![]() Simply put, Anomaly 2 is everything Anomaly fans could have ever wanted in a true sequel. Finally, a decent multiplayer tutorial does a good job explaining how to play both sides. In fact I’d argue that, while the game’s campaign is quite enjoyable, the new multiplayer mode is truly the star of the title. Multiplayer matches are engaging and deep enough that there are a variety of different strategies that can be employed.Īdditional facets such as the addition of abilities which can be bought to upgrade your units and a novel points system for determining the winner also add to an already great multiplayer experience. Gameplay for players on offense is pretty similar to the single player campaign while taking the role of defense is a completely different experience. the towers) or the humans in a crazy battle of tower defense versus offense. Players have the option of being either the machines (i.e. While new gameplay additions and an impressive visual overhaul would be more than enough to make a good sequel, Anomaly 2’s addition of competitive multiplayer really sets it apart. True, the game’s demands are a drain on battery life, and older devices have had experiences running the game well (or even running it at all), but I think the great strides made with current devices outweigh some of the pratfalls seen on older ones. There is an occasional tendency for ports hitting iOS to take a hit visually, but Anomaly 2 pulls no punches and provides a graphical experience that matches the original PC release. The visuals are incredibly detailed and the game runs incredibly smooth on current generation devices. Hands-down, Anomaly 2 is one of the most gorgeous games that I’ve played so far on iOS. None of these aspects really overhaul the core gameplay but it certainly refines it and provides more interaction. Anomaly 2 also encourages players to do a lot more buying and selling of units mid-mission as well as unit placement within the convoy. With the addition of morphing units, each level throws a lot more variety in terms of enemy towers which forces players to not only scan ahead on their routes but to continually morph units to maximize the likelihood of combat success. ![]() ![]() While Anomaly has always been about choosing the right vehicle for the right situation, the addition of morphing units in Anomaly 2 almost brings an element of reflex gameplay to the otherwise heavily strategic gameplay. Every unit has a secondary mode it can morph into, granting significantly different attributes that are useful for certain situations. ![]() For example, the long-ranged Assault Hound can morph into the close-quartered Hell Hound, swapping long distance guns for more armor and short-ranged flamethrowers which can attack multiple enemies. The new gameplay facets center around the fact that each mobile unit can now ‘morph’ into a different unit. However, Anomaly 2 does mix it up a bit in terms of new vehicles, new power-ups and new gameplay options. The game’s currency and vehicle purchasing/upgrade system should also be familiar to series fans. Power-ups, such as repair zones and decoys make a return as necessary items that must be employed strategically in order to survive the mission. Each level still charges players with guiding a caravan of weapon wielding vehicles through maps filled to the brim with a variety of enemy towers. With Anomaly 2 ($4.99), 11 Bit Studios have raised the bar, with an impressive array of improvements and a new multiplayer mode I love.įrom a gameplay perspective, Anomaly 2 plays very similarly to the other two Anomaly titles that have hit iOS. Fast forward to today, and games still haven’t quite hit on what made Warzone (and it’s half sequel, Anomaly Korea ($3.99)) such a success. When Anomaly Warzone Earth ($3.99) hit back in 2011, its ‘tower offense’ gameplay was pretty novel and made for a highly enjoyable experience. ![]()
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