Anthem

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3707 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,263 out of 3707
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  1. rafaelhsouza
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    First of all I have to say that I didn't buy the game. I've only played the 10-hour trial on EA Access.

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

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

    But let's talk about Anthem...well this game is UNACCEPTABLE and the worst mark in Bioware history. I don't even know where to start, the load times are disgraceful (I expect a lot of memes about it), the story is not even close to what we've seen in the past from Bioware, the gameplay is boring, broken and repetitive. This game SUCKS! This will obviosuly be a big commercial failure, I just hope it will not be the end of Bioware, I hope they will learn from it and maybe some day we will see Bioware making great games like ME and KOTOR again.    … Expand
  2. zelloxy
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    Lazy. What is it about? Nothing to do. Only loadings. Awful. no endgame? Boring.
  3. Astralify
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Let's sum up all the BS Bioware/EA spewed regarding the game, and the concerns bioware fans had, about this "Multiplayer-Live-Service-Game-With-Story-Focus-That-Nobody-Have-Done-Before" crap. By know, everybody knows that these statements were BS, just as all people that had a brain, or any knowledge about game design have been saying since this project was announced.Let's sum up all the BS Bioware/EA spewed regarding the game, and the concerns bioware fans had, about this "Multiplayer-Live-Service-Game-With-Story-Focus-That-Nobody-Have-Done-Before" crap. By know, everybody knows that these statements were BS, just as all people that had a brain, or any knowledge about game design have been saying since this project was announced.

    "...Microtransactions will not affect gameplay..." - In a looter shooter game, where the (supposed) goal of the game is to find cool looking LOOT, how is cosmetic microtransactions different than paying for power in a competitive game? IT'S THE SAME THING. You are affecting the enjoyment of the game (not just because of the game design, which in these situations is made purposefully grindy), but the "pride and accomplishment" you get from EARNING things from FAIR gameplay. There is NO FAIR gameplay with games like Anthem. The game is DESIGNED to push you to spending money, on the very things you are playing the game for (in this case - looks). Aren't they clever, tricking players with semantics?

    I'm not gonna even bother with the "story/narrative" because: NEWS FLASH! NOBODY CARES ABOUT THE STORY IN A MULTIPLAYER GAME, especially when you are playing with other people. Such formula will NEVER work. It has been proven time and time again. Even if the game had the most amazing story/narrative/quests/characters (and with anthem, it's the complete opposite), it would still NOT change that fact.

    And guess what? They knew this, and they didn't even try. The "narrative", the characters, the "story", THEY ARE THE WORSE THEY HAVE EVER BEEN. In fact, these are below even other boringly average games, like the Division. And that coming form a studio that was KNOWN for these things, IT'S F*CKING EMBARRASING! IT's SAD!

    That's right. The main point BIOEA was selling this game to their fans (those that liked story-driven Bioware RPGs), WAS A LIE. It was a lie from the very beginning. And they KNEW it. WE KNEW IT. But they went with it anyway, and were pushing it to the very last moment.
    - - -

    let's pull some quotes (from IGN's "Anthem: Full BioWare Interview on Gameplay Features - E3 2018" video):

    "Mark Darrah: So, a great story about Bioware is about characters that you can have a connection with, uhm, choices you get to make, and feeling like the story is about you. ... "Our World, My story.""

    Well, that's BS. Anthem falls flat on it's face in that regard. Just as expected.

    - - -

    "Mark Darrah: What is unique about anthem, is that it's a living shared world, where you experience the Story of your actions."

    Again, complete BS statement, and a lie. A lie, softly directed at bioware fans.

    - - -

    "Casey Hudson: So what we try to do, is we think about the new experiences that we are trying to unlock for players, so what is the fantasy fulfillment, what are the new things that you actually get to go and do, THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU'VE PLAYED BEFORE."

    Again - another lie. No matter if he meant "different from what you've played before" in terms of comparing to other games, or Anthem and it's "mission/quest design". BOTH OF THESE THINGS ARE INCORRECT when it comes to Anthem.

    No point in getting into more detail here. You can watch Skillup's reviews on anthem, and see if these BOLD statements from Mark Darrah and Casey Hudson are true. [Hint - THEY ARE NOT!]

    - - -
    And isn't it cute, how there are rumors/whispers floating about how Bioware's future is is tightly dependent on Anthem's failure/success? What is this? some sort of driving people towards "sympathy purchases"?

    You know what, Bioware? IF YOU STILL MADE THE GAMES WE WANTED/EXPECTED from you, we would've cared about your "future". But with generic crap like Anthem, which is obvious change of focus for the studio, and being EXACTLY what we though it's going to be (money-making online crap, that's not even as good as other FREE games like it), the most proper response at this point would be: F*CK YOU!

    And f*ck all of the EA influencers, which main task was to "convince" people (the fanbase) that like Bioware's story driven action RPGs, that they should "give Anthem a chance", or even bully them to LIKEing it, just to keep BW's ass from EA's chopping block, DESPITE IT BEING A GAME THEY KNOW THE FANBASE WOULDN'T LIKE, OR CARE ABOUT (live service, multiplayer looter shooter with MT cr*p). Same thing as failout 76.

    No lessons were learned, from all of the failures of other companies, that tried the "try something new", which is nothing more than "- We wanna capitalize on the current money makers, f*ck our customer base, we will strong-arm them into liking our new direction". Which is what EA's motto is, and it's exactly what Anthem is. Uninspired, boring, repetitive, appealing to NOBODY, cookie-cutter live-service EA crap, marketed with lies and false promises.

    Also, Mass Effect "Died" For THIS!???

    F*ck this game. The score given is a STATEMENT.    … Expand
  4. Rocharox
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    This game is a complete mess. Controls are weird, there are random bugs that crash the whole game. The weapons miss even at point blank...
    Then, if you ever manage to make it work, you get to see how much of a mobile game this is.
    Paid progression, click x times on something to make another thing... It is downright boring.
    The worst AAA game in a long time.
  5. 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.
  6. DrChocolate
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I dislike writing reviews like this, but in this case, I cannot but warn people not to buy this game. This game is not finished; it's a loading simulator. I spent more time looking at loading screens and having disconnection issues than I did playing the game-- and when I did get to play, there was no content. The hub is empty, the characters are poorly done, the multiplayer aspects do notI dislike writing reviews like this, but in this case, I cannot but warn people not to buy this game. This game is not finished; it's a loading simulator. I spent more time looking at loading screens and having disconnection issues than I did playing the game-- and when I did get to play, there was no content. The hub is empty, the characters are poorly done, the multiplayer aspects do not work because quests are not shared. It feels as though they tried to make Diablo and slap Warframe on top of it. I gave Bioware grace after Inquisition, because it was a poorly done open-world RPG, and I gave the same quarter after Andromeda, but this game has been in development for seven years. Seven years. At the cost of the developers who probably worked very hard on this. Seven years, for a loading simulator. Hudson lied and needs to step down.… Expand
  7. Vespir56
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I wont give unfinished games that are being sold at full prices anything more then 0. Its theft.
  8. JAGUAR10
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    Why is gaming the only industry where you do not get a completed product?? This is becoming totally unacceptable!!! Would you buy a car but have to wait a month to get the tires? Would you buy a computer but have to wait a month to get the keyboard? NO and NO!! All this "but wait for the patches, etc. is not acceptable. Was hoping Bioware would get their S**T together after MEWhy is gaming the only industry where you do not get a completed product?? This is becoming totally unacceptable!!! Would you buy a car but have to wait a month to get the tires? Would you buy a computer but have to wait a month to get the keyboard? NO and NO!! All this "but wait for the patches, etc. is not acceptable. Was hoping Bioware would get their S**T together after ME Andromeda but NO!! EA is to blame using the Frostbite engine and not letting Bioware do what they were good at. Single player RPG's with a great story and interesting characters. All this games as a service is crap!!… Expand
  9. mowca
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Brace yourselves - the end of bioware is comming - it is called Anthem, awful story, generic online **** noone cares about.
  10. ardast
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Very bland, very repetitive game. Too generic for my taste. With the lack of content it certainly is not worth anyone's 60$. Do not buy!
    So this is where Bioware is today? From Baldur's Gate 1, MDK2, Baldur's Gate II, Neverwinter Nights, Kotor, Jade Empire, Mass Effect to this.
    Dragon Age Origins was the last game the real Bioware ever made. RIP!
  11. theirrelephants
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    Imagine destiny or warframe with less content, more bugs, and way less fun.

    I just saved you plenty of money you can spend on something more enjoyable.

    I suggest Jade Empire or Baldur's Gate.
  12. gdmatt
    Mar 4, 2019
    0
    Update: Score has been changed from 4/10 originally, since BioWare started banning players for using in-game methods to obtain loot - something they deemed “ruins the experience” of other players. ITS A PVE GAME!!!

    Also the game is reportedly bricking PS4s just by playing it. Even the game itself doesn’t want you to play it. Anthem is the latest new looter shooter IP, but incredibly    Update: Score has been changed from 4/10 originally, since BioWare started banning players for using in-game methods to obtain loot - something they deemed “ruins the experience” of other players. ITS A PVE GAME!!!

    Also the game is reportedly bricking PS4s just by playing it. Even the game itself doesn’t want you to play it.

    Anthem is the latest new looter shooter IP, but incredibly fails to learn any lessons that have been learned from Destiny and The Division. Anthem has an average story that lasts around 15 hours - which is disappointing coming from Bioware - and a severe lack of unique, or even interesting end game content.    … Expand
  13. Ionflux
    Feb 28, 2019
    0
    Bad game is bad. EA should be ashamed of themselves and should be shut down.
  14. VirarNeeda
    Mar 16, 2019
    0
    It's Destiny 2 except you can fly around (sometimes).
    This is not a compliment.
  15. an3k
    Mar 15, 2019
    0
    The only good thing in this game are enemy encounters - but only if you don't suffer from one of the many bugs. The problem is that there are plenty of other games out there that deliver the same "wow, that was so close but looked amazing" feeling.
    The downgrade from E3 trailers and other marketing content is massive and doesn't just apply onto graphics but also gameplay. For example    The only good thing in this game are enemy encounters - but only if you don't suffer from one of the many bugs. The problem is that there are plenty of other games out there that deliver the same "wow, that was so close but looked amazing" feeling.
    The downgrade from E3 trailers and other marketing content is massive and doesn't just apply onto graphics but also gameplay. For example instead of having "no loading screens" you constantly have them. There is no "flow" because as soon as you're into it the mission you've done is over and you're forced to your Fort again.
    If they'd relabel Anthem to "Loading Screen Simulator" it would win the "GotY" award.    … Expand
  16. Genis94
    Jul 15, 2019
    0
    As someone who got Anthem for free with a new GPU, I still cannot recommend it at the price tag of $0, let alone retail cost. Anthem is a broken game littered with all manner of technical issues, bogged down by a lackluster story, and features no real endgame content to justify the grind or repeated time investment. If you're looking for a multiplayer online game with open world, shooting,As someone who got Anthem for free with a new GPU, I still cannot recommend it at the price tag of $0, let alone retail cost. Anthem is a broken game littered with all manner of technical issues, bogged down by a lackluster story, and features no real endgame content to justify the grind or repeated time investment. If you're looking for a multiplayer online game with open world, shooting, and all sorts of cool powers, Warframe exists.… Expand
  17. FirstContact
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    Bioware, умри уже наконец, не мучай пожалуйста больше ни нас ни себя. EA привет.
  18. GERULAS
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    Nobody likes this game and the few good reviews from here, are from the studio employees who worked on this total crap BS of a game.
  19. D4v1d
    Mar 15, 2019
    0
    The most buggy AAA game ever created. I have 20 years gaming and have never experienced gamebreaking bugs like in this seudo AAA game.

    I even canceled my Origin sub because I cant support anymore EA and his tyranny. Thanks for destroying my beloved Bioware.
  20. rallybilen
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    I can't agree more with the low score reviews. It is almost disrespectful how bad the game is. It feels like a shell with nothing inside. Gameplay is super stiff and uninspiring and the open world it's just there. Don't support this game. We deserve more.
  21. Aropredator
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    Worst game ever, after downloading a ****ing 52GB of data and additional 6GB of supposedly 'day 1 patch', game keep crashing to desktop, even after reinstall the game and hardware driver. No I wont reinstall Windows because other game working fine.
  22. Scarr
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Online, Multiplayer, Co-Op are all fundamental facets to this game that are completely impaired by the game itself.

    Online = frequent disconnects resulting in loading screens, lost experience, lost loot and forcing a repeat of the mission you were on. Multiplayer = the only time you are actually spending time with others is on missions or in the launch bay (serves no purpose,    Online, Multiplayer, Co-Op are all fundamental facets to this game that are completely impaired by the game itself.

    Online = frequent disconnects resulting in loading screens, lost experience, lost loot and forcing a repeat of the mission you were on.

    Multiplayer = the only time you are actually spending time with others is on missions or in the launch bay (serves no purpose, identical options as Fort Tarsis). While on missions, there is ZERO way to communicate with other players aside from using VOIP that hardly ever seems to work, that permits others to opt out of and have no idea of that. There is no pinging for data sharing between players, there is no marking targets, there is no chat... there is nothing to support multiplayer within the game that works consistently.

    Co-Op = There is no way to from a group and coordinate anything prior to a mission within the structure of the game. If you rely on the game to match make you, then you end up with random teammates that could all be in the same Javelin as you, unable to initiate combos and they may not even have skills equipped that allow for combos in the first place. Which leads us right back to the start... why is there Co-Op is the foundation of its effectiveness is totally random and luck based on some unknown matchmaking system.

    I could go on, but I feel my point was made. Anthem is a pointless game that has no place in your library. There are games out there that deliver on what Anthem was attempting to bring to the table, but those games don't suck, unlike Anthem... it sucks. This is a prime example of EA pushing a developer into an arena they do not belong. DICE or RESPAWN should have made Anthem, Bioware should have been working on a new Star Wars, Mass Effect or Dragon Age game. This crap is why people don't go looking for a Ford Motor Company Washing Machine when theirs breaks down, they go buy a Whirlpool.    … Expand
  23. BRubble
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    I for one am sick and tired of these companies expecting people to buy their half finished garbage with the promise of "dont worry, we'll fix our garbage later, just trust us".
    Here's a thought, complete the game and THEN put it on the market, you know, like how it used to be.
    The industry needs to crash and burn if only to finally send the all too important message that we've had enough    I for one am sick and tired of these companies expecting people to buy their half finished garbage with the promise of "dont worry, we'll fix our garbage later, just trust us".
    Here's a thought, complete the game and THEN put it on the market, you know, like how it used to be.
    The industry needs to crash and burn if only to finally send the all too important message that we've had enough of these used car salesman BS tactics. Anthem is the prime example.    … Expand
  24. familyguy
    Mar 4, 2019
    0
    If you have PS4 stay away from this game . It will break your console . Good job Bioware You official worst than Bethesda
  25. joanjett
    Mar 5, 2019
    0
    Help us CD Projekt Red your our only hope!................................Well that pretty much does it for Bioware.
    But to be honest the real Bioware died years ago. RIP Bioware.
  26. RiaskoFF
    Mar 5, 2019
    0
    It is a very very very boring game. But flying is fun, yes. It would be fine if it was an early access free to play game on which they would build something playable and enjoyable... but now and for such amount of money? No dude.
  27. Negolash
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    40 hours in. Story was decent, cutscenes and characters, lots of dialogues (does not exist in other looter-shooter games). Though endgame is lacking and repetative. I'd say 7/10, but will press 10 to negate 1's
  28. 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.
  29. Downcore
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    I'm fan of BioWare and love their games but this "ANTHEM" is unacceptable! it's so boring and repetitive... I can't believe I just can't.
  30. patzivota
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    This is what happens when you make a game for your shareholders, rather than gamers. The quality and care is nonexistant in this title. We got some hints that Bioware was going downhill after the disaster known as Mass Effect: Andromeda. This game solidifies that. Mark my words: their next game will be trash too: their next Dragon Age game.
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Metascore
59

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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