Wargroove 2

Release Date: October 5, 2023

Strategy, turn-based, tactics, 2D, for 2 players, indie games, co-op, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, hot seat, internet

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Wargroove 2 is the second installment in a series of turn-based tactical strategies inspired by Fire Emblem and Advance Wars. Once again, it takes place in a fantasy realm of Anaria, where we can once again follow the story or face other players.

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8.4

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Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 25 Critic Reviews.

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Entertainium: by Eduardo Rebouças

Then again, even without Conquest mode, Wargroove 2‘s main campaign is riveting enough, so if you decide for any reason not to engage with that game mode, you’re already getting plenty of bang for your buck. Wargroove 2 surpasses the first game in every conceivable way and goes to show that Chucklefish was looking for ways to keep the formula fresh with the addition of a content-heavy mode such as Conquest, something that nobody would bat an eye if it were post-release paid DLC. It’s that good and only works to solidify Wargroove 2‘s spot among the very best Switch out on the eShop, not just as an alternative to Advance Wars.

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Geeks Under Grace: 7 / 10 by Jamie Rice

Wargroove 2 is just as good as its predecessor, but it isn’t any better.

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Nindie Spotlight: 9.2 / 10 by Justin Nation

If you’re a fan of strategy games in the vein of Advance Wars, Wargroove 2 makes an outstanding case for your attention

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Wargroove 2 is the sequel to the independent tactical strategy inspired by Advance Wars and the Fire Emblem series. Once again, the game was developed by the British studio Chucklefish, though this time they're joined by Robotality (Halfway, Pathway).

Plot

Three years have passed since the events ofWargroove, with peace prevailing in the land of Aurania. It turns out nothing lasts forever, though. The nation's commanders are forced to act once again once a certain faction discovers centuries-old forbidden technology and mysterious assaults start to occur at nighttime.

Mechanics

Wargroove 2 is a classic sequel, not making any drastic changes but rather expanding the previous game's formula. The gameplay is once again turn-based: we explore the map with our army, develop it and lead it into battles fought on separate stages. Battles can take place on land, at sea and in the air.

There are many different commanders to choose from, each representing different factions (including some entirely new ones, such as pirates) and having different specializations. Each commander has a special ability known as a Groove, which can be further enhanced by filling a special meter. Using Grooves at the right time is often key to victory, but we must also learn our units' strengths and weaknesses.

Game modes

Wargroove 2 consists of three campaigns, their stories intertwining until the game's finale. Competitive multiplayer (online or hot seat), co-op (originally introduced in the free Double Trouble expansion), the map and scenario editors (which have been further expanded) all make their return here as well. Created maps and scenarios can be shared with other players.

New to the sequel is the Conquest mode, based on roguelike games. It consists of fast-paced series of battles, with all gold, units and their health staying the same between each encounter.

Technical aspects

Visually, Wargroove 2 uses the same artstyle as its predecessor, still inspired by the Advance Wars series. The cartoonish 2D graphics thus haven't changed much.