Nintendo Wars (universe)

Nintendo Wars (universe)
Developer(s)	Intelligent Systems Kuju Entertainment WayForward Technologies
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Genre(s)	Turn-based strategy
Console/platform of origin	Famicom
First installment	Famicom Wars (1988)
Latest installment	Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (2008)
Article on Advance Wars Wiki	Nintendo Wars (universe)

The Nintendo Wars universe (ファミコンウォーズ, Famicom Wars) is a series of military-themed turn-based strategy games developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. Originally Japan-only as Famicom Wars, Super Famicom Wars and Game Boy Wars. Advance Wars, the first game to be released internationally, was released in North America in 2001 and Europe in 2002; with subsequent international releases following for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. Its original success on the Game Boy Advance is frequently cited as a driving force for bringing its sister franchise, Fire Emblem, outside of Japan. After a decade-long hiatus since Advance Wars: Days of Ruin, the franchise was revived on the Nintendo Switch in 2021 with Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, being developed in collaboration with WayForward Technologies.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Official artwork of the Infantry and Tanks in Brawl.

Assist Trophy

Infantry and Tanks: They appear as a single Assist Trophy in Brawl, using their original sprites from the Advance Wars games. Soldiers and tanks will drop from the sky, causing minimal damage, and they will then travel left or right. The Infantry will fire their guns, while the tanks will blast from their turrets, both inflicting fair knockback. They can be summoned after the player plays 300 matches.

Trophy

Infantry & Tanks

Units first introduced in Famicom Wars, where they fight battles against enemy forces. Infantry are the least expensive to deploy of all units. They're not too strong, but they move well and can capture property. There are two tank types: tank A, which is expensive but has good mobility and firepower, and tank B, which is cheaper but can change battles with sheer numbers.

: Famicom Wars (Japan Only)

: Advance Wars

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  The Infantry and Tanks trophy in Brawl.

Stickers

Name	Game	Effect	Characters
Max	Advance Wars	AttackArm+008 Attack +8	All characters
Sami	Advance Wars	AttackSpecialsIndirect+012 Attack +12	All characters
Andy	Advance Wars	AttackSpecialsIndirect+006 Attack +6	All characters
Jake	Advance Wars: Dual Strike	AttackArm+011 Attack +11	All characters
Hawke	Advance Wars: Dual Strike	AttackArmLeg+008 Attack +8	All characters
Rachel	Advance Wars: Dual Strike	AttackAura+011 Attack +11	Lucario

Max (Advance Wars)

Sami (Advance Wars)

Andy (Advance Wars)

Jake (Advance Wars DS)

Hawke (Advance Wars DS)

Rachel (Advance Wars DS)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Assist Trophy

Infantry and Tanks: Return as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. 4 and are functionally the same as in Brawl.

Trophy

Infantry & Tanks

Two units from the Advance Wars series, infantry are best for capturing bases and tanks for fighting the enemy. If summoned, these two form up on the player who activated them. Don't underestimate them just 'cause they're pixels—the infantry's gun and tank's cannon are formidable.

Two units from Famicom wars. In this game, they'll appear in pixel form on both sides of the character that called them up. The infantry then fire their guns while the tanks use cannon fire and drive into people. Cute as they are, don't underestimate them or you'll find yourself in a world of hurt!

: Famicom Wars (Japan)

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  The Infantry & Tanks trophy in for Wii U.

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  The Infantry & Tanks trophy in for 3DS.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Infantry & Tanks do not reprise their roles as an Assist Trophy, but do appear as a spirit, in addition to Andy, Eagle, and Olaf from the Advance Wars series.

Spirits

Primary spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Series
1,135		Andy		★★	3	1435	5744	696	2786	739	2958	No Effect	Advance Wars Series
1,136		Eagle		★	1	1006	5034	584	2920	422	2114	No Effect	Advance Wars Series
1,137		Olaf		★	1	953	4768	386	1931	567	2837	No Effect	Advance Wars Series

Support spirit

No.	Image	Name	Class	Cost	Ability	Series
1,134		Tank & Infantry	★★	2	Super Scope Equipped	Famicom Wars Series

Games with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series

Famicom Wars

• Assist Trophy
  • Infantry and Tanks originate from this game.
• Trophy
  • Infantry and Tanks appear as a trophy.
• Spirits
  • Tank & Infantry appear as a spirit.

Super Famicom Wars

• Spirits
  • The Tank & Infantry spirit uses artwork from this game.

Advance Wars

• Assist Trophy
  • The design for Infantry and Tanks comes from this game.
• Stickers
  • Max, Sami and Andy appear as stickers.
• Spirits
  • Andy, Eagle and Olaf appear as spirits.

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

• Stickers
  • Andy uses artwork from this game.
• Spirits
  • Andy uses artwork from this game.

Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2

• Spirits
  • Olaf uses artwork from this game.

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

• Stickers
  • Jake, Hawke and Rachel appear as stickers.