Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising Game Boy Advance
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £44.29 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £45.18 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £45.18 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £44.29 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £44.29 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £45.18 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £26.98 | £9.04 | £58.45 | 9 |
| 2026-03-29 | £44.29 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £39.28 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £39.28 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £39.28 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £39.28 | £16.60 | £109.00 | 10 |
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Game History
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. It was the direct sequel to the original Advance Wars, which had introduced the tactical RPG series to Western audiences in 2001.
The game was released in Japan on December 13, 2002, followed by a North American release on June 9, 2003, and a European release later that year. The title refers to the mysterious Black Hole Army, a new antagonist faction introduced in this installment that contrasts with the four nations featured in the original game.
Advance Wars 2 received strong critical acclaim upon launch, with reviewers praising its refined gameplay mechanics, expanded unit variety, improved graphics, and engaging campaign story. The game was commercially successful and became one of the most popular titles in the Game Boy Advance library. It maintained the series' reputation for deep strategic gameplay while being accessible to newcomers.
The game is historically significant to collectors today because it represents a peak era for turn-based strategy gaming on handhelds and has become increasingly sought-after as Game Boy Advance cartridges have appreciated in value. Mint condition copies command premium prices in the collector's market. The game is also remembered fondly as a landmark title that helped establish Nintendo's handheld dominance during the 32-bit portable era.
Among interesting development details, Intelligent Systems incorporated player feedback from the original Advance Wars into the sequel's design. The new Black Hole faction introduced a more dramatic narrative arc compared to the original game's more straightforward military conflict. The game also featured enhanced multiplayer modes using link cables, expanding the competitive options available to players.
Advance Wars 2 sold over one million copies worldwide and spawned additional sequels on Game Boy Advance and later Nintendo platforms, solidifying the franchise's importance to Nintendo's handheld gaming legacy. It remains regarded as one of the finest tactical games available on the Game Boy Advance.