Anthem

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3707 Ratings

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  1. Manzor
    Feb 23, 2019
    3
    The game is poor. The first few hours is not bad but as a rpg, it's short and not very interesting. The characters aren't interesting. The world is not bad but after a few hours it gets too repetitive. The world looks good but feels empty.

    The combat system reminds me Mass Effect Andromeda too, it's not so unique. It has been improved but not so much as they want you to believe. The    The game is poor. The first few hours is not bad but as a rpg, it's short and not very interesting. The characters aren't interesting. The world is not bad but after a few hours it gets too repetitive. The world looks good but feels empty.

    The combat system reminds me Mass Effect Andromeda too, it's not so unique. It has been improved but not so much as they want you to believe.

    The multiplayer doesn't let me enjoy the world alone, as a lot of battles are tedious as hell if I am playing alone. So I have to play with other people, that have their own pace to play, different from mine. It's kinda cool when we manage to make combos, but combos are themselves nothing special, they are the same as Mass Effect: First, you must change the state of the enemy (maybe freezing him) and then strike him...

    The main villain is nothing special either. Bland, easy to predict... it's not the illusive man, for example. It resembles more... I don't know, Bowser with good talking.

    I don't know, the game is not awful but... it's really lacking. I honestly don't think that anyone should spend its full price. It's a shadow compared to Mass Effect 2 or some of the Dragon Age games.

    Not recommended right now.    … Expand
  2. MojitoHappiness
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Guys! Refund it if you still can! This game is horrible at so many things: empty world with nothing interesting in it, combat is boring and looks stupid of you look at it from a distance, graphics was a lie, servers are unstable and there are lots of micros in full price game!!! Don't buy this **** and stay away from it even if given for free!
  3. TobyG
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Anthem is a boring, repetitive, baron, dull, lifeless, buggy unfinished mess to such a point about 6hrs in where my 2 friends simply gave up playing I tried to continue playing but 1hr later with loading screens and two crashes I found myself so pee'd off I gave up too, I'm 39yrs old and been gaming since I got an Atari 2600 as a kid and this is the first game I have ever walked away fromAnthem is a boring, repetitive, baron, dull, lifeless, buggy unfinished mess to such a point about 6hrs in where my 2 friends simply gave up playing I tried to continue playing but 1hr later with loading screens and two crashes I found myself so pee'd off I gave up too, I'm 39yrs old and been gaming since I got an Atari 2600 as a kid and this is the first game I have ever walked away from in disappointment.… Expand
  4. NotAGoodCritic
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    >EA and Biowhare wanted me to pay NOW for a product.

    >EA and Biowhare (and overly apologists fans) would want me to judge said product in a FUTURE state. >I gave them the money, so the transaction was [fullfilled, completed, satisfactory, fully working, delivered as promessed and expected] on my side of the bargain. >Anthem is not [fullfilled, completed, satisfactory, fully    >EA and Biowhare wanted me to pay NOW for a product.

    >EA and Biowhare (and overly apologists fans) would want me to judge said product in a FUTURE state.

    >I gave them the money, so the transaction was [fullfilled, completed, satisfactory, fully working, delivered as promessed and expected] on my side of the bargain.

    >Anthem is not [fullfilled, completed, satisfactory, fully working, delivered as promessed and expected]

    >Unfair

    >Refunded    … Expand
  5. Astralify
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Let's sum up all the BS Bioware/EA spewed regarding the game, and the concerns bioware fans had, about this "Multiplayer-Live-Service-Game-With-Story-Focus-That-Nobody-Have-Done-Before" crap. By know, everybody knows that these statements were BS, just as all people that had a brain, or any knowledge about game design have been saying since this project was announced.Let's sum up all the BS Bioware/EA spewed regarding the game, and the concerns bioware fans had, about this "Multiplayer-Live-Service-Game-With-Story-Focus-That-Nobody-Have-Done-Before" crap. By know, everybody knows that these statements were BS, just as all people that had a brain, or any knowledge about game design have been saying since this project was announced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - - -

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

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

    - - -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    F*ck this game. The score given is a STATEMENT.    … Expand
  6. D3NGZ
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    cool flying but everything else is simply awful.

    - barren non existent story. - the worst mission design by a AAA dev maybe ever. - loading screens ( and not just long but how many you have to endure ). - writing of a 4 year olds. - full of bugs. - massive downgrade from the E3 Trailer ( in game gameplay they said ). - fort tarsis is so empty and boring, it feels like a ps3 era    cool flying but everything else is simply awful.

    - barren non existent story.
    - the worst mission design by a AAA dev maybe ever.
    - loading screens ( and not just long but how many you have to endure ).
    - writing of a 4 year olds.
    - full of bugs.
    - massive downgrade from the E3 Trailer ( in game gameplay they said ).
    - fort tarsis is so empty and boring, it feels like a ps3 era town.
    - stupid ai, spongy enemies.
    - bad loot.
    - Andromedas combat with added flying basically.

    and just to remind you after Andromeda people said "dont worry the A team is working on Anthem"
    now andromeda was mediocre at best but this somehow feels worse. to me this feels like the B or C team. Bioware you shot Mass Effect in the back of the head for this? pff what waste of time. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  7. BulgarianCritic
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    One day you take a walk outside and stumble upon a trash.You pick it up and you can barely see that it reads Destiny 2. so you drop it on the ground and continue walking towards your path but alas you are stopped again by an awful stench and can see on the ground a game covered with sewage.You try to read what it says but cant make up a name because of all the semen and sewage thatOne day you take a walk outside and stumble upon a trash.You pick it up and you can barely see that it reads Destiny 2. so you drop it on the ground and continue walking towards your path but alas you are stopped again by an awful stench and can see on the ground a game covered with sewage.You try to read what it says but cant make up a name because of all the semen and sewage that covers the game but you do think that it looks a lot like the trash you picked up earlier but way way worse.Thats Anthem… Expand
  8. CosmicStrudel
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Anthem is a backhand slap in the face to anyone who spent real money on the game. Missions are literally a broken record of fetch quests and protect the objective scenarios, weapons are boring and unimaginative, and the story is abysmal.

    On launch, Anthem is plagued with bugs, immersion breaking loading screens and possibly the worst UI layout I've ever encountered in a game. There's no    Anthem is a backhand slap in the face to anyone who spent real money on the game. Missions are literally a broken record of fetch quests and protect the objective scenarios, weapons are boring and unimaginative, and the story is abysmal.

    On launch, Anthem is plagued with bugs, immersion breaking loading screens and possibly the worst UI layout I've ever encountered in a game. There's no ping system, and even the ability to set waypoints is entirely non existent.

    Fort Tarsis is desolate, sad, and boring. The handful of NPCs scattered throughout the fort are horrifically insufferable, with awful voice acting and even more atrocious animations. It's like trying to have a conversation with a Chuck E Cheese animatronic.

    On top of all this, they have the audacity to throw microtransactions into this pile of garbage, trying to squeeze every last penny out of anyone they can. It's a blatant middle finger to the fans and shows that whoever approved this decision clearly doesn't care about providing you with quality content; they just want to make their investors happy.

    The only reason I'm even giving this game a 1 rating is because the art department absolutely nailed their job. Even though the world of Anthem severely lacks variety in it's biomes, the world is beautiful and the mech suit designs are superb. Well done to anyone that had a hand in the artistic direction of Anthem, you've done a wonderful job.

    In conclusion, Anthem is up there among the worst video games I have ever played in my life. I never thought I'd live to see the day where a looter shooter game was worse than Destiny 2 at launch, but BioWare have done the unimaginable.

    Edit: Please note that EA playing a part in the creation of this game has absolutely nothing to do with my review. I think the game is trash because of the content, mission variety, story, NPC design, bugs, and so on.    … Expand
  9. SeriousGameFan
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    If you've played the demo, then you already knew this was a bomb waiting to happen. What happened to the once great Bioware? Well, they are no more. Anthem is a game created by a committee -- of EA boardroom execs. It was pushed out before March 31st; the end of their fiscal quarter. But after 6 years in development, is it all EA's fault? Who knows. After Mass Effect Andromeda, weIf you've played the demo, then you already knew this was a bomb waiting to happen. What happened to the once great Bioware? Well, they are no more. Anthem is a game created by a committee -- of EA boardroom execs. It was pushed out before March 31st; the end of their fiscal quarter. But after 6 years in development, is it all EA's fault? Who knows. After Mass Effect Andromeda, we now know the Bioware that we once knew does not exist anymore; only in name (which is now sullied and to be discarded). In the end, this is a good thing. Hopefully this spells the end of these loot shooters, and we gamers can get back to the high-quality single-player experiences we are looking for. Don't buy this game -- don't support this trash, or you will get more in the future.… Expand
  10. syansor
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    terrible story teller, infinite loading screens, boring and pointless grinding system, no endgame content, what a colossal disaster!
  11. Skipeeq
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game is clearly an unfinished product, with boring story, missions and gameplay.
  12. Cardifrench
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    I can't play this game on my TV because EA's Frostbite, Dolby Vision and new Oled TVs supporting Dolby Vision Don't match and I get a black screen. An issue known by Bioware since 2017 and Mass Effect and they did Nothing in 2 years.
    So I was upset but still gave it a try on a pc monitor, the prologue worked fine and then I kept having crashing issue returning to Windows.
    In order to be    I can't play this game on my TV because EA's Frostbite, Dolby Vision and new Oled TVs supporting Dolby Vision Don't match and I get a black screen. An issue known by Bioware since 2017 and Mass Effect and they did Nothing in 2 years.
    So I was upset but still gave it a try on a pc monitor, the prologue worked fine and then I kept having crashing issue returning to Windows.
    In order to be able to play this game I had to switch language to French. I can only play this game in freaking french or it won't even load in English. What the heck is wrong with you Bioware ?

    This is pretty much how you will experience Anthem: 10 hours in front of your software trying to make it work or waiting for it to load for 3 hours of actual playing time.

    The worst part is that I enjoy the gameplay which is pretty much copied on Mass Effect Andromeda that I loved.

    But the bugs, the crashes, being forced to play the french version, the lack of any story and the fact that I spent 70 dollars to support the studio that abandonned us Andromeda fans to create this joke of a game gave me arguably the worst gaming experience of my life and I've been playing for 25 years now…

    Still, even though I can't enjoy it on an Oled screen, the game is beautiful, smooth and very promising and could be a good game in a year or two when it should actually have been released.
    Hence the 2 points I give it.
    It could even be a great game if Bioware were to offer us an only-solo DLC of no more than 5 to 6 hours exploring the lore of Anthem...    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. jeff101
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    its like if iron man had severe seizures all the time and you had to pay extra to watch the whole movie
  15. Adefender
    Nov 20, 2020
    2
    This game took 6 years to make. SIX YEARS. It was hyped up so hard, the interviews were so confidient.... and what did we get?

    - Broken games, with countless bugs - Really bad console port: horrible ui, horrible swimming and flying which should be perfect because its one of the main aspects of the game - A million loading screen - it's literally a loading simulator, you get loading    This game took 6 years to make. SIX YEARS. It was hyped up so hard, the interviews were so confidient.... and what did we get?

    - Broken games, with countless bugs
    - Really bad console port: horrible ui, horrible swimming and flying which should be perfect because its one of the main aspects of the game
    - A million loading screen - it's literally a loading simulator, you get loading screens after 4-5 min gametime everytime, open world, huh?
    - Bad gear system
    - Awful little and bad endgame content, there are 3 strongholds from which 1 of is basically a story quest replay, the stronholds are so badly balanced and designed it's phisical pain
    - Downgrades and awful optimization / performance

    I could go on for ages, but this game doesn't even worth the time it takes to sort all of the problems out...
    The only pro's it has is the gameplay, which is fluid and sometimes fun, but that's all that is good about this game.
    It was hyped, we had hope but it turned out it was for nothing. It's horrible in many aspects, I got bored of the game before release. It was a 3 day game. I didn't have high expections, I wanted like 100 fun hours out of the game and I would've been good. I tought that nothing will be as bad of a scam as Destiny 2 at launch. I was wrong.... at least Destiny was fun for a week, this game is "fun" for max 3 days.

    Sad.    … Expand
  16. Anonymouse21
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    First up I want to state that I am actually a fan of EA *ducks for count*. I own and enjoy a number of their games which makes it all the more painful to write about how terrible Anthem is.

    Many people have mentioned the loading times, horrible central hub, awful design decisions and a storyline that is more bland than a dried up piece of bread, so I'll simply state the main reason I    First up I want to state that I am actually a fan of EA *ducks for count*. I own and enjoy a number of their games which makes it all the more painful to write about how terrible Anthem is.

    Many people have mentioned the loading times, horrible central hub, awful design decisions and a storyline that is more bland than a dried up piece of bread, so I'll simply state the main reason I don't like it - it is the most soulless and boring game I've played in my 28 years as a gamer.

    I really really wanted to like this game, and I'll admit it is a very beautiful game, but the world is empty and lifeless, the quests are literally the most generic quests you could ever make, and the combat, which is meant to be the focus of the game, is so mind numbingly repetitive and boring I literally almost fell asleep while standing on what felt like the 100th "defense" point killing wave after wave of generic enemies.

    I really hope this game can be salvaged, but seeing as so many of the issues in the game are caused by design decisions buried deep in the core of it, I can't see it happening without a complete rebuild of the entire game.

    In my opinion skip this completely, save your money and buy something that is actually fun.

    Edit: There are a lot of unrealistic user reviews for both the positive and negative currently, so if you're unsure who to trust then go read the reviews done by the professional reviewers who have no bias and are reporting on the game as it is currently.    … Expand
  17. Ruften
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Horrendously bland storyline, empty soulless world, repetitive gameplay, repetitive enviroments, boring missions, endless loading screens, microtransations. Bioware used to be the exact opposite of everyting I just said. Goodbye
  18. Babygoats
    Feb 23, 2019
    1
    While it is fun at the beginning, it quickly grows to complete boredom. The loading screens are completely unacceptable, run of the mill fetch quests, same old hunt quests, same of everything we have already seen and done. There is nothing original (except the flying suits or mech anyone?) and in its current state, it should be a hard pass for everyone. Please save your money.
  19. StupidFatCuck
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    As a massive BioWare fan i hoped this game would be good. My expectations werent high after the **** that was Andromeda but this is on a whole new level.

    The game is quite obviously unfinished. The amount of actual content in this game is pathetic. The story is non existent, the characters are dull and uninspired, the gunplay is bland and repetitive. Apart from the graphics at    As a massive BioWare fan i hoped this game would be good. My expectations werent high after the **** that was Andromeda but this is on a whole new level.

    The game is quite obviously unfinished. The amount of actual content in this game is pathetic.

    The story is non existent, the characters are dull and uninspired, the gunplay is bland and repetitive.

    Apart from the graphics at some times and the music there is absolutely nothing of value in this game.

    The best way to describe this game is like a daily quest from World of Warcraft. Grinding for no reason to eventually get some arbitraty upgrade. Terrible.    … Expand
  20. Takeda
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Fun for about 5 minutes until you realize there is nothing more than what you start playing in the first 5 minutes. Derivative, repetitive and uninspiring. Load times are atrocious on an i7 8700 and 2080ti.
  21. Gyfaux
    Feb 24, 2019
    2
    A buggy mess. Server errors. Connection problems. Freezing screens. Audio drops outs. Terrible campaign. Worthless NPC interactions that force you to walk for minutes to one side of a map then to the other, then back again, ad infinitum. Loading screens upon loading screens. Settings getting reset to default randomly. Man the list is endless. I give this game a 10/10 for music and visuals,A buggy mess. Server errors. Connection problems. Freezing screens. Audio drops outs. Terrible campaign. Worthless NPC interactions that force you to walk for minutes to one side of a map then to the other, then back again, ad infinitum. Loading screens upon loading screens. Settings getting reset to default randomly. Man the list is endless. I give this game a 10/10 for music and visuals, and a 0/10 for everything else. The weight of that makes it a 2.… Expand
  22. robthezombie
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Boring and lackluster guns
    Boring and short story
    Boring and unimaginative missions Boring and infinite load screens Boring and empty open world Boring and plain cosmetics Anthem feels and plays like a $20 Early Access game made by a sub-par Dev team. When I heard about Anthem back in 2017 I was excited for Bioware to redeem themselves and prove that the mass effect trilogy wasn't    Boring and lackluster guns
    Boring and short story
    Boring and unimaginative missions
    Boring and infinite load screens
    Boring and empty open world
    Boring and plain cosmetics
    Anthem feels and plays like a $20 Early Access game made by a sub-par Dev team. When I heard about Anthem back in 2017 I was excited for Bioware to redeem themselves and prove that the mass effect trilogy wasn't the last good thing they had...At first I wanted to blame the corruption that is EA. After finishing the story, playing numerous side missions, and interacting with the citizens of Tarsis I have come to conclude that this poorly optimized Alpha is as much Bioware's hotdog water as it is EA's. It's a shame that a beautiful world can feel so dull and lifeless. Ill give it a 1 for effort    … Expand
  23. z0nyy
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    It was playable before the day one patch came out. It had a very bad performance, tons of bugs, glitches and exploits. The day one patch should be a performance update and also fix a lot of bugs. The result was a total disaster. The performance was worse than before, more bugs came across and the first thing was to disable a mode because of issues? That's okay. Better than leaving itIt was playable before the day one patch came out. It had a very bad performance, tons of bugs, glitches and exploits. The day one patch should be a performance update and also fix a lot of bugs. The result was a total disaster. The performance was worse than before, more bugs came across and the first thing was to disable a mode because of issues? That's okay. Better than leaving it online but so many bugs on release? Sorry. That's a no go. I'm tired of unfinished games on release. Game is just a 2. Visuals are okay. A lots of unused opportunities, like better items will change the look of your javelin, so you can clearly see that a player is high geared or not.. it offers not enaugh depth. I know It's going to be a service game and "a lot more will come", but hey.. in the first way this is a full price 60-70$ game, with service or with out.. THIS state right now is unbelievable. The price seems not to be for quality.… Expand
  24. Swump
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Wow! Even after the delay, the train-wreck was still inevitable.

    Right, let's start with the positives. The world is beautiful, environments and their tiny details are simply stunning. Javelin customization is also fairly deep, allowing you to also edit finer details such as finishes and fabrics. Gameplay can be fun at first, and each Javelin has enough variety to offer something    Wow! Even after the delay, the train-wreck was still inevitable.

    Right, let's start with the positives. The world is beautiful, environments and their tiny details are simply stunning. Javelin customization is also fairly deep, allowing you to also edit finer details such as finishes and fabrics. Gameplay can be fun at first, and each Javelin has enough variety to offer something different. Unfortunately praise ends there, everything else is incredibly underwhelming.

    I complemented the environments, but we NEVER do anything interesting in them. You find a horde of enemies, clear them out, and move onto the next point. Enemies are also scattered without any thought, wasting the opportunity to take advantage of the space they're in. It's a real shame because instead of interacting with something the artists obviously spent so much time on, you just fly by and ignore it most of the time.

    Now gameplay isn't that bad, though some Javelin's are obviously better than others. Storm seems to be the most popular one I've seen, and I'm guilty myself of being on that bandwagon. Blowing stuff up is really satisfying, until you realize 10+ hours in this is all you do. The whole experience is just a massive grind, and the atrocious loading times don't help. Even at higher difficulties, they don't offer much to spice up gameplay.

    People are clinging onto the story as a positive element, seriously? Even next to the likes of Destiny ONE, it's the most generic and uninspired plot I've seen in awhile. It's very difficult to care about the world or characters which inhabit it, everything is just so... soulless. That's one of Anthem's biggest problems, it has no identity of its own. It's just another big budget game which will most likely be forgotten 10 years from now.

    As for those repeating, "This is day 1, it's still early they'll fix it later!" remember Mass Effect: Andromeda? They did one patch, and abandoned the product because everyone saw it as a joke. It should be common knowledge by now that a strong launch is EVERYTHING, and right now the product we got doesn't even feel like a complete game.    … Expand
  25. AlexKidd
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Boring missions, HUGE loading times and microtransactions in a full priced game. RIP Bioware.
  26. ElCucuy
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Corporation of evil (EA). Stop speculating on a good Bioware's name, just do what you have already done many times, close Bioware. This company actually died in 2012, it now remains to arrange it officially.

    I pray to computer gods so that no longer one worthy team will be purchased by you. EA, as reapers of the mass effect, you devour good developers, sucking all of them alive, and    Corporation of evil (EA). Stop speculating on a good Bioware's name, just do what you have already done many times, close Bioware. This company actually died in 2012, it now remains to arrange it officially.

    I pray to computer gods so that no longer one worthy team will be purchased by you. EA, as reapers of the mass effect, you devour good developers, sucking all of them alive, and leaving nothing behind.    … Expand
  27. Veska
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Loading screen simulator. It is another ME: A...Same **** bugs, pornostory and "endgame". If you want playing this type of game, just take Warframe. Better and cheaper.

    Bioware is dead...Thank you, EA:)
  28. Topfpflanze
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    8 hours playtime, virtually no interaction, no story, endlessly repeating missions.
  29. codemangler
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    The game feels like a early access game that needs 1 or 2 more year in development. Other than the huge amount of loading screen, some of the design decision in this game is bizarre. You can't see what loot you got until go back to the forge through two loading screen. Additionally, the mission design is worst I have seen in a while. There are pretty much three type of mission- defend theThe game feels like a early access game that needs 1 or 2 more year in development. Other than the huge amount of loading screen, some of the design decision in this game is bizarre. You can't see what loot you got until go back to the forge through two loading screen. Additionally, the mission design is worst I have seen in a while. There are pretty much three type of mission- defend the area, collect ball of light or go kill this. Freeplay sucks because there is no indicator of where events are going on. Enemy design and AI is extremely bad. There are only 3 armor set for each class and they dont drop from enemies. Guns are boring, they all look the same and even masterwork weapons are just a skin.… Expand
  30. Gunshot_HK
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    This game is really not fun at all, many bugs, no excitement in game-play. This is the first PVE game that will make me fall asleep. "Best" Game Bioware & EA. If you want to sleep, play anthem. For sure will feel sleepy after few games. Waste of talent.
  31. Spauk
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Its one repetive dull mess of a game. It has several technical problems, but those are the least of its problems. Story is non-existent, despite people saying otherwise. A bunch of random voice lines in combat and a few cutscenes does not = a story.

    The classes are uninspired and dont progress at all. You start strong and funnily enough pretty much get weaker as the game goes on, but    Its one repetive dull mess of a game. It has several technical problems, but those are the least of its problems. Story is non-existent, despite people saying otherwise. A bunch of random voice lines in combat and a few cutscenes does not = a story.

    The classes are uninspired and dont progress at all. You start strong and funnily enough pretty much get weaker as the game goes on, but hey.. atleast your numbers go up I guess.

    It looks pretty good visually, so ill bump that 0 up to 1 just to be generous.    … Expand
  32. Deathpunch85
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    Much better game than I gave it credit for originally. It's fun. Rough around the edges, skippable dialogue, and repetitive 'Destiny' qualities. Haven't made it through the first 30 levels. Will update later.

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

    I would urge you to take the reviews that are 4 and below as disappointment from a game that was expected to be so much more... although I don't see why given most top developers reputation in the past 10 years.    … Expand
  33. Balguren
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    A weak lacking content that isn't the same looks fof mist areas not much variety buggy greedy cosmetic store yet beautiful graphics except for tye still npc faces as well as very nice controls. Kinda feels like Fallout 76's twin just more beautiful.
  34. Beliskner
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    A failure of planning and execution of core facets of the game leading to a product with small glimmers of hope, underneath a crushing mountain of issues, many of which may never be able to be fixed, even if they wanted to.

    In any other case, leaving Bioware to their own devices for 6 years would be a fantastic idea yielding a truly special product. What we got, however, was a    A failure of planning and execution of core facets of the game leading to a product with small glimmers of hope, underneath a crushing mountain of issues, many of which may never be able to be fixed, even if they wanted to.

    In any other case, leaving Bioware to their own devices for 6 years would be a fantastic idea yielding a truly special product. What we got, however, was a monumental disappointment to those hyped for the game, and those long time fans of Bioware, who have come to expect a level of quality and polish from the studio, and certainly weren't expecting such a mess    … Expand
  35. SomePCgamerGuy
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game has enormous potential but marred by a bad release due to being unfinished, not optimized enough, and TERRIBLE problems with itemization. The whole point of a loot-based game is...the loot. Who would've thought ?

    Most of the stats don't even seem to work, half the skills are broken or badly balanced, bugs with weapon functionality, the descriptions of effects are vague, and    This game has enormous potential but marred by a bad release due to being unfinished, not optimized enough, and TERRIBLE problems with itemization. The whole point of a loot-based game is...the loot. Who would've thought ?

    Most of the stats don't even seem to work, half the skills are broken or badly balanced, bugs with weapon functionality, the descriptions of effects are vague, and THERE IS NO CHARACTER SHEET. How can you possibly release a stat-based game without a screen to show your character stats? Simply stupid. It can be fixed, but they better damn well fix it.    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. JohnnyBNL
    Feb 24, 2019
    1
    Its sad to see such a great studio like Bioware fail. Not because they want to, but because EA pushed them to hard to rush this game out before the end of the quarter to make their investors happy, they (EA) doesn't care about quality products no more, they care about money, its Money First, Quality Second. EA (just like Activision) is a game/studio killer.

    I pray for the future of Mass    Its sad to see such a great studio like Bioware fail. Not because they want to, but because EA pushed them to hard to rush this game out before the end of the quarter to make their investors happy, they (EA) doesn't care about quality products no more, they care about money, its Money First, Quality Second. EA (just like Activision) is a game/studio killer.

    I pray for the future of Mass Effect and Dragon Age.    … Expand
  38. Oblamingo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Попытка сделать еще одну Дестени, только без души, контента... Но зато с багами, вылетами, крашами но за фулпрайс. Дорогие EA идите в баню, дайте Биоварам делать то, что они умеют.
  39. dagoth
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    Too many bug. random crash during game. failing with level design. and most of all, lack of contents.
    there are many similar games like warframe or hell gate London. but this Anthem is worst. it's unfinished product with high price. ps. this game keep popup the new bug while playing. they know how this game works and selling to us? i hope EA dismiss all staffs with this project. 7 years for this?
  40. e2Concept
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Not worth your money, time, etc.
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  41. GhentFlorin
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    The biggest disappointment I ever saw so far, I expected more from 5 years of development. Bioware said: Anthem Graphics Won’t Be Downgraded from E3 Reveal Trailer. A big lie, I hope this game gets its fate
  42. 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.
  43. FakEpicgames
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    this game lacks of everything bioware has tried to copy destiny and the main story is even worse .
    rip bioware you will be rememberd for other games
  44. SynthGreen
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I never thought I’d rate anything at a 0, but after beating this game and putting 15 hours in (early access included, demo not included) j feel like I can finally safely say there is actually nothing to like about this game.

    The gameplay gets stale. There are only 2 real mission types, and only 3 strongholds. The lore is very basic and uninteresting, and the lore of a child’s book    I never thought I’d rate anything at a 0, but after beating this game and putting 15 hours in (early access included, demo not included) j feel like I can finally safely say there is actually nothing to like about this game.

    The gameplay gets stale.

    There are only 2 real mission types, and only 3 strongholds.
    The lore is very basic and uninteresting, and the lore of a child’s book could be more well written.

    The characters are one-note, and after your first conversation with 90% of them, you’ll already know exactly who they are.

    I only managed to play this game because of my loyalty to BioWare (and work being out for the week).

    The flight element was fun, but even that had occasional glitches or mishaps.
    Glitches I don’t normally count against games, especially when they are brand new. But in this case, there is so little to talk about for Anthem that the glitches come up quickly.    … Expand
  45. Marakasi
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    The game plays as generic and repeative MMO game, where you can invite your friends or find some randoms. Some could await the game like some Mass Effect-like game, but it didn't happened.
  46. devilchao0
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game really sucked, just an absolute disappointment. I'm gonna try to get a refund.
    Also most of the 10/10 reviews from users for this are from accounts that were created today and have only reviewed this game.
    The whole "oh it's EA so that's why it's getting bad reviews" argument is a load of bullcrap, the game is broken, disappointing, and was a mistake to release in it's current state.
  47. 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.
  48. winzentween
    Feb 24, 2019
    4
    Frist off i'd.like to score higher by a few points based on the road map promise... but that's a map of possible things to come, not whats available for serious money on day one.
    So a solid four points until we see significant improvement.
    Also it makes me mad to see 10 star reviews, as much as 0 scores. If you're posting either of these imo you're not helping gaming. What is    Frist off i'd.like to score higher by a few points based on the road map promise... but that's a map of possible things to come, not whats available for serious money on day one.
    So a solid four points until we see significant improvement.
    Also it makes me mad to see 10 star reviews, as much as 0 scores. If you're posting either of these imo you're not helping gaming.

    What is available at launch is ok...it's average...a bit lackluster but not trash... though not as good as say ...destiny 2 on launch (which was far from perfect).

    The single player experience is simply not there yet.
    The multiplayer just doesnt work yet.
    A lot doesnt work yet. I dont know why this is beyond a too early release which is disappointing after 6 years and so nuch hard work and good will on all sides.

    I do find it kind of offensive that the devs publisher would do this to fans. It's like a boat with no life jackets and a small hole and only one engine.
    We're all going in circles and sinking slightly but we know we can't jump out without drowning.
    Not much planning by the crew so we all just have to hope they fix the leak asap.
    No one would call the latter a pleasure cruize and it be unacceptible in other industires....So why should we accept an incomplete broken game? I don't think we should.

    Despite this the game has some fun mechnaics which almost nail the ambitious ideas Anthem claimed it would reach and could reach maybe in a year or so if they listen to fans.
    But right now...Buyer beware. Wait and see.

    I hope my review helps you and if you're enjoying Anthem, good for you!    … Expand
  49. DarthLegiON
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    + Very handsome graphics and animations, the whole world amazes with beauty
    + Dynamic gameplay, especially movement, flight, jumps - very exciting!
    + Funny and well directed dialogues and cut-scenes (Looks entirely like BioWare game) + Very interesting characters, narrative and even boss fights compared to Destiny 2 + Setting, lore and world are unfamiliar but not alien, Fort Tarsis    + Very handsome graphics and animations, the whole world amazes with beauty
    + Dynamic gameplay, especially movement, flight, jumps - very exciting!
    + Funny and well directed dialogues and cut-scenes (Looks entirely like BioWare game)
    + Very interesting characters, narrative and even boss fights compared to Destiny 2
    + Setting, lore and world are unfamiliar but not alien, Fort Tarsis feels like sweet home after a dozen hours of game

    - I'm not sure that endgame content will involve me into the game
    - Narrative is too simple for BioWare game
    - For BioWare game it was very strange to see literally NO any kind of flirty or romantic dialogs... looks like this entire world is frigid and humans are just friends or foes, instead of normal men and women. Maybe developers decided to not to disappoint any minorities. Surely, game isn't about "it", but co-mon, that's BioWare!
    - Game isn't perfect in technical aspect but I think loading screens will be optimized and a lot of connection problems of demo has been already solved. But that demo was complete fail, I hope EA will never repeat that annoying crap

    So, game left more positive emotions than negative and I cannot understand such hateful comments here. Maybe it's all about whole BioWare reputation but I'm still waiting for Dragon Age 4, I'm sorry, I don't want to dig a cold grave for this studio.    … Expand
  50. 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.
  51. CarnivalCorpse2
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Like most of the looter-shooter games at launch, Anthem is bland, boring, overly repetitive & lacks in contents. Beautiful graphics & a fairly good combat system doesn't help the game from issues lying at its core. Wouldn't advice to touch the game now. Wait for bioware to actually finish making Anthem if you really want to try the game.
  52. AugustoRj
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    I loved the gameplay, it's a lot of fun to play, the skills of each class, the differences of each and the possibility and fluidity of the flight is great, but the story and the loadings disappoint me a lot. I love and hate this game !!!
  53. RainXH11
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    since the first E3 this game was shown, i've known it going to flop hard, because that's how this online only microtransactions filled games always are
    EA have all the talents in the world that are capable of creating insane graphics and huge world
    what do they do with it? make another shallow fee-to-play game with no substance and no soul Bioware wasted money and time doing this mess    since the first E3 this game was shown, i've known it going to flop hard, because that's how this online only microtransactions filled games always are
    EA have all the talents in the world that are capable of creating insane graphics and huge world
    what do they do with it? make another shallow fee-to-play game with no substance and no soul
    Bioware wasted money and time doing this mess while they should've been working on another Mass Effect
    EA, Activision, Ubisoft these 3 need to get out of business because they ruin everything they touch    … Expand
  54. ProjectCupid
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    we got promised such a great game, instead we get a cooked down, plain version of a game that literally just sends you in loops just to keep you busy, instead of creating challenging endgame content, they just added bullet-sponges that magically one hit kill you and lack every sense of AI as enemies, they literally just stand there, waving at you, doing nothing while you are busy emptyingwe got promised such a great game, instead we get a cooked down, plain version of a game that literally just sends you in loops just to keep you busy, instead of creating challenging endgame content, they just added bullet-sponges that magically one hit kill you and lack every sense of AI as enemies, they literally just stand there, waving at you, doing nothing while you are busy emptying your next 2-5 magazines, right in their faces. The AI does not seem to care that it gets hit. The endgame is unrewarding and feels as if it is more as an annoyance than fun to play. On the higher difficulties, weapons become useless and only way to kill grandmaster enemies becomes combo skills, then running for cover, waiting for cooldown to go off, shields to recharge and then go for a combo skill again, rinse and repeat, this is literally the only thing you can do to complete grandmaster tiers, there is no style, no fun, nothing.

    The game looks beautiful, it feels nice to play it, the mechanics could do way more, but Bioware is not even using all its potential, instead it just stays in the same circle, not delivering anything special for Anthem. Not to mention the gamebreaking bugs that just ruin the whole experience.

    List Issue, they always said they will never have loot boxes in their game, ... They are adding Vanity Chests soon that get you one free key each day for completing daily and you can use that to open a chest at the end boss and 'share' your loot with the team, so yes, loot boxes are coming to Anthem, just with another name and the excuse that they do not give out duplicates, while in the end of the day they are still lootboxes.

    As a long time fan of Dragon Age, Mass Effect, i feel used and offended, left in hunger for a good game that i could finally play again. Thinking they spend 6 years on this game, is even more depressing, what have they really done the last 6 years on this game? It seems more like it was just sitting there for years and then build last minute and over hyped.

    Not a spoiler, but during the end credits it came to me how less names were mentioned inside the development compared to how many 'QA testers' they had, its as if the game was made by a team of 12 people in total, the content also feels like that. It is not worth your 60 dollar/euro. please save yourself the pain and wait for Bioware to or fix these issues or you spend it on another game that deserves it more than this game.

    I really wanted this game to work out, i really loved Bioware for their previous games, but this one is    … Expand
  55. Sternhoch
    Mar 27, 2019
    0
    Musím změnit hodnocení z kladné na zápornou. Co update,tak to průser. Hra Vás přestane po dohraní skoro okamžitě bavit. Hra je hodně nestabilní. Good job EA.
  56. andrey1983ff
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Это не то, что я ждал от когда-то талантливых разработчиков BIOWARE. Сейчас я только могу сказать - покойтесь с миром. Аминь
  57. Chronos1
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    The game was only fun for 2 days... run out of things to do real quick, no MP, severe lack of content.. live service games are a scam.
  58. zanster27
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Sorry but my review much like the game isn't finished yet check back in a few months for a free update to the review and possibly the game. If anyone even cares by then.
  59. timmeeeyak
    Dec 15, 2020
    4
    I was blinded by the good name and everything bioware meant for me in my head. I've preordered it AND got the origin access premier subscription. Because of this, I now feel kind of ashamed that EA and bioware got the better of me and got me blindly excited for this hollow shell of a game. there's literally nothing exciting about this game after a few hours. the story is shallow at best,I was blinded by the good name and everything bioware meant for me in my head. I've preordered it AND got the origin access premier subscription. Because of this, I now feel kind of ashamed that EA and bioware got the better of me and got me blindly excited for this hollow shell of a game. there's literally nothing exciting about this game after a few hours. the story is shallow at best, gameplay is getting repetitive pretty fast and from a technical standpoint with all the performance issues and loading screens this game is a complete mess. farewell bioware, it's been great.… Expand
  60. Zabolon
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    This game seems like beta for full price and i feel deceived . The game is pretty fun, but it lacks of content badly. Also, there are LOTS of bugs and the game, randomly, works badly on really good PCs. I'ii give it a try in a year , for 10 usd price or smth, but for now it is ofc a refund.
  61. Chemman314
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    The developers of Anthem created a visually stunning world. However, the positives for the game end there. The game was released unfinished in that it lacks a great story, meaningful end game content, and a large array of post-game challenges. Additionally, the intended grind of the game is made more unbearable by the incredibly slow loading screens.
  62. nahuyEA
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This is a great tragedy when the biowar went over to the paw of the insatiable ea,
    lyrical digression, relative to the game - unspeakable feces with boring nobody needed drochev.
  63. Chatterjee123
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I was not there when the old Bioware was alive but I played games like ME 2 and 3 (Tried one but felt too outdated) and DA Origins and i can say that this is not the same Bioware. DA Inquisition was boring, I could not finish ME Andromeda and now they made this? Save your money and if you really want to play it wait a month and EA will likely put it on sale.(likely after they shut down theI was not there when the old Bioware was alive but I played games like ME 2 and 3 (Tried one but felt too outdated) and DA Origins and i can say that this is not the same Bioware. DA Inquisition was boring, I could not finish ME Andromeda and now they made this? Save your money and if you really want to play it wait a month and EA will likely put it on sale.(likely after they shut down the studio like they did before)… Expand
  64. kuttasama
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Fanboys are saying people are hating anthem just because of its published by EA... Meanwhile Apex Legend is sitting at an 88 rating on meta right now . Anthem is just a bad game , Apex is a good game and predatory nature can be overlooked because of its F2P model, unlike anthem.
  65. unit_1
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Boring and missing content. Worse than vanilla Destiny one. I won't pay for a second month to play it. Maybe wait an year or two.
  66. QQshka
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Убогий сюжет, никакой злодей, скучные миссии. Отсутствие эедейма. Нахрена вообще нужна эта игра? Что она может предложить в конкуренции с дестини, дивижен и варфрейм? Ну первые 2 часа прикольно летать и бегать в джевелинах. Ну за это можно накинуть парочку баллов.Убогий сюжет, никакой злодей, скучные миссии. Отсутствие эедейма. Нахрена вообще нужна эта игра? Что она может предложить в конкуренции с дестини, дивижен и варфрейм? Ну первые 2 часа прикольно летать и бегать в джевелинах. Ну за это можно накинуть парочку баллов.
  67. fluxmulder
    Feb 22, 2019
    7
    Destiny-style sci-fi RPG looter featuring mechs, from the makers of Mass Effect. The gameplay is solid. Traversing around the world is a lot of fun, and the weapons feel good. There's a lack of mission variety though. The combat also becomes a bit one-note after awhile and doesn't take advantage of the game's traversal mechanics. There's also the usual customization and character levelingDestiny-style sci-fi RPG looter featuring mechs, from the makers of Mass Effect. The gameplay is solid. Traversing around the world is a lot of fun, and the weapons feel good. There's a lack of mission variety though. The combat also becomes a bit one-note after awhile and doesn't take advantage of the game's traversal mechanics. There's also the usual customization and character leveling options that you'd expect from a game like this. The graphics and overall presentation are top notch, though there are a lot of loading screens. The lore, setting and story are interesting. Not as deep as Mass Effect, but still good. I would have preferred the story be presented more in the missions rather than in the readable collectibles though. The load times are pretty bad at launch, and there are some visual/audio bugs. The game is also lacking content at the moment. Overall a very promising start. Hopefully EA continues to support this franchise.… Expand
  68. noonbaraegi
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    If you like sitting in front of your monitor, and wait forever til the game starts
    then buy it
  69. wesico
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    the only good thing about this game is graphics, and everything else is broken.... i feel the loading time is longer than the game play time, I am runing it on ssd and i7 4790k. pretty much no end game content, you can finish it in 1 day.
  70. Offshoresho
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    The reason i gave it a low score is that me and another 1 friends are experience connection issues and the day one patch did not fix this. Bad release and intended buyers should wait until this game is really is fix.

    1. Connection problems during gameplay, after discussion with npc, after mission is completed and signin to the game. Why release a game that isn't ready to be release    The reason i gave it a low score is that me and another 1 friends are experience connection issues and the day one patch did not fix this. Bad release and intended buyers should wait until this game is really is fix.

    1. Connection problems during gameplay, after discussion with npc, after mission is completed and signin to the game.

    Why release a game that isn't ready to be release and the years they took to develop the game. The Gameplay itself is good but not great.

    Connection Problem Simulator.    … Expand
  71. legi0
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Probably deserves a better score, but i simply cannot forgive the amount of hype the publishers generataed over the last years. while at the same time the Devs, don't know were they pressured or not released the game in such an unfinished state.
  72. 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
  73. nofunaloud
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I would avoid this title for a minimum of 12 months while the devs finish working on the game. If it is still alive then it might be worth a try. At the moment however, there just isn't enough content as every mission revolves around one of three mechanics, isn't an interesting story as I found myself hitting the esc key just to shut people up. The environment isn't interesting, it looksI would avoid this title for a minimum of 12 months while the devs finish working on the game. If it is still alive then it might be worth a try. At the moment however, there just isn't enough content as every mission revolves around one of three mechanics, isn't an interesting story as I found myself hitting the esc key just to shut people up. The environment isn't interesting, it looks like the same thing over and over and over, and fighting the same enemies, in the same areas, with the same mechanics just doesn't hold my interest when the game has nothing else to offer. guns aren't interesting or unique. Skills that come with your jav are fun for the first 5 or 6 times you use it, and then it gets as boring as the rest of the game. I really don't know what bioware was aiming for when they made this game, but they really flubbed it.… Expand
  74. Rikkof
    Feb 23, 2019
    1
    The game has nice robots and graphics, but to get advantage of the graphics you really need a powerhouse of pc. I play with GTX 1070 and I7 and i still struggle on medium to maintain stable 55 fps!
    The game is broken at it's core, no end game what so ever, no chat tab in a 2019 co-op game, very buggy, boring, bland.
    I will try to get a refund now, this game should not have released like this.
  75. Daniel_64
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    The only reason I gave this game a 1 is because in my eyes a 0/10 game is not playable. It’s sad how this is the day in age where half baked games, full of micro transactions are acceptable? I will not support this game whatsoever as this is a clear example of a product with no heart or thought put into it rather than a heart crafted game. Do not buy this game, go play something else likeThe only reason I gave this game a 1 is because in my eyes a 0/10 game is not playable. It’s sad how this is the day in age where half baked games, full of micro transactions are acceptable? I will not support this game whatsoever as this is a clear example of a product with no heart or thought put into it rather than a heart crafted game. Do not buy this game, go play something else like RDR2 or Zelda breath of the wild.… Expand
  76. spinosaurus
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I wanted to like Anthem, but the endless horde of bugs, crashes, and repeat gameplay have left this game DOA. Boring loot system, useless crafting system, gun-play feels like shooting nerf guns.

    While the game may get better in 6 months, there is no excuse for the current state of the game, anyone that bought the game outright should get a refund. people who want to try the game should    I wanted to like Anthem, but the endless horde of bugs, crashes, and repeat gameplay have left this game DOA. Boring loot system, useless crafting system, gun-play feels like shooting nerf guns.

    While the game may get better in 6 months, there is no excuse for the current state of the game, anyone that bought the game outright should get a refund. people who want to try the game should do so on the EA basic access trial, be warned it will leave a bad taste mixed with time wasting regret.    … Expand
  77. Badsepector
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    anthem is really boring, dont buy this game or you will be disappointed only good graphics but other things are bad and every seconds its getting worse for you
  78. elryo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    So, so lazy. This game actually had potential, but instead they decided to go the lazy 'grindathon' route, that doesn't even have interesting gameplay or other fun mechanics.
  79. IamJoser
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    The story was very underwhelming, the ending felt rushed. Quick boss fight finale was just so boring. Game feels great, with the new patch load times are bearable and about 50% faster in my case. Going out and exploring the world is fun for about 3hrs, then you realize the missions are all re used assets and come back to the same location multiple times. End game is pretty good with 3The story was very underwhelming, the ending felt rushed. Quick boss fight finale was just so boring. Game feels great, with the new patch load times are bearable and about 50% faster in my case. Going out and exploring the world is fun for about 3hrs, then you realize the missions are all re used assets and come back to the same location multiple times. End game is pretty good with 3 raids (strongholds) and 3 different difficulties even though they are just story mission that are replayable. This game does not deserve a 0 like most users are giving it. 5.5 is reasonable and in any way a good thing. Not worth 60$ but def try it out for 15$ using origin access.… Expand
  80. OC_Hugz
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Boring, there is nothing to do. Load screens constantly, weapons are bland. Everything looks the same.
  81. JulioHenckes
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    Its sad see the critic about the game. The game is magnific, I total recommend every one to play!!
  82. Odezza
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    If you want another unfinished, micro-transaction filled game from EA then go right ahead, otherwise stay away.
  83. gv3yolo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Yet another potential masterpiece that fell victim to EA's poor business practice of microtransactions and being online only. If this were a singleplayer experience which focused on story and not on multiplayer. it could have been part of the greatest games of this generation along with horizon zero, gow, rdr2, spiderman and others. Shame.
  84. Nordsoul
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    it took 6 years to make it. Let it sink in 6 YEARS. what we got is 20 hour game. which skyrockets to 30hours because of the loading times . (seriously worse than GTA V which was considered impossible).
    just avoid this game and save yourself the mula
  85. zuzman
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    I played in the closed Alpha and let me tell you, there arent many differences between the alpha, demo and release except bug fixed. The loading screen are all over the place, the story is almost non existent, except for the radio guy, and man does he grate on my nerves something fierce. I mean if your gonna convey the story thru a radio atleast get someone atleast pleasant to listen to.I played in the closed Alpha and let me tell you, there arent many differences between the alpha, demo and release except bug fixed. The loading screen are all over the place, the story is almost non existent, except for the radio guy, and man does he grate on my nerves something fierce. I mean if your gonna convey the story thru a radio atleast get someone atleast pleasant to listen to. Is it that hard to find a radio host with experience? The missions arent that much different from ME3's multiplayer. Except on a larger map. Its defend point A from X, go to B and shoot X, Escort from point A to B, scan a thing, destroy X. The only good thing is the flying but even that is hampered by the strange control scheme. I'd avoid this like the plague and go play the Mass Effect trilogy instead. If you really want multiplayer. ME3's multiplayer is still active and has a big community.… Expand
  86. 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...
  87. pjw84
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    shocking load times, always having to set the game. the match making is really poor;; the part is always breaking up. shame,i wanted it to be good.
  88. 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
  89. punker87
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    as a bioware game, is one of the worst... as a looter shooter its not better than destiny, division, warfare... nice shooter mecanics, nice movement, but repetitive as ****
  90. KwiqNiss
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Don't believe the reviews you read about the prerelease. It's launched now and flying around like Iron man with a better arsenal is an absolute blast. I've read there's 60+ hours of gameplay, but don't understand the complaints that it's too short.
  91. 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.
  92. Dopo
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This Game is an insult to gamers worldwide. It's half finished, bugged, and completely soulless. It becomes normal to release this unfinished products with a promise to make it better. It's like going into the movie, and seeing it without special effects. They're gonna get added later.

    Don't buy, The flying is just fun for a couple of hours.
  93. GachiAniki
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Do NOT buy this game. This was another game of LIES. Graphics did not meet the E3 trailer. Seamless world? more like 3 minute loading screens every time you move 400meters. Plagued with micro-transactions this game is absolute GARBAGE. Do not buy it, Do not ever preorder another game from EA

    Bioware is no longer the Bioware we knew and loved
  94. MikeDMJ
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I have been having a great time with this game. The fight and flight mechanics are great, and exploring the world alone would keep me playing. Team up with some friend for an even bigger experience. The missions are a blast and the hunt for loot keep me engaged. Well done BioWare!
  95. mowca
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Brace yourselves - the end of bioware is comming - it is called Anthem, awful story, generic online **** noone cares about.
  96. blasz
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    So far the best Loading Screen Simulator ever! And only for 60$, A great deal!
  97. dajshin
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    they tried do a destiny but poorly, there's no decisions to make or a interesting history, just a excuse to make a generic grind game.
  98. CrimsonReaper
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    An awesome game with potentiality, this game will be updated from now to the next ten years, It's a progressive game now is like this next month with the first dlc no-one can say it's the same. The thing is give time to the time and in the next month after the first big update we can say if it's a flop or not don't judge to soon
  99. 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
  100. Modeseado
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    It's NOT Mass Effect. If that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere.

    However, if you have 1000 hours in either Destiny or Destiny 2 (like me), and you want to fly around in a mech suit and wreak havoc and grind it out for new loot to increase the wreakage of said havoc (also, like me), this IS for you. Is it really a "9"? No. But logically, anyone knows that the "0" reviews are    It's NOT Mass Effect. If that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere.

    However, if you have 1000 hours in either Destiny or Destiny 2 (like me), and you want to fly around in a mech suit and wreak havoc and grind it out for new loot to increase the wreakage of said havoc (also, like me), this IS for you.

    Is it really a "9"? No. But logically, anyone knows that the "0" reviews are there because OMGEASUX, and I want to do my part to counter balance that. At least I'm honest about it.    … Expand
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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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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