Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it blends colorful, retro-style graphics with deeply satisfying turn-based strategy gameplay.
As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a fan—but as a longtime critic of what makes handheld RPGs and action games truly great.
