Sanctum 2

 Xbox 360
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 7, 2013
    85
    Despite its technical issues, Sanctum 2’s blend of tower defense and first-person shooting forces you to think differently about both genres. The dichotomy has issues when it comes to balancing on a smaller scale, but it combines mechanics so well as a whole that the rest is easy to overlook.
  2. Game Informer
    May 16, 2013
    85
    Sanctum 2 shines brightest when it's forcing you to think and consider all the options it places in front of you, from tower choice to which enemies to gun down to what perks are the most advantageous.
  3. IGN
    May 15, 2013
    85
    Whereas the first Sanctum is a fun little oddity that brought some new ideas to the tower-defense genre, this sequel's a tightly paced adventure that builds on them and maintains its momentum to the very end.
  5. Armchair Empire
    Aug 25, 2013
    80
    By successfully marrying a solid strategic tower defense with a good first-person shooter aspect, Sanctum 2 is a good choice for either those looking for a good tower defender with more action ‑ or a FPS with more strategic defense aspects.
  6. GameSpot
    May 24, 2013
    80
    Sanctum 2 takes the enjoyable tower-defense-meets-first-person-shooting style of its predecessor and expands upon it with new weapons, towers, levels, and more.
  7. The Escapist
    May 21, 2013
    80
    Sanctum 2 is a thrilling, fast-paced tower defense game, which keeps things interesting with the FPS gameplay during the assaults. The RPG elements add to the total package, making even the single player feel like a complete experience.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine
    May 14, 2013
    80
    While the game feels rough around the edges, the core is so entertaining that such flaws don’t dominate the experience. Whether you play solo or with pals, solving Sanctum 2’s many challenges proves deeply absorbing.
  9. Gamer Limit
    May 27, 2013
    75
    Sanctum 2 puts a bit too much emphasis on the FPS aspect of the game.
  10. COGconnected
    Jun 7, 2013
    73
    If you’re a fan of tower defense or FPS games, and you are looking for something new, Sanctum 2 deserves a close look for sure.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 23, 2013
    70
    A fine tweak on an established theme. [Aug 2013, p.91]
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  12. Game Revolution
    May 14, 2013
    70
    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.
  13. Gaming Age
    May 29, 2013
    42
    I strongly suggest saving your cash for something else, as this is very below average.

Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
92
#92 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 68
  3. Negative: 30 out of 68
  1. CaptainCornhole
    May 16, 2013
    10
    Sanctum 2 is a very worthy sequel, the limitations on maze building I feel ultimately benefit this game. It creates a focus on strategy and isSanctum 2 is a very worthy sequel, the limitations on maze building I feel ultimately benefit this game. It creates a focus on strategy and is a way to immerse the player in the action. In Sanctum 1 the enemies would just ignore you, and you could level up your maze to the extent that all you had to do was sit back and watch. That doesn't make for good gameplay. Thankfully that is all fixed in Sanctum 2. My only complaints are Skyes redesign and the lack of a reload animation.… Full Review »
  2. vangoat
    May 23, 2013
    3
    First off, I love tower defense games, my IPad and Xbox are filled with them...THIS ONE SUCKS. Iron Brigade and Dungeon Defenders are awesomeFirst off, I love tower defense games, my IPad and Xbox are filled with them...THIS ONE SUCKS. Iron Brigade and Dungeon Defenders are awesome because they are fun and it is painfully obvious the people who made this game never played either of those. If I have to look up on the internet how to set up towers because their is basically one build for each map, where is the creativity in that? A tower defense game should have some flexibility.You can only build 10 towers on any map...are you kidding me? You get caught in the environment constantly which spells death.

    Overall:
    This game has so much going for it but in the end its not fun.

    The artists did their job, the style of the game is awesome. The programmers choked. If I had bought it on a disc I would have cracked in half by now...    … Full Review »
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    Jul 15, 2020
    0
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