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Differences from AW1 to AW2:
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Differences from AW1 to AW2:

Discover the key differences between Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, including new units like the Neotank, terrain features like Silos and Pipelines, and new COs and CO powers.

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Discover the key differences between Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, including new units like the Neotank, terrain features like Silos and Pipelines, and new COs and CO powers.

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising introduced several new elements compared to its predecessor. These include a powerful new unit, unique terrain features, and a roster of new Commanding Officers (COs) and their enhanced CO powers.

  • New Unit: The Neotank, the strongest tank in the game, was introduced by Black Hole.
  • New Terrain Features: Silos, capable of damaging units in a small radius, and Pipelines, which act as impassable barriers unless their seams are destroyed, were added. Black Hole also utilizes unique weapons like the Black Cannon.
  • New COs and CO Powers: Each force gained at least one new CO, with Black Hole recruiting four additional commanders. All COs now possess both a standard CO Power and a Super CO Power, with Sturm being an exception who only has a Super CO Power. Notable new COs include Hachi, Colin, Sensei, Jess, Hawke, Lash, Adder, and Flak.

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