Trenches 2

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Trenches 2
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Developer(s) Thunder Game Works
Publisher(s) EA Games
Platform(s) iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Release
  • NA: December 15, 2011
Mode(s)Campaign, Skirmish, Multiplayer

Trenches 2 is the sequel to Trenches . It was developed by American studio Thunder Game Works.

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Gameplay

Trenches 2, like Trenches, is a combination of Tower Defence and Castle Attack genres, the player must create soldiers in order to overwhelm the opposing force. It is largely based on attrition warfare like World War I was. Unlike Trenches, the game has five countries each with their own strengths and weaknesses: France, Germany, Russia, Britain and the USA. The campaign is non-linear as the player can choose what area they would like to attack on a map of Europe.

Reception

The game was very well received on Apple's App Store, boasting a 4+12 out of 5 stars. [1] On other review websites, the game was given poor reviews. [2]

Publishing

The game uses EA's Origin. EA’s distribution agreement with the game’s developer had previously expired, [3] but as of February 28, 2013, Trenches 2 was re-released on the iTunes app store for free.

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References

  1. "Apple: Trenches II". iTunes . 6 October 2023.
  2. Thompson, Mike (December 19, 2011). "Trenches II Review". Gamezebo . Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  3. Brown, Mike (February 27, 2013). "Trenches II returns to the App Store after 'really slow' publisher EA removed the game". Pocket Gamer . Retrieved March 25, 2017.