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Battalion Wars 2 vs Savage 2: A Tortured Soul

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Battalion Wars 2
Battalion Wars 2Real‑time strategy meets third‑person shooting on the Wii
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul
Savage 2: A Tortured SoulA thrilling blend of action, shooter, and real-time strategy gameplay.
Overview
Description

Battalion Wars 2 blends fast‑paced third‑person combat with classic real‑time strategy, letting players command land, sea, and air units while fighting on the front lines. The campaign spans decades, following six factions as wars erupt, with flashback missions revealing the conflict’s history.

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul builds upon the story from the original title, delivering intense multiplayer action where players can choose between the Legion of Man and the Beast Horde. Featuring unique mechanics that combine RTS and combat, matches support up to 62 players battling online for control over resources and power. Players can select commanders, organize battle squads, and experience a hybrid genre combining elements of role-playing, strategy, and fantasy. Alongside its extensive multiplayer conquest mode, the game includes a dedicated single-player tutorial and practice mode to help players hone their skills before entering the massive online battles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Multiplayer & Online
Best for
Hybrid shooter‑RTS enthusiasts
Multiplayer strategy and action enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$0.00100%
release date
2007-10-29
2008-01-16
Specifications
developer
Kuju Entertainment
S2 Games
publisher
Nintendo
S2 Games
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Multiplayer
critic score
70/100+17%
60/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative blend of shooter and RTS gameplay
  • Rich faction variety with distinct units
  • Robust online multiplayer modes
  • Engaging narrative spanning multiple eras
  • Combines RTS and action genres
  • Supports up to 62 players
  • Includes a single-player tutorial
  • Free to play availability
Cons
  • Limited to Wii hardware, no PC or console ports
  • No offline local multiplayer support
  • Steep learning curve for combined control scheme
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Relies heavily on active multiplayer servers
  • Mixed critical reception
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Savage 2 offers free, large‑scale 62‑player battles with a steep learning curve, while Battalion Wars 2 costs $59.99, runs only on Wii, and provides a richer single‑player campaign and varied multiplayer modes.

Key differences

  • Price: Savage 2 is free; Battalion Wars 2 costs $59.99.
  • Platform: Savage 2 is PC (implied by free PC release); Battalion Wars 2 is Wii‑only.
  • Multiplayer scale: Savage 2 supports up to 62 players per match; Battalion Wars 2 offers three Wii multiplayer modes with smaller player counts.
  • Single‑player content: Battalion Wars 2 includes a narrative campaign across six factions; Savage 2 only has a tutorial.
  • Critical reception: Savage 2 scored 60/100, Battalion Wars 2 scored 70/100.
DimensionWinner

Gameplay & fun factor

Battalion Wars 2 blends shooter and RTS with a campaign and varied factions, receiving higher critic score (70 vs 60).

Battalion Wars 2

Platform availability

Savage 2 is free PC game; Battalion Wars 2 is limited to Wii hardware.

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul

Price & value

Savage 2 costs $0; Battalion Wars 2 costs $59.99.

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul

Multiplayer / co‑op

Savage 2 supports up to 62 players per match, far larger than Battalion Wars 2's Wii multiplayer modes.

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul

Content & replayability

Battalion Wars 2 offers a full single‑player campaign and three distinct online modes; Savage 2 only has a tutorial.

Battalion Wars 2

Difficulty & accessibility

Both games are noted as having steep learning curves; no data to declare a clear winner.

Tie

Graphics & performance

No graphics or performance data provided for either title.

Tie

Choose Battalion Wars 2 if…

Wii owners seeking a polished, story‑driven hybrid shooter‑RTS with solid multiplayer modes.

Choose Savage 2: A Tortured Soul if…

Players who want free, large‑scale PC battles and don’t need a story campaign.

Common questions

Is there any cost to start playing Savage 2?

No, Savage 2 is free to play (Msrp $0.00).

Can I play Battalion Wars 2 on PC or other consoles?

No, it is released only for the Wii.

Which game offers more multiplayer participants per match?

Savage 2 supports up to 62 players per match, whereas Battalion Wars 2’s Wii modes have smaller player counts.