Anthem

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  1. Elli27
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    A really good game with a lot of potential although the with the state of the game right now it may take some months before it becomes great, but the mechanics are very fun and engaging, story is good and flying around in a mech suit is really exhilarating
  2. Ajax88
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Anthem isn't really a bad game. It wouldn't be fair of me to out right paint it only as such, with a narrow viewed mentality. I think there is many positives that I experienced, that out weighed the negatives. I didn't find any major issues with it. I'll start with the negatives first, but I'll admit, I couldn't find many, maybe that's because I'm not a very picky person and I don't nitAnthem isn't really a bad game. It wouldn't be fair of me to out right paint it only as such, with a narrow viewed mentality. I think there is many positives that I experienced, that out weighed the negatives. I didn't find any major issues with it. I'll start with the negatives first, but I'll admit, I couldn't find many, maybe that's because I'm not a very picky person and I don't nit pick things apart to the most minute features, of course that is rather subjective in view for everyone, but here we go;

    **Negatives**

    * Small glitch like a double Javelin that happened once, overlapping at its station port, when introduced to Tassyn in the cinematic scene.

    *Small glitch when I fly too high above ground and getting to a cut off point and my Javelin getting stuck at the side of a mountain which has happened once.

    * Rubber-banding issues when playing in some missions, but that is my fault because I have a crappy wifi connection, so I am partly to blame for my personal experience with the game.

    And that's all I can think of for negatives at the moment.

    **Positives**

    * I think the graphics are great, that they are sharp and very detailed. Thanks to having upgraded my desktop computer, it has improved the graphics and performance of the game to reflect the high quality put into it by Bioware.

    * I enjoy the dialogue among the NPC's that you run past and hearing what goes down among the people in Fort Tarsis.

    * The detail in facial movements of the characters in Fort Tarsis are very natural and malleable, even catching a smirk, a roll of the eyes in sarcasm or a slight open mouth in expression, blew me away. It gives an added layer to the voice acting and movement of the characters.

    *The voice acting is phenomenal and very high standard. I was very impressed and hope to learn more about the characters.

    *The story and lore has a lot of detail to keep me busy. And I have many codex to catch up on to read, to get the in depth understanding of the new world of Anthem.

    *Fighting mechanics are very easy to use and to pick up on. I found it enjoyable getting to fly in the air and to go in the water. They improved the mechanics since the demo for the water movement mechanics. My favourite Javelins to fight with has been the Inceptor and the Storm. I find they have some really cool combo abilities to attack with.

    * I happen to like the idea of fighting with others in a random group, and getting to work together and create tactics. It hasn't been negative as I thought it might be. But I've changed my mind since playing. Plus you do get to do missions on your own which add to a extra level of challenge.

    * I'm happy with the idea of getting to set your difficulty and that with each difficulty setting you get better items.

    * Overall functionality of the game has been very smooth, despite me having a sub-par wifi connection from my end of things (My fault).

    I know some people were talking about the servers being a problem or not being able to connect through their choice of platform, but that is something I didn't experience. I don't know how to articulate it, but, I think what ever those people experienced as issues, happened to them under certain circumstances that lead to those issue for them, but not for me. It is rather a 'some but not all' scenario.

    Anyway, I want to see more from Anthem, I'm a very patient person so I am happy when they are ready to put out more content. Hopefully adding more content to the characters as time goes by to evolve alliances and the story, and more gear and weapons to choose from.

    Anthem 10/10.    … Expand
  3. Dennis333319
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Ein Score unter 3 ist einfach nur lächerlich.
    Das Spiel ist solide, aber es fehlt definitiv an Content (welcher aber nachgeliefert werden soll)...
    Somit für die knapp 15h Story spaßig und (im aktuellen Zustand) danach höchstens mittemäßig.

    Das Potenzial wird sich hoffentlich in den Updates entfalten ;)
  4. mboner1
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Enjoyable game. The load screens are a bit much, but are getting quicker through patches. As for the game play, it's been a lot of fun, graphics are great, hdr looks fantastic on pc. I think a lot of the negative reviews are coming from people that didn't know what type of game they were buying. A fun co OP adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously. Which I don't mind in thisEnjoyable game. The load screens are a bit much, but are getting quicker through patches. As for the game play, it's been a lot of fun, graphics are great, hdr looks fantastic on pc. I think a lot of the negative reviews are coming from people that didn't know what type of game they were buying. A fun co OP adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously. Which I don't mind in this day and age of every game being about non stop loot, crafting and basically wasting your life doing some asinine task. This game has some of those elements, but in low doses. It's the ones expecting extreme levels of looting, cut scenes and crafting that are disappointed with this game, or just hate EA. I'm okay with that. EA premier is how I'm playing this game, $80 a year for access to every one of their games. Great service.… Expand
  5. ShazinLive
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Anthem é um dos poucos jogos que me impressionaram com grande impacto na geração.
    Lembro de quando ví pela primeira vez Ryse Son of Rome, o impacto visual foi enorme, e o mesmo acontece agora.
    A jogabilidade é precisa, simples e intuitiva, você não precisa ficar "horas" para aprender a jogar. O jogo é divertido, tem boas mecânicas. O ponto negativo (mas que não atrapalhou minha    Anthem é um dos poucos jogos que me impressionaram com grande impacto na geração.
    Lembro de quando ví pela primeira vez Ryse Son of Rome, o impacto visual foi enorme, e o mesmo acontece agora.
    A jogabilidade é precisa, simples e intuitiva, você não precisa ficar "horas" para aprender a jogar.
    O jogo é divertido, tem boas mecânicas.
    O ponto negativo (mas que não atrapalhou minha experiencia) foi o tempo de load, que realmente é grande.    … Expand
  6. Spiffx
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    This is an initial impression. I'm sure I'll take some hate for it, but I really enjoyed this game. I think the people voting 0 are just jumping on a hate train.

    Gameplay is incredibly fun and flying is awesome. Battles are fun, IMO. Early impression: overall, most fun I've had playing a game since The Witcher 3. I think there will be a lot of improvements in the future. I do also think    This is an initial impression. I'm sure I'll take some hate for it, but I really enjoyed this game. I think the people voting 0 are just jumping on a hate train.

    Gameplay is incredibly fun and flying is awesome. Battles are fun, IMO. Early impression: overall, most fun I've had playing a game since The Witcher 3. I think there will be a lot of improvements in the future. I do also think they could have released a more polished produce.

    Gameplay 9.5/10
    Graphics: 9.5/10
    Story thus far: 5/10 - but I'm feeling positive overall
    Quests: 5/10 - repetitive thus far, but some of it is interesting
    World building: 7/10
    Bugs/Problems: 9/10 - the ONLY issue I've had is sound cutting out. They know about the issue and I believe they are working on it.

    Apparently load times are a concern ... they bother me a bit, but I don't play for hours on end. Thus far, I play for one or two missions a night, so it hasn't bothered me. I think they will fix this.

    Overall I got nothing horrible to say. I have a feeling people are hopping on the hate train for this. The devs seem receptive to feedback, and the pre-release is a way for the users to get involved in the process. I think they will make a tonne of changes in the future.

    People who give it a 0 with no thought contribute to companies not caring about what we have to say. But that's just the way I would feel if I were them.

    Disclaimer: I got this for free with a video card, so maybe my expectations were lower. I did pay for early access so I could play over the long weekend.    … Expand
  7. LordThanatos87
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    The game hasn't been out for long and so i suspect the bad reviews are from people who hate EA more than from people who care about BioWare and have actually played the game. Honestly, I can't wait for the content to grow. When I do get free time nothing is more liberating than piloting that sweet Javelin! The controls are awesome the game is freakin' beautiful and I am having funThe game hasn't been out for long and so i suspect the bad reviews are from people who hate EA more than from people who care about BioWare and have actually played the game. Honestly, I can't wait for the content to grow. When I do get free time nothing is more liberating than piloting that sweet Javelin! The controls are awesome the game is freakin' beautiful and I am having fun completing missions with teams and designing my armor in the forge. I usually get bored very easily and return games frequently but I and definitely keeping this one. The game is 'alive' and so expansive environment wise and I don't see myself putting it down anytime soon.… Expand
  8. Romfro1105
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    The game is lots of fun, although has some issues.
    Big problems with reviews is weird expectations - some people expected new Mass Effect, some people expected just ordinary looter-shooter. The game is a mix of both, and it is somehow not appealing for many. Just read the reviews carefully - is individual component receives enough praise from SOME people, but somehow not many people like    The game is lots of fun, although has some issues.
    Big problems with reviews is weird expectations - some people expected new Mass Effect, some people expected just ordinary looter-shooter. The game is a mix of both, and it is somehow not appealing for many. Just read the reviews carefully - is individual component receives enough praise from SOME people, but somehow not many people like the mix. It is weird for me, I quite like it.

    I have not experienced any major technical problems. Loading screens are a bit annoying, yes. But not a game-breaker.    … Expand
  9. krillinthemsoft
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    what? I don't understand why so many people like played the beta for 5 hours and somehow are so disgusted they give it a zero? Hello?
    The looter Shooter genre is expanding, and this is it's trident. Does it have flaws? Absolutely, but this has Bioware's finish and polish with an interesting storyline and driven narrative not to mention the actual GAMEPLAY, you know, the reason we all play    what? I don't understand why so many people like played the beta for 5 hours and somehow are so disgusted they give it a zero? Hello?
    The looter Shooter genre is expanding, and this is it's trident. Does it have flaws? Absolutely, but this has Bioware's finish and polish with an interesting storyline and driven narrative not to mention the actual GAMEPLAY, you know, the reason we all play video games - Is fantastic and certainly the whole reason this is the best installment yet in this genre.    … Expand
  10. Gimbal
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    The game runs well, it looks good and it’s fun to play. The mission system is similar to a monster hunter in that, you setup for a mission, you collect loot during mission, and once the mission task is complete you return to the hub. The missions have a Ghost Recons: Wildlands vibe in that, there are way points and voice over communications that provide the mission story and guidance.The game runs well, it looks good and it’s fun to play. The mission system is similar to a monster hunter in that, you setup for a mission, you collect loot during mission, and once the mission task is complete you return to the hub. The missions have a Ghost Recons: Wildlands vibe in that, there are way points and voice over communications that provide the mission story and guidance. Satisfaction comes from the ironman style shooter experience and the co-op nature of the game. Wildlands was an okay game as game, however it’s the co-op nature of the game that made the experience and the same goes for anthem. The bit and piece of the story of the world is released to the player through dialogue with characters in the hub world. I have just over 10 hours of play time and it gives me the experience and play game I was expecting. As well it’s fun to play.
    I haven’t noticed any bugs and the loading screen haven’t been an issue, however I have M.2 drive. And of course there are things that could have been better with the game but the game isn't as bad as the review suggest.

    What is going on with the reviews of the game? If you really think there is an issue with the game at least start at 4. A score of 0-3 would mean that the game would be unplayable. A lot of the reviews are based on the reviewer’s opinion of EA as a company or their opinion of what the game should have been (another Mass Effect). The game is not a RPG or single play story driven game. The game is a squad-based shooter about the world of anthem told through missions and quick audio.    … Expand
  11. rootpl
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Loving it so far. It's not perfect but by looking how devs responded so far with updates and bug fixes I know that this game have a lot of potential. Can't wait for the first content updates and events!
  12. Mannar
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Runs so bad, too much farming and borig at the same time. World just so empty and sad.
  13. MrPoundsign
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    The most fun I have had in a long while in a game, because the combat is just so much fun! Gets really good after 30 hunting masterwork/legendary weapons and items. Doesn't show it's true colors until this point, unfortunately. But even the first 30 levels I was really enjoying myself.
  14. RexxDartt
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Game is actually extremely fun. Awesome if you enjoy looter shooter games. I sincerely think you have to try it for yourself. If you can look past some janky UI, loading screens (aren't really that bad, people have been over-exaggerating), and some bugs, you will have a great time with this game. I have dumped 40+ hours into this game. I don't really get the negativity around this game toGame is actually extremely fun. Awesome if you enjoy looter shooter games. I sincerely think you have to try it for yourself. If you can look past some janky UI, loading screens (aren't really that bad, people have been over-exaggerating), and some bugs, you will have a great time with this game. I have dumped 40+ hours into this game. I don't really get the negativity around this game to be honest. It's just a good time. Hopefully it'll only get better from here. IF you're still on the fence, wait a month or two for the kinks to be ironed out. I have a really good feeling about this game, despite the hate around it.… Expand
  15. TheDarthRevan
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Great game, lot of fun to play solo or with friends. Yes you can opt to play solo, with bots instead of randoms. The game play is really fun and chaotic. You get to really traverse the environments with the javelin (mech suits) makes it quite a dynamic game, much better form of travelling than I've experienced in similar games in the genre.

    Would like to have all the javelins unlocked    Great game, lot of fun to play solo or with friends. Yes you can opt to play solo, with bots instead of randoms. The game play is really fun and chaotic. You get to really traverse the environments with the javelin (mech suits) makes it quite a dynamic game, much better form of travelling than I've experienced in similar games in the genre.

    Would like to have all the javelins unlocked from the get go but I suppose it gives the game some extra replayability, testing out all the features on other classes as you unlock them. Overall very tasty game by Bioware and I look forward to the support they're going to give it.    … Expand
  16. Von_Bullet
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I really don't understand all this rage around Anthem. The game feels awesome and the combat mechanics are way better than the most games out there.

    Regarding the lack of end game content i guess that time will tell. BioWare already confirmed that more content is on the way and the possibility to form guilds will add value for the community. Anthem is a beautiful game and it seems    I really don't understand all this rage around Anthem. The game feels awesome and the combat mechanics are way better than the most games out there.

    Regarding the lack of end game content i guess that time will tell. BioWare already confirmed that more content is on the way and the possibility to form guilds will add value for the community.

    Anthem is a beautiful game and it seems that its being trolled by the community. If you want to know how good or bad the game really is just buy and see for yourself. You'll not be disappointed.    … Expand
  17. Aricin
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    The game is absolutely stunning looking and as a big fan of ME combat I love the Anthem combat.

    Combos! Main issues are connectivity problems and bugs that are annoying, but will be dealt with. Similar to more diverse loot etc. The “hub” is not implemented that well and adds unnecessary loading screens, but that is the only thing I don’t see they can improve. I assume Chat /    The game is absolutely stunning looking and as a big fan of ME combat I love the Anthem combat.

    Combos! Main issues are connectivity problems and bugs that are annoying, but will be dealt with. Similar to more diverse loot etc.

    The “hub” is not implemented that well and adds unnecessary loading screens, but that is the only thing I don’t see they can improve. I assume Chat / communication options that are supposed to come would make a great difference to flow and feel of the combat. I have been playing consistently with 2 friends online via discord and it’s the coordinated combat where game really shines. Meshing the different suits to strength and setting up mass chain combos is a lot of fun. I don’t see that getting old anytime soon.

    For me the “hate” is un-rational and not reflective of the actual state of the game. I am not excusing bugs and connectivity issues – those should have def been sorted.

    I would put this as a 7.5 or 8 out of 10 with real potential to further improve.    … Expand
  18. NoWords
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Think about destiny 1 and 2, or the division at their launch... They were not finish at all but now they are pretty good. I think the same thing is gonna happen with Anthem, a bad launch but a great life.
  19. beshkenadze
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    This is a beautiful and unique world, you can move freely in it by land or air. You have a suit, a weapon and an analog of magic. Classic loot shooter with the plot. Do not expect that the game to rediscover the genre or the perfect realization it is a strong average for which you can spend a few evenings.

    + Good the matchmaker + Beautiful graphics and effects + Ability to fight in    This is a beautiful and unique world, you can move freely in it by land or air. You have a suit, a weapon and an analog of magic. Classic loot shooter with the plot. Do not expect that the game to rediscover the genre or the perfect realization it is a strong average for which you can spend a few evenings.

    + Good the matchmaker
    + Beautiful graphics and effects
    + Ability to fight in the air
    + This is not a battle royale game.

    - A lot of loading screens
    - Game optimization
    - Below the average

    = Bugs (where they do not exist?)
    = Story (some games have no history of this either)
    = Missions    … Expand
  20. javshack80
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Perfect? No. The game has plenty of flaws which can be fixed, and some cannot. Bugs aside I'd say the biggest issue the need to be fixed is variety. BioWare has a timeline starting next month to constantly inject new content into the game so my biggest issue seems like it'll be handled (we'll see, but I'm hopeful) What is here currently is a fantastic new experience. The combat, thePerfect? No. The game has plenty of flaws which can be fixed, and some cannot. Bugs aside I'd say the biggest issue the need to be fixed is variety. BioWare has a timeline starting next month to constantly inject new content into the game so my biggest issue seems like it'll be handled (we'll see, but I'm hopeful) What is here currently is a fantastic new experience. The combat, the graphics and the world of Anthem are pretty stunning. I hope people aren't totally turned off by the bad press and give this game a shot.… Expand
  21. Hydrargyryum
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This game can improve in somethings its true, have some bugs and maybe is slow in the loading. But the game feels awesome with some changes can be a very good game. Maybe its a 8 of score or less but the people with 0, or 1 ? To much haters in this game i cant understand.
  22. Dask
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    A great game. People that rate it low came here expecting a new Mass Effect when the game clearly was never advertised being a single player game, focused on story telling with strong, impactful choices. Yes, the dialogue is still there, you cant complain about speaking to a bunch of people in the fort and then say its not ME, when ME was exactly this, talk to all your companions all theA great game. People that rate it low came here expecting a new Mass Effect when the game clearly was never advertised being a single player game, focused on story telling with strong, impactful choices. Yes, the dialogue is still there, you cant complain about speaking to a bunch of people in the fort and then say its not ME, when ME was exactly this, talk to all your companions all the time.

    The game runs great on my i7 7700HQ and 1070, the long loading screens do no take more than 15seconds on an ssd and the game is fun as hell. Its a looter shooter, if you expect a single player, story focused game, this is not the game for you.

    I sure as hell am enjoying it!    … Expand
  23. tokentap
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I Really don't understand all the hate, I am just got to the "End Game" (Master Work Javelin 488) and am at the point where it is just starting to get a little stale, and only a little. But I am over 60 hours in at this point. I believe a lot of people get spoiled by totally blown away by a game ( ya I am talking about you red dead... Story lmao) and then expect that or better from everyI Really don't understand all the hate, I am just got to the "End Game" (Master Work Javelin 488) and am at the point where it is just starting to get a little stale, and only a little. But I am over 60 hours in at this point. I believe a lot of people get spoiled by totally blown away by a game ( ya I am talking about you red dead... Story lmao) and then expect that or better from every game, be real. Take it for what it is worth... entertainment. I spent 60 bucks on the game and it has given me 60 hours (so far, with more to come I am just sure of it) and if my math was done correctly that works out to a dollar a hour and keeps getting cheaper. Where else can you get that kind of value for your money. well that's all i got to say about that... i said good day!… Expand
  24. Novablue
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I have been playing Anthem from day 1 of early access i have around 30+ hours in the game and i have my main colossus javelin at 450ish.

    Visuals- The visuals are fantastic you can see where a lot of the development time went. The world that you can fly around in beautiful, models are crisp and i have seen very few graphical glitches in my 30+hours played. Due to the way the frostbite    I have been playing Anthem from day 1 of early access i have around 30+ hours in the game and i have my main colossus javelin at 450ish.

    Visuals- The visuals are fantastic you can see where a lot of the development time went. The world that you can fly around in beautiful, models are crisp and i have seen very few graphical glitches in my 30+hours played. Due to the way the frostbite engine works the load times on early access were longer than they should have been, but the Bioware devs (who have been all over the forums) have dealt with this by shortening all load times by about 30-40% within only a few days.

    Content- Content is one of the few things that may be a little bit lacking on launch. I am still enjoying playing as the combat is just too much fun. But i will say you have to look forward with this game as far as i am aware they have at least a year road map of content to be pumping out. Some of which is coming in march and most people seem to ignore this and slating the game after pumping 30 hours into the game already. Also to note that the future content for this game is free and they have stated that there will be no DLC only cosmetic skins.

    Gameplay- The game play is main deciding factors in the any game for me and what i focus on. The gameplay is fantastic. If any of you have played Mass effect 3 multiplayer you will love this game. They have taken the base concepts in ME3 Multiplayer and perfected it. The combo system, the wide variety of skills and the good amount of loadout customization (Way more than destiny ever had). I have seem a lot of people dislike the gunplay in the game, and yes if you are used to destiny where gunplay is 95% of the game then sure. In my experience so far the guns are filler for the skills, combos and ultimates gameplay. I seem to only use my guns in the short time my skills are on cooldown or i am low health and need to stand back (Granted i am playing colossus and other classes may differ). There are a few infinite loading bugs and time where you can get stuck in missions which i have come across a few times. Also the sound bug where your sound just disappears until you restart. I am hopeful that Bioware are on top of these and will be fixed soon though.

    Story- The story is pretty good, i mean its no Mass effect or dragon age but for a multiplayer shooter its fantastic. The voice acting is top notch, the characters are very memorable and had me looking up the voice actors for a lot of them as i kept recognizing people. There is something really charming about running around Fort Tarsis and seeing how these "Mini Bioware side storys" play out. i would also highly recommend exhausting all dialog options as you go through the story.

    Summary- Personally i am still enjoying the game playing mostly on GM1 difficulty and enjoying the gameplay. I can understand if the game as it stands now is not worth the full price of a AAA game but i will say that you can just get Origin premium for £15 and have a full month to play a high tier game.If the game has not impressed you now then maybe look back in a year or so and see what they have added because if you are not happy now i am pretty confident that you will be in later down the line.

    Hope this review was helpful and see you in there freelancer,

    Nova    … Expand
  25. DukeKemppy91
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Coming from games like The Division and Destiny, I can say with a level of confidence that this game is in a much better spot to be a knock out. The mechanics are refreshing, with the added mobility of flight that can make the difference between walking away a champion, or lying in a pool of your own blood. The gun play is top notch, by far the best feeling is emptying a clip into anComing from games like The Division and Destiny, I can say with a level of confidence that this game is in a much better spot to be a knock out. The mechanics are refreshing, with the added mobility of flight that can make the difference between walking away a champion, or lying in a pool of your own blood. The gun play is top notch, by far the best feeling is emptying a clip into an enemy. And there is always that moment of suspense when you hear a slight ding, letting you know you just got loot, and your dying to see what it is. The world as well, utterly amazing, You could easily just fly (Yes fly) around and find new things for hours, I would know as I have almost 50 hours at this point invested into the game, although I would say 2-3 hours of that is purely in customization. The color options and options available are amazing, and the premium items are so easily earned through in game grinding that you will never have to spend a cent more unless you cannot be bothered spending 2-3 hours grinding out the coin.

    The story is a little generic right now, and the contracts can seem a bit repetitive, and after a little bit you may want a break, and the load screens can be....painful at times (If you are on PC load it onto an SSD, will cut the load time down substantially)

    If you want a game that is like hey day Destiny, or the Division, then this is not for you. If your after a game that looks to be in a much better starting spot then the two, with a greater possibility to expand due to how the lore and world is set up, then this will be by far the best option out there, just dont go in expecting to find the diamond without allowing some polishing to happen first.    … Expand
  26. FlashliteAntics
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This game does NOT deserve the 3.8 user score it has as of writing this review. Now I'll tell you why. For starters, this game is the first live service that a development team has created who was previously only focused on single player games; bugs, minor issues, and glitches will be present. That, however, is the nature of multiplayer, live service games, is it not? Ask Destiny or anyThis game does NOT deserve the 3.8 user score it has as of writing this review. Now I'll tell you why. For starters, this game is the first live service that a development team has created who was previously only focused on single player games; bugs, minor issues, and glitches will be present. That, however, is the nature of multiplayer, live service games, is it not? Ask Destiny or any MMO. You rarely START with a polished product. It takes months of LIVE TESTING to get things working right, sometimes longer.

    It should also be noted that it is a "looter-shooter" game. Looter-shooters are NOT for everyone. They are prone, by function, to monotony, repetitiveness, and, yes, grind. If these are things that bore you, if the nature of the game play itself does not hold your interest, it will not be for you! I HATE Dark Souls - the overwhelming learning curve and stiff-feeling controls make it a horrible experience for me - but that does not mean I think it's a horrible game; on the contrary, I see where some people find it appealing. So why would someone give this game a poor rating if their biggest problem was "I hate the grind"? The answer lies in two letters: EA.

    There is this culture going around the internet lately that involves hating a developer because of the crap their publisher pulls. The amount of hate that EA has garnered lately makes people put an EA labelled blanket over everything they release so that they don't have to look at the actual product and only have to see that "oh, EA made it...must be garbage". Small problems are compounded into HUGE problems to justify this hatred and suddenly these people have reason to feel sick to their stomach at the mere mention of the publisher. It doesn't matter how good they did, it only matters that the sins the publisher has committed in the past are unforgivable in the present.

    Take Origin for example. The Origin Access service is subjectively one of the best deals in PC gaming - $50 per year for a really good (and ever growing) library of fun games. Games that got excellent scores on this website. Yet, because the service is one provided by a company owned by EA, the term "Origin Access" has become taboo in the gaming culture. "What? You have Origin Access? How could you? That's horrible!" You're treated like a leper for mentioning you have it. Why? Because it's cool to hate EA.

    If people remembered that Anthem is a game that might not be for them, if they look past the fact that it's labeled with the two most dreaded letters in gaming, if they forgive it it's flaws for being a live service game, then maybe they could see the gold beneath all that mud. Maybe people would notice that the developer chose not to monetize anything but cosmetics and are actually listening to the complaints of the player base and TRYING TO FIX IT. Maybe people will see that the game is actually fun to play if you're "into that kinda thing". Maybe.

    Or, you know...the scores could chase away future players and we could lose an actual fun game to the annuls of time. It should be noted that I actually thing this game deserves a 7 out of 10. It's fun, but not "YOU MUST PLAY THIS GAME BEFORE YOU DIE" fun, as a 10 out of 10 would suggest. But the OVERWHELMING number of crap reviews must be balanced to bring this game to it's actual deserved score...and my 10 will help in that endeavor...if only a little.    … Expand
  27. Himis
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Куча нулей от хейтеров-ютуберов) Не без ложки дегтя, но в общем-то хорошо.
  28. SumoTbagg
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I have played this game since beta and can say the positives outweigh the negatives a lot. New IP great graphics solid flight and fight mechanics, it is fun. I have read a lot of reviews and I sometime wonder do they really play games or just listen to the others. They didn't lie to me like Destiny!!! It has time to explain! I have followed the developers notes and understand the processI have played this game since beta and can say the positives outweigh the negatives a lot. New IP great graphics solid flight and fight mechanics, it is fun. I have read a lot of reviews and I sometime wonder do they really play games or just listen to the others. They didn't lie to me like Destiny!!! It has time to explain! I have followed the developers notes and understand the process and it seems transparent. Also the game style and missions including end game require you to have more patience than a 2yr old if you do you can easily see there is more to the game than people mad they have to do a combo or find a chest. I remember ESO had similar chatter and hate but its one of the best out currently and its not perfect. There are some life improvements needed but the concept and game are fun and needed in this market of free battle royal fluff. I am a gamer this is a new IP and I'm enjoying the ride.… Expand
  29. conkrete
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Played about about 10 hours so far, I haven't had any technical issues, and loading screens don't seem long like many suggest (Possibly because I use SSD?) I really enjoy this game, don't see where the hate is coming from.
  30. OreoAssassin
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Gamers are a bunch of **** these days. I'm looking at reviews for Anthem, and I know the game is fun because I've played it for a week now, and it has some of the worst scores in the past decade. Get over the loading screens, how you ask? Buy a cheap SSD. Oh, you think the missions are stale and repetitive? You try making a game where every mission is a different gameplay mechanic. I can'tGamers are a bunch of **** these days. I'm looking at reviews for Anthem, and I know the game is fun because I've played it for a week now, and it has some of the worst scores in the past decade. Get over the loading screens, how you ask? Buy a cheap SSD. Oh, you think the missions are stale and repetitive? You try making a game where every mission is a different gameplay mechanic. I can't stand to see another developer being drowned in filth because gamers expect perfection out of every minute they play a game. Get over it you idiots.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

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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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