If you have enjoyed playing N.O.V.A 2 on the iPhone and iPad, you might be pleased to know it’s now landed in the Mac App Store, allowing you to join the Alliance on your Mac machine.
The Mac game brings with it 13 chapters, taking you through hostile, yet amazing environments of various Orbitals with over a dozen weapons to choose from, including: Dual Hand Guns, Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Automatic Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Alien Plasma Gun, Alien Lightning Gun, Alien Laser Gun, Turrets, Frag Grenades, and Mines.
Immersive Single-Player Campaign
The single-player campaign in N.O.V.A 2 is designed to be both challenging and engaging. Each of the 13 chapters is meticulously crafted to provide a unique experience, from navigating through dense alien jungles to battling in high-tech space stations. The storyline is rich with twists and turns, keeping players on the edge of their seats. The game also features a variety of enemy types, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, requiring players to adapt their strategies constantly.
The environments are not just visually stunning but also interactive. Players can use the terrain to their advantage, finding cover behind obstacles or using high ground to get a better shot at enemies. The game’s physics engine adds a layer of realism, making every explosion and bullet impact feel authentic.
Robust Multiplayer Modes
Together with multiplayer modes allowing up to 10 players to fight either online or locally through 5 different multiplayer modes: Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag, and InstaGib with Worldwide leaderboards to track your progress.
The multiplayer experience in N.O.V.A 2 is designed to be as thrilling as the single-player campaign. Each mode offers a different style of gameplay, ensuring that there is something for everyone. In Free for All, it’s every player for themselves, creating a chaotic and fast-paced environment. Team Deathmatch requires strategic teamwork and coordination, while Capture the Flag adds an element of strategy and planning as teams must not only defend their own flag but also capture the enemy’s.
Freeze Tag and InstaGib are unique modes that add variety to the multiplayer experience. In Freeze Tag, players must freeze their opponents and then shatter them to score points, while InstaGib is a high-stakes mode where every shot is a one-hit kill, making accuracy and reflexes paramount.
The game also features a robust matchmaking system, ensuring that players are matched with opponents of similar skill levels. This helps to keep the gameplay balanced and enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans. The worldwide leaderboards add an extra layer of competition, as players can see how they stack up against others from around the globe.
N.O.V.A 2 is now available to purchase and download from the Mac App Store for $9.99
Source: Cult of Mac
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