Product Overview
- Product Name: Advance Wars: Dual Strike
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes: Advance Wars: Dual Strike is presented in overall Good condition. The primary factor preventing a higher condition rating is some sun fading along the spine of the case artwork (see photos). Otherwise, the artwork, manual, case, and cartridge are all in great condition. A very nice copy of an excellent game and a standout entry in the Advance Wars series.
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What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
The Black Hole Army is back, and this time the fate of Omega Land rests in your hands! In Advance Wars: Dual Strike, ruthless new enemy commander Von Bolt threatens to drain the land of its energy, forcing the Allied Nations into another explosive military showdown. Join rising officers Jake and Rachel alongside familiar heroes from Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet as you command tanks, infantry, battleships, and fighter aircraft. This turn-based strategy game for Nintendo DS transforms colorful battlefields into gripping tactical contests where every movement, attack, and captured headquarters can determine victory or defeat.
Two screens. Two fronts. One brilliant new way to wage war! The innovative Dual Front battles let you manage separate conflicts across both Nintendo DS displays, with victories on one battlefield providing valuable advantages on the other. Pair two Commanding Officers to unleash devastating Tag Powers, combining their unique strengths for spectacular momentum-shifting attacks. Deploy powerful Megatanks, Stealth Fighters, and aircraft carriers while capturing cities and factories to fund your growing army. With intuitive stylus controls, detailed tactical maps, and an enormous variety of strategic possibilities, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers the addictive battlefield planning that made Advance Wars a handheld favorite.
Winning the campaign is only the beginning of your military career! Test your tactical brilliance in the War Room, where challenging standalone battles reward efficient victories, or take on Survival Mode to see how far your army can advance under strict limitations. Create your own battlefields with the touchscreen Map Editor, experiment with different CO combinations, and unlock additional maps, commanders, and abilities as you progress. The action even shifts gears in Combat Mode, an unusual real-time diversion where you directly maneuver units against incoming enemies. For Advance Wars veterans and Nintendo strategy enthusiasts, Dual Strike delivers a remarkably deep collection of battles, customization options, and replayable challenges.
Gameplay Features
- Command Jake, Rachel, and returning COs against Von Bolt's Black Hole Army across Omega Land.
- Fight Dual Front battles across both DS screens, coordinating separate armies for tactical advantages.
- Unleash devastating Tag Powers by pairing Commanding Officers for consecutive turns and powerful attacks.
- Deploy Megatanks, Stealth Fighters, aircraft carriers, and infantry while capturing bases to fund reinforcements.
- Conquer War Room and Survival Mode challenges, earning rewards through careful planning and efficient victories.
- Create custom battlefields with the Map Editor, or take direct control of units in real-time Combat Mode.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Advance Wars: Dual Strike launched in North America on August 22, 2005, as the first Advance Wars installment for Nintendo DS, following the acclaimed Game Boy Advance releases Advance Wars (2001) and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (2003). Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, it introduced dual-front combat, CO partnerships, and a new generation of commanders while preserving the series' beloved grid-based strategy. Its subtitle cleverly references both the Nintendo DS hardware and the game's signature two-commander attacks, making it a memorable evolution of Nintendo's long-running Wars franchise.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Strategy
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Intelligent Systems
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496735869
- SKU: 3980
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
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