Sanctum 2: The Pursuit Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-11-07
- New turrets are strong additions
- DLC expands content substantially
- Drone Launcher stands out
- High difficulty frustrates players
- Underused weapons feel ineffective
- Mind Control tower unclear and nerfed
Emotions
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 88%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 12%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 86%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 14%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 63
- Negative points
- 18
- Gameplay points
- 43
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 7
- Misc points
- 20
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
New turrets are strong additions
| The Friendship Laser and Mind Control Spire are well-received for their gameplay impact. Players note they can be used across all levels, not just DLC content. | 95% |
DLC expands content substantially
| The pack adds new weapons, perks, skills, and a campaign, significantly increasing the base game's content. Players feel it doubles the overall experience. | 85% |
Drone Launcher stands out
| The Drone Launcher is repeatedly praised as a fun, powerful, and creative weapon. Its homing drones and armor-ignoring damage make it a highlight of the DLC. | 77% |
Maps add fun and atmosphere
| The four new maps are consistently described as enjoyable and well-designed. Their atmosphere and variety add significant value to the DLC. | 74% |
New enemies are engaging
| The Heavy Pup and Bliskeblaske are considered interesting additions that require players to learn new counter-strategies. They enhance combat variety. | 58% |
Perks and skills are valuable
| Seven new perks and skills, such as Reinforcements, are included and considered useful. They provide meaningful upgrades for playable characters. | 35% |
Story continuation appreciated
| The DLC continues the narrative with comic-style episodes before and after levels. This concludes an interesting story arc and feels integral to the game. | 33% |
Weapons are high quality
| New weapons like the Grenade Launcher are described as amazing and useful. They blend well with existing equipment and enhance gameplay. | 33% |
Solid DLC overall
| All DLC for Sanctum 2 is considered solid and well-integrated with original features. The content is high quality and fits perfectly. | 30% |
Great FPS-tower defense hybrid
| The DLC captures both FPS and tower defense aspects cohesively. It adds solid content to an already unique eleven-year-old hybrid game. | 23% |
Synergies enhance gameplay
| Specific combinations like Drone Launcher with Skye's passive or Mind Control Spire with orbital laser are praised. These synergies add depth and fun. | 22% |