Anomaly 2 - PC Game Review

Anomaly 2 is mostly a reverse Tower Defense (TD) game. That is, you pick the attackers and go at the towers.

The story of the game takes place a few years after the initial alien attack on Anomaly: Warzone Earth . I didn't play all the way through, but apparently at the end we win. But then they come back on force and take over the whole planet, expect for a few survivors.

As the game starts, the survivor group is trying to get the plans to a superweapon.

The main difference of this game is that many of your units can morph for two different versions - one with more range and another that is better for close combat. For example, one form might have a long range artillery that only shoots in a near straight line, and the other rockets with a 360 degrees turret. That greatly adds to the strategy you need during the game.

Also, there seems to be much more towers popping in the middle of the action - so you will choose new paths in the tactical view much more.

As usual, your commander has several "powers", including repair, decoy and more.

Graphics are very good, and sound is adequate. So far I like the gameplay, but it might get tiresome for long stretches.

Overall, recommended if you liked the first game.
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