Versus & Link Modes (Single & Multiplayer)
Much like in previous games, there is an extensive multiplayer mode that comes in two forms: Versus and Link mode. In Versus mode, only one DS system is used, which every participant in the game uses. One person will take his/her turn, then pass the system to the next person who's turn it is. These matches can be set up with any combination of human players and computer-controlled armies. Link mode is the same game as Versus mode gameplay-wise, but multiple consoles are used, one for each person. Two to eight people can participate in wireless multiplayer games (as opposed to a maximum of four in previous games); every DS owner must also have a copy of Advance Wars: Dual Strike.
Link and Versus mode have a variety of settings that can be changed pre-battle. These include weather conditions (clear, rain, snow, sandstorm, random); the option to enable or disable Fog of War; how much money each player is assigned at the beginning of the match; the amount of funds given to a player at the start of each of his turns (number of man-made structures x n, n being said amount), among others
