Advance Wars

The remake, developed by WayForward, was indefinitely delayed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Nintendo deemed the release of a lighthearted game focused on military tanks and artillery insensitive given the real-world geopolitical climate. It was eventually shadow-dropped on the Nintendo Switch in April 2023.

The original turn-based strategy classic was developed by Intelligent Systems, the studio famous for the Fire Emblem franchise. It was published by Nintendo and released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. Intelligent Systems completely revamped the mechanics from the older Famicom Wars games to appeal to western audiences.

Players take turns moving military units across a grid-based map to capture cities and defeat the enemy army or headquarters. Each unit has specific strengths; for instance, Infantry are cheap and necessary for capturing bases, while Tanks deal heavy damage to ground troops. Each commanding officer (CO) also has a unique power that charges over time and alters the rules of the battlefield.

Yes, you can play 'Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp,' which is a fully 3D remake of the first two games, on the Nintendo Switch. It includes both the original campaign and the sequel, Black Hole Rising. The game also features robust online multiplayer where you can battle friends asynchronously.