Gamespy Review
- [82/100] By Michael Vreeland. "...better than the first..." Includes screen shots.
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/june03/advancewars2gba/

NetJak Review
- [9.5/10] "In my book, AW2 is a must have game..."
- http://www.netjak.com/review.php/368

FrictionlessInsight Review
- By Kyle Ackerman. "This new installment offers so much additional material, along with plenty of pleasant tweaks, that it is a must-have." With screen shots.
- http://www.frictionlessinsight.com/ConsoleReviews/AdvanceWars2/AdvanceWars2.htm

IGN Review
- [9/10] By Craig Harris. "...[T]he sequel proves that the game design still works even if you've played the original to death." Includes screen shots and videos.
- http://pocket.ign.com/articles/425/425277p1.html

Gamespot Review
- [9.1/10] By Greg Kasavin. "No GBA owner should be without it..." Includes screen shots.
- http://www.gamespot.com/gba/strategy/advancewars2/review.html

Gamaroo Review
- [5/5] "...[T]hough not steeped in the innovation of the original is still an excellent, must have game..."
- http://www.gamaroo.com/Reviews/AW2.htm

Gamers Logik Review
- [9/10] "The replay possibilities are just mind boggling."
- http://www.gamerslogik.com/review.php?RevID=94