Anthem

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  1. pfrangetumor
    Mar 2, 2019
    7
    The game delivers a intense fighting style with combo elements combined with the flying mechanics this stands for a solid combination. Although anthems rough start people are enjoying it as it is right now.
  2. memorysenemy
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    First I will start by saying that I am a long time fan of Bioware, and love the MassEffect series as well as StarWars KOTR I&II, Jade Empire, etc. Great games, and great storytellers. There were issues with Andromeda in the beginning, and MassEffect 3 had terrible endings, but Anthem is different. At least to me, it is. I have tons of hours into the game, and still loving it as much asFirst I will start by saying that I am a long time fan of Bioware, and love the MassEffect series as well as StarWars KOTR I&II, Jade Empire, etc. Great games, and great storytellers. There were issues with Andromeda in the beginning, and MassEffect 3 had terrible endings, but Anthem is different. At least to me, it is. I have tons of hours into the game, and still loving it as much as when I picked it up. Much like a lot of other Bioware fans I was eagerly awaiting this game. I was not disappointed with what I expected to be in the game vs. reality. I knew that this game was going to be very combat focused, and yet...it isn't. A lot of folks are saying that the characters and story are flat, and without giving spoilers or details, I disagree. The world that you live in outside of combat IS FULL of NPC characters to chat with between quests, and missions. These characters increase as you rank up and unlock things in the game.

    I feel the game itself is well executed and despite some early beta/alpha bugs (all of which or most have been worked out now btw). I like the characters, I love the Javalins and piloting one is well done too. The guns feel responsive (and there are a ton of weapons), and the enemies DO NOT feel like bullet sponges. It's rewarding to hit an enemy and watch them react to the hit, or even knock them out of the air if they are flying.

    A lot of others are comparing this to WarFrame and Destiny, I have played both and can say this game is different enough. WarFrame is very technical and requires a lot of hours and micro-transactions to "earn" all the frames etc. So far, I have spent 0 extra cash, and have been able to buy a totally new look for a few Javalins. WarFrame has a lot more customization and the number of "frames", but again the enemies are different, the world is different, WarFrame is full of micro-transactions, it's not the same game, though similar.

    Destiny is an FPS and aside from that is VERY linear in nature, Anthem is more open as you can freely move and fly around the world, even go under water. Destiny is pretty much a set map for each zone or area/level (pretty sure if you fall into the water, you die). Both games are similar in play-style since they are both shooters, but that is really where I see any similarity stop. Destiny had very little character or relationship building (really none), it was pretty much go to the next level, and then a tiny bit of dialogue (which was all very cheeky and flat). With Anthem, I feel like you get full conversations, and later on you get more and more people to chat with. It has a lot more "character" not to be punny.

    In closing, I would highly recommend Anthem to anyone who enjoys multiplayer PVE 3rd Person shooters, either with or without friends this game is a blast. The story elements are great, and the characters you will meet will keep you wanting to unlock new parts of the game to see what or who might be next.

    This game to me has broken a funk that I had for the past few months and for the first time in a while I have really wanted to come home and plug into a game. Loving Anthem, every minute of it!    … Expand
  3. AllanLibrae
    Mar 2, 2019
    5
    Let me make meaningful decisions, No. Upgrade my Strider, or base? No. Listen to interesting story arcs? No. Put me into puzzle like boss fights? No. These are just a few of my personal but subjective disappointments.

    This game feels like just another slotmachine. Where I get to fly a constantly overheating Mech for minutes to get into the first fight. Then have to fight waves of bullet    Let me make meaningful decisions, No. Upgrade my Strider, or base? No. Listen to interesting story arcs? No. Put me into puzzle like boss fights? No. These are just a few of my personal but subjective disappointments.

    This game feels like just another slotmachine. Where I get to fly a constantly overheating Mech for minutes to get into the first fight. Then have to fight waves of bullet sponges to then fly to another bullet sponge arena. In the meanwhile listening to recordings talking into my ear giving me somewhat of an in-game story.

    The mediocre things about this game:
    -The most interesting gameplay is trying to not overheat your Mech by flying close to water.
    -Setting up combos, that are sadly not really necessary, except for the enemies dying a bit faster.
    -It looks good, with an RTX 2080 at least. Framerate still dipping under 60fps at high/medium settings.

    The fun things about this game:
    -Seeing combos work out by combining the right weapons.
    -Customizing your Mechs. At least the look of the Mech (The weapons have no character at all).    … Expand
  4. MarquisDeMizzle
    Mar 2, 2019
    5
    A pretty but fairly boring Destiny/Division clone. Forced multiplayer is a bummer.
  5. loak
    Mar 2, 2019
    1
    its just a poorly made game. The story isn't what we come to expect from bioware, the enemies are bland, the loot pool is even more bland, the game is fundamentally broken in MANY instances. It's just a bad bad game. Sad to see this happen to one of my once most favorite developers.
  6. Lluch
    Mar 2, 2019
    1
    El juego es bastante pobre en casi todos los aspectos, evidentemente es en los gráficos donde destaca, es un juego llamativo, y agradable para los ojos, a pesar del downgrade que ha sufrido desde el E3...pero bueno, era de esperar, como casi todos sabíamos. El principal problema del juego es el contenido, o mejor dicho la escasa cantidad de contenido...digna de mención es la NOEl juego es bastante pobre en casi todos los aspectos, evidentemente es en los gráficos donde destaca, es un juego llamativo, y agradable para los ojos, a pesar del downgrade que ha sufrido desde el E3...pero bueno, era de esperar, como casi todos sabíamos. El principal problema del juego es el contenido, o mejor dicho la escasa cantidad de contenido...digna de mención es la NO inteligencia de los enemigos, lo repetitivo que se hace enseguida con sus 4 tipos de misiones...nada recomendable...de lo que habría podido ser a lo que se ha quedado.… Expand
  7. rezakingone
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    this game its very nice and amazing for me and Its sad see the critic about the game. The game is magnific, I total recommend every one to play!!
  8. Cloud_GW1986
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Does this game get my heart pumping when I'm close to dying? Yes! Does it look awesome. Yes! Do you run into bugs. well..... yes. Do you enjoy playing the game? Yes! Would you recommend it to other people? Without a doubt this is a game people should play. Lets face it people. We've all spent more money on things and had no fun at all. For what you pay you WILL have fun andDoes this game get my heart pumping when I'm close to dying? Yes! Does it look awesome. Yes! Do you run into bugs. well..... yes. Do you enjoy playing the game? Yes! Would you recommend it to other people? Without a doubt this is a game people should play. Lets face it people. We've all spent more money on things and had no fun at all. For what you pay you WILL have fun and enjoy your time in the game!… Expand
  9. lynannouilh
    Mar 2, 2019
    0
    Thanks for killing one of my most beloved game studio (aka Bioware). They now join Westwood, Maxis in the graveyard of Electronic Arts. I don't buy any game from this studio since ME: Andromeda & Star Wars Battlefront II, I'll keep it that way.

    BTW: I tried the game at a friends, it's sucked...
  10. kaanelif
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Flying just for 20 seconds for an open fly world? Are you kidding me?
    Athmosphere is so nice even if you can not fly a lot.
    Mobs very bad to hit and kill. Everywhere has little blue-white sparkles playing like in heaven. Hub is very very bad idea to do something with huge loading-waiting-boring screen.
    After all, it worth.
  11. 12voltmayhem
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    This game is great and completely undeserving of all the negative reviews the game is less than week old. It is fun and a great play. I gave it a nine only because of a few minor bugs.
  12. Pyroth
    Mar 2, 2019
    2
    This is one of the worst games I've ever played. It does have good graphics and flying around is fun, but the loot table is horrendous. The missions are boring, and are pretty much just the same old horde mode bs. I found the story a boring mess and I wasn't able to care about any of the characters. Overall, save your money and play Warframe or Destiny 2 both of which do the loot shooterThis is one of the worst games I've ever played. It does have good graphics and flying around is fun, but the loot table is horrendous. The missions are boring, and are pretty much just the same old horde mode bs. I found the story a boring mess and I wasn't able to care about any of the characters. Overall, save your money and play Warframe or Destiny 2 both of which do the loot shooter thing better.… Expand
  13. kein3lust
    Mar 2, 2019
    4
    - The npc dialogs are boring, just not good at all.
    - Fort tarsis is just a village not a place to explore like i was thinking.
    - Loot system after level 30 are a shame - Loading screens for everything - Transportation party is horrible - Bad customization - Strongholds and some quests just broken - DC all the time, lost good partys because of the disconnection and server error -    - The npc dialogs are boring, just not good at all.
    - Fort tarsis is just a village not a place to explore like i was thinking.
    - Loot system after level 30 are a shame
    - Loading screens for everything
    - Transportation party is horrible
    - Bad customization
    - Strongholds and some quests just broken
    - DC all the time, lost good partys because of the disconnection and server error
    - Freaking incomplete game for a full price!

    Good points
    - Good Graphics
    - Good Scenario
    THATS IT!    … Expand
  14. hameow
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Amazing game. The game play battle is just amazing there is no words to describe it. So many people hating it and it's understandable because ads where not accurate. I completely agree, yet i review the game, not people expectations. I think we all should wait for the 1st act to go online and then we'll know if this game is worth investing time in.
  15. Grow
    Mar 2, 2019
    1
    Great visuals, great game play. Feels like you're riding a fast cool looking car driving smoothly and then you hit a speed bump and another speed bump and another and anothe, at its current state there is just too many annoying little issues, these issues just pile up and ends up ruining the entire experience.
  16. qqvip
    Mar 2, 2019
    1
    Game is so boring, everything in this game is repetitive. Loading screen time is a joke in this game. The only positive is graphic and facial animations. This is a unfinish video game. What a shame Bioware.
  17. rojilolz
    Mar 2, 2019
    3
    So i tried to not believe in all those negative reviews and comment about this game because theres alot others said they dont understand all those negative reviews. So with that, i bought the game today... play it 4hours i must say that im quite sad and mad for paying quite alot for a game that kept on dc and latency issue, my character move by it self for a few second, some times its wontSo i tried to not believe in all those negative reviews and comment about this game because theres alot others said they dont understand all those negative reviews. So with that, i bought the game today... play it 4hours i must say that im quite sad and mad for paying quite alot for a game that kept on dc and latency issue, my character move by it self for a few second, some times its wont move a few second.. and worse it bring me back at main screen saying network connection problem. Some defender might say my internet is the problem and what not. i have a 100mbs internet speed and ur telling me this game needs a 1gbs internet speed? what?... i can play other game like monster hunter world, dota2,csgo,pubg,apex legends without even having any connection issues. 4hour gameplay and im not satisfied not because of gameplay, but because i cant event play the game fully with the servers keeps being like this not to mention theres plenty of bug i came across and i can let that slide...but not having to play the game fully without having network issues is sucks. now i believe the review and metacritic given to this game.… Expand
  18. Bonebreaker
    Mar 2, 2019
    2
    Honestly i cant understand how anyone can pay the full price for this game. Sure it looks nice but allready the open Beta showed how boring this game will become after a few hours. Did they realy think they could motivate enough players to stay in a game with so little content when there are competitors like Destiny, the new Division 2 or even Warframe (witch is free2play) for pc?

    I    Honestly i cant understand how anyone can pay the full price for this game. Sure it looks nice but allready the open Beta showed how boring this game will become after a few hours. Did they realy think they could motivate enough players to stay in a game with so little content when there are competitors like Destiny, the new Division 2 or even Warframe (witch is free2play) for pc?

    I realy like Bioware, but come on 6 years of development (if its true) for this? This has to be a joke even Fallout 76 can keep players longer busy than this game.    … Expand
  19. xeromanu
    Mar 2, 2019
    1
    There is NO 'HATE'. only 'FACT' & 'CRITICISM'
    childish fanboys have to admit it.
    nice graphics... thats all.
    but, a lot of system problems, bugs, boring quests, meaningless gears.
    I can't believe bioware spent 6!!!! 6 years on this handsome garbage.
  20. VkezeBob
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    Is it Mass Effect ? Most definitely NOT. Is it a bad game ? No. Like all games in their early stage it has issues but almost every online game has server issues on the first launch week. It is a fun game, with good "gunplay" decent although kind of cliche story that IF supported will be one to remember. Don't get up on the hate wagon so easily. I don't like EA either that doesn't meanIs it Mass Effect ? Most definitely NOT. Is it a bad game ? No. Like all games in their early stage it has issues but almost every online game has server issues on the first launch week. It is a fun game, with good "gunplay" decent although kind of cliche story that IF supported will be one to remember. Don't get up on the hate wagon so easily. I don't like EA either that doesn't mean Anthem is a bad game… Expand
  21. IguanasSmegma
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    This game is exhilarating with astonishing visuals. I'm having a blast so far.
    I also liked the narrative storytelling. Finally something worth to fighting for. I liked THE CENOTAPH cutscene which gives you a reason for doing what you doing. Javelins are awesome and almost everything can be earned by grinding. This game isn't perfect. Have some flaws , but, it definitely doesn't    This game is exhilarating with astonishing visuals. I'm having a blast so far.
    I also liked the narrative storytelling. Finally something worth to fighting for. I liked THE CENOTAPH cutscene which gives you a reason for doing what you doing. Javelins are awesome and almost everything can be earned by grinding. This game isn't perfect. Have some flaws , but, it definitely doesn't deserve the hate that it gets    … Expand
  22. Zygardias
    Mar 1, 2019
    3
    Looks nice, even on low settings, ish, and the few cutscenes I went through looked nice. Gameplay mechanics are solid. That's where the nice stuff ends. When you see BioWare, you get the game for a good story. While I feel that because this game is chopped up to an extreme so that its story will expand with time, its current state is garbage. Facial animations aren't bad, but just not upLooks nice, even on low settings, ish, and the few cutscenes I went through looked nice. Gameplay mechanics are solid. That's where the nice stuff ends. When you see BioWare, you get the game for a good story. While I feel that because this game is chopped up to an extreme so that its story will expand with time, its current state is garbage. Facial animations aren't bad, but just not up to par. For a new IP, you have to build a bit more understanding than what you've given us. Also, please don't ever make a release date fiasco like this one. Will I hop back in in a year? Maybe, but it's current state is just nyeh. One last thing, the recommended list? Lies in my case. I have a 1060, 8 gigs and a Ryzen 3 and it just isn't smooth, and doesn't help with the already long loading screens. Play something else.… Expand
  23. Rafazildo
    Mar 1, 2019
    4
    The gameplay is amazing, but the game have a LOT of bugs, u just cant finish some missions, have a LOT of loadings even if want change your weapons... we pay full price for an unfinished game, its not fair!
  24. nror
    Mar 1, 2019
    2
    I've never felt compelled to write a bad review for a game before, but there are just so so many staggeringly awful design decisions in this game.

    You've probably heard a lot of bad press about this game coming in and you're wondering if it's as bad as they say. It isn't. It's much, much worse. Gameplay is a disjointed mess, with the actual game broken up by a mandatory first-person    I've never felt compelled to write a bad review for a game before, but there are just so so many staggeringly awful design decisions in this game.

    You've probably heard a lot of bad press about this game coming in and you're wondering if it's as bad as they say. It isn't. It's much, much worse.

    Gameplay is a disjointed mess, with the actual game broken up by a mandatory first-person segment where you move at the speed of smell inside a too-large city to pick up quests and have pointless conversations. You can't spend any significant amount of time in your suit without having to return to this hub, which is hands-down one of the worst elements of the game. To get in or out of this area you have to sit through multiple loading screens that take roughly half a minute or more on even the best hardware.

    The suits and the movement mechanics -one of the only parts of this game to receive plaudits- are hampered by a frustrating overheat mechanic that prevents you from flying for more than a few seconds without crashing even outside of combat.

    You can't manage your inventory or customize your suit without sitting through two loading screens, one to get into the interface and one to get out of it. Both again 30 seconds or more.

    The suit gameplay itself has the potential to be fun but the enemies are dumb and there's little variety or challenge.

    The game feels at best half finished, if that.

    It will take monumental changes at a level that I don't think Bioware or EA will be willing to make in order for this game to be worth playing. At a minimum that will mean:

    -Doing away with Fort Tarsis or switching to a third-person view for these segments, speeding up your movement inside, and removing loading screens.

    -Removing the heat mechanic outside of combat entirely or making it a buff for those who elect to manage it rather than a constant frustration for those that don't.

    -Making it so that you can manage inventory and customize your suit without having to sit through 2-4 loading screens.

    Why is it unlikely these changes will be implemented? Because if you take away all the frustrating penalty mechanics and busywork to get missions or customize your suit it becomes much more apparent how little content there is in the game and how all of it is very one dimensional and sameish.

    Stay well away. This game needs at least another year of dev time.    … Expand
  25. atmac
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    Do Not Buy!!!! I'm a fan of fps, open-world and online games, so I figured I'd give Anthem a shot. Amazingly, I couldn't get past the first, warm-up mission. I gave it four tries, and was booted out four time, citing loss of the online connection. (I'm on a ps4, and play Destiny 2 and GTA 5 Online, with only an extremely rare significant connection failure.) Each time Anthem booted me out,Do Not Buy!!!! I'm a fan of fps, open-world and online games, so I figured I'd give Anthem a shot. Amazingly, I couldn't get past the first, warm-up mission. I gave it four tries, and was booted out four time, citing loss of the online connection. (I'm on a ps4, and play Destiny 2 and GTA 5 Online, with only an extremely rare significant connection failure.) Each time Anthem booted me out, it returned me all the way back to the game set-up/initialization, after a significant loading time. This is absolutely hopeless. It's amazing to me that they would put out a product that is so unimaginably poor. The game is completely unplayable. Unfortunately, I had pre-purchased it, before all these actual-user reviews had started stacking up. If you read this, please heed the warning!… Expand
  26. rucus
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    been playing since the game lunched and been having a blast. combat is the best in any looter shooter ive played so far. storys really good, had a twist I didn't see coming. would highly recommend this game. now back to playing some more
  27. Gabryells42
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    The game is amazing. It allows a very interesting gameplay. The javalins are very different, allowing a new mechanic and adapting to each game. Game with great potential! And I'm very happy so far.
  28. Fevralisto
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Я понимаю почему образовался определенный хейт вокруг игры. Но по моему мнению он не обоснован. В игру для начала следует поиграть, а потом хейтить.
    Можно отметить определенные проблемы в игре, а это некое однообразие заданий: подай, принеси, постой на месте, зачисть. Но на самом деле многие игры этим страдают. Тут же это разбавили лором. И если в начале он не особо интересен, а общение с    Я понимаю почему образовался определенный хейт вокруг игры. Но по моему мнению он не обоснован. В игру для начала следует поиграть, а потом хейтить.
    Можно отметить определенные проблемы в игре, а это некое однообразие заданий: подай, принеси, постой на месте, зачисть. Но на самом деле многие игры этим страдают. Тут же это разбавили лором. И если в начале он не особо интересен, а общение с некоторым NPC не интересует вообще. То после определенного "порога" начинаешь понимать что вокруг происходит. Встречаются реально крутые сайд квесты, персонажи реагируют на то что ты делаешь и это отражается в диалогах.
    Честно, сначала скипал диалоги тупо что бы фармить очки фракции, но потом стало реально интересно читать и вникать что там у персонажей происходит.

    Еще одним минусом хочу отметить отсутствие "нормальной" кастомизации джавелина. Ну рили, фармить очки фракции 20 часов даже после окончания основной ветки не так круто. Части для смены вида за все прохождение ни разу не появились. Даже в "магазине" выбор убог и жутко ограничен (смена каждые 3 дня)

    Собственно это основные моменты которые мне не понравились, с остальным все хорошо. Гриндилка прикольная, оружие можно подобрать под свой стиль и реально интересно искать леги с их доп механиками.    … Expand
  29. Mobius125
    Mar 1, 2019
    9
    I Honestly think that this game is getting a bad rap for the sake of it, while critique is important, equally as important is balance. it seems to be a common theme that reviewers zone in one one or two weak points on launch day and shoot to kill, without taking in to account any of the positives. any of the potential or giving the developer a chance to correct any issues. Many reviewsI Honestly think that this game is getting a bad rap for the sake of it, while critique is important, equally as important is balance. it seems to be a common theme that reviewers zone in one one or two weak points on launch day and shoot to kill, without taking in to account any of the positives. any of the potential or giving the developer a chance to correct any issues. Many reviews that i have read on this title mention the beautiful environment, but dont give it much more credit than that.

    See Bioware have gone out in a completely different direction with this game way out of their comfort zone and have and gone for a loot shooter with a twist. this is not their usual format and i think that should count for something. Sure the game has a few issues (none of which i would consider to be deal breakers) such as the loot requiring tweaks (now patched), one or two balance issues, and widening the mission variety a little more.

    After around 20 hours play, i have found the following.

    Characters are well designed and movement is fluid, battle mechanics are done well with no awkward judder or restrictive movement. however weapons sometimes feel a little under powered compared to the enemies that i am facing,
    Flight mechanics work well and are responsive, and the customization options add a nice touch to your character.

    The main story in the game is interesting and provides the immersion that i am used to receiving from Bioware titles, and plenty of spin off story arcs as well as in game lore exist which is another staple of Bioware Games.

    from a performance perspective this game appears to be well optimized, i obtain 70-80fps consistently on ultra quality at 4k which given the levels of detail in the game is outstanding.

    Finishing up, i see real promise in this title, if you have not yet played the game due to launch day reviews, i urge you to give it a try, it really is not as bad as the launch day reviews would have you believe, it does have a few niggles, but certainly no more than any other AAA game that releases these days and i would add that the niggles are far fewer than most titles that have launched in the last 12 months.

    if you try it and like it, come back here and leave your own thoughts for others to read, and lets make sure that BioWare are given the credit that they deserve so that they can continue to make great games for years to come.    … Expand
  30. anarion321
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    Bioware was famous for it's incredible, inmersive storytelling. This game has tons of lore, but the story doesn't deliver. Get repetitive, micro transactions, infinite load screens, few content after 6 years of development.....
  31. Nengrana
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    I am 40hrs in on Anthem and I am still enjoying it.
    There was a lot of hate and bad reviews and I will not lie, I was a game I was REALLY looking forward to the game so I was heart broken. Still, I took a chance. There have been many games that have had problems at launch and have came back phenomenally and thats what I am hoping for. The thing is though, I havent really experienced and    I am 40hrs in on Anthem and I am still enjoying it.
    There was a lot of hate and bad reviews and I will not lie, I was a game I was REALLY looking forward to the game so I was heart broken. Still, I took a chance. There have been many games that have had problems at launch and have came back phenomenally and thats what I am hoping for. The thing is though, I havent really experienced and game breaking bugs, lag or rubber banding, cut scene mishaps etc etc. My game has ran well. The developers have laid out a great road map and seem to be listening to the community which is fantastic. The game still has its flaws though like no chat client, bad UI, not currently supporting SLI ( devs confirmed its coming though), and not much variety in player or weapon cosmetics. Weapon variety is just thin all around.

    Everything I just mentioned kind of fades away though as soon as I start flying around in my Javelin. The game play is veeeery fun, the graphics are gorgeous, I think the sound design is good, the sound track is great, and playing with friends makes it all the more worth while. I did recommend this to my friends who were not interested and they saw me playing it a bunch so they took a chance and they enjoy it too. It was a solid purchase.    … Expand
  32. violette0809
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    Releasing an unfinished game is totally unforgivable. UI is designed incredibly stupid. Loot system is a disaster. Not to mention tons of bug. Reading their bug fixing patch is like reading a novel. This game is a joke. LOL
  33. EXO8964
    Mar 1, 2019
    2
    This is my first my shooter-looter in terms of committing myself to a grinding game aside from MMO.

    While Anthem does feature some strong entertaining features that make it somewhat enjoyable to play, it is heavily outweighed by all its current issues. As someone who played from the Alpha up the official launch, much remains to be resolved. I've sent them personally a message that it    This is my first my shooter-looter in terms of committing myself to a grinding game aside from MMO.

    While Anthem does feature some strong entertaining features that make it somewhat enjoyable to play, it is heavily outweighed by all its current issues. As someone who played from the Alpha up the official launch, much remains to be resolved. I've sent them personally a message that it would be better to delay a game till its polished rather than rushing a release filled with bugs.

    Regarding the story, it feels so cheesy and generic that there isn't any sense of accomplishment once you finish it. The promises of our choices having consequences in the game was simply a lie which is surprising for BW as they are known for bringing in some of the best rpg stories out there as someone who played more than once the trilogy of Mass Effect.

    The graphics might look nice and great in this day and age but it is by war the worst optimized game which doesn't make use of your current computer hardware even with the latest parts. The E3 2017 demo still remains one of the most spectacular trailer I've ever seen. It's simply a bummer that the game was heavily downgraded up to its current state. From my understanding, a lot happened since then and new people joined into the development and made changes to it.

    The loot itself is a mess, the fact that they need the feedback from players to understand something so obvious makes me worry about what was going on during the development. There is no mini-map, no way to checkpoint on a map nor a text-chat.

    While their communication has been premium, the same problems have been expressed since the Alpha and are still present in this current version of the game which was also promised to be way better and have a lot of fixes but it just keeps having more problems whenever they add new patches. Only time will tell if Anthem will survive all this chaos.

    As someone who spent over 89 hours into the game, I'm starting to feel burned out as there is nothing rewarding about the grinding either. The rewards are simply vinyl which doesn't justify the high amount of grinding for it plus we're missing a bunch of gear variety pieces and emotes which they planned to sell via the vendor with coins and shards which is a bummer.

    I definitely do not recommend this game in its current state but it could be a fun ride for some of you out there. However, if you are a veteran gamer, be prepared to experience some of the worst and best-looking game ever made by BW.    … Expand
  34. Ramplestiltskin
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Let me start off by saying this game is fun,
    Now I have seen this happen sadly with a lot of games, some pulled through (been playing for honor from day 1 and it pulled through) and some didn't (I'm looking at you battleborn and wildstar) truth be told. I'm having a blast with this one, yes it has it bugs but i hope that people can see past that, it's just FUN pure fun, i find myself at 2    Let me start off by saying this game is fun,
    Now I have seen this happen sadly with a lot of games, some pulled through (been playing for honor from day 1 and it pulled through) and some didn't (I'm looking at you battleborn and wildstar) truth be told. I'm having a blast with this one, yes it has it bugs but i hope that people can see past that, it's just FUN pure fun, i find myself at 2 am reminding myself that i need to get some sleep... I do whole heartedly hope they can turn this around... Oh and I'm a father of 2 and 1/3 (wife is due in October) so i know waht I'm talking about !    … Expand
  35. Azohss
    Mar 1, 2019
    4
    este juego tiene un potencial increíble se siento muy bien manejar al personajes disparar o lanzar las habilidades pero es lo único bueno de este ya que recae en todo los demás... bug que pueden estropear tu experiencia por completo , a parte que te obligan a hacer misiones segundarías para poder seguir con las historia haciendo una especie de estrategia para darle mas vida al juego que aleste juego tiene un potencial increíble se siento muy bien manejar al personajes disparar o lanzar las habilidades pero es lo único bueno de este ya que recae en todo los demás... bug que pueden estropear tu experiencia por completo , a parte que te obligan a hacer misiones segundarías para poder seguir con las historia haciendo una especie de estrategia para darle mas vida al juego que al final les sale en tiro por la culata por que lo vuelve muy pesado y repetitivo ....ha y como olvidar la maravillosa tienda que es una completa estafa aparte de la gran falta de contenido que posee este titulo. me da mucha pene por Bioware no se que les a pasado a este compañía que hacia obras maestra como su saga tan reconocida como mass effect que relucía en todos sus aspecto y con una historia preciosa, pero se han dado un bajón increíble de calidad este ultimo tiempo… Expand
  36. Can_atasoy
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    ben şahsen oyunlara ön yargıyla yaklaşan biriyim örnek lol her zaman ön yargıyla yaklaşan biri oldum ama bir gün bir ön yargımı kırdım ve lole bir şans tanımaya karar verdim ve ne yalan söyliyim hiçte kötü bir oyun değil aksine her zaman arkadaşlarınızla oynayıp eğlenebileceğiniz ve her karakterin kendine has yeteneklerinin olması benim hayli ilgimi çekmişti ve bu oyun bundan sonra hiçben şahsen oyunlara ön yargıyla yaklaşan biriyim örnek lol her zaman ön yargıyla yaklaşan biri oldum ama bir gün bir ön yargımı kırdım ve lole bir şans tanımaya karar verdim ve ne yalan söyliyim hiçte kötü bir oyun değil aksine her zaman arkadaşlarınızla oynayıp eğlenebileceğiniz ve her karakterin kendine has yeteneklerinin olması benim hayli ilgimi çekmişti ve bu oyun bundan sonra hiç bir oyuna çıkmadan yada oynamdan önce ön yargıyla yaklaşmamam gerektiğin öğretmişti ama şimdi gelelim konumuza(e3 2017 duyurulan ve daha ilk oynanış videosuyla ilgimi baya çeken nadir bir oyundu anthem ve belkemeye başladım ve sefer ön yargıyla yaklaşmıycakım oyun çıkınca deniycektim ve çıktı oynadım keşke hiç çıkmasaydı be bilader oyunu PS4 pro da deneme şansı buldum ve şunu demeliyim ki EA bioware yapacağınız oyuna sokayım lan yeter amk yoruldum abi ben bu firmanın oyunları gömmekten yoruldum abi her sene biraz umudum dahada azlıyor EA fena sıçtı abi demodaki gösterilen oyunla bu oyun değil uzaktan yakından alakası yok zamanında watch dogs a kötü demiştim ama sözümü geri alıyorum watch dogs bu oyunun yanında melek kalır lan bu oyun dünyası için bir hakaret ağzına kadar bug server sıkıntıları optimizasyon faciası rezil kontroller sistemsel hatalar açık dünya olmayan bir haritayı açık dünya olarak yuturmaları saçma silah eklentileri parayı verenin öne çıktığı ne kadar yeteneki olursan ol ne kadar iyi oynarsan oyna parana yoksa yeteneğin bir işe yaramaz ve yükleme ekranı evet bütün zamanım yükleme ekranlarında geçti ve daha sayamadığım saymaya kalkasam herhalde 1 günümü filan alır ne diyim abi yani EA bioware başını yaktı adamlara zorla bunu yaptırdı ve çıkan sonuç bir moloz yığını tamamıyla para üzerine kurulu bir yapım zamanında dead space de olduğu gibi EA aç gözlülüğü yüzünden buda bioware için bir çöküş noktası oldu EA artık öyle bir sıçtıki vidanjör bile temizlemeye yetmiyor ve son olarak ben sabırlı insanım yükleme ekranları bana koymaz diyorsanız o zaman bir bakın onun dışında tam bir vasat… Expand
  37. ArcheMangus
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    I gave this game over 200 hours of my time, I gave it every chance possible, We were lied to. I'll start by saying we were lied to about the Dynamic events, graphics, events, freeplay, and even the living environments. The looting is lack luster and very underwhelming (stats are completely random) If you don't believe we were lied to watch the E3 "Live game-play Demo"
  38. BenzinZ
    Mar 1, 2019
    9
    Amazing. beautiful.

    cant see where the hate comes from. i really enjoy anthem
    I'm sure more content will come with more updates since its a service. and i cant wait
  39. spyvspyaeon
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    The "game" does not deliver what EA promissed a year ago. They gave a mega hype in the shooter looter community to deliver the buggiest game I ever played. Also there's no reason for a PC that meets the minimum spec and not be abble to haddle with the damn CPU usage, the game reach 100% just because yes.

    Can be Beautiful, but extremely pour in content, AI and missions. As far as could    The "game" does not deliver what EA promissed a year ago. They gave a mega hype in the shooter looter community to deliver the buggiest game I ever played. Also there's no reason for a PC that meets the minimum spec and not be abble to haddle with the damn CPU usage, the game reach 100% just because yes.

    Can be Beautiful, but extremely pour in content, AI and missions. As far as could try before my water cooler freaks out running this crap in 720p windowed uninstalled and requested a refund because it looks like THEY DESERVE no money in this.

    Fix the game first, release after...... it's not only me just see the metacritics review 4.4

    What the hell are this people doing??? EA does not even say something.... oh ok it's a patern.
    EA NEVER MORE IN MY LIFE. JEzzz.

    I'm not a "hate" nor even closer, but I leave you with a question. Do u buy a car to receive the wheels 1 year later? Think about it. As same as Pay for a game that waste your time with loading screens and a serious bad performance in a midle specs PC.

    This is my experience and my review, if u like the game and works for you, I am glad and I am happy with that. For me and all, this is my final word.    … Expand
  40. paulson121591
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    I understand the game is not for every one. and some bugs are not excusable. however the reality is, Bio-ware has released 4 updates since the release and as far as i can tell these updates have corrected most the bugs that i ran into. Also these updates have completely been reliant on community feedback. I don't think I've ever seen a company this devoted to listening, and keeping theI understand the game is not for every one. and some bugs are not excusable. however the reality is, Bio-ware has released 4 updates since the release and as far as i can tell these updates have corrected most the bugs that i ran into. Also these updates have completely been reliant on community feedback. I don't think I've ever seen a company this devoted to listening, and keeping the community up-to-date on what they are working on. that's priceless to me

    If you don't like games the have you repeat content for rewards that make you more powerful, so that you can complete that content on a higher level(Loot Pursuit) then you won't like Anthem.

    However, if you enjoy games like destiny, The Division, and Borderlands, then this is what I'll say,
    the core game play in Anthem is like nothing Ive ever played. Fast pace is an understatement. they nailed the iron man feeling. the 4 classes (Javelins) you can play as all feel extremely different.
    playing with a Storm vs. playing with a Ranger is nearly 2 different games.

    The Story, well i liked it. is it on the same level as a single player game? No.

    is it as good if not better then the other games in the genre. Yeah, i would say so.

    in my opinion there are 3 types of people that are reviewing this game poorly.

    1- Those who hate Loot Pursuit games.
    and for good reason they just don't like this type of game and that's fine.

    2- Reviewers that wanted to get a review out ASAP, and rushed through the game in 2 days.
    Yeah, i would hate a game too if i played it for 60 hours straight.

    3- People who expected a Story driven loot pursuit game, and are disappointed that its not that.
    Which is also a perfectly fine reason, However i never remember that being part of the pitch from the developers, but i could be wrong.

    Anyways, my opinion on Anthem is, it's a beautiful work of art, that has me hooked like no game has in about 5 years. The game play is addicting, the Story is interesting, the world is unique, and i can tell how much Bio-ware cares about this game
    my head says, "Okay, its fun but it has some flaws, give it a 8 or 9 at the most."

    But, when a game is able to bring me back to the days of staring at the clock waiting until i can go home and play it, and that felling of " Okay, just one more" at 2 A.M. How can i not say that this game is a 10? ........ FOR ME.    … Expand
  41. tap037
    Mar 1, 2019
    1
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! While not a complete piece of garbage, its very close. The fact bioware learned NOTHING from their peers such as destiny and division over the years, the absolute non-existant endgame, garbage loot, retarded enemy AI, no stat page for min maxing you're gear to actually see wtf you are min maxing, ZERO map markers for freeplay, an absolute piece of crap tether systemDO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! While not a complete piece of garbage, its very close. The fact bioware learned NOTHING from their peers such as destiny and division over the years, the absolute non-existant endgame, garbage loot, retarded enemy AI, no stat page for min maxing you're gear to actually see wtf you are min maxing, ZERO map markers for freeplay, an absolute piece of crap tether system that expects you and you're team mates to constantly be within hand holding distance, the lack of cosmetics when that is the one thing they have been leveraging on all this time (im not throwing more money on piece crap game ive already spent $60) , garbage story (and this is bioware we're talking about ), the sheer lack of weapon model variety, like seriously...this game is just absolute garbage from top to bottom, people who expect this game to get better pls be real, they took 6 years to make this steaming pile of human faeces. They will definitely not be able to turn it around. The fact the next real update is only in May shows how this game will actually shape up. Good luck keeping a player base for 3 months let alone 1 week with a game that has absolutely ZERO content, after the initial fun of flying wears off there is seriously nothing to do in this game as well as no point in doing anything currently in the game as the loot in this looter shooter is bullcrap, assuming you can get through the ridiculous amounts of bugs and loading screens in this 'Special K' of a game. Save your money. and play apex legends or warframe for FREE.… Expand
  42. DrDRA
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Не могу сказать иных слов кроме как восхитительно, геймплейно эта игра не может победить только Дивижен, Дристани ей даже близко в подметки не годится. Полет способен первое время вызвать чувство детского восторга, история не шедевр, но и не плохая, я бы сказал типичная. Саундтрек прекрасенНе могу сказать иных слов кроме как восхитительно, геймплейно эта игра не может победить только Дивижен, Дристани ей даже близко в подметки не годится. Полет способен первое время вызвать чувство детского восторга, история не шедевр, но и не плохая, я бы сказал типичная. Саундтрек прекрасен
  43. Alex220298
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Отличная картинка, нормальный! сюжет, интересный опыт полетов на джевелинах, динамичный геймплей, интересные варианты настройки навыков, нет разнообразия в контенте.
    Игра не заслуживает 10 баллов, но поставлю именно столько, уж больно много наставили 0 и 1, которых она точно не заслуживает    Отличная картинка, нормальный! сюжет, интересный опыт полетов на джевелинах, динамичный геймплей, интересные варианты настройки навыков, нет разнообразия в контенте.
    Игра не заслуживает 10 баллов, но поставлю именно столько, уж больно много наставили 0 и 1, которых она точно не заслуживает
  44. Derax
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    I cant really say anything positive. Gameplay is good but the story is weird. Nothing compares to Bioware from back in the day. Try to avoid.
  45. Indanu
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Let's support BioWare in a new venture. The main thing to start, and the rest will finish with time
  46. Tixxi
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    Я думал что графика будет как в E3 но EA меня обманули, да контента очень мало
  47. Witchmin
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    Don't buy it. Seriously, game had 3 patches that fixed absolutely nothing but nerfed loot without telling us. Also my game drops to 1 fps, yes ONE. I know that sounds stupid and you think "maybe your PC is too weak". Well I'm running RTX 2070 and 4790K with 12GB RAM. This is absolutely pathetic and unacceptable.
  48. Vasot
    Mar 1, 2019
    1
    This game is a total mess and complete disaster. It's NOT fun at all don't listen to fanboys that give a 10 score for this thing, almost everything about it is a total chore. Even normal gaming conventions are out the window. No guys, sorry but most of the core issues this game has cannot be fixed unless it goes back to the drawing board. There is nothing that warrants this game above a 5.This game is a total mess and complete disaster. It's NOT fun at all don't listen to fanboys that give a 10 score for this thing, almost everything about it is a total chore. Even normal gaming conventions are out the window. No guys, sorry but most of the core issues this game has cannot be fixed unless it goes back to the drawing board. There is nothing that warrants this game above a 5. From the Javeline (jet pack) that overheats WAY too quickly, to the glitches everywhere in gameplay, to the lack of prompts telling you where to go or what to do, to the HORRIBLE menu system and user interface, to the fact that switching guns you have to HOLD DOWN THE SQUARE button, even though PRESSING THE SQUARE BUTTON is the reload button. There is no excuse for this game to be this bad. Basic gaming protocols are pretty much out the window with this game. I will never again preorder any game from anyone, period. It is incomprehensible to me how a company like EA/Bioware, who are concerned with profits, can't figure out how to put out a good game that has gamers wanting to play it and wanting to buy it... therefore... PROFITS. This game isn't even half finished. This feels like a first Beta release. To those of you saying "awww it's not that bad...." seriously how much crap are you willing to put up with in a game? To highlight a few things that inexcusably suck with Anthem:

    - It is incomprehensible to me that they made it so the Javeline overheats way too fast, so instead of enjoying the views and experiencing pleasure with flying around, it's a total chore where you're constantly distracted by doing things so it doesn't constantly overheat. You inevitably come crashing down way too often.

    - When you do fly around you're also distracted by constantly watching the Javeline heat meter to see if it's overheating which is on the BOTTOM of the screen even though when you're flying around looking at the scenery, it's usually towards the TOP of the screen.

    - Lack of any prompts telling you where to go or what to do. I resort to following my team to figure out where to go because there are ZERO prompts telling you where to go next on your quest. Or if they are there, they're far too obscured. I mean come on... prompts showing you where to go should be EASILY and QUICKLY seen by the user.

    - When you actually do get to a quest spot, there is often nothing telling you what to do so everyone on the team is running around doing nothing... waiting for some prompt or some enemies to spawn in. Again.... WTF??

    - The dialogue is just stupid and often meaningless. During quests, the voices of the characters telling you what to do are so chatty and incessant, you can't figure out what they're saying because of all the other distractions you're concerned with. (See above.)

    - Not being able to change loadouts during gameplay or even see the stats of the new machine gun you just got is a pain. You literally have to go back to the Hub, open a bunch of menus... choose the new gun... launch a mission to check it out, and if you don't like it, too bad, you have to wait til the mission is over then go back to the hub....choose more menus... rinse and repeat. Oh and the LOADING SCREENS....

    - Don't even get me started on how many loading screens are in this game. Honestly this is the worst I've ever seen in any game, hands down. The loading screen issue alone kills this game for me.

    - The menu is an absolute nightmare, a total mess and completely illogical. I do user interface for a living and I'm speechless how bad the menu system is. I'm constantly having to Google where to find stuff.

    The drop down menu itself is on an ANGLE. Human eyes don't go down a menu on angles and we're all used to vertical placement. Oftentimes the down button won't go down the menu either. Being on an angle, this menu layout leaves about 1/6th of the screen in the lower left corner completely unused. There are way too many drop down menus to get to the info you need too.

    - For some stupid reason the developers couldn't be bothered to include basic controller layouts or diagrams showing you how to do anything. I literally had to ask a friend how to switch weapons.

    - No mini map is another inexcusable thing left out of this game.

    There's other stuff but I'm tired of typing out how bad this game is. I am honestly left wondering WTF were they doing for 6 YEARS????    … Expand
  49. Tyran3
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    The funny things about reviews about Anthem is that the most of issues they point out already not exist after day 1 patch and the second thing is that for normal players most things they point out in reviews are not that annoying like they talk about them so I bought Anthem Despite of everything with my friends and we have a lot of fun.. I played Warframe, Destiny 2, Division and in AnthemThe funny things about reviews about Anthem is that the most of issues they point out already not exist after day 1 patch and the second thing is that for normal players most things they point out in reviews are not that annoying like they talk about them so I bought Anthem Despite of everything with my friends and we have a lot of fun.. I played Warframe, Destiny 2, Division and in Anthem I have the greatest time ever and seriously I don't feel some kind of lack of content or anything.. so far I have a lot to do and moment to moment gameplay is so amazing that I think about the game even when I not play so that's great sign for game like Anthem. Try for yourself and think for yourself, that's the best advice I can give you :)… Expand
  50. Hazarb
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    If you make games just to make money, they will always be bad. If you push them out unfinished to meet your fiscal targets, they will never succeed.
  51. Costs1129
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    It is a fun 40 hour game and then you realize you will need to wait to June to actually play the full version.

    +The combat, especially as an Interceptor, is fast, unique, and a lot of fun. +Gun play can be very fulfilling +The world is beautiful and there are some fun enemies -You hit end game and there is no PVE or PVP incentive to continue playing -Making new friends in game is    It is a fun 40 hour game and then you realize you will need to wait to June to actually play the full version.

    +The combat, especially as an Interceptor, is fast, unique, and a lot of fun.
    +Gun play can be very fulfilling
    +The world is beautiful and there are some fun enemies

    -You hit end game and there is no PVE or PVP incentive to continue playing
    -Making new friends in game is not really possible
    -The playstyle you fell in love with is incompatible after GM2
    -The story is like nails on a chalk board you hate most of the characters (I DESPISE Dax with a deep seated hatred that I cannot understand)
    -The world is dead until the gods randomly port stuff for you to shoot

    All in all, I am glad it was only $15. I will cancel for now and just wait for the rest of the game to come out of the oven. Two can play at this "live service" shenanigan. I appreciate the "promises" of future content, and I look forward to coming back when it's out of the oven. But I am not paying for them to finish their dev cycle.    … Expand
  52. Johnny4361
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Yeah this game stupid-li easy and frostbite engine isnt great for these game but still it is fun. i dont understand why it has so much hate reviers are idiots becase i believie the most hate is because of them. Game has a lot of content a there shuld be after some time a lot of more so what do you want more. Its looter shotter and all lotter shotter games are about grinding. i doesnt likeYeah this game stupid-li easy and frostbite engine isnt great for these game but still it is fun. i dont understand why it has so much hate reviers are idiots becase i believie the most hate is because of them. Game has a lot of content a there shuld be after some time a lot of more so what do you want more. Its looter shotter and all lotter shotter games are about grinding. i doesnt like EA too but this game isnt bad as revievers say. For me isnt Ten out of ten propably 8 out of 10 but i give 10 because of haters.… Expand
  53. Cyberdog
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    Immersing experience. Stunning visuals. Great music. Satisfying game play. Interesting characters. With some bugs and problems which are gradually addressed. Developers care.
  54. Flatline_
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    LOADING (misleading trailer)
    LOADING (incomplete content)
    .
    The most functional part of the game was ALT F4
  55. Donkaban
    Mar 1, 2019
    3
    Good picture, good open world landscape, good animations (hello Andromeda!).
    All of GAMEPLAY things is very boring, generic and bad. Where is BioWare, where is Mass Effect roots?
    Generic multiplayer shooter with hmmm.... flying. Choose Division, Destiny, Warframe... not Anthem
  56. Endaas
    Feb 28, 2019
    0
    Just lags, bugs, no fun.
    R.I.P. Bioware, PapEA is taking you for a walk soon...
  57. oNIZYG
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I don't think it deserves all the bashing it gets, nearly no bugs. Smooth gameplay and i actually find it fun to play with my friends.
  58. DJShepherd
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Absolutely loving this game. The flying is fun and engaging. Enjoying playing with my friends. A lot of life improvements already.
  59. Lebdood
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    Excellent game with a lot of potential. The combat is fun, the graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, and the narrative is remarkably well done for a looter shooter.

    However there are still quite a few bugs and some UI clunk that can be ironed out.

    I'll give Anthem an 8 for its potential.
  60. RagingR
    Feb 28, 2019
    4
    It's a sad time. Cookie Cutter from Bioware, never though i'd see the day. 4 for the flying mechanics and some combat features. Otherwise I would give it a -2.
  61. ZTempest
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Anthem is not Destiny. It is unique, and although there are some bugs, for those of you who play other games of this type, name one that had a flawless launch. I will save you the time - there aren't any. Anthem is visually superior and the combat is fun. Player to Player interaction could use some love, but the game has all of the tools necessary to make it not just a good game, but aAnthem is not Destiny. It is unique, and although there are some bugs, for those of you who play other games of this type, name one that had a flawless launch. I will save you the time - there aren't any. Anthem is visually superior and the combat is fun. Player to Player interaction could use some love, but the game has all of the tools necessary to make it not just a good game, but a great game. If you are on the fence, then wait for about 3 months or so then check back, and decide then.

    Frankly, I have to wonder if some of the bad reviews are agenda-driven. As one other review stated, there are plenty of negative reviews that do not specify exactly what is "bad" about the game. Also...I have a feeling that some reviewers do not play long enough to really get a sense of how the game works.

    Regardless, my measurement is simply this: is the game fun? Anthem is fun, in my opinion, and I will be playing it for a very long time.    … Expand
  62. Ionflux
    Feb 28, 2019
    0
    Bad game is bad. EA should be ashamed of themselves and should be shut down.
  63. Asmiel
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    No entiendo tantas críticas negativas. Un juego es para divertirse, de momento lo está consiguiendo y más si juegas con amigos. Gráficos increíbles y jugabilidad inmejorable.
  64. stumpysez
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    I am enjoying the hell out of this game. I'm not in endgame yet, so I can't review how that goes, but I've never been a grinder. If you want to play a game with really enjoyable gameplay, stunning graphics and gameworld, and a dev team that is clearly engaged and working to make the game better, give this game a try. I would rate it a 10 but again, I haven't done the endgame grind yetI am enjoying the hell out of this game. I'm not in endgame yet, so I can't review how that goes, but I've never been a grinder. If you want to play a game with really enjoyable gameplay, stunning graphics and gameworld, and a dev team that is clearly engaged and working to make the game better, give this game a try. I would rate it a 10 but again, I haven't done the endgame grind yet so I'll defer to others who say that it's not deep enough. It's been more than deep enough for me, though. Try it out.… Expand
  65. PandaC
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    A lot of these reviews are based on bugs and a rough launch but dont reflect on Anthem at its core. Where bugs and disconnects can be fixed, especially in a live service game i feel those leaving reviews based solely on that should wait until they actually play as frustrating as it may be. Because Anthem at its core is a solid game and once they do play they may come to love it as i do andA lot of these reviews are based on bugs and a rough launch but dont reflect on Anthem at its core. Where bugs and disconnects can be fixed, especially in a live service game i feel those leaving reviews based solely on that should wait until they actually play as frustrating as it may be. Because Anthem at its core is a solid game and once they do play they may come to love it as i do and the negative frustration reviews are just hurting the games chances. The story is good, characters are great, gameplay is super fun. Im looking forward to the upcoming acts and i hope bioware pulls through soon for those suffering through unplayable game bugs… Expand
  66. Stanacious
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    I'm enjoying the hell out of the game. I don't have friends who play games, so I love the auto match making. It's also great that we can all play together at different levels. The graphics are gorgeous on pc. I did have to buy an xbox controller to play. It's pretty impossible to fly and shoot with mouse and keyboard. I do love the fact that I can switch between the keyboard and controllerI'm enjoying the hell out of the game. I don't have friends who play games, so I love the auto match making. It's also great that we can all play together at different levels. The graphics are gorgeous on pc. I did have to buy an xbox controller to play. It's pretty impossible to fly and shoot with mouse and keyboard. I do love the fact that I can switch between the keyboard and controller at any time and the game immediately recognizes it. I'm playing with an i7 and 1060 card. I have no issues, everything looks and plays great, except for the long loading screens. I have an ssd, this should not be happening.… Expand
  67. andream2g
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Don't think these super low ratings are fair or accurate so to compensate I'll give super high. Still an 8-9 no matter what. After the Patch the game hasn't bugged out or crashed once for me. The world is stunning, combat is very responsive and the mix of matching random teams and Solo play is really well done and fun. I like playing Solo but the teams I matched up with were tons of funDon't think these super low ratings are fair or accurate so to compensate I'll give super high. Still an 8-9 no matter what. After the Patch the game hasn't bugged out or crashed once for me. The world is stunning, combat is very responsive and the mix of matching random teams and Solo play is really well done and fun. I like playing Solo but the teams I matched up with were tons of fun also shows how important teamwork is in this game. Fighting tougher enemies I was Thank-full for Drop-Ins to help out even on my Solo runs. It's a very Cooperative game design. No communication on these random Team missions means you have to pay attention to get some solid combo's but that is my only gripe with those. The quests are fun, the lore is interesting and the graphics are incredible. Loot isn't a concern for me but yes, it isn't stellar. Combat is really interesting with the flight/hover ability giving you an edge on taking the environment into account. The game has tons of potential for growth and I am waiting to see where Bioware will take this game.… Expand
  68. StrayKitty
    Feb 28, 2019
    5
    This is Full-price beta test.

    A Beautiful world, attractive action, and flying robot, this is a positive element.
    But due to frequent bugs you can interrupt your adventure and also the loading time is very long, it will be kept waiting frequently and induce stress.

    Recently I was forgotten that the presence of UBISOFT stands out, but again I could recall EA as EA.
  69. NoPain71
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    Okay, I give it a 9 cause there are some issues. I have not had nearly the amount of issues that some people are claiming. Maybe you have a glitched PC, or maybe your internet connection is lame. I don't know, but I have hardly any issues with the PC version as compared to the Xbox version. I've rolled this with my crew on Xbox, and ran into tons of server issues, game glitches, andOkay, I give it a 9 cause there are some issues. I have not had nearly the amount of issues that some people are claiming. Maybe you have a glitched PC, or maybe your internet connection is lame. I don't know, but I have hardly any issues with the PC version as compared to the Xbox version. I've rolled this with my crew on Xbox, and ran into tons of server issues, game glitches, and several other issues. But all in all, the PC version has been a fun experience. AS for the game, the scenery is awesome, the story is interesting. The voice acting is pretty good, but I have heard worse. Not everyone has the power of Commander Shepherd, or Marcus Fenix. When you start to level up, you need to increase your threat level. After a certain point, Hard, is not really that hard at all. So you need to take it up a notch. That would be my only complaint. If you are playing this on normal, your're a newb, or don't like a challenge. Other than that, it's a really fun game to explore with your friends. I have my Setting at Ultra, with a solid 62fps. Running a GTX1060 6gig Over Clocked, and AMD Ryzen7 8 core 3.2. Currently only 16gigs of DDR4 3200, and a 1tb SSD. Very pleased with the game, and having fun. Oh, just a point of interest, you don't need to make micro-transactions. They are there if you would like, but I didn't do that. I just hold on to my money until I have what I want to get what I want. Nobody is putting a gun to your head to buy something. And if you are too impatient to wait, that sounds like another issue for your psychiatrist. I personally will not spend money on the transactions if I can just earn it. To complain about the micro-transactions is just childish. You do not have to pay to play, cause it isn't like those items make you stronger. Go earn some coin running contracts down. As a team with friends is the best way to earn tons of extra coin. I was only part of the way through the story when I bought a bunch of items for my Javelin. Also, just join Origin Access Premier, and pay that little monthly fee, and get the Legion of Dawn edition with the subscription. So you pay, like $12, for a month. If you don't like the game, all of the other Origin games are there for you. Or if you don't like any of it, cancel the subscription, and you lost only the $12. Didn't pay full price for the game, and then you can complain about that as well. But seriously, the game is fun, and I just shared a way for you to get access to the Legion of Dawn Edition, for less than the price of the full game. And an easy way to get out of it if you don't like it. Boom goes the dynamite. People are making life to be way more difficult than it really is. I hope this helps at least some of you. And to the people saying it is nothing new, well, is anything anymore? I have been playing video games since years before a lot of you were born. I have been through the, been there done that, years and years now. Absolutely nothing coming out is new. Except the graphics. They keep on getting better. You look for a game that is fun to play. Period. Nothing is new anymore. I think a lot of you are crying over the fact there is no PVP. Well, that is a good thing. The game was designed to teach you to help each other, and watch your teams backs. It is about friendship and redemption. I actually though the story was decent, but I oh well. To each their own.… Expand
  70. CrimsonReaper
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    An awesome game with potentiality, this game will be updated from now to the next ten years, It's a progressive game now is like this next month with the first dlc no-one can say it's the same. The thing is give time to the time and in the next month after the first big update we can say if it's a flop or not don't judge to soon
  71. KOUKA84
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I think this is a great game with a lot to do to start and more to come. People that stream or have nothing more to do but play a game for 15 hours a day for a week finishing the game... well yea.. there isn't a game out there that you play that much and much to do. Graphics look amazing. Loot has a good drop rate. skills and guns work great. the only thing that I would like to see isI think this is a great game with a lot to do to start and more to come. People that stream or have nothing more to do but play a game for 15 hours a day for a week finishing the game... well yea.. there isn't a game out there that you play that much and much to do. Graphics look amazing. Loot has a good drop rate. skills and guns work great. the only thing that I would like to see is different ultimate to pick from.… Expand
  72. JohnnyCanuck
    Feb 28, 2019
    5
    People writing 9s and 10s for this are NOT HELPING in any way. i was enthusiastic about its look and release - and about the potential character interactions from BioWare. But its clear they are NOT what they once were. There are some sparks of joy in the flights and messy fights. But - story is crap, characters are crap, bugs all over the place, stats and titles and badges that all goPeople writing 9s and 10s for this are NOT HELPING in any way. i was enthusiastic about its look and release - and about the potential character interactions from BioWare. But its clear they are NOT what they once were. There are some sparks of joy in the flights and messy fights. But - story is crap, characters are crap, bugs all over the place, stats and titles and badges that all go unexplained, some of the clunkiest menus EVER, poorly developed HUD for battle, ENDLESS loading screens - and just no real sense of connection or accomplishment. We will stick with it for 4-6 months - but it has a LONG way to go before creating a compelling experience.… Expand
  73. Ariothz
    Feb 28, 2019
    7
    I realize a small part of people can actually judge a game without getting super hype or very negative. Anthem is not a perfect game, slow loading times even on a decent SSD, runs ok with a 1070 and i7 7th generation. The world is cool and easy to navigate (just a bit slow in the hub with toons of conversation and NPCto talk with) After 6 hours in the game I am having fun (i left manyI realize a small part of people can actually judge a game without getting super hype or very negative. Anthem is not a perfect game, slow loading times even on a decent SSD, runs ok with a 1070 and i7 7th generation. The world is cool and easy to navigate (just a bit slow in the hub with toons of conversation and NPCto talk with) After 6 hours in the game I am having fun (i left many games after just few hours).
    I do not know how the endgame will be but so far I enjoy it, and the action part is very well done.
    I didn't want to spend 60 bucks for the whole game so i bought the origin premium access, so playing for 15. and probably will cancel the subscription next month.

    I think it is a game well worth trying, not for the full price tho.    … Expand
  74. aldian
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I'm really enjoying the game so far. The loading times are on the slow side, but not unbearable. I've got the game on my regular SSD, I may try moving it to my NVME drive to see how much it helps.

    I did have to turn some graphics settings off Ultra to get 50-60fps at 2160x1080 resolution using a 6gb MSI 1070. My biggest criticism of the game so far is that the interface isn't as nice    I'm really enjoying the game so far. The loading times are on the slow side, but not unbearable. I've got the game on my regular SSD, I may try moving it to my NVME drive to see how much it helps.

    I did have to turn some graphics settings off Ultra to get 50-60fps at 2160x1080 resolution using a 6gb MSI 1070.

    My biggest criticism of the game so far is that the interface isn't as nice as Destiny 2's. Not being able to just go look at my load out and having to go through an actual loading screen to do so is annoying. The guns aren't as satisfying to shoot as I'd like but that could be because I'm still fairly early in the game and have crappy guns, the skills on the Storm javelin are awesome though.    … Expand
  75. luiseduardobm
    Feb 28, 2019
    2
    Formated my PC and tried every possible fix to play this game. Im beyond the suggested specs and the game is completely unplayable STUTTERING 2 seconds then running for 1 second and stuttering 2 seconds again in cycle. completely unplayable. Game runs fine inside the city at 60 FPS.
    They released 2 patches in 6 days and NONE OF THEM WAS ABOUT PERFORMANCE or BUG FIXES.
    I think nerfing the    Formated my PC and tried every possible fix to play this game. Im beyond the suggested specs and the game is completely unplayable STUTTERING 2 seconds then running for 1 second and stuttering 2 seconds again in cycle. completely unplayable. Game runs fine inside the city at 60 FPS.
    They released 2 patches in 6 days and NONE OF THEM WAS ABOUT PERFORMANCE or BUG FIXES.
    I think nerfing the loot tables or changing npc behavior is more important for them.
    Dont buy it, you can be scammed like me.    … Expand
  76. typhaon
    Feb 28, 2019
    2
    Is this the end of Bioware? Bland. Generic. Utterly lacking in creative vision. Result feels like something an AI would build if it were told to mimic a 'loot shooter.' Gameplay/loot/loading issues abound. Amount of content is about what you'd expect from an early alpha build. One struggles to imagine how it took 5+ years to get to this point.
  77. CptFantabulous
    Feb 28, 2019
    2
    Played the game on the ten-hour free play and I was pretty disappointed by the game.

    -It can barely crawl above 40FPS on an i7/1070 rig no matter what settings I change. Which would be fine except I cannot lock the framerate to thirty so it is at least smooth -The cutscenes feel like a FMV game with NPCs wildly gesticulating into the camera whilst I stand in stony silence or add the    Played the game on the ten-hour free play and I was pretty disappointed by the game.

    -It can barely crawl above 40FPS on an i7/1070 rig no matter what settings I change. Which would be fine except I cannot lock the framerate to thirty so it is at least smooth
    -The cutscenes feel like a FMV game with NPCs wildly gesticulating into the camera whilst I stand in stony silence or add the odd one line remark.
    -The combat is 100% ok, nothing more nothing less.
    -It is buggy as hell, mission markers not updating being the most common problem I ran into
    -I'm not normally the kind of person to care about "downgrading" between trailers and the game but this game has one of the most blatant examples around. The hub went from the tight bustling place shown in the trailers to a mostly empty shell.

    Basically, when you have games like Monster Hunter: World that do everything this game does a million times better there is no reason to pick this game up for any amount of money or even waste your internet on downloading it.    … Expand
  78. Abarax
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed many things about the major parts of this game. I can see the hard work and detail that has been put into it by Bioware. This game is not broken, nor are we given half a world that isn't completed. Yes, some issues do deserve to be addressed and some constructive criticisms about concerns were valid in mention of some, and I say, some of the negative reviews.

    But please don't    I enjoyed many things about the major parts of this game. I can see the hard work and detail that has been put into it by Bioware. This game is not broken, nor are we given half a world that isn't completed. Yes, some issues do deserve to be addressed and some constructive criticisms about concerns were valid in mention of some, and I say, some of the negative reviews.

    But please don't forget, this is a live service game that will continuously add content to Anthem's story and world. How can some of the nay sayers miss that rather large detail. Bioware already have the plans and it is already set out for what will come next. They have been extremely transparent and open with their community of gamers. They have addressed issues already and have put out two patches in quick concession. Don't think for a minute that they won't be able to handle the pressure, that is part of their job with a live service game.

    Another thing to add is micro-transactions are limited to cosmetic items only. I've seen it for myself and you can either buy Shards with RL money or you can earn coin to get the cosmetic materials or skins. I think that is a very fair system there, Bioware hasn't been dishonest at all about it, they are quite aware of the concerns about micro-transactions.

    It doesn't really need more baking, it is already a really solid game, with a solid story, with the chance of DLC to be added for FREE through a patch download. What they are trying to do with Anthem is a new approach for Bioware, let them have a chance at this.

    For those of you who are blind sighted with dislike for the publisher, forget EA, think about supporting the game developers here, think about what it takes for them to make the game, instead of $hitting on them because you feel disillusioned with the major publisher. I think they get the message already with some of your bombing reviews, that you really don't like them.
    I bet there is a game and their company and publisher that you like, that somebody will hate or dislike for the same reasons you don't like EA or Bioware for, think about that for a minute.

    For those of you who are interested in playing Anthem, but are scared to because of negative opinions and bias, please give this game a chance, with out bias influence, and judge the game based on it's own merits.

    Since there is so much bombing going on for a game that isn't terrible at all, I'm going to try and help even out the user review by giving this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  79. VekkioNiubbo
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I really don't understand all the critics about Anthem. With this new game by Bioware we have a solid and enjoyable game play, a great lore and a really deep and moving storytelling.
    I think a lot of things more will come in the next future - as we now know about Bioware's Road Map - and I'm trying to remember everyone that we are in front of a MMO and not a single player based videogame.    I really don't understand all the critics about Anthem. With this new game by Bioware we have a solid and enjoyable game play, a great lore and a really deep and moving storytelling.
    I think a lot of things more will come in the next future - as we now know about Bioware's Road Map - and I'm trying to remember everyone that we are in front of a MMO and not a single player based videogame. I believe that our expectations will be fooded by the developers. For the moment I'm enjoying every mission and every game session. Graphic and Music compartment are really the best you can now find with the actual level of PC's and consolle's technology.    … Expand
  80. kurokki
    Feb 28, 2019
    0
    I wish I had something different to say than all the other negative reviews but by now if you have read a few you more or less know the problems (no point in repeating it). The pathetic defense of "the game will be good one day" just doesn't cut it for me. Far too many good games out there to be bothered waiting for them to one day *maybe* fix the problems.
  81. Valmar
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Ever since this game released in early access I have had a lot of fun with it, the map is quite big and detailed too,

    Comparing it to the demo of when it was first shown there are differences but quite frankly if the level of detail/fidelity was left that high, this game would not be playable on consoles nor would it be playable on most low end PCs. Game play is fun and fluid,    Ever since this game released in early access I have had a lot of fun with it, the map is quite big and detailed too,

    Comparing it to the demo of when it was first shown there are differences but quite frankly if the level of detail/fidelity was left that high, this game would not be playable on consoles nor would it be playable on most low end PCs.

    Game play is fun and fluid, playing with a full group of friends also makes it more enjoyable, the different Javelins feel and play different from one another wich is great, if you ever go from playing the Interceptor to the Colossus you really feel the weight that Javelin has.

    There is plenty of lore to get through, ranging from collectables that get added to the Cortex (an in game encyclopedia almost), side conversations in the fort, both with you interacting with NPCs or from just passing by and listening into their conversations.

    The main story has a couple of moments where it catches the player off guard and the ending is satisfactory and provides closure to the narrative provided while leaving room for what is coming next.

    The dreaded microtransactions seem pretty fair and are cosmetic only as well as you being able to acquire everything with in game currency too, wich if you do the challenges and daily/weekly/monthly quests you will have more than enough.

    Most people complain about issues that are no longer an issue with the game, they were patched on launch day. Things such as the loading screens, these on a regular hard drive are around 20 seconds right now, wich is well within tolerance. This is not to say that there are no bugs or areas to improve but so far the developers have been very transparent, responsive and took action swiftly to fix any game breaking bugs or mechanics.

    Road maps have been revealed, couple that with free DLC/Expansions and the actors being back in the "recording booth" for extra content already and that shows a lot of promise.    … Expand
  82. ROLANd1405
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    As usual, don't believe the hate train, test it by yourself.
    If you like looter shooters, you will probably like this game very much.
  83. YourNeutralness
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Thanks to Anthem my dreams have been richer lately, flying and exploring are now recurrent. And it's beautiful!
    You might think bad reviews are fueled with nothing but resentment. It is not the case. Almost all the reviews are pursuing an agenda : "Let's take down Bioware so they never recover no matter what".
    .You can it see by the tone of those reviews, they are mostly one-liner by the    Thanks to Anthem my dreams have been richer lately, flying and exploring are now recurrent. And it's beautiful!
    You might think bad reviews are fueled with nothing but resentment. It is not the case. Almost all the reviews are pursuing an agenda : "Let's take down Bioware so they never recover no matter what".
    .You can it see by the tone of those reviews, they are mostly one-liner by the way.
    The AAA industry has to change, Editors need to listen to their developers, and developers need to listen to their communities so they cannot afford to release a 90% finished game.
    BUT we cannot afford as gamers, especially in the west, to act like resentful, spoiled children or the giants of the industry will look up for more lenient communities( like on the chinese market, cf Activision-Blizzard).
    We need to grow up together and be grateful for all the hard work of the amazing creators on the Gaming Industry. Thank you.    … Expand
  84. Firefall77
    Feb 28, 2019
    0
    The game is full of bugs on release.
    The PC version has no FOV slider.
    Controlls in the mainhub world are super sluggish.
    Weapons feel all the same and weak.
    Missions are almost all the same.

    + horrible UI
  85. MichalJeans
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I have a lot of fun with the game and cant wait to get more down the road!!
  86. Glazier
    Feb 28, 2019
    3
    - No Engame. No Loot. No Cosmetics.
    - No "Bioware Storytelling"
    - Loading screens while waiting for more loading screens.
    - Bugs. Lots of them.

    + Flight is fun.
    + Combat inherited from Andromeda is fun for first ~20hr.
  87. xcrime
    Feb 28, 2019
    0
    Worst game in studio history. Identical locations, identical mobs, identical missions and not an interesting story are complemented by a huge amount of technical problems. Most of the time takes a meaningless grind. The game is monotonous and meaningless.
  88. RMak
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    Deserve a big zero for this as this is the amount of patience i got after waiting for the endless loading screens. Btw for a looter shooter where is the loot????!
  89. hygt763112
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    Terrible BORING game. Please avoid this junk hole. So many more games out there that are way better.
  90. Kihai_Karderian
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Anthem понравился! это не игра года, но играть очень приятно, играю исключительно в закрытой сессии в соло, фоновые диалоги с головой погружают в сюжет и местный лор (что точно не работает в коопе, когда все скачут и вечно спешат) а лор тут просто отменный.
    Отдельно хочется отметить диалоги в Форте Тарсис, актёры озвучки выложились на все 100% особенно зацепила линия диалогов с пожилой    Anthem понравился! это не игра года, но играть очень приятно, играю исключительно в закрытой сессии в соло, фоновые диалоги с головой погружают в сюжет и местный лор (что точно не работает в коопе, когда все скачут и вечно спешат) а лор тут просто отменный.
    Отдельно хочется отметить диалоги в Форте Тарсис, актёры озвучки выложились на все 100% особенно зацепила линия диалогов с пожилой женщиной которая потеряла семью в Фримарке. Как и планировал пройду сюжетку с побочками, затем планирую возвращаться на крупных обновлениях по паре часов.
    Остался доволен основной компанией: много ярких диалогов и запоминающихся сцен.
    Еще раз хочу отметить прекрасную работу с персонажами в форте, все получились яркими, а связанные ними истории запоминающимися, Bioware все таки не разучились делать хорошие истории!
    Есть конечно и значительные геймплейные минусы для меня их несколько:
    1) Нехватка видов врагов как фракций так и типов внутри каждой фракции.
    2) Малый размер локации, и скудность биомов.
    3) Система экранов загрузки нуждается в доработке: возможность читать кодекс, или управляемая сценка с моделью своего джевелина(серия assassin's creed) вариантов еще много...
    3) И за что действительно стоит поругать так это за работу серверов: за несколько игровых сессий по 2-4ч. У меня было по 2-3 вылета(правда без потери прогресса) это уже после патча 21 февраля.    … Expand
  91. anythingelse45
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Anthem is so much more than a Loot grabbing Shooter but not quite a full fledged RPG. But that's Ok. Bugs aside, this game is really fun and engrossing if You as a gamer dont making a very fundamental mistake of comparing it to either a traditional online shooter or an Epic Bioware RPG masterpiece like Mass effect. Why? Because it is in a sub genre of its own. Being from Bioware, EveryoneAnthem is so much more than a Loot grabbing Shooter but not quite a full fledged RPG. But that's Ok. Bugs aside, this game is really fun and engrossing if You as a gamer dont making a very fundamental mistake of comparing it to either a traditional online shooter or an Epic Bioware RPG masterpiece like Mass effect. Why? Because it is in a sub genre of its own. Being from Bioware, Everyone expects it to have a really deep and enriching story with branching dialogue and character decision Consequences that affect each and every aspect of the game. But doing that would not be sustainable or realistically possible for an online multiplayer co-op shooter as the game would have to track each and every branching decision You make and try to matchmake with people who have made the exact decisions or at-least decisions that, for the moment at-least, are aligned with your story line. And if You keep in mind that traditional branching story lines have thousands of possibilities and combinations, It would only add more load on the server, more work for the Ai, more load times(Yes, I know the current load times are also just a bit long). Not to mention the game size would also increase, there would have to be more updates to accommodate the continuing branching story if You are looking at it from an RPG perspective.
    If You look at it unbiased, as what it is, An Online shooter with basic level rpg elements to give the story a sense of direction and continuity, You will have fun and really appreciate the game.
    The Story, while not an Epic like Mass effect, is just interesting enough to keep You going. It makes more sense if You pay attention to and read up on the Lore, the tit bits of information You get from NPC's and the world itself.
    The gameplay is fun, People have compared it to flying around like Iron man and It is. The shooter mechanics are also fun and really well made. Some people have called it repetitive but guess what all shooters are. Infact every game You take, whether shooter or Hack and slash, Especially an MMO, at the end of the day, You are running around either shooting or hacking and collecting loot. There's no different way to shoot but with Anthem Atleast, You can hover in the air and shoot, Play as storm and unleash Awesome Lightning strikes and do so much more.
    Visually, this is stunning and plays so smooth. You need to experience this first hand to know how visually exciting the game world is.
    Another Good thing is that Bioware have not been greedy like other devs who try to charge for everything. Note I have Not mentioned EA here as EA traditionally try to squeeze every penny from players. IN ANthem, surprisingly EA have acted a bit Civilized . In Anthem, All guns and essential items can be unlocked through progression. The only micro-transactions are focused on cosmetics like buy exotic paints or skins for your javelin. And buying exotic crafting materials.
    Now coming to the Issues, Bugs, This is something that Bioware need to address. The HDR on pc looks dull and washed out. Switching HDR off really makes the game look beautiful. So if Bioware fix the HDR, just imagine how much better the game would look.
    Reduced Load screens, Voice chat and server stability are other things that need to be addressed. The game however is just launched and future patches should address this.
    If You decide to give this a try, go into the game free from anybody's opinions and specially free from your own bias, then You will have fun. Remember, this is not an RPG but it is definitely better than an MMO    … Expand
  92. galvinometer
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Why does everyone hate this game so much? Feels like they're all just jumping on the hate train.

    I've been loving this game. Gunplay is fun and varied depending on which javelin and what type of gun you use, the movement mechanics are solid, NPC character interactions are lots of fun, interesting characters and solid voice acting. The world is lush and inviting. And each of the javelins    Why does everyone hate this game so much? Feels like they're all just jumping on the hate train.

    I've been loving this game. Gunplay is fun and varied depending on which javelin and what type of gun you use, the movement mechanics are solid, NPC character interactions are lots of fun, interesting characters and solid voice acting. The world is lush and inviting. And each of the javelins really feels like you're playing a different class, unlike other similar genre shooters where everything feels the same and you trade "shield resilience" for "shield recharge" (Destiny, I'm looking at you).

    Sure, they've got some kinks to work out: load times need to be fixed, and can we PLEASE get something other than that one picture of the scar to look at? But this game has huge potential.    … Expand
  93. redhotbillygoat
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    Anthem has a few problems, but the simple truth is that I'm having a lot of fun playing it.
  94. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    What a steaming pile this game is, spent 10 hours playing it and well its just as bad as it was, game has no substance or anything worth while to do, just another buggy generic open world shooter.
  95. Deathpunch85
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    Much better game than I gave it credit for originally. It's fun. Rough around the edges, skippable dialogue, and repetitive 'Destiny' qualities. Haven't made it through the first 30 levels. Will update later.

    I would urge you to take the reviews that are 4 and below as disappointment from a game that was expected to be so much more... although I don't see why given most top developers    Much better game than I gave it credit for originally. It's fun. Rough around the edges, skippable dialogue, and repetitive 'Destiny' qualities. Haven't made it through the first 30 levels. Will update later.

    I would urge you to take the reviews that are 4 and below as disappointment from a game that was expected to be so much more... although I don't see why given most top developers reputation in the past 10 years.    … Expand
  96. A_Gouveia
    Feb 27, 2019
    2
    Um jogo linear, muito repetitivo, parece que o game foi dividido em varias partes, teve um downgrade tremendo, tudo que não se deve fazer num game a EA está fazendo.
  97. Aristarch
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    I guess we all can agree that Anthem has issues... but in it's core, it's actually a real gem. I like this the game. The potential of this game for the future is enormous... time will tell what Anthem grows into...
  98. Grimskar
    Feb 27, 2019
    4
    Anthem is not what we were shown back at E3 2017.
    The game world has been stripped of alot of extra details and environment.
    Fort Tarsis, the major base for all of your character interaction and story telling has been stripped of all life and dynamic design. The characters are bland, the NPC's are basically cardboard cut outs, the models have been completely changed. Theres no dynamic    Anthem is not what we were shown back at E3 2017.
    The game world has been stripped of alot of extra details and environment.
    Fort Tarsis, the major base for all of your character interaction and story telling has been stripped of all life and dynamic design.
    The characters are bland, the NPC's are basically cardboard cut outs, the models have been completely changed.
    Theres no dynamic quest system.
    Theres loading screens every 5 minutes.
    The loot for a looter shooter is so basic and uninteresting. There are no new models for Legendary weapons, just basic re-skins of the same guns you've had from the start.
    The actual story that has been left in the game has clearly been chopped up and re-arranged with characters the game expects you already to know appearing in missions but you've never met them or spoken to that NPC at the fort or in the world. (Sev from the Scar base stronghold).
    All javelin customisation which was clearly seen in the live streams weeks before release has been stripped out and removed (possibly for later re-sale as micro transactions).
    No actual decision you make in the game has any effect on your character or the quest givers and characters you meet. This was supposed to be one of the major selling points that the initial Anthem marketing videos hammered home as something the game would contain.
    All the marketing videos that were released have essentially lied about the majority of the content that was supposed to be in the game.
    The stats on your gear and guns makes no viable sense, and makes trying to make a worthwhile build for your javelin almost impossible.
    The mission design is extremely basic and padded out.
    The Striders which are spoken about as being such an important part of the Anthem world in the lore have been made completely static, even though they were shown to be mobile and even get attacked by enemy NPC's in a mission / in the world. This never happens in the game. The in-game cinematics even show these Striders being used as assault vehicles, transports, traders and the main vehicle of choice for the Freelancers, if not everyone in Anthem. Why arent they used in a more dynamic way like a mobile spawn point or repair / resupply stations that move around the world?

    Anthem is the basics of a great idea. If the game we received was the same that was shown at E3 2017, we'd be looking at a 10/10. But the game has been completely gutted, and I dont know how you can advertise your video at E3 as "actual in-game footage" and then completely downgrade everything from the animations, to the environment, to the way the game actually flows. A damn shame.    … Expand
  99. xOnexEyedxWolfx
    Feb 27, 2019
    1
    Im giving 1 out of 10 because 90 percent of this game is looks. and 10 percent gameplay. Rediculous loading screens. please for the sake of the economy don't buy this game for 60 dollars. the ceos of ea are the MOST overpayed people of last year. why? because we keep feeding into their lies. bioware had a great vision but sadly, it got eaed! Ea has got to be the worst company as of nowIm giving 1 out of 10 because 90 percent of this game is looks. and 10 percent gameplay. Rediculous loading screens. please for the sake of the economy don't buy this game for 60 dollars. the ceos of ea are the MOST overpayed people of last year. why? because we keep feeding into their lies. bioware had a great vision but sadly, it got eaed! Ea has got to be the worst company as of now for gaming. I cannot believe they even still exist after this. gone are the days of good games. they give the minimum value product and that's it. we shouldn't stand for unfinished games. until we all boycott ea this will continue. if you enjoy the game good for you. I am not having fun at all. the loading literally is longer than the gameplay. what were they thinking? I could see maybe picking this up in 2020 for 10 bucks or maybe 20. mass effect andromeda is better than this! that being said remember what they showed at e3 compared to the crap we got? how is this even legal? I cannot believe the ceo of ea hasn't apologized for this absolute disgrace of a game. Angry Joe and his team made a beautiful review on this game you should check it out before you decide on wasting your money. might as well throw 60 bucks in the toilet! we as a community cant keep letting these companies do this and get away with it! Divison 2 will be way better than this. spend your money on that before this crap. if you like the art style and flying just download warframe its free and a much much better game than this. after reading this heed my warning. or dump 60 bucks in the trash. yes this game will get better in a year. but that's not fair to you on day one! try to tough it out until divison 2 drops. I promise you wont be disappointed. and don't forget angry joes reviews on this game.… Expand
  100. shadus1977
    Feb 27, 2019
    2
    TL;DR Summary- "A beautiful game, with horrible performance issues, lack of content for a live loot shooter (even at day 1), and plagued with bugs across all platforms that ruin what could otherwise be a good experience. I recommend waiting a year to see if it gets fixed, this is EA and they're known backing out poor performing products and this will be one."

    The good-- - Graphics,    TL;DR Summary- "A beautiful game, with horrible performance issues, lack of content for a live loot shooter (even at day 1), and plagued with bugs across all platforms that ruin what could otherwise be a good experience. I recommend waiting a year to see if it gets fixed, this is EA and they're known backing out poor performing products and this will be one."

    The good--
    - Graphics, they're pretty, if you have a video card that can handle them.

    - The javelins, lets be honest we all wanna be ironman and the controls make you feel like you are.

    - The world, its interesting, there's lots of lore, even if the story is a bit lacking.

    - the music is awesome, scores fit the scenes

    The bad--
    - The story, its... uh... weak at best. No spoilers, but... the current story at launch is unremarkable in any way.

    - The performance, its dismal. Even on top end hardware it tends to dip into the 50s and 40s, for a loot shooter, that's "not ok"... and while the graphics are great, they also lack detail to some degree when you slow down and really look.

    - Loading... Please wait. Mission starts, you got joined to existing mission, you've got 25s to get to team... oh you can see them... 5s left closer almost to them.... then it teleports you... with another loading screen. The mission end has a loading screen, after the mission ends it has a loading screen, between forge and town there is another loading screen, between mission and town there is a loading screen, I know why no one has ever assaulted fort tarsis and took it... they got stuck in a loading screen loop and the defenders just picked them off.

    - The loot... is perhaps the worst loot I've seen in any loot based game... ever. It's lackluster and uninteresting at best. BL, BL2, D1, D2, even games as old as diablo 1 had better loot. Hell, common drops in wow were more interesting to be honest. Did I mention they forgot to include the legendary support items, and for some classes after day 1 patch, even top level epic (36) don't drop anymore! Bonus.

    - End game, and yeap, I'm there. Been there for a week. Content... grinding out days and days and days of strongholds and freeplay... to get a legendary piece of gear... that you probably won't use. I'm currently my 20th GM2 stronghold without anything better than a masterwork dropping... and its still dropping crap I'd not have used at day 1 level 30 on a regular basis. Even the masterwork stuff I get (and god I've had a ton of it) is mostly junk. You end up trying to get 1% better this or that and the masterworked named items... just aren't very good for the most part. The disparity between a "decent" masterwork/legendary and a "junk" one is so big that only a few weapons are usable... rest you can just scrap, they're worthless.

    - Everything looks the same. Everything. Everywhere. It's pretty, but quite literally all the same.

    - Repetitive content. Choice of 3 strong holds, gm2 (3 is absurdly hard... i could solo kill 2/3 strong hold bosses on GM3, the mechanics are that uninteresting and predictable, but... it would literally take 6 hours due to them being bullet/ability sponges to such a huge degree, literally the only difference that matters between gm1-gm2-gm3... is hp. GM3 takes so long to kill things even if the drop rate was multiplied by 10 it would be too slow. Beyond the strongholds which are exceptionally repetitive, there are basically only 4 mission types "protect the point", "bring the popped off bits to the machine", "bring the lights to the ferrofluid speaker magnet", and "rescue people and kill the stuff"... and its that blatant with its presentation.

    - The ai is perhaps the worst ive ever seen. bar none.

    - most of the guns don't have actual bullets you fire, they hit. period. no way to dodge (unlike all other loot shooters for the most part.) There are exceptions, but largely its not terribly compelling and limits how much better you can get effectively.

    - fort tarsis is so slow its miserable... even running (which is almost normal walking speed for a human rather than ponderously slow crawling.)

    - Bugs... prior to day 1 patch, other than the loading screens, it was the largest problem. It's STILL a big problem though, there are a multitude of bugs from simple things like entire team wiping means bosses won't show up to not being able to res people to sound suddenly stopping working to video glitches to controls ceasing to work to cut scenes not showing, to mechanical things like being able re-open same chest every-time team wipes (and that was so abused you couldn't join a GM1-3 group for 48h that wasn't people exploiting it.)    … Expand
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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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