Mike writes, "In terms of how this game relates to its predecessor, Anomaly 2 reminds me of Borderlands 2 in that this new title is giving you more of what you played before. That's only really a good or bad thing depending on what you thought of the first game, but if you're looking for revamped systems and innovation within the genre you're not going to find it here. Then again, the old saying that 'if it isn't broken don't fix it' certainly applies here. This is an incredibly fun and surprisingly deep game for anyone interested in dipping their toe into the strategy or tower defense genres."
gamrReview's Brent Galietti: "Strategy and Simulation games suck us into their worlds by putting our minds to work. We predict all the possible moves we can make and how the enemy can respond. Or we try to make our dreams come true in a virtual world that is tailor made to reward us for expressing our freedom. Whichever way they do it, these games keep our brains in the game, and that's true of this year's nominees."
Game review of the tower offence game Anomaly 2. It's an interesting take on strategic defence, but does it hold up in comparison with its predecessor and competitors?
From the review: "It's all about the multiplayer this time around in the Anomaly franchise. Anomaly 2's singleplayer portion is basically identical to the first game, so if that was your jam, then by all means, go weapons free. If it wasn't your jam, then maybe the multiplayer will keep you interested. Either way, there are fun and interesting gameplay ideas hidden away in Anomaly 2 that can keep you busy over a boring weekend."
