Sanctum 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

10
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Wide map variety.
Incremental tower upgrades.
Great co-op.

Cons:

Overused boss models.
No resource sharing.

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Last revision on April 28, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Wide map variety
Incremental tower upgrades
Great co-op
Unique blend of FPS and tower-defense
Gorgeous visuals
Several hours of gameplay in the campaign alone
Improves in every way over the original Sanctum

Reviewers Didn't Like

Overused boss models
No resource sharing
Feeble attempt at a story
Wave-based gameplay gets monotonous before long
No resource sharing in co-op
Ten tower limit seems a bit stingy on later levels

Expert reviews and ratings

While the first game was an enjoyable proof of concept, Sanctum 2 is that idea realized. A great experience all around, it brings the best of both the shooter and tower defense worlds together. Try to bring along a couple of friends for the adventure...

By Gaming Nexus on July 17, 2013

Sanctum 2 at the very least improves on every aspect of its clunky predecessor, offering smoother and more enjoyable gameplay and living up to the great promise offered by the premise. Furthermore the visuals are cool and sleek and the techno-tunes...

By Strategy Informer on June 12, 2013

Whether you're a fan of its predecessor or are new to the series, there's a lot to enjoy in this genre-bending hybrid. Every element from the original game has been expanded upon, creating a lengthy adventure that continues to feel fresh even after multiple completions.

By GameSpot on May 23, 2013

Sanctum 2 improves on the first Sanctum in almost every way, including its robust leveling system and perks, its improved turret management, its visual style, and its customization. Awkward resource handling in co-op and overused boss models detract only a little from the fun of the whole.

By IGN on May 15, 2013

At a $15 price point, Sanctum 2 is an ideal option for a group of friends to sit down and punch out together. Sanctum 2 is an intense, fun gaming experience to enjoy with others – There’s nothing quite like taking on impossible swarms of aliens as a team.

By Forbes on May 15, 2013

If the devs remedy the resource sharing issue in co-op, as they have hinted they might have to, I can see myself sinking a lot of time into this game. It has the variety in maps, enemies, and towers that makes a good tower defense game, and the FPS elements are just icing on the cake.

By GamingTrend on May 15, 2013

It’s good when developers listen. Back when I tried a preview build of the shooter/tower-defense hybrid Sanctum 2, I had only one significant complaint: At the beginning of each round, the game would throw your new materials on the ground for you to...

By Cheat Code Central on May 15, 2013

Developer Coffee Stain Studios' follow-up to 2011's Sanctum is better in every way. Sanctum 2 takes the tower defense/first-person shooter hybrid and expands upon it. What we get is more style, polish, and action that will please fans of both genres....

By GameZone on May 15, 2013

Sanctum 2 is a unique game experience that is quite successful in bringing two of today's hottest genres together in an engaging way. Sure, there are plenty of tower defense games out there that do it better, and sure, the shooting mechanics aren't up to snuff with the best of the bunch, but Coffee Stain Studios' is more than the sum of its parts.

By GameRevolution on May 14, 2013

anctum 2 is a rare representation of a game that was developed with an open ear. When Sanctum was released in 2011, it was a great idea that wasn’t without flaws in the structure of its design. Here, Coffee Stain Studios have taken the time to improve upon every mentioned or perceived flaw, and produced an indie gem polished in the fire of scrutiny.

By HardcoreGamer on May 14, 2013

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