Master the 'Test of Time' mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising! Learn how to achieve an S Rank with Andy against Flak, even with Fog of War.
Alright, let's tackle the 'Test of Time' mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. This one's a bit of a puzzle, especially with Fog of War active, but we're going for that coveted S Rank with Andy!
Mission Details:
- CO: Andy
- Opponent: Flak
- Fog of War: Yes
- Rank Goal: S
- Max Days: 7
- Scoring: 100/100 for Speed, Power, and Technique.
Enemy Units & Objectives:
Sami will give you a hint: there's an indirect unit hidden in one of the north forests and another in the east forests, near the enemy HQ. Your main objective is to find and destroy these, along with all of Flak's other units, within the 7-day limit. Flak's forces are mostly concentrated north of your starting position. You'll also find a lander near a reef in the center and an infantry east of a bridge.
- 1Scouting the Indirect Units: The trickiest part is finding those hidden indirect units. Use your Recon unit to scout the forests. Position it between two forest patches to check them efficiently. If you don't find one, don't sweat it – you can save before scouting and reload if you miss it.
- 2Dealing with the Northern Force: Concentrate your main assault on the enemy units located directly north of your HQ.
- 3Securing the East: Send your Tank and APC (loaded with an Infantry) across the bridge. Use these units to push east, locate, and destroy the indirect unit hiding in the eastern forests.
- 4Clearing the Lake Area: Once the northern units are dealt with, move your forces around the lake. Use your Recon to scout the middle-north forests for the remaining indirect unit.
- 5Final Push: After you've located and destroyed both indirect units and cleared out the main northern force, mop up any remaining enemy units. Pay attention to the lander near the reef and the lone infantry east of the bridge.
- Speed is Key: You absolutely must finish within 7 days. Every turn counts, so plan your moves carefully and don't waste actions.
- Efficient Scouting: Use your Recon unit wisely to uncover enemy positions, especially the indirect units, without exposing it too much.
- Combined Arms: Don't rely on just one unit type. Use your Infantry for capturing, your Tanks for offense, and your APC to transport them safely.
- Fog of War Management: Always be aware of the Fog of War. Use units that can see further or position them strategically to reveal enemy locations.
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