Reception
IGN rated the game an 8.0 out of 10, citing an impressive story mode, addition of naval units, mostly intuitive controls, and fun online modes. Sticking points included that Kuju failed to capitalize on or misused Wii's control enhancements, the inability to play through the single-player campaign in online cooperative mode, and the lack of voice chat. GameSpot gave it a 7.5 out of 10 for drastically improved pacing in campaign, a decent attempt at online play, and excellent production values. Its downsides were the strategy is still "lite", is overly simple, and the artificial intelligence and story are rather modest. Official Nintendo Magazine (UK) gave the game 90%, criticizing the lack of a "retreat" command and the occasionally fiddly controls, but commending the graphics and strong online mode. Game Informer gave the game a 7.25. Hyper's Dylan Burns commends the game for its "heaps of units and high production values". However, he criticises it for its "iffy motion control and being a bit too cutesy". Xplay gave Battalion Wars 2 a 4 out of 5 stars commenting on the better pacing and addition of Naval units.
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