Advance Wars distilled turn-based strategy into accessible perfection, with commanding officers adding personality and asymmetric powers to military tactics.
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War made charming. Advance Wars took the complexity of military strategy and made it inviting through bright visuals, clear mechanics, and a tutorial campaign that taught without condescension. Commanding Officers added character and asymmetric abilities. The map editor extended longevity infinitely. Intelligent Systems created the definitive portable strategy game.