Anomaly: Warzone Earth

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,722 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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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,722 reviews
story106 positive mentions
grinding17 negative mentions
  • Unique twist on the tower defense genre, allowing players to control the attackers instead of the defenders.
  • Engaging gameplay with a good balance of strategy and real-time action, requiring players to think on their feet.
  • Visually appealing with good graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
  • Difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which can lead to frustration and repetitive gameplay.
  • Limited variety in units and enemy types, making the gameplay feel somewhat monotonous over time.
  • The story and voice acting are often criticized for being clichéd and lacking depth.
  • story464 mentions

    The game's story, while not groundbreaking, provides a basic framework for the gameplay, revolving around an alien invasion and the player's role in guiding a convoy through various missions. Players noted that the narrative is often generic and can feel clichéd, but it is complemented by decent voice acting and engaging mission objectives that keep the gameplay interesting. Overall, the story serves its purpose in driving the game forward, though many players felt it could have been more compelling and immersive.

    • “The story has some interesting twists and turns; it keeps your attention and draws you forward.”
    • “The game flows well, has decent graphics and music, and there are 14 main story missions with diverse objectives.”
    • “The main story in which aliens invade the Middle East and you've been chosen to check why this happened is quite entertaining, and the voiceovers are really good.”
    • “The story is generic - the aliens have suddenly invaded and conquered Iraq and Japan.”
    • “The main story is relatively short (can easily finish in one sitting) if you have a good strategy at the start of each mission.”
    • “The story tries, but has huge holes in it.”
  • gameplay286 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique reverse tower defense mechanics, which require players to strategically plan routes and manage resources while navigating through enemy towers. While many players find the gameplay engaging and challenging, some criticize it for becoming repetitive and tedious over time, particularly in later levels. Overall, the game offers a mix of intuitive controls and strategic depth, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its pacing and occasional lack of clarity in mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is intuitive yet challenging, requiring players to think ahead and carefully plan their routes while managing resources.”
    • “These elements add depth to the gameplay, making each decision crucial to your success.”
    • “The gameplay itself was unique and fun, with maps that require thought but can be attacked many different ways, integral power-ups that need to be rationed smartly, and several different types of towers all with a different weak spot.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics199 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and visual appeal, especially considering the game's age. While some describe the visuals as impressive and well-executed, others note that they can feel dated or unoptimized, particularly in certain environments. Overall, the graphics are generally regarded as good to excellent for an indie title, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and experience.

    • “The graphics are very nice, the sound effects are nice, and the soundtracks are great.”
    • “The graphics of Anomaly: Warzone Earth are beautiful, not so advanced, but very pleasing to the eye, perfectly crafted.”
    • “The visuals are impressive, and it's quite satisfying to finish each of the campaign's levels.”
    • “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.”
    • “Due to the game's age, its graphics won't win any awards in this day and age but it works well enough to deliver the game experience in its entirety.”
  • music71 mentions

    The music in the game receives a generally positive reception, with many reviewers praising its ability to enhance the gameplay experience and create an engaging atmosphere. While some find the soundtrack to be repetitive or generic, others highlight its epic quality and ability to evoke the game's themes, particularly in military contexts. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable, with standout tracks that contribute significantly to the game's immersive qualities.

    • “The graphics are still good, 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, 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Feels like a mobile game ported to PC and would probably be kind of fun to play if not for the garbage soundtrack and voice acting reminding me of Call of Duty, which I can't be bothered to mute, to be honest.”
    • “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, so no complaints from me.”
  • replayability46 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed, with some players finding it limited outside of high-score challenges and difficulty modes, while others appreciate the variety of strategies and extra game modes that enhance replay value. Many reviews highlight the ability to replay levels for achievements and medals, but some note that the linear campaign and static map designs reduce overall replayability. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replay, such as leaderboards and different play styles, the experience may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.

    • “There is definitely quite a bit of replay value here as there are other modes for you to play around with.”
    • “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.”
    • “Not much replayability outside of going for a higher score or beating all of the missions on the highest difficulty.”
    • “The game has a lot of playability, but not any replayability.”
    • “There is little variety here, and even less replayability.”
  • grinding17 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, repetitive, and often frustrating, particularly as they progress through the campaign. While some enjoy the initial fun and diversity of gameplay, many agree that the grind becomes overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience, especially when faced with difficulty spikes. Despite these criticisms, a few players still appreciate the game for its pick-up-and-play nature.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere17 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by high-quality voice-overs, engaging music, and visually appealing graphics. Players describe it as an "atmospheric masterpiece" that effectively draws them into the gameplay, creating a unique experience for each mission. However, some users note that the atmosphere can become repetitive over time, potentially leading to boredom after extended play.

    • “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 brought in by the music and, most importantly, the environment is beautiful.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring cheesy dialogue and British accents that can be amusing, yet 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 for many. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique comedic twist on traditional tower defense mechanics.

    • “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!”
  • optimization11 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report excellent performance on high-end systems with no issues, others experience significant performance problems despite the graphics not being overly demanding. Overall, the game features a well-designed interface and solid performance metrics, but optimization appears inconsistent across different hardware setups.

    • “What's more, the graphics are great without requiring too much performance to play.”
    • “In-game performance is top-notch and the interface is well thought out, making the game easy to grasp.”
    • “Along with a score and ranking based on overall performance, there are 3 medals to aim for in a mission to add a little challenge and reason to replay and improve your tactics.”
    • “Somehow, the game's performance is terrible at times, even though the graphics are not that amazing. It requires such a 'super effort' from the GPU to render or run the game levels; it's really unoptimized.”
    • “Graphics, story, performance, level design, and the general idea are really great, but at some point, the optimization issues make it frustrating to play.”
    • “The game has potential, but the optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs and control issues, while others praise its performance and lack of glitches. Overall, there seems to be a divide between those experiencing frustrating instability and those enjoying a smooth gameplay experience.

    • “This is a really awesome game, providing much joy in gameplay, 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.”
    • “It's boring and has got buggy controls.”
    • “Buggy abandoned game.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of Anomaly Warzone Earth has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it an opportunistic cash grab on Steam, particularly due to its heavy reliance on advertisements and comparisons to other paid titles.

    • “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.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    While the game may have a lackluster and boring story, players find the gameplay itself to be highly enjoyable and fulfilling.

    • “The story is incredibly dull and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “Despite the gameplay being enjoyable, the lack of emotional depth in the narrative is disappointing.”
    • “The emotional aspects of the game are poorly executed, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The game excels in character development by intertwining a compelling storyline with diverse stages, keeping players engaged and attentive throughout. Unlike many RTS games that lack narrative depth, this title offers a rich story that enhances the overall experience and maintains player interest.

    • “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. This game offers a wider variety of stages, story, and character development, keeping you on your toes and ensuring you stay engaged with the battlefield.”
    • “The character development in this game is exceptional, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters. Each character has a unique backstory and growth arc that enhances the overall narrative experience.”
    • “I love how the character development is woven into the gameplay. As you progress, you see tangible changes in the characters, both in their abilities and their relationships with one another, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on any meaningful level.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Despite the interesting premise, the character development is poorly executed, leaving many characters feeling one-dimensional and forgettable.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
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