Killocity goes portable..and what finer way to kick things off than this.
Graphics: I'm very very limited on my exposure to the DS, as this is one of my first games. So, just comparing it to what I was expecting, I'd say the graphics are par for the course, although when the battles ensue and the camera shows the actual units, it's a little more impressive than what I was expecting. I apologize if this review seems a bit short, but I'm finding that with handheld games, its pretty cut and dry as to the description of the graphics, sound, etc. So I'll just say I was impressed.
Sound: I really liked the sound in this one. The battle music is quite cool I thought, and sound effects are what you would expect.
Control: A breeze. At first, the interface may appear to be more complicated than it really is, but after just a very few minutes, you'll be ordering units around like a true general. I liked how they give you the option to use either the stylus or the D-pad to maneuver around the screen.
Gameplay: Straightforward really, but still very strategic. I love turn-based strategy games, so this one came sailing right up my alley. If you play your cards right, you'll come out on top. But if you make just one mistake, you may never recover. It really plays like chess, but just alot more fun. I have not played any of the previous Advance Wars games, so I really am not qualified to compare it to those titles. I will tell you this though: I spent about 2 hours straight playing this one, which I believe says something for it.
All in all, I feel I definitly am getting my money's worth out of Advance Wars. The battles can be tough, but they are always fun and interesting. This is indeed a game that you can either play for a couple of hours, or merely a couple of minutes. Perfect for in between college classes, which is the main reason I picked it up. Let me reiterate that this is my very first review for a handheld game, so I apologize if you're reading this and feel I did not answer some questions you have about the game. Feel free to message me if you have a specific question. Bottom Line: I can recommend this one for purchase easily. Thanks for reading my review.