<![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> snivel, i'll miss some of the characters - Hawke, Eagle, Grit, jugger... also none too sure about the new mock 3d look of the map, but 3 thumbs up to the new look of units (although it's a shame to see green earth infantry go) and methinks that there could be something to this whole 'streamlining' business

sabotaz

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> It's a rare thing nowadays to see a company taking a -successful- seris and completely re-making it.

Shows courage to me, they're trying to get rid of every single weed in the old game. Which was, that dialogue was slow, gameplay COULD have gone faster and the game relied too much on special powers (Much like Mario Power Tennis, but not quite so severe.)

The game can now be focused on the solid, intelligent gameplay of the seris.

And I personally think that Sturm's suggestion (Two posts up) on the online disconnection issues could make this one of my favourite games of all time.

JaeDy

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> "Gone are a series of precocious teens and sassy officers in capri pants ordering thousands of units to their doom, ultimately ending in a root beer party commemorating the dead."...But that's what I -liked- about AW! D:

Don't we have enough games that present war how it really is? If I wanted a game like that, I'd play World in Conflict, which is a great game in it's own right. That is NOT why I play AW. I loved the art style, with the cute little Metal-Slug-esque tanks. Now the art style and the premise of the game as whole is just...meh. :|
I really hope this is not a sign of things to come. I really hope Nintendo hasn't given in to the pre-teens who, despite not knowing what the word "maturity" means, demand that Nintendo shake-off the "happy-happy-funtime!" connotations that go along with their name. Nintendo is Nintendo, and they should stay that way.

I'm gonna be over in my corner playing AW: DS, 'kay?

Hazzy

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I think getting rid of all the cos was a good idea.
They was getting to be to many of them and just adding more and more doesn't work to good.I also think its a good that IS
fixing the units.As for wifi, it should rock if d/c's are handled right.I think it would be great if your game was hosted
hosted on a server and if you dced you could just reconnect later and take your turn.So dcing wouldn't end a game.The only way to end a game should be to surrender.

Sturm

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Murder, pillaging and destruction!!!! *gaps!* In a Nintendo game!?

*sits and thinks...*

In actuality all Nintendo games feature this really don't they? They just dress it up in primary colours, swirly clouds of dust, colourful explosions and an upbeat Koji Kondo soundtrack.

Random J

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I am now sure that I absolutely loathe the visuals.

Yes, I am going to miss the old COs, but, honestly, by the time AW:DS came around, we were up to our ears in COs. I'll miss a few in particular, however, I'd rather them wipe those with the excess than keep all of it.

My main issue with this game is the fact that they went too far with the tone. Yes, it could have done with some darkening, but they practically changed the entire visual to grey scale. I stand with the others who enjoyed the cartoon look; Advance Wars now has nothing that makes it stand out among any other post-apocalyptic war game.

Everything else, however, I love. AW:DS was entertaining, but the Duel CO powers did take out a lot of the challenge. The only thing I'm rather unopinionated about is the story. Seriously. I didn't realize people actually followed those in Advance Wars.

Mact

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> >_>

He says "takes the series a step back" but actually I've heard people complaining about the dual strike CO being cheap.

<_<

and the CO powers toned down? heck I played the Famicom wars in my gameboy emu without fancy shmancy CO powers and I loved that game

Probably I'll like this game better than AW:DS

Daniel_RA

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Sounds good. I love the Advance Wars games but the story has been my least favorite part of the entire series.

silentbobfan

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I believe the soldiers in Advanced Wars are robots, which is why you can build more.

That being said, anyone who would prefer a war game that makes war look cute is totally missing the point. War is a grim, revolting matter, and I'm super happy that the new AW is addressing that fact.

Dishliquid

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I'm all over this, I'll take three!

Like Shane said, war isn't for sassy little teenagers. It's what turned me off the previous games. Dumbass little kiddies sending hundreds of soldiers to die loyally for them. It was stupid.

This... this is good. This I want to play.

Tarislar

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> War is not for sassy little teenagers and Armys with the word "Blue" or "Orange" in them.

Big + for this move.

Sonic84

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> But... but I like soda. :(

SmilingPolitely

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Lezard: Ah, my bad. You meant back when they were still R&D 1.

Stormrider

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Nintendo WFC is getting very strong. Pokemon voice chat, DQ9 4 player co-op, now AW battle and voice chat. Even Zelda is online DSWFCFTW!!!

Superstar90

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Alright, sounds good!

NPC

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Stormrider900: I said Metroid, not Metroid Prime. Intelligent Systems is the studio behind the 2D games.

Lezard

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> oh my god! I'm amazed to see the changes they have made to the series! Im not so sure its for the better...

Ra is on That 70s Show

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I really enjoyed the previous DS installment, along with their GBA counterparts. With that said, I'm glad they finally went with a different outlook on this title. It really did need a new, fresher(or darker I should say) feel to it all. With that, and the online additions; I'll most definitely be picking up this game ASAP.

Zyzex_Remix

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> The main aspect of the game will always be the missions, not the story. I'm glad they are giving it a spin but in the end, it's an amazing game that doesn't need story, it's kind of like Worms mixed with RTS

VakeroRokero

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> What is this weird phenomenon that i've been seeing latly? Where you think that everyone likes a certain game, till the new one comes and everyone now starts saying they hated the old ones. I thought everyone loved Mario sunshine and it got great reviews and stuff, now at the brink of Mario galaxy it seems no one liked it but me and some other guys. Since Advance Wars came to the GBA it also seemed everyone loved it, great reviews all around even up to its first DS outing. This new one shows up with a more mature and serious theme, now everyone seems to have hated the cuteness in their war while I stand here and go WTF? where did these guys come from? A similar thing happened to Zelda, tell me is it just me or is the world full of two faced individuals?

jive238

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> YOU wa SHO- oh wait, wrong post-apocalyptic drama.

This turn of TEH DARK is already causing worry amongst long-time fans of the series. While I can't really blame them for being worried (it was sort of rare to see a light-hearted approach to war), I actually welcome this new subject matter. Bring on the darkness, Intelligent Systems.

@hahnchen: You stop that right now. No game deserves to be compared to Shadow the Hedgehog, unless it's in terms of quality and not plot tone.

Draconis

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Lezard: Intelligent Systems didn't do the Metroid Prime games, that was Retro Studios.

Stormrider

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @CyberSkull: January, according to Nintendo. I can't remember the specific date, but I think it was the 16th?

Stormrider

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @hahnchen: And you've spent how much time with the game? Given the directions that Intelligent Systems has taken Fire Emblem and Metroid, I imagine that they can handle a darker Advance Wars.

Lezard

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> All shitty and dark, what a bunch of suckass.

At least the gameplay will lift it out of Shadow the Hedgehog territory.

BLUE SKY GAMES FOREVER.

hahnchen

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I'll buy this when it comes out.

When is that?

CyberSkull

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I'm a little sad that Dual Strikes and two-front battles are gone, but I am really excited for this game anyway. IS knows strategy games better than just about anybody else.

Stormrider

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Holy crap, Advance Wars on the DS with Wifi, my dreams have come true, thank you thank you.

gmanisme

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Looks awesome!

the Duster = A-10 Warthog, I think - based on screens I've seen.

Huzzah!

zomboid

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Sweeet. I do love the light-hearted and sometimes hilarious old Advance Wars ("Mighty spire of communication, imbue my blade with stabby might!"), but this sounds good too. Hehe, darkity dark dark dark. Be a bit sad if it's in the same continuity though.

Hell, Javier and everything he says is awesome.

Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Hmmm it seems nintendo is getting a little more dark... I likes!

Runna

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Well, My money is on this becoming the main franchise, but a spin-off series featuring the old characters is likely too. Or not. Who knows? I don't. I'm not a precognitive analyst.

Ghede

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> But....where's Grit? I mean, I know they have changed the setting, time, enviroments, and characters...

But, Grit is still there, right?

baxterpunch

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Color me disappointed. I loved the style and tone of the older games. Dual Strike is one of my favorite DS games because of how it stood out from the pack and the fun gameplay. It looks like they're doing away with the things that drew me to the series in the first place.
I'm really not digging the generic C&C/TA/KKND atmosphere.
I'll probably sit this battle out, unless some really fantastic previews come out, or if the demo really blows me away.

WildVulture

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Sounds like this game is going to have a much better narrative which sounds great. Hopefully the gameplay will be as good as previous AW.

AMonkey

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> This series is the reason I play portable games. I'm liking the new direction, and loving the wifi support.

crewwolfy

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> It'll be interesting to play the game with CO powers toned down, though I will miss the Dual Strike powers.

Lezard

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Sounds promising. I like the idea of toned down CO powers as that was a big problem in the previous game. As to the darker theme only some play time will tell. Certainly won't bother me if they've done it well.

MattB

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I am glad to hear about this game, since I'm a fan of the advance wars series .But as some other commenters said, I am curious on how they handled co-powers now.

The main reason I loved Advance Wars Dual Strike, was because now there was an ability to really swing the battle in your favour. Sure, you had to plan a little bit, and I understand if some of the players thought the powers were too overpowered, but overall it felt well.

I remember that on the first advance wars, I tried countless strategies only to end in a stalemate. A true wall of units where none of the two players could get out. The single co-powers couldn't cancel that out.

Alas, that is just my opinion. I do look forward on how they handeled this problem in the new game.

marlblank

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I just hope they have enough strong new features to make up for all the things they are removing. Features that really increase the variety and replayability of the battles. I typically expect more from a sequel, not less.

Developer

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> God dammit, I play advance wars for the cutesy soldiers blowing each other up. If I wanted to play a mature turn-based tactical...wait a second, I don't want to play a mature turn-based tactical.

Gunhaver

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> bought

Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Shiryu: I bet you feel so badass right now. Go kick a kitten in the face, just to solidify it.

Moonshadow101

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Shiryu:

Well, not for nothing but this very item kinda shows that it's a news story when they do stuff with a more "mature" slant.

strangepork

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> So, Nintendo only does games for kids, eh? Take that, anonymous mass of people that keep shouting "Nintendo is for kids".

Shiryu

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Tonx: It's not permanent really. I meant more that the planet is in a sort of nuclear winter. There are maps without fog of war.

Michael McWhertor

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @McWhertor: Thanks - music isn't a big priority of mine either, but each theme in AWDS was amazingly descriptive of the character you (or the computer) was controlling. Character themes from FF VII or Chrono Trigger are right up there in my mind with Advance Wars.

Tonx

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I don't mind a darker storyline, but takin out the art is one step too far. The Chibi soldiers and the vibrant backgrounds were one of my favorite parts in AW. The map graphics look worse than the GBA AW. I have not seen that much of the battle graphics, but the map graphics really seem to have lost their crispness and quality.

HrPingui

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Yeah, this is definitely the way Nintendo needed to go. A little dark and brooding, while removing the dual screen battles (God I hated them). Back to the GBA way of doing things is a plus in my book.

And WiFi battles? My wife is going to hate me playing this game in bed before we go to sleep for the night.

RBecho

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> The older characters are still good - but AWDS is a good enough game to keep playing again and again. The War Room is incredibly deep, don't forget. I don't want the old characters - this looks amazing.

I'm a little miffed that Fog of War is 'permanent' though. I like it story-wise, but I can see it slowing down online play.

Tonx

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I think toning down the CO powers was one of the big things I was looking for in this release, while they were occasionally interesting they usually just acted (in my experience) to extend a losing battle even longer. Matches I could have wrapped up in less than 20 minutes often took 2x longer in Dual Strike for that reason.

So yeah, I'm excited by what I'm hearing so far.

DaiMacculate

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> very cool... im a fan of all the earlier versions, and this one interests me too. I dont mind the darker theme either. hmmm now about the new fire emblem ds? how about some details there?

ajefferism

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Well, I'm disappointed with the tonal changes, and I'll miss the dual-screen battles, but I'm okay with toning down CO powers. They were fun to use, but I imagine a more balanced game will result from their absence. Besides, Wi-fi battles with voice chat completely tips the scales in this game's favor -- they'd have to really screw up to keep me from buying this on day 1!

catapult37

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Tonx: Sorry, I didn't get a good opportunity to listen to the music. It's not really a big priority of mine, but I'll make more of an effort in the future. I'll try to give it a listen at E For All.

Michael McWhertor

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> CO Powers is what made Advance Wars fun and awesome to utilize. If that's been toned down, then I wonder what else will go.

WiFi multiplayer would be nice, too.

Noise

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I be buying it, but I can see I won't be enjoying the story much. I liked advanced wars because its wasn't all dark and serious, which is honestly absurd for a war theme game, but still... my chibi soldiers ;_;

jive238

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> How do you know when a series has lost its way?

"This time we've made it darker." - *insert dev name here*

Still, Advance Wars has always been a pretty pure gameplay experience, so how wrong could they go? I'm thinking, not very.

JudgeNutmeg

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> @Chrinkster: I totally agree with you... some of the battles just turned into a protracted stalemate until someone threw down a fully charged CO power (and usually the next turn the other player/AI would do the same keeping the stalemate going).

I like the idea of a gritter, more refined storyline and streamlined gameplay, but I enjoyed the charm and features of Dual Strike. Definitely on the radar, but I'm in a "wait and see" holding pattern on this one.

code.monkey

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Eh, it's probably gonna be great, but I would have liked to get an AW game with all the old characters and online play.

A fresh plot and characters will do good for the series, though. The story was getting a little pointless.

Icharius

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> hmmm im a huge AW fan, i wonder how wifi will work. If its like any other ds games players will drop out 5 minutes into it. I will miss the characters and co powers though.

XGamerX

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Well, I'm still saddened by the lack of the previous AW cast, the WFC support with voice chat and map creator has sold me.

BPMο

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I'm definitely sold. I was cautious before, though optimistic, but now I'm completely sold.

Give. It. Now.

Heiae

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> I've been playing this series since the original Game Boy days when I had to import them. Can't get enough of it !

spot778

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Huzzah! The precocious, sassy, teenage generals were what annoyed me the most about Dual Strike. I shall look forward to this.

Mr. Fluffykins

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Oh crap, oh crap... Yet another reason to hate myself for losing my DS!
-mike

blargy

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> My bad didnt see the VoIP part.

Chrinkster

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Ok I'm sold. I'll take eight!

Zarian

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> WiFi MP + Map Center = Nintendo has to actually try in order to fuck this one up. Sounds awesome.

DaveKap

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Interesting, thanks for the insight on the new angle on an old franchise.

Witzbold

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Wow - just wow. I've loved playing through the Advance Wars series, and this looks like a whole new reason to fall in love. Incidentally - how's the music? One of the best and most varied bits of Advance Wars?

Tonx

]]> <![CDATA[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Hands On Impressions]]> Looks great, i loved the 1st one on DS but never got it. Gonna get this one. This game was made for wi-fi, it should have VoIP.

Chrinkster

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