You, especially those who frequent on Steam, may have heard
of Sanctum. The prequel was generally well-received by those who played it when
it came out in 2011. Unfortunately, it didn’t garner as much popularity among
the community. My guess would be that many were probably unwilling to try out
an intricate formula. The thought of playing first person in a tower defense
game would probably put off most casual players.
I bought Sanctum during 2011 winter’s Steam Sale because it
was dirt cheap (then again, every game is dirt cheap on a Steam Sale). However,
I’ve not touched it till today for some reason. Every time I get around to
playing it, something more important usually slaps me across the face and I
forget about it.
So, when Sanctum 2 was released, I was definitely keen on
playing it. Bought it immediately on Day 1 and began installing it the very
next second.
I must say, I really enjoyed myself, even when I was playing
solo. It really is a refresher from “serious” first person shooter games, and
much simpler. Granted that they don’t possess the in-depth character
personalities that Team Fortress 2 has for its classes, or a huge array of
weapons like in the Modern Warfare series, Sanctum 2 comes with its own charm
that has got me head over heels.
It’s definitely more fun when played with other people. Coordinating
your efforts, sharing resources and the occasional “trying to kill your buddy
with the falling building placement” is what keeps you from growing tired of
this game. Especially in the last waves, where strong, durable enemies come out
to obliterate your core (the thing you’re supposed to protect); holding that last
stand with your teammates brings out certain camaraderie amongst strangers.
Definitely try out Sanctum 2 if you’re in need of a different
recipe for a first person shooter from the others out there currently. If you
have friends in the same position, I would strongly advise you grab them now and
blast some aliens away.
-Airalien
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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