Battalion Wars

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  • Summary: A global conflict has reached a stalemate in the console version of the Game Boy Advance series Advance Wars. The evil Kaiser Vlad, seeking to take advantage of the standoff, has assembled an army of shock troops, forcing The Western Frontier and the Tundran Territories to ally and fightA global conflict has reached a stalemate in the console version of the Game Boy Advance series Advance Wars. The evil Kaiser Vlad, seeking to take advantage of the standoff, has assembled an army of shock troops, forcing The Western Frontier and the Tundran Territories to ally and fight back. Battalion Wars is a real-time strategy game that lets you control teams of soldiers and vehicles and lead them through more than 20 missions, using a variety of weapons and tactics.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. Detroit Free Press
    100
    At first glance, Battalion Wars may look like a cartoon with campy echoes of old suspense movies. But, make no mistake about it, in the end this game successfully grasps the full potential of the Gamecube.
  2. IGN
    88
    With tight control, mostly intuitive squad management, a wide assortment of soldier and vehicle types, great physics, and huge landscapes upon which epic wars wage, Battalion Wars is a blast.
  3. Kombo
    85
    Sometimes gameplay can feel slightly repetitive, and sometimes managing all the units on screen can be more challenging than it should be. In fact, this is probably the number-one-most-challenging thing about the game.
  4. Nintendojo
    80
    There's a lot of potential here, unrealized because technical limitations doom the game to single player only.
  5. GameShark
    75
    Its lack of any type of multiplayer support is a serious hindrance to its long-term enjoyment, but lonely strategy fans gaming on the Cube will find it a must-buy.
  6. PALGN
    70
    Another one of those games with a lot of good ideas and solid gameplay which just lacks that extra layer of polish needed to make it an A class title.
  7. Game Revolution
    25
    Most of the game is as tedious and exciting as burning ants with a magnifying glass.

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  1. Razzbow
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Battalion Wars is the best game ever made. Simply put, there is no game I've played that can even come close to the quality of this game. YouBattalion Wars is the best game ever made. Simply put, there is no game I've played that can even come close to the quality of this game. You can't call yourself a gamer unless you've played BW.… Expand
  2. RossR.
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    It's Awsome but next time get Multi player installed. I think it was the best ever. ( when you sell it put a good comercial in and new It's Awsome but next time get Multi player installed. I think it was the best ever. ( when you sell it put a good comercial in and new allies and enimies) .… Expand
  4. james811h
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Battalion Wars happens to be my first video game, and even after playing a number of WII, Xbox and PS2 games, this one is still my favorite!Battalion Wars happens to be my first video game, and even after playing a number of WII, Xbox and PS2 games, this one is still my favorite! Even after playing it for nine years, I still find ways to challenge myself by playing each level with a new strategy.… Expand
  5. JamieW.
    Oct 4, 2005
    9
    I don't know what Game Revolution are talking about, I love burning ants with a magnifying glass!!! And BW is great too!
  6. Wormoid
    Jan 8, 2011
    9
    The story mode of the battalion wars is intriguing, and the gameplay is active and fun. Introducing war in a cartoon way seems to work withThe story mode of the battalion wars is intriguing, and the gameplay is active and fun. Introducing war in a cartoon way seems to work with Battalion Wars. New, exciting gameplay. A must have!… Expand
  7. ShinnA.
    Oct 25, 2005
    8
    I think the biggest problem with this game is that it is incomplete. The action, presentation, and combat system are all up to par, but there I think the biggest problem with this game is that it is incomplete. The action, presentation, and combat system are all up to par, but there is no unit creation, no resource management, and a fairly weak facility capture system. Basically you start each level with a set amount of troops, and that is it. You get everything neccesary to defeat the enemy at the begining of the level, however. In truth this is really more of an 8.5. If they make a sequel to this game and add in enough to have a persistant multiplayer mode, than it will be a triple AAA title. Still if you want to blow things up and have a good time doing it, than this game is for you.… Expand
  8. Kazuki
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    [Spanish] Battalion Wars es un juego que o gusta u odias, pero vamos, que no deja indiferente a nadie, la estética de dibujos animados[Spanish] Battalion Wars es un juego que o gusta u odias, pero vamos, que no deja indiferente a nadie, la estética de dibujos animados trae consigo una crítica bastante potente a las guerras actuales con un guion soberbio, todo metido en un gran juego de estrategia en tiempo real, de lo mejorcito de Cube… Expand

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#27 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#16 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#14 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005