INTRODUCTION
“Battalion Wars 2” for the Wii follows in the hefty combat boots of its predecessor, marrying real-time strategy with third-person shooting to tell a tale that spans several decades. With six factions locked in a relentless struggle (namely Solar Empire, Western Frontier, Anglo Isles, Iron Legion, Tundran Territories, and Xylvania), the game oscillates between modern missions that push the plot forward and flashback scenarios that reveal the history of the conflict.
THE COMMAND AND CONTROL MECHANICS
Engaging in “Battalion Wars 2” is like being at the helm of a high-tech, highly explosive dance floor. Players can boss around a single soldier and steer the land, sea, or air vehicles. Utilizing the Wii Remote for aiming and firing gives you the joy of pulling off a pixel-perfect shot. The Wii Nunchuk’s thumbstick puts you in control of movement, while the entertaining world of evasive maneuvers is all in the flick of a wrist with gestures. If your thumbs could high-five each other, they would.
A TIME-TRAVELING CAMPAIGN
Who needs a time machine in this game when you have the single-player campaign mode? Players can switch between various sides and eras in the vast history of the war. Now that’s what you call a historical tour! In some missions, you’re a pioneering conqueror; in others, you’re flipping through the pages of the conflict’s rich past. It’s like “Back to the Future” without the DeLorean but with more explosions.
SKIRMISH MODE – THE DUEL OF THE DARING
In the two-player timed Skirmish mode, the goal is destruction and glory. Imagine a chess match, but instead of capturing bishops and pawns, you’re blowing up opponent troops to score points. It’s a delightful tango of strategy and destruction, where the clock adds that extra sizzle. There’s no room for politeness; it’s a blast or be blasted.
ASSAULT MODE – A TWO-PLAYER FORTRESS SHOWDOWN
If Skirmish mode is the dance, Assault mode is the heavy metal concert. Another two-person timed extravaganza, and this mode has one player tearing down the resources and fortifications of the other, who’s desperately trying to resist. It’s a frenzy of offense and defense, a virtual siege that would make medieval warriors jealous. Forget knocking on your neighbor’s door; you blow it up in “Battalion Wars 2”!
CO-OP MODE – TWO PLAYERS, ONE MISSION
Co-Op mode allows two players to sync up in an untimed match for a common goal. This is where friendships are forged and battle cries harmonize. Engage in thrilling online missions exclusive to this mode, not available in the single-player campaign. It’s like a buddy-cop film but with more tanks, fewer doughnuts, and an absolute refusal to play by the rules.
THE MISSING LOCAL MULTIPLAYER
Let’s take a moment to mourn the absence of local multiplayer offline. In a game bursting with so many exciting features, it’s like discovering your favorite ice cream flavor is missing at the party. Alas, local couch warriors will have to march into online battles instead. Like a battlefield, not everything goes as planned, but with everything else “Battalion Wars 2” offers, it’s a small concession in the grand scheme.
The result is a game that masterfully combines strategy, excitement, and a sprinkling of humor. With only five mentions of its name, “Battalion Wars 2” proves that a great game doesn’t need to shout its name to be recognized constantly. It simply blows you away!