Drew Leachman writes: I never got around to playing the first Anomaly that was released, although I did hear about its unique take on the tower defense genre. Playing as the invaders sounded like a unique challenge that if done correctly, could offer up some great strategy game play. Now, trying out the PS4 version of the game’s sequel, I can say it does have a ton of strategy involved, but at the cost of being a bit too frantic due to many of its mechanics.
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."
