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

Gameplay

''Trenches 2'', like ''Trenches'', is a combination of

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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

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, boasting a out of 5 stars. On other review websites, the game was given poor reviews.

Publishing

The game uses EA's Origin. EA’s distribution agreement with the game’s developer had previously expired,{{cite web, title=Trenches II returns to the App Store after 'really slow' publisher EA removed the game, url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Trenches+II/news.asp?c=48911, last=Brown, first=Mike, work=

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, date=February 27, 2013, accessdate=March 25, 2017 but as of February 28, 2013, ''Trenches 2'' was re-released on the iTunes app store for free.

References

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