but at the same time it seems to have been carefully optimised for portable play.
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Apr 13, 201180Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars might not be getting as much attention as some other launch titles, but if you have any interest in strategy or military games, you won't want it to sneak by. [April 2011, p.77]
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Apr 13, 201180Ghost Recon Shadow Wars is one of the few good game of the Nintendo 3DS launch line up. A strong strategic turn based game that will keep you playing for hours.
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Apr 12, 201180Overall, Ghost Recon Shadow Wars for the 3DS is one of the better Nintendo 3DS games available at launch. This turn-based Ubisoft experience is an enjoyable ride from beginning to end. While the pace of the game can take some getting used to, the results are satisfying and any fan of turn-based or Ghost Recon games will inevitably want to pick this one up if you are one of those 3DS early adopters.
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Apr 6, 201180The campaign mode is lengthy and includes several unlockable situation modes, but the lackluster multiplayer offerings are disappointing.
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Apr 2, 201180While we stay delusional in hoping for a Valkyria Chronicles 3D or an Ogre Battle 3D, there is no question that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is one of the standout launch titles for the 3DS.
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Apr 1, 201180That said, the suite of options completes what is a very nice package for strategy fans. Honestly, I'm a little shocked by the overall quality of the experience; in lesser hands, I'm sure it would have ended up being a mediocre port of the console shooters. Instead, we've been treated to a scrumptious strategy experience from one of the best designers in the business. It's not a turn that I was expecting for the Ghost Recon franchise, but I will definitely take it.
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Mar 29, 201180One of the most entertaining turn-based action-strategy games we've had our hands on. The large amount of content and mechanics to envelop yourself in is fantastic, and never becomes boring. It seems like a perfect fit for multiplayer, so we're disappointed that only a hotseat mode is on offer. But if you don't mind playing on your own, Ghost Recon: Advance Wars offers a long and satisfying single player campaign that will make you cheer with joy.
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Mar 28, 201180Great action and strategy makes this one of the best release games for the 3DS.
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Mar 27, 201180Not only one of the 3DS's best launch games but also one of the most accessible and entertaining turn-based strategies of recent years.
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Mar 27, 201180Rich environments and diverse abilities fuel the accessible tactical depth that makes Shadow Wars a winner.
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Mar 25, 201180If you've bought your 3DS to show off its new-fangled gadgetry, you might do better to pick up one of the other launch titles. But if, heaven forefend, you might actually want to actually play something fun, or something that requires a bit of thought, look no further. For all its lack of 3D showboating, Shadow Wars offers genuine depth.