Battalion Wars 2 Review

Battalion Wars 2 is an RTS action game for the Wii. Like its predecessor, you carry on a handful of units and must take on your enemies and destroy them achieve victory. The story is a continuation of BW1 for the GameCube.

Control is a big part of this game, because it offers a unique experience that I have yet to come across, even on the Wii. Most commands are issued with a combination of the A button and the D-pad, such as attacks, monitoring, wait, etc. The motion sensor can also find and disable what you control unit in the middle of a battle, along with the provision of what I think it is a very accurate crosshair. The only problem I came back with the controls were a number of aircraft that can barrel roll, speed up / down, and do other special maneuvers.

Part of this game, that's not the best graphics. But if you are like me, you can hardly find that, and come to enjoy the graphic style of BW2, because the gameplay is great. The game is in no way the most graphically powerful one of the console, but it's not the worst. It contains detailed, but simplistic environments that recall something of an improved Wind Waker. Although I should also note that every plane, every tank, and any form of infantry unit has its own unique model and varies even with faction.

The game play for BW2 is what I love the most. It also offers an RTS type of game, but they are more action-based, not on the height of buildings that you have. Of course help the buildings, making you faster and with more units reinforcements. With land, air, sea and ground vehicles and infantry there are many ways to each mission. You can strike a bomber plane or use a mortar at long distance. More in close range combat? Try the Flame Veteran and his flame thrower to take note of enemy infantry. Not only are you a variety of units, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and to win this game you have to learn to play them all.