Anthem

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  1. reloaded689
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    The game is amazing all the bad reviews are people who haven't played it (or only played the demo). I'd just like BioWare to admit that this was intended as a single player game but EA insisted that it be an MMO.
  2. snke
    Feb 25, 2019
    5
    Before i start this review let me get this out of the way, i have played almost all the games that came from this company and this is solely based on my experience during my 27 hours i have spent in this game.

    I ll keep this short. This game for me is mediocre. i say this with great sadness due to the company behind it and its glorious history. Lets start with the positive.    Before i start this review let me get this out of the way, i have played almost all the games that came from this company and this is solely based on my experience during my 27 hours i have spent in this game.

    I ll keep this short. This game for me is mediocre. i say this with great sadness due to the company behind it and its glorious history.

    Lets start with the positive.

    Gameplay: Exceptional combat, there is something very satisfying flying around Iron-man style obliterating everything in your path. Responsive gunplay, over the top environment and general graphics quality. In depth customization for the dudes that enjoy that kind of thing in a game. That`s all, seriously that`s all the positive and that baffles me.

    Negative.

    After the 5-6 hour mark everything becomes routine, the same old missions,go fetch that, come protect this and so on. Repetition in a game while it`s fun and it gives you a sense of progress, it is not that bad, however in this case it is boring, it`s tiring, the challenges are awful, competing against your team for resources IT IS bad,faulty, outrageous,wrong, change it, now.

    The Hub, yes my dudes the players hub, an eye candy of a place,astonishing to look at,however it is plagued by overthinking, full of crap npc`s that will tire you just by blabbing away your time with meaningless conversations, without any choices in the narrative like we used to adore in the Mass effect series. just traversing the hub it`s unbearable ,slow, time consuming experience that you can`t wait for it to end and get out in that gorgeous world to blow things up.

    The bugs. Where shall i start, the loading times? Averaging 2 minutes loading times with a high end rig and an nvme drive. Invisible or vanishing enemies, quests not registering (requiring you to restart) ,game crashing that caused me to miss some of the cut scenes having no clue what the hell was going on at times, missing out on quests, loots, and time, oh precious time.

    The loot. Unimaginative loot, different recoloring of the same weapons,the same boring loot (ah destiny destiny). For a loot based game like Anthem these kind of drops are...i leave that to you.

    I wasn't expecting this "Anthem". To be honest at a time i was very excited for this game,"omg bioware game, they must have learnt from their mistakes,this is gonna be an epic game". Nop, its not. ITS WORSE than Andromeda.

    This game has so much potential but as it stands right now, its bad, its rushed,its disappointing. Not worth the money.

    A message for the Devs. I know you have put a lot of time in the development of Anthem. I can see it, in the graphics, in the gameplay, in the concept. Don`t know what went wrong. The transition from unreal to frostbite? deadlines from EA? suits calling the shots? Don`t know, don`t care. Unfortunately it falls to you to fix it. Please do, i`d love to come again in a renovated Anthem universe.    … Expand
  3. LaplacesDemon
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Rather than echo the positive reviews here, I will refute the nay-sayers. Made an account on Metacritic just for this purpose. It seems like gamers drift towards negativity for its own sake sake these days, which is sad for games that DON'T DESERVE THE HATE - like Anthem

    Disclaimer: I am a console gamer. I suspect much criticism for Anthem is unhappy PC people. If PC players (our    Rather than echo the positive reviews here, I will refute the nay-sayers. Made an account on Metacritic just for this purpose. It seems like gamers drift towards negativity for its own sake sake these days, which is sad for games that DON'T DESERVE THE HATE - like Anthem

    Disclaimer: I am a console gamer. I suspect much criticism for Anthem is unhappy PC people. If PC players (our self-proclaimed 'Lords') are gonna **** about how console-intended games (like Anthem) don't work perfectly on their $5000 space laser-powered master-race machines, then I will **** about their hygiene, and about how their PC-specific games don't run like water on my console. Now that I've alienated a section of my audience, lets begin ;)

    1. "Every mission feels the same": The immense variety in the world around you and the range of ability, weapon and class combinations makes old fights/ missions re-playable again and again. Color outside the lines. Think differently and take some damn initiative. Stop waiting for someone to hold your hand.

    2. "Weapon play 0/10": Even the harshest critics admit Anthem's combat system is amazing. Ya, if you choose a high-damage sniper rifle with smaller magazine, you'll be re-loading a lot. So, craft/ find/win an armor upgrade that increases clip size. Or consider using a higher magazine gun

    3. "Graphics are terrible": Are you insane? Again, even haters agree it's gorgeous... PC vs console rivalry does not make for a game review

    4. "Loading screens everywhere": There are loading screens in 3 places. a) Entering a dungeon b) Returning to base c) Changing armor loadout/ appearance. You may need to wait for your party to load if playing co-op. None of these things should be controversial

    5. "Game cannot be played solo": This is B**S*** Some of the most fun I've had is flying around by myself like at the beginning of the game, landing on an old temple and switching to my sniper rifle to get a good view of an enemy base to count troop numbers, high-value targets, and to plan. Freeplay mode allows you to run solo. And it's epic. I was itching to get back into single-player mode the soonest I could, and it was glorious

    6. "Story/ writing issues": This criticism has some merit. The 'show-don't-tell' rule applies to narratives in video games like anywhere, which it seems the writer forgot (in some places). It IS done properly in some areas, but a new lead writer is needed. Luckily, Drew is no longer working on Anthem (Goodbye Drew!). The world that was built around the scene A-to-B plot is deep, lore-filled and has so many opportunities for further narrative exploration. Can't wait to see what a good writer will do with it (EA, if you're reading this and hiring writers, hmu babe)

    7. "Lacks environmental diversity": Lush jungles, underwater worlds, ancient stone ruins, abandoned alien facilities, underground caves, alien bases/ camps, and more. Did you even play the whole game or speed run it in 2 hours to justify a bad review and to meet an article deadline? Jesus

    8. "Anthem = Destiny-lite": Dear reader, I encourage you to Google 'Anthem v.s. Destiny big differences'. Don't be sheep

    9. "Server drops": All online games have disconnects. Name an online game that had 100% perfect connection 100% of the time. I've been playing since official launch on Feb. 22 and dropped only 3 times. That's better than Halo 3 matchmaking. I defy you to show me an game without drops

    10. "Loot system": I view the loot in Anthem as a 'nice-to-have-but-not-necessary'. The point of the game is not to make players chase loot forever. Which is a good thing. Gear for the sake of gear is stupid and boring. Give me freedom. Give me flight, good combat, intrigue and challenge me. Give me more Anthem

    11. "No respawn": I like this feature, personally. Firstly, THERE IS RESPAWN in Freeplay solo-player mode. In co-op missions, your teammates must save you, and if all are incapacitated, you all respawn together. I was never down for longer than a minute, because all members of a team are needed to beat enemies etc. I like saving people who fall because I have a hero-complex which my psychologist says is unhealthy

    12. "Buggy": I have seen no bugs. None. Zero. Consider playing Anthem on console, like it was intended

    13. "Lootboxes/ in-game transactions": There are no lootboxes in Anthem. None. This is a lie. The only in-game purchases are for optional skins/ armor that don't affect gameplay. The criticism of Anthem has reached new and insidious proportions with this complaint (appropriately saved for #13 on this list)

    As I near the character limit that Metacritic has given me for this wall-of-text, I'd like to reflect on the state of the gamer/review community in general. It really seems like nothing is enough anymore. Even without lootboxes, people cry lootboxes - or something else - anything else to get views. Outrage sells
    Re-post if you agree    … Expand
  4. prettysenshi
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Personally for me, Anthem has potential; a lot of it. I'm 20 hours into the game, not even doing the main story right now and I love it. It's an RPG Looter game, and I've only a few issues on xbox one x: Audio cutting out, got disconnected once, and an invisible titan.

    The game play is amazing, I love flying, the fighting and the love.
  5. DietAdam
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    I am thoroughly enjoying this game. There are a couple of issues that can be addressed. Namely the content quantity. It is a little lacking, but considering they have a lot of free content releases coming in the next couple of months, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt on how much there will be 6 months from now. The gameplay loop is not for everyone much in the same wayI am thoroughly enjoying this game. There are a couple of issues that can be addressed. Namely the content quantity. It is a little lacking, but considering they have a lot of free content releases coming in the next couple of months, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt on how much there will be 6 months from now. The gameplay loop is not for everyone much in the same way Diablo, Destiny, Warframe, Division, etc. has gameplay that isn’t for everyone. I personally enjoy the combat mechanics and don’t find it boring despite being repetitive. The story isn’t Oscar worthy, but the list of games that have that kind of story are very few and far between anyway. The story is decent, but I will say that I’m really liking the world that this game takes place in. It’s very interesting to me. In the end, before you give this game a straight 0 because it’s EA and some Youtuber said it’s bad, give it a shot and be objective. I thought I’d hate this game. I ended up loving it. (Side note: the micro transactions are really not that bad and the grind for those items seems quite balanced. I’ve never once felt like I needed to spend real money at all for an item.)… Expand
  6. reviewman2
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    I can't connect to the servers 99% of the time, having managed to connect 3 times over about 2 hours of continuous trying. Attempted the port forwarding which made no difference and I don't see why I have to forward ports to get an online game to work anyway. I never have had to with any other online game I have played (17+ years of games). Complete nonsense for a £54 game.

    This isn't    I can't connect to the servers 99% of the time, having managed to connect 3 times over about 2 hours of continuous trying. Attempted the port forwarding which made no difference and I don't see why I have to forward ports to get an online game to work anyway. I never have had to with any other online game I have played (17+ years of games). Complete nonsense for a £54 game.

    This isn't an EA or Bioware hate review. I have enjoyed many games from both companies in the past, games which worked correctly and were playable.    … Expand
  7. keltorm
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    While it isn't perfect it is a very enjoyable play experience, I would probably say at this point it is maybe a 7.5/10 but like others i am adjusting my score to counter a lot of the hate it seems to be getting.

    For me it is a fun game I can play with friends without the stress of it being competitive. I always enjoyed loot based ARPG games such as Diablo and this hits the mark very    While it isn't perfect it is a very enjoyable play experience, I would probably say at this point it is maybe a 7.5/10 but like others i am adjusting my score to counter a lot of the hate it seems to be getting.

    For me it is a fun game I can play with friends without the stress of it being competitive. I always enjoyed loot based ARPG games such as Diablo and this hits the mark very well for now. Is it revolutionary? No, but it is at least as good as other similar games and if Bioware stick to what they are saying they plan then I think it has a bright future.

    The game plays very well and feels very satisfying flying around, using abilities and shooting things. I was actually a bit surprised about the variety of play styles you get between the 4 javelins and the gear choices on each and that is before you add in the masterwork/legendary equipment which open up a lot of options that would not have been as good with just the base skills.

    I feel that people who are writing hate reviews are expecting Anthem to be a different game than it is, it isn't a Mass Effect or Dragon Age style story with world changing events based on the users actions, but it never intended to be that. It is a looter shooter with some RPG elements and that is what it should be rated as.    … Expand
  8. kl122002
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Feeling like all negatives are continuing from launch day and early assess , then most newly registered haters just continue to complain the known issues despite some solutions are already available.

    It is not a perfect game, and I have never seen any game goes perfect (except Witcher 3, perhaps ?). As I go from alpha , closed demo, public demo, day 1 and now what I see is the    Feeling like all negatives are continuing from launch day and early assess , then most newly registered haters just continue to complain the known issues despite some solutions are already available.

    It is not a perfect game, and I have never seen any game goes perfect (except Witcher 3, perhaps ?). As I go from alpha , closed demo, public demo, day 1 and now what I see is the willingness of Bioware trying to fix the issues discovered in game. I can control the flight and swim now and the loading and connection is actually way better than the demo days.

    Unlike other parties that driven by youtubers reaction to build the game and release solution , Bioware is actually doing well in keeping all plans transparent and active in respond by keeping improving work running .    … Expand
  9. Ursus08
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Awesome and beautiful game. Have it's issues but all service game at the beginning have the. Most of negative just because it's EA and BioWare
  10. 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.
  11. TinyWolf
    Feb 25, 2019
    3
    A fantastic looking game with NO substance. AE has managed, yet again, to force a development studio to release an unfinished product that is not fun to play at all on the count of the really long loading screens that happen way too frequently.

    The finished game does not look anything like the E3 Demo from 2017. Once you start playing things feel very same and grindy and frustrating as    A fantastic looking game with NO substance. AE has managed, yet again, to force a development studio to release an unfinished product that is not fun to play at all on the count of the really long loading screens that happen way too frequently.

    The finished game does not look anything like the E3 Demo from 2017. Once you start playing things feel very same and grindy and frustrating as rewards do not feel rewarding.

    I feel sorry for the development teams that have put their heart and sweat into this product but have been forced to make cuts to meet the tight deadline.

    EA needs to release that unfinished games are bad for it's image and has yet again put me off buying another game from EA.

    Is there any hope in this gaming industry anymore?    … Expand
  12. jbrobst865
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    I don't understand the hate for this game. Perhaps I am still in the 'Honeymoon Phase' because I have really enjoyed this so far. The story is a little below expectations for a BioWare title, but given that it's a multiplayer game I think that offsets it some. There are some technical issues (multiplayer) which can be a major headache. I think the latest patch actually made that worse.I don't understand the hate for this game. Perhaps I am still in the 'Honeymoon Phase' because I have really enjoyed this so far. The story is a little below expectations for a BioWare title, but given that it's a multiplayer game I think that offsets it some. There are some technical issues (multiplayer) which can be a major headache. I think the latest patch actually made that worse.

    The game play is great and the controls are responsive and precise. The different Javelins feel like completely different classes rather than "skins" which was a worry. There's a ton of customization available once you start leveling up.

    As long as BioWare stays up on the issues and keeps new content coming I think this will be a great game. Compared to a game like FO76 it's a masterpiece in every way. It's not without its flaws. I guess it's just fun to bash every new game that comes out now.    … Expand
  13. pafciu
    Feb 25, 2019
    4
    Game is nice for just first few hours and then you get bored to death with it. Story is pathetic, loot is pathetic, quests are pathetic, UI is TERRIBLY pathetic, economy is INSULTING bad, crafting is completely USELESS and BROKEN. Loading screens are EXTREMELY painful. Lacking many essential features like in-mission inventory, stat page, squad interaction, chat, etc. Avoid this game untilGame is nice for just first few hours and then you get bored to death with it. Story is pathetic, loot is pathetic, quests are pathetic, UI is TERRIBLY pathetic, economy is INSULTING bad, crafting is completely USELESS and BROKEN. Loading screens are EXTREMELY painful. Lacking many essential features like in-mission inventory, stat page, squad interaction, chat, etc. Avoid this game until patched in half a year.… Expand
  14. MJay00
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    This is the most boring game with a Bioware-Logo on it i have every played.
    I felt asleep with a controller in my hand. Repetitive after 25 minutes.
    This is fact. No hate.
    EA really destroyed the original Bioware Studio.
  15. secretTempler
    Feb 25, 2019
    5
    Its a mediocre loot shooter with a nice looking sci-fi world and an interesting background story on the first look, but has still some technical issues.

    But Bioware did not manage to involve the story into the gameplay and the open world. The story plays only in Fort Tarsis and in your journal, the dialogues and your decisions are not relevant. The open world feels lifeless and    Its a mediocre loot shooter with a nice looking sci-fi world and an interesting background story on the first look, but has still some technical issues.

    But Bioware did not manage to involve the story into the gameplay and the open world. The story plays only in Fort Tarsis and in your journal, the dialogues and your decisions are not relevant. The open world feels lifeless and unvaried, especial if you compare it to the E3 trailer. There are many loading screens and the game feels not like an Open World Loot Shooter like e.g.
    The Division did. The numbers of opponents and fractions are limited, like mission types. Opponents are only a challenge by numbers. There is no real tactic with random team members, because there is no way to communicate ingame.

    You can have some fun for an hour at after-work if you want some instant action, but i don't know if Bioware can fill the world of Anthem with more life and a more involving and more interesting story which invites you and your friends to explore this strange sci-fi world.    … Expand
  16. Gorveth
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    The Bioware that made games like KotOR and Dragon Age Origins is dead.

    Welcome to the producer of live service bullet sponge games.
  17. GIATN316
    Feb 25, 2019
    3
    This is the pinnacle of EA mess. Seriously when was the last game that they hyped up and was there "big game" that was a hit? 7 years of development for the most boring story, coming from BIOWARE.

    Lets remember that Bioware is dead, its not the same Bioware we love, its just a shell for EA now.
  18. Deeface
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    I just cannot understand why this game is getting so much hate other than the fact that EA is involved. Just browsing through some of these reviews reveals the complete garbage people make up, for what reason? Sadly this has been happening more and more recently across a variety of other very decent games.

    The load screens are fine after the day one patch, which will probably improve    I just cannot understand why this game is getting so much hate other than the fact that EA is involved. Just browsing through some of these reviews reveals the complete garbage people make up, for what reason? Sadly this has been happening more and more recently across a variety of other very decent games.

    The load screens are fine after the day one patch, which will probably improve even more in the coming days. All the reviews are basically from the early access period or from the 10hr trial during early access and yes, during that period, load times were long and the tethering was very harsh (Which has also been improved). I am currently around 50hrs into the game and nothing has seemed stale, there also hasn't been a lack of content and the story is pretty good for a looter shooter.

    On to the good stuff!
    -DLC IS FREE!
    -The cash shop doesn't sell any advantageous items and all items can be bought for a fair amount of ingame currency.
    -The graphics are amazing! (Whoever says they are terrible are just downright igorant or has technological expectations that exceed the human race' capabilites.)
    -The world is extremely detailed from the very depths of the dark waters to the top of the soaring cliffs!
    -Gunplay and combat is some of the best in the industry.
    -The movement and controls are amazing, transitioning from sky to ground, to water is almost seamless with a great sense of weight to your Javelin.
    -Sound design really immerses you into the world with all sorts of critters and wind effects and the satisfying hiss of flying through the spray of a waterfall to cool down your jets.
    -The overall story is solid, followed with tons of dialogue from characters scattered around Fort Tarsis.
    -The game is challenging! Constantly forces you to be mobile and work together with fellow freelancers. (People who think they can John Wick through content alone will be sorely mistaken.)
    -The campaign can be played SOLO and yes freeplay forces you into a session with 3 other Freelancers but you are not forced to follow them around. You can explore at your own pace.

    On to the bad stuff!

    -Currently you can't select to replay story missions, which I assume will change soon. (Unless you jump into a quickplay match to help out other Freelancers through their story.)
    -Character creation is a bit pointless as you very rarely get to see your avatar, unless they have plans on this design choice at a later date.
    -Hope to see a TRUE social hub/hubs and more focus on social interaction.
    -UI is still a bit clunky, but has already been improved upon and can yet be improved more.
    -Servers are still a bit volatile.

    Overall Anthem is a great game that is underserved of all the hate and I hope to see you all soon in the skies of Bastion!    … Expand
  19. waitstil
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Не кидаю обычно отзывов но тут обида взяла. Коротко и по существу последнее время у русскоязычных блогеров принято хаить игру даже не поиграв в релиз а получив ранний доступ по подписке и не надо кричать типо дема это все уже показатель качества и, нас кинули дав за наши деньги доступ к недоделке, вам дали по подписке доступ не конкретно к Anthem а ко всему что есть в подписке и в релизеНе кидаю обычно отзывов но тут обида взяла. Коротко и по существу последнее время у русскоязычных блогеров принято хаить игру даже не поиграв в релиз а получив ранний доступ по подписке и не надо кричать типо дема это все уже показатель качества и, нас кинули дав за наши деньги доступ к недоделке, вам дали по подписке доступ не конкретно к Anthem а ко всему что есть в подписке и в релизе пат чем поправили почти все и да я уже прошёл сюжет и могу судить о контенте. И мы все понимаем что вам надо количество просмотров которые лучше всего подымаются на хае как все плохо и на максимально раннем освещении игры но ребятки совесть тоже надо иногда иметь и не в прямом смысле как это у вас получается.
    Плюсы Графика+++
    Оптимизация+ (и я не сижу на супер машине у меня всего то 1050 тишка)
    Лор боевых экзоскелетов (жаль но его не много с хорошей современной графикой)++
    Костомизация экзоскелета++
    Музыка++
    Персонажы вызывают эмоции становясь (не чужими не все есть статичные болванки)
    и мы говорим не о сюжетном сингл-рпг а лутер-шутере где сюжет должен обычно стоять для галочки сюжет здесь неплох++
    Строение карты мне понравился новый опыт когда видя далеко внизу землю ты понимаеш что можеш туда спустится и это не статичная картинка.
    Минусы Мир практически статичен да хищники нападаю га травоядных но их встречи настолько редки что попробуй заметь это.
    Оружие-тут нет ни красивой кузницы как в ф4 и нет карточек как в
    варфрейме сделано по старым традициям с фисацией доп+ на стволе и атребутах но атрибутов достаточно много и в легендарке 5 свойств чтоб подобрать все 5 нужных уйдет достаточно времени чтобы опровдать лутание но да жаль не так интересно.
    Статистика ее почти нет то есть базовой статы но возможно я конечно мамонт игроманов, но в состоянии как в старые времена провести такую нехитрую манипуляцию как взять бумагу и посчитать сколько кубиков дает 1000 к броне разделить и примерно получить сколько на 1 кубик в цифровом эквиваленте и так со всем на оружие стата нормальная.

    Не очень большую карту в - не ставлю скоро 2 и 3 акт сразу города не строятся контент обещали и я им верю.    … Expand
  20. Anterra
    Feb 25, 2019
    4
    20 hours in the Game:
    What is nice:
    - Graphics. - Overall dynamic of fights - yes, first 10-20-30 times they really feels nice - Flying... That's all, actually. What is the reason of 4 our of 10 - - Short and boring story, finished in 2 evenings. Srsly? From BIOWARE after ME and DA? - No Characters. At all. Only "talking souless NPC". - Tons of loading screens. Who said opening    20 hours in the Game:
    What is nice:
    - Graphics.
    - Overall dynamic of fights - yes, first 10-20-30 times they really feels nice
    - Flying...
    That's all, actually.

    What is the reason of 4 our of 10 -
    - Short and boring story, finished in 2 evenings. Srsly? From BIOWARE after ME and DA?
    - No Characters. At all. Only "talking souless NPC".
    - Tons of loading screens. Who said opening an "inventory" require Loading screen? Srsly, in 2k19?
    - Bugs and crashes ( Yes, first week, i know, but game was in development for over 6 years!)
    - World doesn't feel.. big. At all. Actually after 3-4 days it feels very small and empty.
    - Absolutely 0 of hi end content. You simply repeat the same 1-2 "dungeons" for 10+ times one by one.    … Expand
  21. DoBeR_PuNk
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    This is not great, but a good game for those who love "looter-shooter" genre and ExoSquad's themed setting. My start score is: 0 then...
    +1 graphics.
    +1 gunplay. +1 setting with exo-suits (IMHO). +1 good coop gameplay (on difficulty hard+). +1 customization. +1 donate shop also with ingame money cost +1 lore & storytelling +1 flight mechanics +1 free DLC and good support for years    This is not great, but a good game for those who love "looter-shooter" genre and ExoSquad's themed setting. My start score is: 0 then...
    +1 graphics.
    +1 gunplay.
    +1 setting with exo-suits (IMHO).
    +1 good coop gameplay (on difficulty hard+).
    +1 customization.
    +1 donate shop also with ingame money cost
    +1 lore & storytelling
    +1 flight mechanics
    +1 free DLC and good support for years (1st day patch for example)
    +1 good marketing
    +1 animation (javelins movement, faces in cutscenes)
    +1 for all haters who don't play games, but watch streams.. really?
    so we have 12.
    -1 bugs on release (but where it isn't)
    -1 too much loading screens (true)
    -1 mobs AI (could be worse)
    Final score 8.    … Expand
  22. Prenner
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    EA garbage, stay CLEAR. Do not reward this company with your money, they do not care about their games or you, they only care about your CASH.
  23. Koftinho
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    6 years to create a thoroughly bland and shallow experience is almost as comical as the people inflating their scores because they have been drinking the coolaid.
    This is the equivalent of a Michael Bay Transformers movie. Lots of pretty, over exaggerated visuals and explosions, but ultimately an empty story building effort that a first year drama student could come up with.
    The gunplay    6 years to create a thoroughly bland and shallow experience is almost as comical as the people inflating their scores because they have been drinking the coolaid.
    This is the equivalent of a Michael Bay Transformers movie. Lots of pretty, over exaggerated visuals and explosions, but ultimately an empty story building effort that a first year drama student could come up with.
    The gunplay is pretty awful and unvaried and the combat gets pretty dull after a couple of hours as you face the same 6-7 enemies from beginning to end of the game.
    Being forced to use Frostbite also seems to have hurt the development as the loading screens are atrocious even post "Day 1 patch", not so much in terms of length but how many screens are required to navigate the game.
    The UI is diabolical which is highlighted if you were one of the lucky people to have to use this so often during the grind they removed in the story quest to artificially inflate its length.
    Which is about 4hrs long in reality.

    The player HUB is one of the most lifeless places i've seen in any "MMO" and slowly walking around to clean up the dialogue options and speak to bland lifeless characters with generic dull dialogue was an absolute chore.

    Bioware have fallen a long way from the story telling masters they were in the past and the writing will likely be on the wall after this 2nd successive utter failure.

    I don't know if this game is able to be saved, it will take an expansion pretty much the same length as what is here already to make this a worthwhile product and some design choices would have to be re-visited to make this a more user friendly experience.

    Avoid this dumpster fire for now and maybe check it out in 6 months time if they managed to graft some more flesh on to these bones.    … Expand
  24. Daubz1977
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    I would love to give this game a 10 but cant due to some of the issues with crashes and low fps, but i love it. The combat is amazing you wont find combat like this in any other game flying around, going anywhere you want whilst shooting **** and using your abilities which look cool.I am really enjoying the story's and i like how you can seem to be as involved with the lore as you want,I would love to give this game a 10 but cant due to some of the issues with crashes and low fps, but i love it. The combat is amazing you wont find combat like this in any other game flying around, going anywhere you want whilst shooting **** and using your abilities which look cool.I am really enjoying the story's and i like how you can seem to be as involved with the lore as you want, quite a lot of npc's to talk to if you want to. I think you need to play the game and make up your own mind because im struggling to see why its getting so much negative press tbh, each to there own i suppose.… Expand
  25. Makatak
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Gameplay is nice, shooting is nice, even the story is ok. But for the game that was in development for years, I have expected more. Story is too short, there should be much more content to begin with. More strongholds, more weapons, more free-play activities. And last issue for me - loading. This is something that shouldn't be made that way. Even with game on NVMe drive it take some time.Gameplay is nice, shooting is nice, even the story is ok. But for the game that was in development for years, I have expected more. Story is too short, there should be much more content to begin with. More strongholds, more weapons, more free-play activities. And last issue for me - loading. This is something that shouldn't be made that way. Even with game on NVMe drive it take some time. 10 years before it would be ok, but now it is very big flaw. I mostly like this game, but if not for those i think this would be much better received game, that would have much better reviews.… Expand
  26. H0wrus
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Why does this game get so much hate ?
    Fancy graphics , Iron men, really beautiful world, really good combat system, really depth armor customization, flying.. oh god flying..
    The story may be a little short at first, then you realize what they have planned for the years to come : huge (and free) story arcs, new content and challenge every month. Yes the game suffers from the "launch    Why does this game get so much hate ?
    Fancy graphics , Iron men, really beautiful world, really good combat system, really depth armor customization, flying.. oh god flying..
    The story may be a little short at first, then you realize what they have planned for the years to come : huge (and free) story arcs, new content and challenge every month. Yes the game suffers from the "launch before ready" but it is already a really great game to play, and it can just become better and better.    … Expand
  27. RNV
    Feb 25, 2019
    3
    At current moment, game have huge problems! First about PC version (but its more like port, not full version). Terrible perfomance (on PC which had no problems with DAI/MEA or Dishonored 2 (40-60fps on high) game shows 25 fps while walking and 10 fps in combat with any settings). Disgusting flying control- instead of being pleasant, flying on PC is just pain. The absence of text chat.At current moment, game have huge problems! First about PC version (but its more like port, not full version). Terrible perfomance (on PC which had no problems with DAI/MEA or Dishonored 2 (40-60fps on high) game shows 25 fps while walking and 10 fps in combat with any settings). Disgusting flying control- instead of being pleasant, flying on PC is just pain. The absence of text chat. Seriously, coop game with random players (with which you are forced to play) and without any way to communicate! But the core game have a lot problems too. Shooting mechanics same as in MEA- weapon damage are really small and you dont feel that you shoot to enemy- you slowly sawing them with dull spoon. With poor enemy AI and small their variability, combat quickly becomes bored. Main story short and not impressive, and after game can offer only loot grind with already boring combats and 3 "dungeons". Thats all. And loading screens, you better love them.… Expand
  28. Latorn
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Fantastic and unique game that requires an SSD.

    Pros: Fun Gameplay (both combat and flying feel great!) Rich Story and Characters Incredibly unique vertical open world level design Beautiful Graphics Co-op Free updates planned (unlike destiny, etc.) Cons: There are many loading screens, and without an SSD they can suck up time. Teleports players if someone flies    Fantastic and unique game that requires an SSD.

    Pros:
    Fun Gameplay (both combat and flying feel great!)

    Rich Story and Characters

    Incredibly unique vertical open world level design

    Beautiful Graphics

    Co-op

    Free updates planned (unlike destiny, etc.)

    Cons:
    There are many loading screens, and without an SSD they can suck up time.

    Teleports players if someone flies ahead during story missions (this isn't a problem in freeplay, and most likely exists so party members do not miss curcial plot points).

    Conclusion: Don't believe the hate behind this game, but it is best played with a group of friends who won't mind taking breaks to immerse themselves in the story between missions.    … Expand
  29. Yaweigh
    Feb 25, 2019
    1
    No soul that you would expect from the name Bioware but all of the minimum effort you expect from EA. Absolute minimum game design essentially no evolution or progression and overpriced. This is a $9.99 game IMHO. You can put lipstick on a pig, but I'm not kissing it. This game is the pig in that analogy.
  30. missflesh
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Great game to play with your spouse!
    Wonderful graphics and good game play.
    I like it a lot, and I don't have very long loading times.
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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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