GamesRadar: "The entire game is played out in the first person perspective, which may take some getting used to, but it certainly doesn’t suffer for it. Actually, as you walk amongst the fortifications that you’ve carefully constructed, you gain a better appreciation of how and if your defensive strategy will work.
If you are naturally funneled into a kill-zone, chances are the enemy will be too. On the subject of the enemy; Sanctum wields a wide variety of monsters, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, to be thrown against the player’s defenses. They range from the ridiculously easy like the Walker (which can be beaten by shooting it in the face) to the perpetually frustrating like the Soaker (which will require multiple Gatling guns just to harm). While a smart fortification strategy will take care of most of them without too much of a problem, there are times when you will have to get your own hands dirty."
Steam has announced that the tower defense/FPS hybrid Sanctum and its sequel Sanctum 2 will be free from now til next Sunday.
Hardcore Gamer: The latest Indie Jam bundle has been released, and the third installment gives you a lot of value for $5. That meager amount gets you Sanctum, ARES (a must for Mega Man fans), Joint Task Force, Nexus - The Jupiter Incident, Commandoes 3: Destination Berlin, Two Worlds: Epic Edition, Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon, and Battlepaths.
AWESOMEoutof10's Donnie McLohon discusses the importance of perspective in gaming and how experimenting with different views can provide new experiences for players.
"I’ve come to acquire certain tastes and preferences about the games I play over a lifetime of gaming. The simple fact is that there are some things I favor over others — and perhaps always will. Many gamers are fiercely competitive and hone their skills playing online shooters; others might prefer more individual experiences and settle for a compelling story-driven game. Though it’s true what they say, variety is indeed the spice of life, I believe there’s something significant about our selective nature. And, as a recent epiphany I had playing a particular game has shown me, one of those supposedly minor predilections has a surprisingly vast amount of possibilities to explore. I’m talking about perspective."
