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{{Game Infobox
|name=Advance Wars
|name=Advance Wars
|imagename=AW NTSC Box Art.jpg
|imagename=AW NACover.jpg
|caption=The game's North American boxart
|caption=The game's North American boxart
|developer=Intelligent Systems
|developer=Intelligent Systems
|publisher=Nintendo
|publisher=Nintendo
|system=Game Boy Advance
|system=Game Boy Advance
|NArating="E" for Everyone
|NArating="E" for Everyone|EUrating=11+
|EUrating=11+ (ELSPA)<br>6+ (USK)<br>7+ (PEGI){{tt|*|Wii U Virtual Console}}
|NArelease=September 10, 2001|EUrelease=January 11, 2002<br>April 3, 2014 (Wii U Virtual Console)|JPrelease=November 25, 2004{{tt|*|Part of Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2}}<br>April 3, 2014 (Japanese Wii U Virtual Console){{tt|*|Part of Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2}}
|AUrating=G8+
|NArelease=September 10, 2001
|EUrelease=January 11, 2002<br>April 3, 2014 (Wii U Virtual Console)
|AUrelease=2001
|JPrelease=November 25, 2004{{tt|*|Part of Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2}}<br>April 3, 2014 (Japanese Wii U Virtual Console){{tt|*|Part of Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2}}
|strategywiki=Advance Wars
|strategywiki=Advance Wars
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'''''Advance Wars''''' is the title of first installment of the ''[[Advance Wars (series)|Advance Wars]]'' series to be released outside of Japan. In it, the player is an adviser employed by [[Orange Star]] as war rages across [[Cosmo Land]]. It was followed up by a sequel titled ''[[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising]]''.
'''''Advance Wars''''' is the title of first installment of the {{series|Advance Wars}} series to be released outside of Japan. In it, the player is an adviser employed by [[Orange Star]] as war rages across [[Cosmo Land]]. It is the predecessor to [[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising]].


In Japan, the game was released only as part of a compilation called ''[[Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2]]''. ''Advance Wars'' was previously scheduled for release in Japan as '''''Game Boy Wars Advance''''' (Japanese: ゲームボーイウォーズアドバンス) on October 12, 2001, but was cancelled.<ref>{{IA|20121014010819/http://www.nintendo.co.jp:80/event/sw2001/softlist/gba/gbwars/index.html|Nintendo Space World 2001 software listing page for Game Boy Wars Advance}}. Retrieved 14 October 2012.</ref> There are [http://tcrf.net/Advance_Wars#Regional_Differences multiple regional differences] between the Japanese and English versions.
In Japan, the game was released only as part of a compilation called [[Game Boy Wars Advance 1 2|Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2]]. Advance Wars was previously scheduled for release in Japan as '''Game Boy Wars Advance''' (Japanese: ゲームボーイウォーズアドバンス) on October 12, 2001, but was cancelled.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/event/sw2001/softlist/gba/gbwars/ Nintendo Space World 2001 software listing page for Game Boy Wars Advance]</ref> There are [http://tcrf.net/Advance_Wars#Regional_Differences multiple regional differences] between the Japanese and English versions.


''Advance Wars'' was re-released for the [[wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]] Virtual Console in North America and Europe on April 3, 2014, at a price of £6.49.<ref>Nintendo UK (25 March 2014). "[https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/448463908278644736 Prepare for battle! Advance Wars will storm onto #WiiU Virtual Console on 3rd April! #GBA]" [Tweet]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved 25 March 2014.</ref> Previously, it was announced in the Japanese version of the February 2014 [[wikipedia:Nintendo Direct|Nintendo Direct]] that ''Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2'' was to be one of thirteen Game Boy Advance games to be released on the Japanese [[wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]] Virtual Console on the same date.<ref>Brown, Andrew (13 February 2014). [http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/36554/game-boy-advance-virtual-console-finally-coming-to-wii-u "Game Boy Advance Virtual Console Finally Coming to Wii U"]. ''Nintendo World Report''. Retrieved 13 February 2014.</ref> At E3 2021, Nintendo announced that a remake of ''Advance Wars'' alongside ''Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising'' will be developed by [[WayForward]] and released as part of another compilation titled ''[[Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp]]''.<ref> Whitehead, Thomas (15 June 2021). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/06/advance_wars_1plus2_re-boot_camp_reimagines_the_classics_on_switch "Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Reimagines The Classics On Switch"]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved 29 January 2023.</ref>
Advance Wars was re-released for the [[wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]] Virtual Console in Europe on April 3, 2014, at a price of £6.49.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/448463908278644736 Tweet by @NintendoUK].</ref> Previously, it was announced in the Japanese version of the February 2014 [[wikipedia:Nintendo Direct|Nintendo Direct]] that Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2 (a compilation of Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising) was to be one of thirteen Game Boy Advance games to be released on the Japanese [[wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]] Virtual Console on the same date.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBF3-yhRKgc#t=1634 Japanese Nintendo Direct (February 14) - Youtube].</ref>


==Game modes==
==Game modes==
Below are the game modes in ''Advance Wars''.
These are the game modes in '''Advance Wars'''.


===Field Training===
===Field Training===
[[Field Training]] is the tutorial mode of the game. In it the player is taught basic gameplay in a series of small scale maps, each with its own theme. It is an obligatory mode before the player can access Campaign, War Room, Stats, and Design Maps. It also serves as an introduction to the plot of the Campaign mode.
[[Field Training]] is the tutorial mode of the game. In it the player is taught basic gameplay in a series of small scale maps, each with its own theme. It is an obligatory mode before the player can access Campaign, War Room, Stats, and Design Maps. It also serves as an introduction to the plot of the Campaign mode.


In this mode, [[Olaf]] of [[Blue Moon]] has invaded [[Orange Star]] and it is up to the player, in the role of an advisor, and [[Nell]], their instructor in the arts of war to hold Olaf at bay.
In this mode, [[Olaf]] of [[Blue Moon]] has invaded [[Orange Star]] and it is up to the player, in the role of an advisor, and [[Nell]], his or her instructor in the arts of war to hold Olaf at bay.


===Campaign===
===Campaign===
The [[Campaign]] is the main mode of the game. It is where the plot unfolds and where the player can unlock new COs by meeting certain criteria, as well as earn Advance Wars Coins, the currency used in Battle Maps. There are over 30 missions in this mode, though the player will only play up to 22 of them in one run. If the player wishes to access them all they will have to clear it thrice.
The [[Campaign]] is the main mode of the game. It is where the plot unfolds and where the player can unlock new COs by meeting certain criteria, as well as earn [[Advance Wars Coins]], the currency used in Battle Maps. There are over 30 missions in this mode, though the player will only play up to 22 of them in one run. If the player wishes to access them all he or she will have to clear it thrice.


After the success in Field Training there are still Blue Moon forces in Orange Star. However, Nell cannot leave the capital so the player is introduced to [[Andy]], a new Orange Star CO. Later joined by [[Max]] and [[Sami]] they try to put an end to the war, fighting through several countries and meeting several new COs before they finally succeed in doing so.
After the success in Field Training there are still Blue Moon forces in Orange Star. However, Nell can't leave the capital so the player is introduced to [[Andy]], a new Orange Star CO. Later joined by [[Max]] and [[Sami]] they try to put an end to the war, fighting through several countries and meeting several new COs before they finally succeed in doing so.


There is also a secondary campaign, [[Advanced Campaign]]. This campaign is the 'Hard Mode' of the game. It is the same as the regular campaign with the exception of difficulty having increased. In return, the player will always receive full marks for their [[Power (Rank)|Power]] and [[Technique]] ranks.
There is also a secondary campaign, [[Advanced Campaign]]. This campaign is the 'Hard Mode' of the game. It is the same as the regular campaign with the exception of difficulty having increased. In return, the player will always receive full marks for their [[Power (Rank)|Power]] and [[Technique]] ranks.


===War Room===
===War Room===
[[War Room]] is the second mode in which the player can earn Advance Wars Coins, but no new COs or maps can be unlocked. Generally speaking, War Room missions have the player at a disadvantage compared to the opponent which is AI controlled. All War Room missions in the first ''Advance Wars'' game have clear weather and start without units. There are 20 missions in this mode, only two of which feature Orange Star COs as opponents.
[[War Room]] is the second mode in which the player can earn Advance Wars Coins, but no new COs or maps can be unlocked. Generally speaking, War Room missions have the player at a disadvantage compared to the opponent which is AI controlled. All War Room missions in the first Advance Wars game have clear weather and start without units. There are 20 missions in this mode, only two of which feature Orange Star COs as opponents.


===Vs. Mode===
===Vs. Mode===
[[Vs. Mode]] is the fourth battle mode of ''Advance Wars''. In it there is a selection of maps that the player can play on, though several of these have to be bought in Battle Maps before being accessible. War Room maps can be used in this mode, as well as Special, Versus, 3 player, 4 player, and pre-deployed, but not Campaign Maps. It is also possible to play on maps created by the player in the Design Maps mode.
[[Image:Opening_Menu_Advance_Wars.PNG|frame|right|The game's title screen]]
[[Vs. Mode]] is the fourth battle mode of Advance Wars. In it there is a selection of maps that the player can play on, though several of these have to be bought in Battle Maps before being accessible. War Room maps can be used in this mode, as well as Special, Versus, 3 player, 4 player, and pre-deployed, but not Campaign Maps. It is also possible to play on maps created by the player in the Design Maps mode.


===Stats===
===Stats===
Stats is where the player's achievements are kept track of. There are two options:
Stats is the mode where your achievements are kept track of. It has two sub modes; Records and Rank.
* '''Records,''' where the player can look up their top five scores on any War Room map.
 
* '''Rank,''' where the player can view their current and past earned [[Advisor Rank]].
* In Records you can look up your five best scores on each War Room mission as well as the CO you have achieved these scores with.  
* In the Rank mode you can look up your current [[Advisor Rank]], as well as previous ones you have surpassed and your Campaign Rank.


===Battle Maps===
===Battle Maps===
[[Battle Maps]] is the mode where the player can buy new maps, COs and miscellaneous items. The currency used is Advance Wars Coins, which can be earned in Campaign and War Room to a maximum of twelve for one mission. The owner of the Battle Maps is [[Hachi]], a former Orange Star CO. Battle Maps is unlocked after the player earns their first coins.
[[Battle Maps]] is the mode where you can buy new maps, COs and miscellaneous items as you have unlocked these. The currency used is [[Advance Wars Coins]], which can be earned in Campaign and War Room to a maximum of twelve for one mission. The owner of the Battle Maps is [[Hachi]], a former Orange Star CO. It is unlocked after having earned your first Advance Wars coins.


===Design Maps===
===Design Maps===
[[Design Maps]] is the mode where the player can create their own custom maps and save them. Up to three of these maps can be saved, which can played on in Vs. Mode and Link Mode, or can be traded in Link Mode.
[[Design Maps]] is the mode where the player can create his or her own custom maps and save them. Up to three of these maps can be saved, which you can play on in Vs. Mode and Link Mode, or even trade them with others in Link Mode.


===Link Mode===
===Link Mode===
[[Link Mode]] is the mode where the player can connect their copy of ''Advance Wars'' to up to three other Game Boy Advances. There are three options:
[[Link Mode]] is the mode where the player can connect his or her copy of Advance Wars to up to three other Game Boy Advances. There are three possibilities.
* To use Multi-Pak each linked Game Boy Advance needs to have its own copy of ''Advance Wars'' inserted. This mode is the same as Vs. Mode, only each player has their own copy of the game.
 
* To use Single-Pak only one linked Game Boy Advance needs to have a copy of ''Advance Wars'' inserted. This mode is the same as Vs. Mode, only each player has their own screen so there is no need to pass the Game Boy Advance after each turn. All battles will take place in [[Fog of War]], and victory must be won by rout.
To use Multi-Pak each linked Game Boy Advance needs to have its own copy of Advance Wars inserted. This mode is the same as Vs. Mode, only each player has his or her own copy of the game.
* To be able to trade maps each linked Game Boy Advance needs to have its own copy of ''Advance Wars'' inserted.
 
To use Single-Pak only one linked Game Boy Advance needs to have a copy of Advance Wars inserted. This mode is the same as Vs. Mode, only each player has his or her own screen so there is no need to pass the Game Boy Advance after each turn. All battles will take place in [[Fog of War]], and victory must be won by rout.
 
To be able to trade maps each linked Game Boy Advance needs to have its own copy of Advance Wars inserted.


==Units==
==Units==
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{{Unitlist/header}}
{{Unitlist/header}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Infantry |type=Infantry |cost=1000 |moverange=3 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |ammo=-|vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Infantry |type=Infantry |cost=1000 |moverange=3 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Mech |type=Infantry |cost=3000 |moverange=2 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=70 |ammo=3 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Mech |type=Infantry |cost=3000 |moverange=2 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=70 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Recon |type=Vehicle |cost=4000 |moverange=8 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=80 |ammo=- |vision=5 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Recon |type=Vehicle |cost=4000 |moverange=8 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=80 |vision=5 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Tank |type=Vehicle |cost=7000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=70 |ammo=9 |vision=3 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Tank |type=Vehicle |cost=7000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=70 |vision=3 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Medium Tank |type=Vehicle |cost=16000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=1 |ammo=8 |fuel=50 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Medium Tank |type=Vehicle |cost=16000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=50 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=APC |type=Vehicle |cost=5000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=--- |fuel=70 |ammo=- |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=APC |type=Vehicle |cost=5000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=--- |fuel=70 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Artillery |type=Vehicle |cost=6000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=2-3 |fuel=99 |ammo=9 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Artillery |type=Vehicle |cost=6000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=2-3 |fuel=99 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Rockets |type=Vehicle |cost=15000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=3-5 |fuel=50 |ammo=6 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Rocket |type=Vehicle |cost=15000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=3-5 |fuel=50 |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Anti-Air |type=Vehicle |cost=8000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=60 |ammo=9 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Anti-Air |type=Vehicle |cost=8000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=60 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Missiles |type=Vehicle |cost=12000 |moverange=4 |ATKrange=3-5 |fuel=50 |ammo=6 |vision=5 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Missiles |type=Vehicle |cost=12000 |moverange=4 |ATKrange=3-5 |fuel=50 |vision=5 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Fighter |type=Plane |cost=20000 |moverange=9 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |ammo=9 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Lander |type=Ship |cost=12000 |moverange=6 |fuel=99 |ATKrange=--- |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Bomber |type=Plane |cost=22000 |moverange=7 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |ammo=9 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Cruiser |type=Ship |cost=18000 |moverange=6 |fuel=99 |ATKrange=1 |vision=3 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=B Copter |type=Copter |cost=9000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |ammo=6 |vision=3 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Submarine |type=Submarine |cost=20000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=60 |vision=5 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=T Copter |type=Copter |cost=5000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=--- |fuel=99 |ammo=- |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Battleship |type=Ship |cost=28000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=2-6 |fuel=99 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Battleship |type=Ship |cost=28000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=2-6 |fuel=99 |ammo=9 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=B Copter |type=Copter |cost=9000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |vision=3 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Cruiser |type=Ship |cost=18000 |moverange=6 |fuel=99 |ATKrange=1 |ammo=9 |vision=3 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=T Copter |type=Copter |cost=5000 |moverange=6 |ATKrange=--- |fuel=99 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Lander |type=Ship |cost=12000 |moverange=6 |fuel=99 |ATKrange=--- |ammo=- |vision=1 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Fighter |type=Plane |cost=28000 |moverange=9 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/entry |name=Submarine |type=Submarine |cost=20000 |moverange=5 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=60 |ammo=6 |vision=5 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlistold/entry |name=Bomber |type=Plane |cost=22000 |moverange=7 |ATKrange=1 |fuel=99 |vision=2 |first=yes}}
{{Unitlist/footer}}
{{Unitlist/footer}}


==Commanding Officers==
==Commanding Officers==
These are the Commanding Officers available in '''''Advance Wars''''':
These are the Commanding Officers available in '''Advance Wars''':


{{COlistAW1/header}}
{{COlistAW1/header}}
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{{COlistAW1/entry |name=Sturm |country=Black Hole|CO Power=Meteor Strike |CO meter=50,000 |Hit=??? |Miss=??? |first=yes}}
{{COlistAW1/entry |name=Sturm |country=Black Hole|CO Power=Meteor Strike |CO meter=50,000 |Hit=??? |Miss=??? |first=yes}}
{{COlistAW1/footer}}
{{COlistAW1/footer}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
AW_Logo_NA.png|Logo (North America)
AW_Logo_EU.png|Logo (Europe)
AW_Key_Art.jpg|Key art
</gallery>
===Artwork===
====Commanding Officers====
<gallery>
AW_Nell_Artwork.png|[[Nell]]
AW_Andy_Artwork.png|[[Andy]]
AW_Max_Artwork.png|[[Max]]
AW_Sami_Artwork.png|[[Sami]]
AW_Olaf_Artwork.png|[[Olaf]]
AW_Grit_Artwork.png|[[Grit]]
AW_Kanbei_Artwork.png|[[Kanbei]]
AW_Sonja_Artwork.png|[[Sonja]]
AW_Eagle_Artwork.png|[[Eagle]]
AW_Drake_Artwork.png|[[Drake]]
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
AW_Title_Screen.png|Title screen
AW_Mode_Select_Screenshot.png|Mode selection
AW_Field_Training_Victory_Screenshot.png|Field Training victory
</gallery>
==Videos==
{{EmbedVideo|3QV6ttUY6xI|Official English trailer}}
{{EmbedVideo|cmrncNt9xUA|Wii U Virtual Console trailer}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references/>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Missions in Advance Wars]]
*[[List of Missions in Advance Wars]]


==External links==
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bgwj/gbw1/index.html Official site (Japanese)]
* [https://fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_AdvanceWars_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf ''Advance Wars'' manual (Europe)]
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