Anomaly 2

After alien machines overrun Earth and leave it frozen and post-apocalyptic, you command the human convoy Yukon as it searches for supplies and pushes through enemy territory.

An inverted take on tower defense, the game has you assemble a convoy and guide it along routes guarded by alien towers. In the field, a commander supports the troops with abilities such as repairs, shields, decoys, and attacks.

Vehicles can morph into alternate combat forms with different abilities, so you adapt your squad and tactics to enemy defenses and changing situations. The campaign offers choices that affect its ending, while asymmetric multiplayer pits a convoy commander against a player controlling the towers.

Players enjoy the game’s reverse tower-defense premise and the way it makes them lead an attacking convoy rather than build defenses. Reviews also praise the tactical options from morphing units and supporting troops during combat, with some appreciating the improved visuals and asymmetric multiplayer. Some players find the campaign short, and multiplayer enjoyment can depend on having an opponent available.