Advance Wars 2 VS. Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

CrOnO_LiNk · 06-30-2003, 11:13 PM

Hmm.... These are the 2 new games that just came out and I am having a hard time choosing which one I am going to buy on Thursday... Ok, so here's the deal.

(click on game names for the official site)

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
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Price: $40
System: PS2
Genre: RPG
Average review score: 8/10
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It's an RPG with a good storyline and I have been hearing really great things about it. It came out about 4 days ago and looks great. RPG's are my favorite genre and this is one... It looks great, but I could only choose one game.

VS.

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
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Price: $30
System: GBA
Genre: Strategy
Average Review Score: 9/10
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Well, I am going on vacation this Friday (4th of July) and I need something to keep me busy in the car. This is perfect for a portable, and it's cheaper. Got good reviews too, but I never played the first one. Although I really want Arc the Lad, I also want this too.

So I need help, has anyone played either of these games? Please help me pick... Thanks in advance guys.

Stonecutter · 06-30-2003, 11:18 PM

AW2.

I'd pick AW2 over any other game you put up there. I really really need $30.

Seth · 06-30-2003, 11:37 PM

In consideration of your vacation coming up I'd go with AW2. Great game, as was the first game. It's easy to pick up and play. You're choice though. Pick which game you truly want more.

Rndm_Perfection · 07-01-2003, 12:00 AM

I'd go for Advanced Wars 2 if I had a GBA.

ominub · 07-01-2003, 12:03 AM

Advanced Wars 2 ive played it and its quite a good game

PureEvil · 07-01-2003, 12:47 AM

Advance Wars 2 is awsome.

I'd buy it, but I have the first one, and they're apparently pretty similar. But even that is the only thing I ever play on my GBA anymore, and I've had it for two years now -- or whenever exactly it came out. Lots of replay value. Very fun (If you're into that strategy type stuff, at least).

Stonecutter · 07-01-2003, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PureEvil

Advance Wars 2 is awsome.

I'd buy it, but I have the first one, and they're apparently pretty similar. But even that is the only thing I ever play on my GBA anymore, and I've had it for two years now -- or whenever exactly it came out. Lots of replay value. Very fun (If you're into that strategy type stuff, at least).

I think it came out september 11th.......

Yeah, supposedly there's only 1 new unit but for a new campaign and tons of new maps I'll drop the $30 on aw2 in a heartbeat.

AW is easily the best strategy game on a handheld ever (that's not saying much) but it's also one of the greatest handheld games ever.

Rndm_Perfection · 07-01-2003, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

I think it came out september 11th.......

Yeah, supposedly there's only 1 new unit but for a new campaign and tons of new maps I'll drop the $30 on aw2 in a heartbeat.

AW is easily the best strategy game on a handheld ever (that's not saying much) but it's also one of the greatest handheld games ever.

I remember when you were deciding between AW and some other game... I suppose I suggested the right game at the time, because you ended up picking and enjoying it.

Stonecutter · 07-01-2003, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

I remember when you were deciding between AW and some other game... I suppose I suggested the right game at the time, because you ended up picking and enjoying it.

I think it was Golden Sun, which I ended up getting too.

It's not bad, but nothing to write home about.

Aw on the other hand......

CrOnO_LiNk · 07-01-2003, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

I remember when you were deciding between AW and some other game... I suppose I suggested the right game at the time, because you ended up picking and enjoying it.

If I remember correctly, that was back in the "good ol' days", right? Yup, I remember that.... GCC!

And I guess I made my decision... Advance Wars 2 it is. People seem to really like that game. And yeah, Golden Sun was a cool game also, just depends on what kind of gamer you are.

I'll be picking up Advance Wars 2 probably Wensday or Thursday. Thanks guys. I'll probably buy Arc the Lad when it gets cheaper... let's say about $20? I hope.... Thanks again.

Jonbo298 · 07-01-2003, 07:41 AM

Good choice. I've been playing the Rom for a good week or 2 now and it seems very similar to the first one. The one new unit is a Neo Tank. They are pretty cool, but kind of pricey. But I like AW2.

CrOnO_LiNk · 07-02-2003, 07:14 PM

Well, I just got it. It's very awesome. I guess I made the right decision, because each map is loaded with great strategy fun... Can't stop playing it, thanks guys.

I recommend everyone to pick it up for the GBA. Especially if you own a SP.