Anomaly: Warzone Earth

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In "Anomaly: Warzone Earth," players command a military convoy through a hostile alien-infested city. Instead of a traditional tower defense game, this is a reverse-tower-defense title, where players strategically plan routes and manage units to complete objectives. The game features real-world locations, a compelling story, and tactical combat against unique enemy types.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,449 reviews

story212 positive mentions

grinding34 negative mentions

Unique twist on the tower defense genre, where players control the attackers instead of the defenders.
Engaging gameplay that requires strategic planning and quick decision-making to navigate through enemy towers.
Good graphics and sound design, with a well-executed story that keeps players interested.

Difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, making it frustrating for some players.
Limited variety in units and abilities, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
The checkpoint system can be punishing, forcing players to restart entire levels if they fail.

story
928 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
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The story in "Anomaly: Warzone Earth" is generally considered to be generic, revolving around an alien invasion of Earth, particularly in Baghdad and Tokyo. While some players found the narrative engaging enough to drive them through the missions, others criticized it for being clichéd and lacking depth, with unskippable cutscenes that detracted from the gameplay experience. Overall, the story serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay, which is praised for its strategic elements and variety, but it does not stand out as a strong point of the game.
- “The story has some interesting twists and turns; I won't put up any spoilers, but it keeps your attention and, in my case at least, draws me forward.”
- “The main story in which aliens invade the Middle East and you've been chosen to check why this happened is quite entertaining; the voiceovers are really good.”
- “The game flows well, has decent graphics and music, there are 6 unit types, 6 tower types and 4 abilities, 14 main story missions with diverse objectives, 3 difficulty modes, medals, leaderboards and achievements.”
- “The story is generic - the aliens have suddenly invaded and conquered Iraq and Japan.”
- “The main problem: some cutscenes during the missions are not skippable, which means you're going to start hating the dialogue between Captain Poise, Prof. Veronica Sharp, and Lieutenant Tanaka, because you have to hear that over and over if you're going for the medals.”
- “The story tries, but has huge holes in it.”
gameplay
573 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique reverse tower defense mechanics, requiring players to strategically plan routes while managing resources, which adds depth and challenge. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious over time, with some expressing frustration over unclear mechanics and a lack of variety in later levels. Overall, while the game offers engaging and innovative gameplay elements, it suffers from pacing issues and can become monotonous, particularly for those seeking a more dynamic experience.
- “The gameplay is intuitive yet challenging, requiring players to think ahead and carefully plan their routes while managing resources.”
- “It's unique reverse tower defense gameplay is shockingly fun and somewhat deep.”
- “What the game excels at is the gameplay and the variety of missions for you to experiment.”
- “Tedious, dumb, and boring gameplay :(”
- “But it gets pretty boring after the first levels because it doesn't introduce more units and more gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is unimaginative; even a fan of tower defense games just can't recommend this slow-paced, lacking game.”
graphics
399 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
25%
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The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, especially considering the game's age. While some reviews highlight a dated color palette and occasional performance issues, others commend the vibrant visuals and impressive production values, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are described as decent to impressive, making the game visually engaging without being overly demanding on hardware.
- “On top of that, the dynamic environments and beautifully rendered graphics immerse players in the high-stakes mission to save Earth from alien occupation.”
- “The graphics are very well developed, there is a suited soundtrack for both Baghdad and Tokyo settings; and has a feel to it which reminds me of C&C: Generals.”
- “The visuals are simply fantastic, they are colorful, bright and truly a pleasure to behold.”
- “This game somehow embodies the early 2000s with its fecal brown color palette, ugly visuals, and urban warfare setting.”
- “While the graphics are okay and there's a bit of polish, remarkable for a mobile app, the mobile heritage shows through here quite strongly, manifesting in lame gameplay and technical deficiencies.”
- “- the graphics are mediocre”
music
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
3%
The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its ability to enhance the gameplay experience and create an engaging atmosphere. While some found the soundtrack to be repetitive or generic, particularly in its military themes, others highlighted its epic quality and ability to evoke excitement during missions. Overall, the music is often described as enjoyable, with standout tracks like the Tokyo theme being particularly appreciated.
- “The music is epic and amazing, plus the story is sufficient.”
- “Every mission feels unique, and it is more than partially due to the sound; the entire atmosphere that the music creates makes the gameplay feel so much more real and enjoyable.”
- “Great visuals, adrenaline-pumping music, and nice voice acting.”
- “The sound design works well enough to provide background music, although it gets repetitive as you listen to the same tunes being played over and over again.”
- “The music is a touch generic, consisting mainly of military fight music in both Middle Eastern and Asian themes, depending on where the level is set, but it gets you in the mood for tanks blowing up aliens.”
- “The voice acting is pretty bad and the music is repetitive, but it doesn't take away much from gameplay.”
replayability
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players finding value in high-score challenges and multiple difficulty levels, while others feel it lacks depth beyond the initial playthrough. Although there are additional modes and achievements to pursue, many reviewers noted that the static level design and linear campaign limit long-term engagement. Overall, it offers decent replay value for strategy enthusiasts, particularly those interested in experimenting with different tactics and builds.
- “Tons of different possible strategies, unique levels, and a huge amount of replayability.”
- “Campaign length is just right, and there are extra game modes that are replayable for additional playtime and a way to experiment with builds and tactics.”
- “Each level has shields to collect, 3 difficulties, and the achievements are quite fun too, so there is definitely some replay value.”
- “Not much replayability outside of going for a higher score or beating all of the missions on the highest difficulty.”
- “Very low replay value (tried and burned out pretty quick, even after years).”
- “The game has a lot of playability, but not any replayability.”
grinding
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration and a decline in enjoyment as they progress. While the game starts off fun, many reviewers note that the grind becomes overwhelming, especially when aiming for 100% completion or facing difficulty spikes. Despite these criticisms, some still appreciate the game for its initial entertainment value and strategic elements.
- “Extremely grindy if you want 100%.”
- “In all honesty, the extra missions are too grindy to be much fun.”
- “Despite these complaints, the game was fun enough to play at first, but decides to stab you with an incredibly sharp difficulty spike about 3/4s of the way through the campaign, grinding the fun to an absolute halt, even on the lowest difficulty setting.”
atmosphere
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
29%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by atmospheric cut-scenes, high-quality voice-over, and a compelling soundtrack that elevates the gameplay experience. Many reviewers describe it as an "atmospheric masterpiece," with unique environments and sound design that draw players in, although some note that the atmosphere can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of visuals, music, and storytelling creates a captivating sci-fi ambiance that resonates well with players.
- “Every mission feels unique, and it is more than partially due to the sound, from the in-game sounds to the actual music. The entire atmosphere that the music creates makes the gameplay feel so much more real and enjoyable.”
- “In all honesty, it’s like an atmospheric masterpiece. The combination really created something beautiful here, and it is pure bliss to enjoy it as you ride forth to save humanity.”
- “Awesome music, great atmosphere & graphics, and depending on the difficulty level you select, the game can be both challenging & relaxing.”
- “Get's boring after an hour of gameplay due to learning curve, monotonous gameplay, and repetitive atmosphere.”
- “Despite not being realistic, the story is plausible: a spaceship was toasted when it entered the atmosphere and, on impact, cast giant energy domes around Baghdad and Tokyo - the anomalies.”
- “Aside from that, the atmosphere being brought in by the music and, most importantly, the environment is beautiful.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a mixed bag, featuring cheesy dialogue and British accents that can be amusing, but often falls flat with repetitive military jokes and problematic elements like racism and sexism. While some players appreciate the entertaining story and strategic gameplay, the overall execution of humor, particularly in voice acting, detracts from the experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers a unique and funny take on strategy that may appeal to those looking for something different in the genre.
- “The game modes are made up of a campaign - which, hilarious cheesy dialogue aside (think Independence Day with British accents and you're not far off - 'keep this up and the queen will have you over for tea and crumpets'... I kid you not) is well voice acted, suitably challenging and is actually an entertaining story in an Outer Limits-episode kind of way - and a mayhem/raid mode which basically has you handling waves of turret spawns.”
- “Good fun, funny British military accents, and a lot of content.”
- “Very funny and cool gameplay; if you're tired of tower defense games, this is definitely something you should try!”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
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The optimization of the game is mixed, with some users experiencing significant performance issues despite the graphics not being overly demanding, indicating poor optimization. Conversely, others report excellent performance on high-end systems, praising the game's interface and overall execution. The inclusion of performance-based rankings adds a layer of challenge, but the inconsistency in user experiences suggests that optimization may vary widely across different hardware setups.
- “In-game performance is top notch and the interface is well thought out, making the game easy to grasp.”
- “The performance is great and I never had any problems with my high-end system!”
- “Performance: 10/10 (never had any problem)”
- “Somehow, this game's performance is kind of terrible sometimes. Even though the graphics are not really that amazing, it requires such a 'super effort' from the GPU to render or run the game level. It's really unoptimized.”
- “Somehow, this game's performance is kind of terrible sometimes. Even though the graphics are not really that amazing, it requires such a 'super effort' from the GPU to render or run the game level. It's really unoptimized.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches or crashes, others highlight significant issues with buggy controls and a decline in the quality of previously stable features. Overall, the game appears to have a split reception regarding its stability, with some enjoying it and others feeling it has become buggy and less enjoyable.
- “This is a really awesome game, providing much joy of play, with pretty graphics and so far no glitches.”
- “It's a lot of fun, it runs great, and despite what other people say, the voice acting is so bad it's good, great even.”
- “Somehow the things that worked flawlessly are now worse or even buggy while all the new additions lose the tight gameplay of the originals.”
- “Buggy abandoned game.”
- “Buggy, buggy, buggy.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Anomaly Warzone Earth has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it an opportunistic cash grab, particularly due to its presence on Steam as a mobile app and the prevalence of advertisements.
- “Anomaly Warzone Earth is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as an opportunistic cash grab.”
- “Advertisement-soaked websites, buy Defense Grid: The Awakening and this.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game features a lackluster and unengaging story, players find the gameplay itself to be enjoyable and fulfilling, suggesting that the emotional impact may stem more from the gameplay experience than the narrative.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game excels in character development by intertwining a compelling storyline with diverse stages, which keeps players engaged and invested in the narrative. Unlike many RTS games that lack depth, this title offers a rich character arc that enhances the overall experience and maintains player interest throughout.
- “It manages to keep your interest from the get-go, intertwining an interesting storyline that doesn't disappoint. Many RTS games fail to maintain a compelling story, making them feel redundant and repetitive. However, this game offers a wider variety of stages, a captivating story, and strong character development, keeping you on your toes and fully engaged in the battlefield.”

83%Critics’ scoreBased on 6 critic reviews

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