![]() ![]() In the final mission of the demo I played, I could either break for the end goal or explore the level to see what was being highlighted on my map as points of interest. That path can be tailored on the fly via a tactical map to avoid locations rife with aliens waiting to vaporize you constant changes to the battlefield keep players choosing new ways to reach their goals in one piece. The Anomaly series breaks the mold in that you become the one following a path to your goal. At its simplest, a tower defense game tasks players with setting up defensive armaments in order to stop enemies that follow set paths. ![]() When Warzone Earth released in 2011, it was a breath of fresh air in what is still a crowded tower defense genre. These decisions can be difficult to make as the game moves quickly, but it generally feels like Anomaly 2 presents players with more options for completing missions. Having units that can serve multiple purposes, not to mention new enemies and ones that evolve to become even trickier to defeat, means there is much more to be constantly aware of – and more strategic decisions to make.ĭo I keep my long-range Sledge Hammer firing away at far-off units to weaken them, thus leaving the Rocket Hammer dormant and unable to help out with the close-quarters skirmish? Or, should I have every unit pitching in on close-range combat, and face the next section of aliens at full health? In Anomaly: Warzone Earth much of the strategy consisted of buying the same units to put in the same formation (there is one convoy makeup that works most of the time), and just focusing on choosing which routes to take in each level. They serve a tactical purpose that deepens the strategic experience in Anomaly 2. These transformations aren’t just for the mech-loving kid inside of us to ooh and ah. ![]() It changes from a vehicle limited to utilizing a 30-degree firing range into the frog-like Rocket Hammer, able to shoot missiles in all directions. Morphing units allow players to change their long-range, chain gun-totin’ Assault Hound tanks into a closed-quarters terror – aptly named the Hell Hound – containing flamethrowers on each arm.Īnother unit, the Sledge Hammer, is one of the most powerful weapons of war acquired early on. Whether it be the transforming beasts from Power Rangers or hulking Gundams from the countless anime series out there, one thing is clear: machines outfitted for war are powerful – especially if they can transform into something totally different at a moment’s notice.Īnomaly 2, a “tower offense” game, has such mechs thanks to new unit-morphing feature. ![]()
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