This game got me into the turn-based strategy genre, and it remains my favorite game of the genre to this day.
User Rating: 9.5 | Advance Wars: Dual Strike DS
If you're anything like me, we only survive school, work, car trips, etc. because of our trusty little handhelds, and this game has tested the boredom of high school and shaken it to its core. What I'm trying to say is this: this game is in my opinion the best game the DS has to offer at this point in time. I've been playing this game for over two years and it's only gotten better with time. Before this game I never gave turn-based strategy a chance, but this game changed everything, leading me on to experience other great games of the genre. Advanced Wars: Dual Strike is one of the most strategic games I have ever played; providing all sorts of various elements to the game that makes it a strategic masterpiece. It envelops ground, air, and sea, each with a wide variation of units. The use of COs (each with different benefits and powers/super powers) adds even more strategy to the game. On top of this, weather and the occasional fog of war can drastically change the battle. On some stages, there is sometimes an entire second fighting plain on the top screen. Outside of game play, I believe the game could of used a touch up... Although I love the art in the game, the soundtrack could be a bit better. Plus, the storyline on campaign mode is okay, but nothing special. But Overall, Advanced Wars: Dual Strike is an amazing game (it's my favorite title for the DS)! Enjoy.
