Anthem

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3707 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,263 out of 3707
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  1. Riats
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game is utter garbage, not even worth the download if it were free.
    I really wanted it to be good.

    It's that bad that i actually had to do my first ever metacritic review!

    Please save yourself the monthly $20 or the cost of game and flush it down the toilet.
  2. Gho
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I am holding this game to very high standards because of 4 reasons:
    1. Bioware story telling
    2. EA graphics 3. Full priced game 4. 6 years of development So we got a game with: 1. Shallow story, one dimensional villain, full, and I mean full of jokes that just make you cringe, the fort is a joke, with a suffocating awkward silence and a bunch of people eagerly wanting to tell    I am holding this game to very high standards because of 4 reasons:
    1. Bioware story telling
    2. EA graphics
    3. Full priced game
    4. 6 years of development

    So we got a game with:
    1. Shallow story, one dimensional villain, full, and I mean full of jokes that just make you cringe, the fort is a joke, with a suffocating awkward silence and a bunch of people eagerly wanting to tell their boring stories.
    2. Downgraded graphics with some really bad facial animations. If you dumb down the lighting a bit, I could swear this was Andromeda. I understand that demos (the one 2 years ago) are always prettier because they try to highlight the best parts of the game, but this is straight up false advertising.
    3. Early access and it already had micro-transactions in it...8 bucks for a skin that's not even top tier. this is not a free to play game, this is outright insulting.
    4. Loading screens for anywhere between 2 to 5 minutes to even crashes, horrific facial animation glitches, enemies disappearing, enemies not attacking you back or straight up teleporting and one-shoting you, rubber-banding, invisible walls...

    We waited 6 years for the best storytelling company backed up by EA with their amazing graphics. People make fun and say that Bioware died with ME3... But in reality, it just got sick and it never recovered, and it's getting worse each year.    … Expand
  3. LuisG1823
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Bug y problema de crasheos, misiones repetitivas tirando a lo muy generico, jugarlo solo puede ser un aburrimiento despues de unas horas, pero creo que en cooperativo puede que aguanten un poco mas, debio ser retrasado y pulir el juego, pero no y eso perjudico al juego, como siempre EA un cancer total
  4. Mannar
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Runs so bad, too much farming and borig at the same time. World just so empty and sad.
  5. Hurricheck
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Metacritic should really do smth with this 10-s from accounts with single anthem review.
    Looks really funny - 75% of positive user reviews are from accounts w/out any other reviews)
    For my part - the issues spotted at the vip-demo remain actual, I'd recommend to purchase it at half price (or even at 1/4). Or wait till BioWare will fix all the stuff and bring any enjoyable content there.
  6. jokeraka
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Grinding game with mediocre gameplay. Bad clone of Destiny and free-to-play Warframe. Not recommended
  7. Dendrym
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I feel like I have to give it a 10 just because of all review bombing with 0. This game is 7. Above avarage. I am huge fan of Diablo series, that this game reminds me of very much especially with all the difficulties presented. I love that donkey players can play on easy while not feeling hindrance to team and just enjoy themselves and have a good time. Game looks nice. Gameplay is crispI feel like I have to give it a 10 just because of all review bombing with 0. This game is 7. Above avarage. I am huge fan of Diablo series, that this game reminds me of very much especially with all the difficulties presented. I love that donkey players can play on easy while not feeling hindrance to team and just enjoy themselves and have a good time. Game looks nice. Gameplay is crisp and in debth builds are something that I appreciate. Playing a on i7 and 1080ti have no performance issues and loading times are very fast. I have to admit that I have the game on SSD. If you want faster loading times lower texture quality. I absolutely love that in 25h of play time I have 350k coins and one skin is about 61k. You don't have to spend a dime on MTS. I actually went and spent about 10£ and I have nothing to spend it on. One also have to love the fact that some skins are only for coins and coins can't be exchanged for premium currency.

    It is definitely more fun and engaging than Destiny. And definitely better than The Division. So I really don't get where its the hate comes from.    … Expand
  8. MoodyGold
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I don't know why all this people are down-voting Anthem, I'm really enjoying the game, everything looks good and i'm really hyped for all the fun I'll have with it.
  9. Nico79
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    A good Game for maybe 15 hours, after this you have seen everything , the end Content clear and max Gear. But the Gunplay and flying is Fun, the Graphic is nice,the Sound is cool and the World Design is great. This is why i give 5/10. Give Anthem 1 Year of Updates, and it will be a 7 or 8/10.
  10. Jan_Jansen
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    The game is completely raw and empty! It is awfully boring! Boring to explore the world, boring to do quests and boring to shoot! It is difficult to find at least something that isn't boring! This is not a tripleA project, not now and is not worth its$50! The maximum price of the game in this form can not exceed$20. Thank you for listening.
  11. Hagryke
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Muchisimos bugs, pantallas de carga larguisimas, a las 20 horas ya lo notas repetititvo y el contenido es super escaso. Por no hablar de los dialogos y las historia que telita.
    Esto juego valdra la pena cuando cueste 20 € y le haya metido 20 parches, y otros 20 dlc.
    No recomiendo para nada comprar este juego de salida, a menos que seas bobo.
  12. MikeMyers544
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Can't believe this was made by Bioware, the company which made amazing games like Mass Effect. Is this the state of the gaming industry now? Online only games made a company who is known for single player story games, what a disappointment. The game has nothing interesting, just a complete boring grind. I can't believe anyone would enjoy this, this game doesn't come anywhere near gamesCan't believe this was made by Bioware, the company which made amazing games like Mass Effect. Is this the state of the gaming industry now? Online only games made a company who is known for single player story games, what a disappointment. The game has nothing interesting, just a complete boring grind. I can't believe anyone would enjoy this, this game doesn't come anywhere near games like Mass Effect.… Expand
  13. SavageManatee
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I can't get enough of this game. It has the usual hiccups for a major new AAA IP and the devs are quick to fix issues. Between the community and the game play there is no reason why anyone that has played this game should give it a negative rating.
  14. Deletedi1
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I dont care who the publisher is i care about how i spent my time. This one looks really promising though it has flaws like sadly allmost every game (exept Apex Legends) perhaps has at start. Its download times are big - but the story for me is interesting and the gameplay it self is huge +. Looking more from the updates too but still really a game worth to play and try.
  15. casperthechamp
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Disappointed. Boring loot, repetitive mission structure, loot game is significantly inferior to D2 Forsaken with minimal end game and recycled missions from the Campaign.
  16. Risqueto
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    After 20 hours of game I can say it's a really bad game. getting kicked from servers, repeating missions because the game kicks you when you are about to finish it. Even the loot system is a failure, who the hell thought that the drop rate of the game is ok? I dont even care for drop, you get tons of weapons after one mission...
  17. CALLMEDAADDYY1
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Anthem means a lot to a RPG fan, it combines a lot of games into one, but it's a game that will evolve through out the years to come. The hate on this game comes from ignorant gamers that will rage at the slightest mistake, bioware did a solid classic A-RPG with loot, grind and with a feeling of accomplishment due to commitment from the player. The story it's just the tip of the iceberg.Anthem means a lot to a RPG fan, it combines a lot of games into one, but it's a game that will evolve through out the years to come. The hate on this game comes from ignorant gamers that will rage at the slightest mistake, bioware did a solid classic A-RPG with loot, grind and with a feeling of accomplishment due to commitment from the player. The story it's just the tip of the iceberg.
    The gameplay is solid with outstanding animation skill thanks to the excellent people that work on the studio. if you don't like loot, or grind, this game is not for you. If you do, then this game will evolve just like warframe and destiny, it takes time, and for now it's just the first chapter of a big book that will become an amazing adventure! It's braindead and you can relax with it.    … Expand
  18. Warrane
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This is actually a really fun game. It is a bit like Destiny, but with more of a superhero feel. Great graphics and responsive gameplay make up for the slightly long load times. The heat mechanic is a good way to limit flight and encourages the player to attempt to avoid being hit in combat. Both solo and group play are fun and the multiple difficulty settings allow for just the rightThis is actually a really fun game. It is a bit like Destiny, but with more of a superhero feel. Great graphics and responsive gameplay make up for the slightly long load times. The heat mechanic is a good way to limit flight and encourages the player to attempt to avoid being hit in combat. Both solo and group play are fun and the multiple difficulty settings allow for just the right amount of challenge. Let’s stop reviewing EA and BioWare and see more reviews on the game itself.… Expand
  19. DarkFenix
    Feb 22, 2019
    4
    Deeply mediocre, that pretty much sums up my sentiments towards Anthem. Every quality the game has is marred by some stupid design decision or half-baked development.

    And there's no excuse, Destiny has been testing the waters in the looter-shooter genre for many years now, we *know* what works and what doesn't, yet EA manage to fail miserably in ways they should know better than. But    Deeply mediocre, that pretty much sums up my sentiments towards Anthem. Every quality the game has is marred by some stupid design decision or half-baked development.

    And there's no excuse, Destiny has been testing the waters in the looter-shooter genre for many years now, we *know* what works and what doesn't, yet EA manage to fail miserably in ways they should know better than.

    But let's not kid ourselves people, this game is nothing more than EA ticking boxes and putting a presence into a genre it doesn't yet have a foothold in. Bioware is long dead, just like Bullfrog, Westwood, and many others. The only thing standing between EA and the total dissolution of the Bioware name is a single resounding failure, I wonder if this is it.    … Expand
  20. Nopahking
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This is a beautiful game. Its BioWares take on a loot shooter so if your looking for classic Bioware this isn't it. Thats not to say this doesn't feel like BioWare, because it does.

    Story is good. It's classic good vs evil with fun and engaging characters. It is a great considering this type of game is not focused on story but BioWare managed to work it in beautifully. And they paint a    This is a beautiful game. Its BioWares take on a loot shooter so if your looking for classic Bioware this isn't it. Thats not to say this doesn't feel like BioWare, because it does.

    Story is good. It's classic good vs evil with fun and engaging characters. It is a great considering this type of game is not focused on story but BioWare managed to work it in beautifully. And they paint a piicture of a really awesome new world while doing so.

    Combat s obviously the strongest point. It will keep you wanting more. And loot grind is addicting.

    Visuals and sound are amazing.

    THis game makes me loose sleep    … Expand
  21. shteen11
    Feb 22, 2019
    4
    This game has no idea what it wants to be. Its looting is terrible, uninspired and there is no visual progression and barely any power progression. After the initial spectacle the combat becomes atrociously boring. The story is average but your character's voice actor is just so damn obnoxious. The UI is shocking and the performance and stability is just bad. Only 4 people allowed in theThis game has no idea what it wants to be. Its looting is terrible, uninspired and there is no visual progression and barely any power progression. After the initial spectacle the combat becomes atrociously boring. The story is average but your character's voice actor is just so damn obnoxious. The UI is shocking and the performance and stability is just bad. Only 4 people allowed in the open world with zero social features? The gameplay is unresponsive and the the enemy mechanics and AI are laughable with no telegraphs! Moreover, hit scan enemy attacks that pull you out of the only redeeming feature of the game- the flight, yes enemy attacks will ground you and its so frustrating.

    In fact that is what this game boils down to: frustration.... and disappointment.

    People keep saying to give it time. No. Nothing will fix the fundamental issues present in this game.
    Do not buy.    … Expand
  22. Kazadu
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    What a joke EA.... what a JOKEEE.
    1. there is nothing interesting in this game apart from flying.
    2. the enemy A.I. simply sucks. I can write a better A.I. in five hours for free.
    3. the game doesn't feel rewarding at all and it's extremely repetitive
    4. what a disappointment EA, I see you going down
  23. Tronilla
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    i love the game all from flying to shooting but the game need some balance. but its a base game atm but i think we will see it grow big in time.
  24. KuZmich
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    В игру играл еще с альфы. Вдоволь настрадался на вип-бете и опен-бете, которые почему-то были названы демо. Приобрел подписку для раннего доступа и на настоящий момент отыграл уже неделю.
    Запоем, ночами, на работе хожу с красными глазами. И пока не собираюсь останавливаться.
    На 10 не тянет из-за явных технических проблем и малого контента на старте.    В игру играл еще с альфы. Вдоволь настрадался на вип-бете и опен-бете, которые почему-то были названы демо. Приобрел подписку для раннего доступа и на настоящий момент отыграл уже неделю.
    Запоем, ночами, на работе хожу с красными глазами. И пока не собираюсь останавливаться.
    На 10 не тянет из-за явных технических проблем и малого контента на старте.
  25. IMPULZ
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    I don't get it. Despite all of the hate I was optimistic. I thought this game had potential. I thought it could be fun.

    Boy, was I wrong. The gameplay is is just pathetic. It's boring, bland and completely uninteresting. The gunplay itself is okay but the quests are so, so dull and predictable. In the first few missions of the game all you do is go somewhere, kill enemies, find    I don't get it. Despite all of the hate I was optimistic. I thought this game had potential. I thought it could be fun.

    Boy, was I wrong. The gameplay is is just pathetic. It's boring, bland and completely uninteresting. The gunplay itself is okay but the quests are so, so dull and predictable. In the first few missions of the game all you do is go somewhere, kill enemies, find something, stand in a circle, kill enemies for a minute, repeat, then leave. You do this over and over again until after just a few hours you're bored out of your mind. I feel like I've done these exact things in a hundred other games already many, many times.

    As far as the story is concerned, don't bother. It's cringeworthy and extremely generic. The characters are annoying and cliché. The voice acting is horrible to the point where I ended up just skipping the dialogue all together.

    The only positive thing about this game I can think of are the graphics. They're beautiful; among the best graphics I've ever seen. But this also comes with a downside unfortunately. The performance on most rigs is utter **** and the game is very poorly optimized.

    I can't express in words how disappointed I am. It's so sad to see EA destroy video games and their developers again and again because of their disgusting business practices. I hope one day people will finally stop supporting this disgrace of a company before it's too late.    … Expand
  26. TylerNF
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Such an absolute let down. It seems good for like 30 minutes until you realize you've seen all there is to see and it's just on a loop. And the story is. . Ugh. It's just a generic loot shooter, like Destiny but even more formulaic and repetitive. Just get Destiny instead. (Never thought I'd say those words.) Jesus Bioware. I used to like you. This is just so sucky. I wish thereSuch an absolute let down. It seems good for like 30 minutes until you realize you've seen all there is to see and it's just on a loop. And the story is. . Ugh. It's just a generic loot shooter, like Destiny but even more formulaic and repetitive. Just get Destiny instead. (Never thought I'd say those words.) Jesus Bioware. I used to like you. This is just so sucky. I wish there was something good here. Just put Bioware out of their misery already.… Expand
  27. rafaelhsouza
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    First of all I have to say that I didn't buy the game. I've only played the 10-hour trial on EA Access.

    I have a longe history with Bioware, they are probably my favorite video-game company of all time. Baldurs Gate marked my early teen years an helped me learn english, MDK 2 was one of my favorite Dreamcast games, I LOVE Kotor and Mass Effect is my favorite trilogy all times (and I am    First of all I have to say that I didn't buy the game. I've only played the 10-hour trial on EA Access.

    I have a longe history with Bioware, they are probably my favorite video-game company of all time. Baldurs Gate marked my early teen years an helped me learn english, MDK 2 was one of my favorite Dreamcast games, I LOVE Kotor and Mass Effect is my favorite trilogy all times (and I am talking about trilogies in general, including games, films and books). I even loved them when everyone hated, I don't think the Mass Effect 3 ending was bad and despite of all its problems I think Andromeda is a good game.

    But let's talk about Anthem...well this game is UNACCEPTABLE and the worst mark in Bioware history. I don't even know where to start, the load times are disgraceful (I expect a lot of memes about it), the story is not even close to what we've seen in the past from Bioware, the gameplay is boring, broken and repetitive. This game SUCKS! This will obviosuly be a big commercial failure, I just hope it will not be the end of Bioware, I hope they will learn from it and maybe some day we will see Bioware making great games like ME and KOTOR again.    … Expand
  28. Wilson_75
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    The game is absolutely beautiful and the movement mechanics are fantastic. But overall, this is just a shockingly bad and hollow game. In fact, this is a "javelin showcase", it is not a complete game. Definitely NOT worth buying.
  29. DiegoCastro
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Lo más entretenido del juego es el combate, luego de ello, no tiene mucho de especial. Asimismo, demasiados bugs, es una pena pero este juego solo merece ser comprado por lo menos a mitad de precio.
  30. IgrokU
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    I played for 7 hours or so, got bored and haven't bothered to turn it back on- origin premier. I felt no connection, with my character,the game, the story, or the NPCs.. it was just so...meh. The combat was good, but not oh boy, the world looked good, but so do a lot of other games, but the missions...... How many times do I want to stand in a circle, or fly around gathering orbs, boringI played for 7 hours or so, got bored and haven't bothered to turn it back on- origin premier. I felt no connection, with my character,the game, the story, or the NPCs.. it was just so...meh. The combat was good, but not oh boy, the world looked good, but so do a lot of other games, but the missions...... How many times do I want to stand in a circle, or fly around gathering orbs, boring after you realize that is what the game play is. I really didn't have any issues with bugs or performance/ knock on wood.

    I wanted to like this game and would say it's OK, just not for me. There are just too many other games I actually enjoy after many hours, anthem isn't one of them- anthem was OK at best.    … Expand
  31. Dopo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This Game is an insult to gamers worldwide. It's half finished, bugged, and completely soulless. It becomes normal to release this unfinished products with a promise to make it better. It's like going into the movie, and seeing it without special effects. They're gonna get added later.

    Don't buy, The flying is just fun for a couple of hours.
  32. Biosource
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    The story is not the great blockbuster we are used from Bioware - Mass Effect, but it is interesting and you do get to enjoy the characters they created, if you warm up to them, and give them a chance.

    The core part - Gameplay is incredibly fun, fighting is amazing and it offers so many varieties with every Javeline. There are still a lot of improvements that need to be done, but    The story is not the great blockbuster we are used from Bioware - Mass Effect, but it is interesting and you do get to enjoy the characters they created, if you warm up to them, and give them a chance.

    The core part - Gameplay is incredibly fun, fighting is amazing and it offers so many varieties with every Javeline.

    There are still a lot of improvements that need to be done, but even with the current flaws this game deserves far more than the general person is claiming it to be. Personally, got far more than my money’s worth out of this game.    … Expand
  33. Mods789
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    I'm big fan of BioWare games, and I am very disappointed by Anthem.
    The gameplay is certainly excellent, the lore is rather well provided and the OST very good but everything else is missed, the characters are very unattractive for the most part, the scenario is basic as possible, the end-game content is very poor, the game is very poorly optimized (I rarely exceed 60 fps in ultra in    I'm big fan of BioWare games, and I am very disappointed by Anthem.
    The gameplay is certainly excellent, the lore is rather well provided and the OST very good but everything else is missed, the characters are very unattractive for the most part, the scenario is basic as possible, the end-game content is very poor, the game is very poorly optimized (I rarely exceed 60 fps in ultra in 1080p with an RTX 2070, a Ryzen 5 2600X and 16 GB of ram) with multiple loading times (whether to equip, launch a mission, access a cave during the mission, you will ALWAYS have a loading time, an SSD is essential)
    In short, not everything is to be thrown away in this game but it clearly deserves its notes, hoping that BioWare will get its fingers out of its ass for Dragon Age 4.    … Expand
  34. Vanitatum
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Anthem is an ambitious game with huge scope and potential. The release version has fun and exciting gameplay, interesting lore and story elements that unfold as you explore. The combat is the best I've played - smooth, fast and not overly complex, while at the same time - coupled with the evolving gearing system - having room for nuance.

    Unfortunately what may well become a great game,    Anthem is an ambitious game with huge scope and potential. The release version has fun and exciting gameplay, interesting lore and story elements that unfold as you explore. The combat is the best I've played - smooth, fast and not overly complex, while at the same time - coupled with the evolving gearing system - having room for nuance.

    Unfortunately what may well become a great game, is being hammered by people who hate the publisher (Electronic Arts), while ignoring the fact the game developer (BioWare) has launched an original, fun and high quality product. Since the demo, early access and worldwide launch, BioWare have been exceptionally responsive and have demonstrated that that they are both aware of emergent problems on a technical and gameplay level, and are also committed to solving them in the shortest possible time with an eye on a bright future. The road map for the first few months looks very encouraging and they have plans for over a decade of updates.

    All AAA games have bugs and patches galore on release - without exception - and so with Anthem.

    In summary, Anthem had a great foundation on which to build a strong and enduring story franchise - it is fun and interesting, with endearing characters and a fantastic visual look that is miles ahead of anything else I've played. I am enjoying it immensely.

    I hope this turtle makes it to the water.    … Expand
  35. NaaR
    Feb 22, 2019
    4
    This isn't a good game. Don't buy.

    The good: + Combat is decent, when it works. + Flying with a controller, movement is good. The bad: - Bullet sponges everywhere at higher difficulty. - Bad UI and menues. Its really gamebreakingly bad when you want to change gear. - Fort Tarsus is a slow mess. Uninspiring and uninteresting and the quests given are boring. - Load times are just    This isn't a good game. Don't buy.

    The good:
    + Combat is decent, when it works.
    + Flying with a controller, movement is good.

    The bad:
    - Bullet sponges everywhere at higher difficulty.
    - Bad UI and menues. Its really gamebreakingly bad when you want to change gear.
    - Fort Tarsus is a slow mess. Uninspiring and uninteresting and the quests given are boring.
    - Load times are just to long which makes every area, every decision a drag and annoyance.
    - Bugs and crashes everywhere which is extra annoying because of the load times.
    - Non-existant end game content. So you make through the drag of a story, chores of quests only to find no good end game content.

    Summary
    = The game is a chore and boring for the most parts. 3 / 10    … Expand
  36. spinosaurus
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I wanted to like Anthem, but the endless horde of bugs, crashes, and repeat gameplay have left this game DOA. Boring loot system, useless crafting system, gun-play feels like shooting nerf guns.

    While the game may get better in 6 months, there is no excuse for the current state of the game, anyone that bought the game outright should get a refund. people who want to try the game should    I wanted to like Anthem, but the endless horde of bugs, crashes, and repeat gameplay have left this game DOA. Boring loot system, useless crafting system, gun-play feels like shooting nerf guns.

    While the game may get better in 6 months, there is no excuse for the current state of the game, anyone that bought the game outright should get a refund. people who want to try the game should do so on the EA basic access trial, be warned it will leave a bad taste mixed with time wasting regret.    … Expand
  37. Clay-declaire
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I can't find anything wrong with this game. No game is perfect day one.

    Yes, OK - EA are complete morons - but at it's core Bioware still cares. They'll make the game what it should be. Give them a chance.
  38. nahuyEA
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This is a great tragedy when the biowar went over to the paw of the insatiable ea,
    lyrical digression, relative to the game - unspeakable feces with boring nobody needed drochev.
  39. Anfraxx_
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    I have read the other user reviews and understand their hate, however I think people are too harsh with a lot of their scoring.

    Yes the game has some bugs, this is a new IP with no base to work from so they are learning as they go, before the game even launched we had 2 patches to try and resolve stuff and a lot of things got fixed for "most" people. Also changes were made to balance    I have read the other user reviews and understand their hate, however I think people are too harsh with a lot of their scoring.

    Yes the game has some bugs, this is a new IP with no base to work from so they are learning as they go, before the game even launched we had 2 patches to try and resolve stuff and a lot of things got fixed for "most" people. Also changes were made to balance out the Javelins.

    My opinion on the game is if you have even one other person to play it with, it's a fun game to play. I've been playing it and so far about 15hrs in, still not bored, enjoying the different play styles of each Javelin, enjoying the missions DESPITE (read, I am acknowledging this) the missions been quite samey (Kill all the enemies, hold a spot for a timer to fill, and general grab item A and take it to B) it is still fun with friends (maybe the issue is people who are low balling the game score don't have friends?)

    Graphically the game is nice, not much stuttering making the game play smooth (I have a 7700k and a 1080 w/ 16GB ram) the loading screen issue has resolved itself for me (I do have the game on a SSD though also).

    Each Javelin is different enough to be fun to unlock, and the customisation makes them enjoyable to match how you want to play.

    All in all I would probably give it 7/10 in it's current state, however due to the unfair down votes I have ramped my score up a little.    … Expand
  40. gv3yolo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Yet another potential masterpiece that fell victim to EA's poor business practice of microtransactions and being online only. If this were a singleplayer experience which focused on story and not on multiplayer. it could have been part of the greatest games of this generation along with horizon zero, gow, rdr2, spiderman and others. Shame.
  41. Chronos1
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    The game was only fun for 2 days... run out of things to do real quick, no MP, severe lack of content.. live service games are a scam.
  42. vertan
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Игра обладает открытым миром и потрясающей графикой.Сюжет хоть и не без изъянов,но всё же весьма не плох.Игра очень красивая и мне понравилась.
  43. devilchao0
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game really sucked, just an absolute disappointment. I'm gonna try to get a refund.
    Also most of the 10/10 reviews from users for this are from accounts that were created today and have only reviewed this game.
    The whole "oh it's EA so that's why it's getting bad reviews" argument is a load of bullcrap, the game is broken, disappointing, and was a mistake to release in it's current state.
  44. e2Concept
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Not worth your money, time, etc.
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  45. QQshka
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Убогий сюжет, никакой злодей, скучные миссии. Отсутствие эедейма. Нахрена вообще нужна эта игра? Что она может предложить в конкуренции с дестини, дивижен и варфрейм? Ну первые 2 часа прикольно летать и бегать в джевелинах. Ну за это можно накинуть парочку баллов.Убогий сюжет, никакой злодей, скучные миссии. Отсутствие эедейма. Нахрена вообще нужна эта игра? Что она может предложить в конкуренции с дестини, дивижен и варфрейм? Ну первые 2 часа прикольно летать и бегать в джевелинах. Ну за это можно накинуть парочку баллов.
  46. ShadowMystic
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    The most fun looter shooter out there. Give this game a go. I guarantee you it will surprise you if you can get past the nay sayers hating on EA and giving 0 ratings which is impossible.
  47. Rfvas54
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Хейтеры, нельзя же так, игра только вышла - тех проблемы это вообще ерунда, Биовар выдали новый айпи, а вы кричите ко-ко-ко игра плоха. Вы поиграйте сначала на эндгейме, она эмоций дарит не меньше чем другие игры данного жанра, правда те тоже их дарить начали через год - полтора, ну вы же не знаете этого.Хейтеры, нельзя же так, игра только вышла - тех проблемы это вообще ерунда, Биовар выдали новый айпи, а вы кричите ко-ко-ко игра плоха. Вы поиграйте сначала на эндгейме, она эмоций дарит не меньше чем другие игры данного жанра, правда те тоже их дарить начали через год - полтора, ну вы же не знаете этого.
  48. Marakasi
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    The game plays as generic and repeative MMO game, where you can invite your friends or find some randoms. Some could await the game like some Mass Effect-like game, but it didn't happened.
  49. Nordsoul
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    it took 6 years to make it. Let it sink in 6 YEARS. what we got is 20 hour game. which skyrockets to 30hours because of the loading times . (seriously worse than GTA V which was considered impossible).
    just avoid this game and save yourself the mula
  50. pjw84
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    shocking load times, always having to set the game. the match making is really poor;; the part is always breaking up. shame,i wanted it to be good.
  51. KiranorD
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I went through the game completely and I have certain thoughts.
    For starters, positive +.
    The graphics in the game are simply incredibly incredible. The environment is very realistic and the world is really interesting to explore. The flight system is made very nice, the player feels the flight. The combat system is good, but it need more variety. I liked the plot of the game and it did    I went through the game completely and I have certain thoughts.
    For starters, positive +.
    The graphics in the game are simply incredibly incredible. The environment is very realistic and the world is really interesting to explore. The flight system is made very nice, the player feels the flight. The combat system is good, but it need more variety. I liked the plot of the game and it did not disappoint (but unfortunately very few of it)
    Negative - .
    For 2019... the game has a lot of loading screens. I just hate it. Many additional tasks of the similar type (this is not surprising for games tied with the grind). NPS in the city do not speak, but simply gesticulate. It spoils the whole atmosphere of the game. I would like to know the history of the world from the dialogues, rather than reading game notes. I believe that the function of moving the player to the mission zone is superfluous(this function should be done in the game menu, in case there is an error and the movement is really required).
    In general, I experienced a positive gaming experience. Especially if you compare this game with competitors (but the price of the game is too high). Accurate score for the game 7 points. But I put 8 in the hope of further development of the game.    … Expand
  52. FakEpicgames
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    this game lacks of everything bioware has tried to copy destiny and the main story is even worse .
    rip bioware you will be rememberd for other games
  53. elryo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    So, so lazy. This game actually had potential, but instead they decided to go the lazy 'grindathon' route, that doesn't even have interesting gameplay or other fun mechanics.
  54. Ancorig
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Magnificent, beautiful and huge world! Set of secrets! Dangerous opponents! Very not simple fights which are not simple to be undergone a command and it is already alone even more difficult. I was captured by this game! The only serious shortcoming is an optimization. Still it is necessary to work on it.
  55. Burnouts3s3
    Feb 22, 2019
    4
    It's too little, too late.

    Bioware attempts to get into the loot and shoot genre only to have too little content and not enough quality control. -Only 3 Strongholds/Raids -In-game store for cosmetic items -Lack of optimization when flying around -Fort Tarsis being so small it makes Dragon Age 2's Kirkwall seem large by comparison -Lack of Roleplaying and dialogue options found in    It's too little, too late.

    Bioware attempts to get into the loot and shoot genre only to have too little content and not enough quality control.
    -Only 3 Strongholds/Raids
    -In-game store for cosmetic items
    -Lack of optimization when flying around
    -Fort Tarsis being so small it makes Dragon Age 2's Kirkwall seem large by comparison
    -Lack of Roleplaying and dialogue options found in other Bioware games
    -Story mode so lacking they padded it out with grindy missions.

    While customizing one of the 4 Javelins is entertaining for a little while, there's not enough there to justify a $60 purchase.

    If you have Origin Premiere, go ahead, but wait for a patch and more content before diving in.    … Expand
  56. SynthGreen
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I never thought I’d rate anything at a 0, but after beating this game and putting 15 hours in (early access included, demo not included) j feel like I can finally safely say there is actually nothing to like about this game.

    The gameplay gets stale. There are only 2 real mission types, and only 3 strongholds. The lore is very basic and uninteresting, and the lore of a child’s book    I never thought I’d rate anything at a 0, but after beating this game and putting 15 hours in (early access included, demo not included) j feel like I can finally safely say there is actually nothing to like about this game.

    The gameplay gets stale.

    There are only 2 real mission types, and only 3 strongholds.
    The lore is very basic and uninteresting, and the lore of a child’s book could be more well written.

    The characters are one-note, and after your first conversation with 90% of them, you’ll already know exactly who they are.

    I only managed to play this game because of my loyalty to BioWare (and work being out for the week).

    The flight element was fun, but even that had occasional glitches or mishaps.
    Glitches I don’t normally count against games, especially when they are brand new. But in this case, there is so little to talk about for Anthem that the glitches come up quickly.    … Expand
  57. Ruften
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Horrendously bland storyline, empty soulless world, repetitive gameplay, repetitive enviroments, boring missions, endless loading screens, microtransations. Bioware used to be the exact opposite of everyting I just said. Goodbye
  58. Odezza
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    If you want another unfinished, micro-transaction filled game from EA then go right ahead, otherwise stay away.
  59. Palanthemion
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Who is making decisions at EA?
    ME:Andromeda ressources were reduced because of Anthem... now after 6 years of development Anthem is released as a subpar and unfinished product - same as Andromeda was. I sincerly hope that there will be negative consequences for whoever was in charge.
  60. Cardifrench
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    I can't play this game on my TV because EA's Frostbite, Dolby Vision and new Oled TVs supporting Dolby Vision Don't match and I get a black screen. An issue known by Bioware since 2017 and Mass Effect and they did Nothing in 2 years.
    So I was upset but still gave it a try on a pc monitor, the prologue worked fine and then I kept having crashing issue returning to Windows.
    In order to be    I can't play this game on my TV because EA's Frostbite, Dolby Vision and new Oled TVs supporting Dolby Vision Don't match and I get a black screen. An issue known by Bioware since 2017 and Mass Effect and they did Nothing in 2 years.
    So I was upset but still gave it a try on a pc monitor, the prologue worked fine and then I kept having crashing issue returning to Windows.
    In order to be able to play this game I had to switch language to French. I can only play this game in freaking french or it won't even load in English. What the heck is wrong with you Bioware ?

    This is pretty much how you will experience Anthem: 10 hours in front of your software trying to make it work or waiting for it to load for 3 hours of actual playing time.

    The worst part is that I enjoy the gameplay which is pretty much copied on Mass Effect Andromeda that I loved.

    But the bugs, the crashes, being forced to play the french version, the lack of any story and the fact that I spent 70 dollars to support the studio that abandonned us Andromeda fans to create this joke of a game gave me arguably the worst gaming experience of my life and I've been playing for 25 years now…

    Still, even though I can't enjoy it on an Oled screen, the game is beautiful, smooth and very promising and could be a good game in a year or two when it should actually have been released.
    Hence the 2 points I give it.
    It could even be a great game if Bioware were to offer us an only-solo DLC of no more than 5 to 6 hours exploring the lore of Anthem...    … Expand
  61. ardast
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Very bland, very repetitive game. Too generic for my taste. With the lack of content it certainly is not worth anyone's 60$. Do not buy!
    So this is where Bioware is today? From Baldur's Gate 1, MDK2, Baldur's Gate II, Neverwinter Nights, Kotor, Jade Empire, Mass Effect to this.
    Dragon Age Origins was the last game the real Bioware ever made. RIP!
  62. AlexKidd
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Boring missions, HUGE loading times and microtransactions in a full priced game. RIP Bioware.
  63. Badsepector
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    anthem is really boring, dont buy this game or you will be disappointed only good graphics but other things are bad and every seconds its getting worse for you
  64. ProjectCupid
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    we got promised such a great game, instead we get a cooked down, plain version of a game that literally just sends you in loops just to keep you busy, instead of creating challenging endgame content, they just added bullet-sponges that magically one hit kill you and lack every sense of AI as enemies, they literally just stand there, waving at you, doing nothing while you are busy emptyingwe got promised such a great game, instead we get a cooked down, plain version of a game that literally just sends you in loops just to keep you busy, instead of creating challenging endgame content, they just added bullet-sponges that magically one hit kill you and lack every sense of AI as enemies, they literally just stand there, waving at you, doing nothing while you are busy emptying your next 2-5 magazines, right in their faces. The AI does not seem to care that it gets hit. The endgame is unrewarding and feels as if it is more as an annoyance than fun to play. On the higher difficulties, weapons become useless and only way to kill grandmaster enemies becomes combo skills, then running for cover, waiting for cooldown to go off, shields to recharge and then go for a combo skill again, rinse and repeat, this is literally the only thing you can do to complete grandmaster tiers, there is no style, no fun, nothing.

    The game looks beautiful, it feels nice to play it, the mechanics could do way more, but Bioware is not even using all its potential, instead it just stays in the same circle, not delivering anything special for Anthem. Not to mention the gamebreaking bugs that just ruin the whole experience.

    List Issue, they always said they will never have loot boxes in their game, ... They are adding Vanity Chests soon that get you one free key each day for completing daily and you can use that to open a chest at the end boss and 'share' your loot with the team, so yes, loot boxes are coming to Anthem, just with another name and the excuse that they do not give out duplicates, while in the end of the day they are still lootboxes.

    As a long time fan of Dragon Age, Mass Effect, i feel used and offended, left in hunger for a good game that i could finally play again. Thinking they spend 6 years on this game, is even more depressing, what have they really done the last 6 years on this game? It seems more like it was just sitting there for years and then build last minute and over hyped.

    Not a spoiler, but during the end credits it came to me how less names were mentioned inside the development compared to how many 'QA testers' they had, its as if the game was made by a team of 12 people in total, the content also feels like that. It is not worth your 60 dollar/euro. please save yourself the pain and wait for Bioware to or fix these issues or you spend it on another game that deserves it more than this game.

    I really wanted this game to work out, i really loved Bioware for their previous games, but this one is    … Expand
  65. unit_1
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Boring and missing content. Worse than vanilla Destiny one. I won't pay for a second month to play it. Maybe wait an year or two.
  66. IamJoser
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    The story was very underwhelming, the ending felt rushed. Quick boss fight finale was just so boring. Game feels great, with the new patch load times are bearable and about 50% faster in my case. Going out and exploring the world is fun for about 3hrs, then you realize the missions are all re used assets and come back to the same location multiple times. End game is pretty good with 3The story was very underwhelming, the ending felt rushed. Quick boss fight finale was just so boring. Game feels great, with the new patch load times are bearable and about 50% faster in my case. Going out and exploring the world is fun for about 3hrs, then you realize the missions are all re used assets and come back to the same location multiple times. End game is pretty good with 3 raids (strongholds) and 3 different difficulties even though they are just story mission that are replayable. This game does not deserve a 0 like most users are giving it. 5.5 is reasonable and in any way a good thing. Not worth 60$ but def try it out for 15$ using origin access.… Expand
  67. Vertran187
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Anthem is not ready for market everyone told them but EA put out anther unfinished game. Theres potential here but its not the cash cow EA are looking for in this current state so there probally sack Bioware and abort this game. Quality seems impossible for EA when greed is the the driving force.
  68. Daermon
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Anthem is a Coop-looter-shooter-rpg, not Single Player game.
    Anthem not perfect game, but good starting for a new IP.
    - Have few bugs & few tech bug, and the gameplay need 1-2 update, but BioWare working on hardly. - In march coming the first update, and the game have great potential. - Gameplay is awesome. - Grapich is beautiful. - 4 Javelin, 4 gameplay style (very very great). -    Anthem is a Coop-looter-shooter-rpg, not Single Player game.
    Anthem not perfect game, but good starting for a new IP.
    - Have few bugs & few tech bug, and the gameplay need 1-2 update, but BioWare working on hardly.
    - In march coming the first update, and the game have great potential.
    - Gameplay is awesome.
    - Grapich is beautiful.
    - 4 Javelin, 4 gameplay style (very very great).
    - Craft ok, nothing extra.
    - Many, many option for gear/javelin build and maximization.
    - Fair microtransaction (only skins! DLCs is free)
    - Music/OST so-so ok.
    - Story and characters BioWare quality.
    - Voiceacting awesome!
    - Deep lore!
    - Many Javelin customization option.    … Expand
  69. PingWing
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    When compared to a free game, in the same setting, I can't help but notice the amount of disappointment this game brings with it.

    We were already aware - before launch - that the "trailer" / gameplay-demo was one big fraud, and that the game didn't look like that - but after playing the game for a bit, I couldn't help but notice another lie. There is no moment of: "Wauw" - not during    When compared to a free game, in the same setting, I can't help but notice the amount of disappointment this game brings with it.

    We were already aware - before launch - that the "trailer" / gameplay-demo was one big fraud, and that the game didn't look like that - but after playing the game for a bit, I couldn't help but notice another lie.
    There is no moment of: "Wauw" - not during combat (which is dull), not during moving from A to B, - and while it looks ok - I was expecting more of a : "Wauw"-factor, which this game does not have.

    The reason I don't rate it a 0 or 1 is because, in some way - it can offer you a bit of joy - as long as you can ignore missions & dialogue, and just want to "Run & gun".    … Expand
  70. Andrey_M
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    If I would need to describe Anthem in one word then this word would be pathetic.

    Two genuine advises: 1) Do not buy this piece of content! 2) Cancel your pre-order while you still can! The main issues: a) The gun-play is mediocre at best (and almost all the weapons feel the same). b) The world is dead (it looks pretty but it is soulless and barren). c) The story is utter    If I would need to describe Anthem in one word then this word would be pathetic.

    Two genuine advises:
    1) Do not buy this piece of content!
    2) Cancel your pre-order while you still can!

    The main issues:
    a) The gun-play is mediocre at best (and almost all the weapons feel the same).
    b) The world is dead (it looks pretty but it is soulless and barren).
    c) The story is utter rubbish;
    d) Fort Tarsis (it is a local hub) is pathetic and annoying (in general and the models of characters are straightforward ugly, their animations are laughable at best; the main character's movement speed is unbearably slow; etcetera).
    e) The loading screens are aplenty and brutal (2+ min and I have Anthem installed on a SSD), they are literally everywhere and they render the game almost unplayable.    … Expand
  71. Deionarra
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    R.I.P. Bioware, PapEA is taking you for a walk soon...

    How do you release such a subpar, half-baked mess? Loading... Loading... Bug... Bug...

    I give this game 1/10 for the great art the talented artists created. The game design though is a completely busted, unsalvageable heap of garbage on fire.
  72. GhentFlorin
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    The biggest disappointment I ever saw so far, I expected more from 5 years of development. Bioware said: Anthem Graphics Won’t Be Downgraded from E3 Reveal Trailer. A big lie, I hope this game gets its fate
  73. Reed618
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Unfortunately the patch did nothing to improve performance or loading screens.
    Launching with less content than most single player games and padding that content out with the god awful tombs quest this is easily the biggest disappointment in years.
  74. Stuvok
    Feb 22, 2019
    4
    A failure that didn't learn from years and years of watching it's competitors struggle. Some good idea's that ended up in a inadequate slog through extremely limited content. Mission variation and enemy variation are the worst of any game in this genre. In 6 months maybe it'll be base Destiny 2 and in a year or so after it gets a massive free DLC maybe it will be acceptable. TheA failure that didn't learn from years and years of watching it's competitors struggle. Some good idea's that ended up in a inadequate slog through extremely limited content. Mission variation and enemy variation are the worst of any game in this genre. In 6 months maybe it'll be base Destiny 2 and in a year or so after it gets a massive free DLC maybe it will be acceptable. The biggest question is with such a terrible start.... will EA support the game and continue the free DLC idea? What if Bioware doesn't survive? We all heard this game was a last shot for Bioware and it was all studios on deck to try and save the company.… Expand
  75. jeff101
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    its like if iron man had severe seizures all the time and you had to pay extra to watch the whole movie
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 76
  3. Negative: 9 out of 76
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 15, 2019
    69
    After a while, suspicion sets in: perhaps EA doesn’t believe in BioWare anymore, and had them release not only unpolished, but basically unfinished product to cut losses and avoid another total rework. [Issue#237, p.44]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 20, 2019
    56
    If you want to see Anthem’s lush jungle and glistening Javelins, do it right away — this game is losing audience fast, and there’s almost nothing to do after the campaign ends. Or check it out on YouTube to save yourself some nerves and money.
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  3. PlayGround.ru
    Apr 8, 2019
    60
    It's obvious that Anthem didn't have enough development time, but had some great potential. It's a real shame, that everything turned out this way. Even now, the game can bring out positive emotions. Hasty climbers have sudden falls. No matter how ironic this proverb may seem, it's incredibly relevant for Anthem.
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