Anthem

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3707 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,141 out of 3707
  2. Mixed: 303 out of 3707
  3. Negative: 2,263 out of 3707
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  1. Riats
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game is utter garbage, not even worth the download if it were free.
    I really wanted it to be good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Visuals and sound are amazing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I wanted to like this game and would say it's OK, just not for me. There are just too many other games I actually enjoy after many hours, anthem isn't one of them- anthem was OK at best.    … Expand
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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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