80
Never losing focus on the fun design and interesting gameplay, Battalion Wars succeeds in presenting itself as a solid, well-rounded title.
80
Kuju's strategy title steps up to fill the void left by Zelda, thrilling GameCube owners with a truly superb RTS - the way it's meant to be played.
70
As a game, Battalion Wars is good; as an experiment in genre cross-breeding and subtle, hand-free franchising, it's very nearly a triumph. [Dec 2005, p.96]
8
This was one of my absolute favorites on the GameCube back when I was a kid. Really hoping we get this on NSO at some point! Would love to revisit (and beat this for the first time)!
9
A total hidden Gem. Ok imagine Halo Wars but you can swap in between every unit and individually control it like a third person shooter. Badass. This game is multi-tasking at its peak. It's a silly game that will make you wanna finish the whole campaign. It is a short game however and the controls take a little getting used to. Having said that you should try it if you're into strategy or action shooter games.
4
Not terrible, was a interesting concept. However grandfather time hasn’t been kind to it. The tactics part of the game isn’t as smart as something like Xcom. Then the shooting concepts aren’t as great or exciting as any other modern day shooter.
Battalion Wars
GameCube
Released On:
Sep 19, 2005
Metascore
Generally Favorable
76
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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100
At first glance, Battalion Wars may look like a cartoon with campy echoes of old suspense movies. But, make no mistake about it, in the end this game successfully grasps the full potential of the Gamecube.
85
Sometimes gameplay can feel slightly repetitive, and sometimes managing all the units on screen can be more challenging than it should be. In fact, this is probably the number-one-most-challenging thing about the game.
User score
Generally Favorable
65% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
30% Mixed
7 Ratings
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4% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jun 23, 2020
10
Battalion Wars is the best game ever made. Simply put, there is no game I've played that can even come close to the quality of this game. You can't call **** unless you've played BW.
Nov 11, 2014
10
Battalion Wars happens to be my first video game, and even after playing a number of WII, Xbox and PS2 games, this one is still my favorite! Even after playing it for nine years, I still find ways to challenge myself by playing each level with a new strategy.
80
Surprisingly, there is plenty of freedom for tactical experimentation. An occasionally wayward camera and the inability to save mid-mission can annoy but the reward of new firepower and the chance to improve your mission grades keep you playing.
80
Kuju's strategy title steps up to fill the void left by Zelda, thrilling GameCube owners with a truly superb RTS - the way it's meant to be played.
73
The game isn't bad, but it's really nothing special.
70
Despite the odd camera and control niggle, it stands out an unpretentious and largely unique example of how to blend strategy and action in a relentlessly entertaining way.
25
Most of the game is as tedious and exciting as burning ants with a magnifying glass.
Nov 5, 2024
9
A total hidden Gem. Ok imagine Halo Wars but you can swap in between every unit and individually control it like a third person shooter. Badass. This game is multi-tasking at its peak. It's a silly game that will make you wanna finish the whole campaign. It is a short game however and the controls take a little getting used to. Having said that you should try it if you're into strategy or action shooter games.
Jan 8, 2011
9
The story mode of the battalion wars is intriguing, and the gameplay is active and fun. Introducing war in a cartoon way seems to work with Battalion Wars. New, exciting gameplay. A must have!
May 18, 2025
8
This was one of my absolute favorites on the GameCube back when I was a kid. Really hoping we get this on NSO at some point! Would love to revisit (and beat this for the first time)!
Mar 17, 2012
8
[Spanish] Battalion Wars es un juego que o gusta u odias, pero vamos, que no deja indiferente a nadie, la estética de dibujos animados trae consigo una crítica bastante potente a las guerras actuales con un guion soberbio, todo metido en un gran juego de estrategia en tiempo real, de lo mejorcito de Cube
Jul 10, 2023
4
Not terrible, was a interesting concept. However grandfather time hasn’t been kind to it. The tactics part of the game isn’t as smart as something like Xcom. Then the shooting concepts aren’t as great or exciting as any other modern day shooter.
SummaryA global conflict has reached a stalemate in the console version of the Game Boy Advance series Advance Wars. The evil Kaiser Vlad, seeking to take advantage of the standoff, has assembled an army of shock troops, forcing The Western Frontier and the Tundran Territories to ally and fight back. Battalion Wars is a real-time strategy game ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- GameCube
Initial Release Date:Sep 19, 2005
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