FTG Writes: Saying the tower defense genre has gotten a little stale over the years is a bit of an understatement. There’s only so much that can be done to what amounts to throwing waves of grunts at an obstacle maze. 11 Bit Studios changed the game when they came onto the scene with Anomaly: Warzone Earth in 2011, opting for a twist on the genre. The first Anomaly offered “tower offense” gameplay, and had a uniquely challenging environment. The franchise would soon after hit the iOS market in the form of Anomaly: Korea, which again offered unique the tower offense gameplay. Anomaly 2 adds a whole new perspective to the mix with the addition of multiplayer, along with the familiar campaign. Adding more modes, units, weapons, and even a new perspective makes Anomaly 2 the quintessential sequel. Outside of a few gripes, this is what any Anomaly fan could have wanted.
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."
