Anomaly: Warzone Earth

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 531 reviews
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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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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 531 reviews
story32 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Anomaly: Warzone Earth offers a fresh twist on the traditional tower defense genre, flipping the script and placing you in command of the attackers.
  • The blend of strategy and real-time tactics is executed brilliantly, keeping players engaged and on their toes.
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a compelling atmosphere, immersing players in the high-stakes mission to save Earth from alien occupation.
  • The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, especially in later levels where the difficulty spikes significantly.
  • The checkpoint system can be frustrating, often forcing players to restart long sections of a mission after a single mistake.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, particularly on Linux, where the game may not function properly.
  • story174 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered generic and unremarkable, primarily serving as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players appreciate the engaging voice acting and the occasional interesting twist, many find the narrative clichéd and lacking depth, with cutscenes that can become repetitive during mission retries. Overall, the story is seen as sufficient to motivate players through the missions, but it does not stand out as a highlight of the experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Anomaly: Warzone Earth is an interesting game reversing the gameplay of tower defense games; it has a good story, very good graphics, and challenging gameplay.”
    • “It's a solid game, with good production values and a cool alien invasion-type story.”
    • “The story is generic - the aliens have suddenly invaded and conquered Iraq and Japan.”
    • “The icing on the cake is that the story and the dialogue are abysmal.”
    • “The story starts off okay, but pretty quickly becomes bland, which annoys me because I feel they could have easily made a few changes to make it stand out.”
  • gameplay110 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its innovative reverse tower defense mechanics and strategic depth, while others criticize it for being tedious, unclear, and occasionally frustrating due to unskippable cutscenes and erratic difficulty spikes. Many appreciate the engaging and challenging nature of the gameplay, though some find it repetitive and cumbersome at times. Overall, the game is noted for its unique approach and solid mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre despite some flaws.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay loop is actually pretty enjoyable, graphics and soundtrack are fine, but there are some minor problems...”
    • “Tedious, dumb, and boring gameplay :(”
    • “Unskippable cutscenes after the checkpoints, questionable map mechanics, and difficulty level that swings wildly all over the place.”
    • “The gameplay is unimaginative; even a fan of tower defense games just can't recommend this slow-paced, lacking game.”
  • graphics69 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their impressive quality and visual appeal, often described as "gorgeous" and "well-developed." Many reviewers noted that the visuals enhance the immersive experience, with dynamic environments and unique art styles contributing to the overall enjoyment. Despite some minor criticisms regarding performance requirements, the graphics are generally considered a standout feature, especially for an indie title.

    • “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 graphics of Anomaly: Warzone Earth are beautiful, not so advanced, but very pleasing on the eye, perfectly crafted.”
    • “The graphics are overall decent enough for a 2011 game, with some unique visual elements to the environment.”
    • “Graphics and sound effects are acceptable considering the price and indie game.”
    • “The graphics are pretty slick, I'll give it that.”
  • music21 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its epic and driving quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive, many highlighted specific tracks, like the Tokyo theme, as standout elements. Overall, the sound design, including music and sound effects, contributes positively to the game's immersive environment.

    • “The music is epic and amazing, plus the story is sufficient.”
    • “Great visuals, adrenaline-pumping music, and nice voice acting.”
    • “The music adds punch to each map and is used to create tension rather than annoy.”
    • “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.”
    • “O solid background music.”
    • “Aside from that, the atmosphere brought in by the music and, most importantly, the environment is beautiful.”
  • replayability16 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of extra modes and challenges that encourage experimentation and replay, others find the static map design and limited multiplayer options diminish long-term engagement. Many enjoy returning for occasional playthroughs, but some express that the replay value can be low, especially compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “Campaign length is just right, and there are extra game modes that are replayable for additional play time and a way to experiment with builds and tactics.”
    • “Further replayability is there with the contrasting gold medals forcing you to play each mission differently.”
    • “A very addictive strategy-tower offense game, it's short but with a lot of replayability and a few game modes.”
    • “Biggest issue I see with this game when compared with other tower defense games is limited replay value.”
    • “Sadly, the replayability is non-existent in Anomaly 2 since multiplayer sucks... would still buy Anomaly 2 just for the campaign (it just doesn't have equal replayability ratio for the price).”
    • “This is a very fun game that stays challenging all the way through, but it does have limited replayability.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the gameplay becomes monotonous after a few hours. While some appreciate the strategic layer it adds to the tower defense genre, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a dull experience that can detract from enjoyment.

    • “Tedious, dumb, and boring gameplay :(”
    • “It's tedious and unimaginative.”
    • “It can get tedious and old quickly.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting an increase in bugs and control issues compared to previous versions. Many feel that the new additions detract from the original gameplay experience, leading to a perception of the game as abandoned and poorly maintained.

    • “Somehow the things that worked flawlessly are now worse or even buggy, while all the new additions lose the tight gameplay of the originals.”
    • “It's boring and has got buggy controls.”
    • “Buggy abandoned game.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering impressive graphics and sound without demanding excessive system resources. Players have noted that it runs smoothly, contributing to a positive gaming experience.

    • “The graphics are great without requiring too much performance to play.”
    • “It's well executed with nice visuals, sound, and performance.”
    • “This also comes with great performance.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cheesy dialogue and well-voiced characters, reminiscent of a comedic sci-fi narrative. While some players appreciate the lightheartedness and strategic wit, others criticize it for containing offensive elements, such as racism and sexism, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is polarizing, with some finding it entertaining and others feeling it undermines the game's quality.

    • “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.”
    • “It's high strategical detail is pretty funny.”
    • “Very funny and cool gameplay; if you're tired of tower defense games, this is definitely something you should try!”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful graphics, immersive music, and well-crafted environments, contributing to a unique and enjoyable experience. Reviewers note the significant effort put into creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.

    • “Nice graphics with a lot of effort put into story and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere created by the music and, most importantly, the environment is beautiful.”
    • “A simple and enjoyable game with tons of achievements, nice graphics, a unique atmosphere, and replayability.”
    • “The atmosphere is lacking depth and feels uninspired.”
    • “Despite some beautiful visuals, the overall atmosphere fails to engage the player.”
    • “The game’s atmosphere feels empty and does not draw you into the experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for being heavily reliant on advertisements, leading to a cluttered user experience, while also offering paid options like "Defense Grid: The Awakening" that may feel necessary to fully enjoy the game. Overall, players express frustration with the balance between free content and the push towards paid features.

    • “The game is riddled with advertisements, making it hard to enjoy without constant interruptions.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to progress.”
    • “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it feel like a cash grab.”
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Critic Reviews

84% average critic score

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Play time

5hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
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