Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Classic
Nintendo DS · Strategy
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Advance Wars |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Advance Wars: Dual Strike is a strategy game released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Advance Wars series; on the DS you can also try Advance Wars: Days of Ruin. The series also appears on other systems with Advance Wars (GBA) and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (GBA). Intelligent Systems also made WarioWare D.I.Y., Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem for the DS.
Advance Wars: Dual Strike supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Advance Wars: Dual Strike is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Advance Wars: Dual Strike cheats & codes
63 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Funds | 02189300
05F5E0FF |
|---|---|
| No Funds Spent After Mission | 02189304
00000000 |
| No Damage Cost After Mission | 0218930C
00000000 |
| No Limits on Design Map | 2238D82B
0000000A |
| Max/Infinite Money | 0229E0D0
05F5E100 |
| Infinite Life | 2236954C
00000064 |
Advance Wars: Dual Strike walkthroughs & guides
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Advance Wars: Dual Strike FAQ
When did Advance Wars: Dual Strike come out on the DS?
Advance Wars: Dual Strike was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Advance Wars: Dual Strike?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Advance Wars: Dual Strike multiplayer?
Yes. Advance Wars: Dual Strike supports up to 2 players.
How long does Advance Wars: Dual Strike take to play?
As a strategy game, Advance Wars: Dual Strike typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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