Advance Wars Days of Ruin (DS)

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'Unless you really enjoy playing Advance Wars online, Days of Ruin isn't going to have much appeal for you beyond a single playthrough.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'We do wish that the changes that worked so well in Dual Strike hadn't been so casually tossed aside here. In fact, looking at the two out of context, we'd presume that Dual Strike was the later game.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Days of Ruin adds some sheen to an already polished product. It's true that the postapocalyptic look and feel make the overall mood darker, but the game maintains the essential Advance Wars style.'
Read more » Gametap
'An Advance Wars game that we had just as much, if not more fun playing than ever, but one that proves a bit too grimy and unfriendly for our bright and bouncy taste.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Days of Ruin offers plenty new, but it's possible it got rid of too much of the old.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Advance Wars: Days of Ruin is a risk that Nintendo didn't have to take, but they did, and with that, they've made the most interesting game in the series.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
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'Nintendo has removed some previous features and added a few new ones, but when it's all added up I miss the old more than I like the new.'
Read more » IGN
'The addition of online multiplayer via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will be a great boon for some, but the core single-player experience feels like a small step back from the brilliance of Dual Strike.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Days of Ruin is a great return to the classic turn-based franchise. The additions and refinements to the formula are stellar and it's yet another gem in the DS Lite's already impressive library.'
Read more » GamePro
'An awesome DS game for strategy veterans and recruits alike. While this doesn't bring anything groundbreaking to the table, it's still the solidest Advance Wars title to date.'
Read more » GamerNode
'It’s a bottom-line, top-notch, kick-ass portable strategy experience that finally breaks the online-competition barrier, and brings some new and long-awaited ‘dark cred’ to the traditionally cutesy series without losing its essential streamlined, battle-hardened goodness.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'Advance Wars' new look and feel won't appeal to a lot of fans, but the series gameplay remains intact.'
Read more » Gamespot
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