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|image=[[File:Famicom Wars title.png]]
|name=Famicom Wars
|developer=[[Intelligent Systems]]
|imagename=FW JP Box Art.jpg
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|caption=The game's box art
|platforms=Famicom
|developer=Intelligent Systems
|released=August 1988 (Japan)
|system=[[Family Computer]]
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|media=Cartridge
|NArating=Unreleased
|EUrating=Unreleased
|AUrating=Unreleased
|JPrelease=August 12, 1988 (Famicom)<br>May 19, 2009 (Wii Virtual Console)<br>December 26, 2012 (3DS Virtual Console)<br>December 3, 2014 (Wii U Virtual Console)<br>December 12, 2019 (Nintendo Switch Online)<br>
|NArelease=Unreleased
|EUrelease=Unreleased
|AUrelease=Unreleased
|strategywiki=Famicom Wars
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'''''Famicom Wars''''', the first ''[[Nintendo Wars]]'' series game, was released in Japan in August 1988, for the [[NES]]. It was developed by [[Intelligent Systems]], and a lot of what is present in [[Advance Wars]] harks back to this game.
'''''Famicom Wars''''', the very first installment of the ''[[Nintendo Wars]]'' series. Released in Japan on August 12, 1988 for the [[Family Computer]] (Famicom). The game was developed by [[Intelligent Systems]] and published by [[Nintendo]], and a lot of what is present in ''[[Advance Wars]]'' harkens back to this game.


While this game was never released outside of Japan, a translation became available in 2006, which opened up the previously little-known game to the western audience, and fans gained through the ''Advance Wars'' releases.
The game saw multiple re-releases in Japan for the Wii Virtual Console on May 19, 2009, the 3DS Virtual Console on December 26, 2012, the Wii U Virtual Console on December 3, 2014, and the Nintendo Switch Online service on December 12, 2019. While it never released outside of Japan, an unofficial translation patch became available in 2006, which opened up the previously little-known game to Western audiences.  
[[File:Famicom Wars battle.png|left|thumb|Battle between Red Star ''senshiya A'' (tanks) and Blue Moon ''sentou kouhei'' (Mechs).]]
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Famicom Wars RS victory.png|frame|Red Star soldiers claim victory.]]
With the player controlling either [[Red Star]] or [[Blue Moon]], the two countries fight over the course of fifteen maps. Two additional maps are unlocked after completing the Campaign with either country.
With the player controlling either [[Red Star]] or [[Blue Moon]], the two countries fight over the course of fifteen maps. Two additional maps are unlocked following the completion of the "campaign" with either country.
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==Legacy==
== Legacy ==
The turn-based gameplay that Intelligent Systems developed for ''Famicom Wars'' is very similar to that found in ''{{wp|Fire Emblem}}''.
The maps found in this game and ''[[Super Famicom Wars]]'' are also found in all the ''{{series|Advance Wars}}'' games, including ''[[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin]]''.


The maps found in this game and ''[[Super Famicom Wars]]'' are also found in all the ''Advance Wars'' games, including ''[[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin]]''.
==Gallery==
<gallery perrow="3">
Famicom Wars title.png|The game's title screen
Famicom Wars battle.png|Red Star tanks{{tt|*|senshiya A}} in battle with Blue Moon mechs{{tt|*|sentou kouhei}}
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Famicom Wars RS victory.png|Red Star soldiers claim victory
</gallery>


A group of five soldiers from ''Famicom Wars'' appear in the Wii game ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', and aspire to win the volleyball gold medal.
==Trivia==
*[https://www.metroidwiki.org/wiki/Samus_Aran Samus Aran] makes a guest appearance as a [[Commanding Officer]] on the [[Donut Island]] map.
*A group of five soldiers from ''Famicom Wars'' appear in the Wii game ''Captain Rainbow'', where they aspire to win the gold medal for volleyball.
 
==Videos==
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==Trivia==
* [[Samus Aran]] made a guest appearance as a [[Commanding Officer]] in the [[Donut Island]] map.
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Famicom Wars
FW JP Box Art.jpg
The game's box art
Basic info
Developer Intelligent Systems
Publisher Nintendo
System Family Computer
Ratings
North America: Unreleased
Europe: Unreleased
Australia: Unreleased
Japan: A (Virtual Console)
Release Dates
North America: Unreleased
Europe: Unreleased
Australia: Unreleased
Japan: August 12, 1988 (Famicom)
May 19, 2009 (Wii Virtual Console)
December 26, 2012 (3DS Virtual Console)
December 3, 2014 (Wii U Virtual Console)
December 12, 2019 (Nintendo Switch Online)
Famicom Wars Guide on StrategyWiki

Famicom Wars, the very first installment of the Nintendo Wars series. Released in Japan on August 12, 1988 for the Family Computer (Famicom). The game was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, and a lot of what is present in Advance Wars harkens back to this game.

The game saw multiple re-releases in Japan for the Wii Virtual Console on May 19, 2009, the 3DS Virtual Console on December 26, 2012, the Wii U Virtual Console on December 3, 2014, and the Nintendo Switch Online service on December 12, 2019. While it never released outside of Japan, an unofficial translation patch became available in 2006, which opened up the previously little-known game to Western audiences.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

With the player controlling either Red Star or Blue Moon, the two countries fight over the course of fifteen maps. Two additional maps are unlocked after completing the Campaign with either country.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The maps found in this game and Super Famicom Wars are also found in all the Advance Wars games, including Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Samus Aran makes a guest appearance as a Commanding Officer on the Donut Island map.
  • A group of five soldiers from Famicom Wars appear in the Wii game Captain Rainbow, where they aspire to win the gold medal for volleyball.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Commercial (with subs)
Promotional video
Games
Famicom Wars*
Game Boy Wars*
Advance Wars
Battalion Wars*
Cancelled games