Anthem

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  1. Wolfhunts
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Hello,

    Anthem is just the only video game that made me feel so thrilled with a gameplay that is really sublime, clearly if you are a fan of Iron Man and SF this game is for you. The game puts us in control of a combat armor on vitamins in a hostile region your goal and reduce to crumbs threats that hover over your city "Fort Tarsis" on the border of your civilization. The    Hello,

    Anthem is just the only video game that made me feel so thrilled with a gameplay that is really sublime, clearly if you are a fan of Iron Man and SF this game is for you.

    The game puts us in control of a combat armor on vitamins in a hostile region your goal and reduce to crumbs threats that hover over your city "Fort Tarsis"
    on the border of your civilization.

    The universe is rich, you could discover it by are written in many codices or through various discussions with NPCs.
    These discussions may be interesting but it tends to slow down the pace of your adventures to see if you want to know the last gossip of Fort Tarsis.

    CONS:
    - The game lacks optimization on the use of your PC's resources
    - Currently in exploration / Libre mode the content is somewhat boring but it should be improved through the different updates scheduled in ROAD MAP 2019
    - An improvement of the menu and various functionality of the multiplayer is necessary to make the game more fluid
    - A poor in-game store
    - More End game content through the dungeons (after I do not want to throw the stone on them because a majority comes to this contented with a destiny ...)

    PROS:
    - A huge graphic customization of the armor
    - A gameplay in the action phase very well thinking and really thrilling notice to the WARFRAME fan
    - An open world that holds the road (ff15 and warframe if you hear me)
    - A lore really very push and interesting to discover through anecdote and other history that make us discover a dangerous world
    - A roadmap that starts a week after the release of the game here looks really good, and it ensures content until the end of the year

    The reviews are also negative I think because the bioware fan expects a massfect while bioware to announce a warframe in the open world.

    It really meets the expectations of players who want a good action game sf.

    It's rare that I'm happy with a day one game, but I was able to play all the armor and they all have their charm that allows you to have a really colorful fight.

    I hope that my criticism will enlighten you on a game that deserves to be discovered.

    Sincerely,

    Wolf Hunt's

    P.S: I wanted to put 10 but we can always improve and even if I fell in love with the game I'm not blind so far.    … Expand
  2. Eduninja
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most fun I had with a game in a wile the flying the combat are very addictive, the world is gorgeous, i hope to see more content in the future. My advice, try it and don´t listen to the hate train.… Expand
  3. grzysztof
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    amazing game, I have feelings like in diablo series. Gameplay is feeling vert good and I love it
  4. TheGamingDuck
    Feb 24, 2019
    1
    This game is so bad and so broken. No shared loot, no fun at all, the best mission was just a WHOLE FRICKIN CUTSCENE with NO PLAYABLE MOMENT! This is unacceptable. All missions are just reused game mechanics from previous mission. Too repetitive and too boring. The loot quality is bad and the loot system is broken. You can't even find enough money to craft a legendary item. Weapons statsThis game is so bad and so broken. No shared loot, no fun at all, the best mission was just a WHOLE FRICKIN CUTSCENE with NO PLAYABLE MOMENT! This is unacceptable. All missions are just reused game mechanics from previous mission. Too repetitive and too boring. The loot quality is bad and the loot system is broken. You can't even find enough money to craft a legendary item. Weapons stats are RNG and completely useless. I'm so sad that 6 years of development could create this empty and soulless game. That's why Mass Effect Andromeda died? Sad so so sad.… Expand
  5. WhatsUpDoC
    Feb 24, 2019
    4
    I keep seeing positive reviews saying "I don't understand why the game is receiving so much hate..the game just came out, it will get better..." Well the reason why I'm hating is this...I actually found the game fun at first but then I realized that the game just wasn't complete. Now that wouldn't be a problem, necessarily, if it were free to play (a la Warframe). However this game is atI keep seeing positive reviews saying "I don't understand why the game is receiving so much hate..the game just came out, it will get better..." Well the reason why I'm hating is this...I actually found the game fun at first but then I realized that the game just wasn't complete. Now that wouldn't be a problem, necessarily, if it were free to play (a la Warframe). However this game is at AAA pricing and took 5+ years in development and my response to their sentiment is simply No...if a publisher releases a game at full AAA price the game should meet its potential at launch. It's like releasing a Marvel Movie with 60% of the CGI finished and saying ..."It's only JUST being released, {movies} like this u have to give time" after you paid full price for it already...Not acceptable, glad i only paid for the trial. Bad First Impression.… Expand
  6. kerryc123
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    I get why people are hating on it so far. Honestly, Destiny sucked at first too but you could see that behind it all there was an awesome game. That's what I see with Anthem. Good story, beautiful graphics, and flying around and fighting in your javelin is awesome. Problem is is that it's buggy and the story kinda jumps around but I still think that it's going to be worthI get why people are hating on it so far. Honestly, Destiny sucked at first too but you could see that behind it all there was an awesome game. That's what I see with Anthem. Good story, beautiful graphics, and flying around and fighting in your javelin is awesome. Problem is is that it's buggy and the story kinda jumps around but I still think that it's going to be worth playing.......eventually. As for me though, I can't get enough of it right now. The flying and fighting aspects of it are awesome!… Expand
  7. TinMan215
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    I don't know why people are hating on this game so much i am loving it. All the issues will be address in the future and this game is only going to get better with time. Its almost like people don't remember what a live service game and that it will be better with a little TLC.
  8. Tirah
    Feb 25, 2019
    6
    This game is definitely not bad and people giving it negative reviews are just bitter that Bioware's A team made this instead of Mass Effect Andromeda. However, Anthem is also painfully average - so average, in fact, that I can't even be bothered to write a detailed review. So to sum it up, here's a list of pros and cons.

    Pros: - looks gorgeous - flying feels exhilarating, at least    This game is definitely not bad and people giving it negative reviews are just bitter that Bioware's A team made this instead of Mass Effect Andromeda. However, Anthem is also painfully average - so average, in fact, that I can't even be bothered to write a detailed review. So to sum it up, here's a list of pros and cons.

    Pros:
    - looks gorgeous
    - flying feels exhilarating, at least for the first few hours
    - good controls
    - good sound design
    - technically competent
    - the javelins are cool
    - it's better than Fallout 76

    Cons:
    - gets boring real fast
    - repetitive missions (fly from point A to point B, shoot stuff for a bit, collect stuff, go back to the hub, do it all over again)
    - attempts to build a unique world with rich lore but ends up feeling generic and pretentious
    - long loading times
    - has none of the Bioware storytelling magic we're used to

    That's about it. Anthem doesn't deserve the hate it's getting, as it's a decently made game. The only problem is that there's not really much to do in it, and what little there is gets boring quickly. It has a lot of potential and it could've been a great singleplayer game. It really just feels like someone took the better parts of what was meant to be Mass Effect Andromeda, and turned it into a separate title. Obviously there's space for improvement and I'm sure more content will be released eventually, but right now Anthem's just not worth it. Buy it when it's on sale and after they've inevitably released some major DLC.    … Expand
  9. Ceridian
    Mar 15, 2019
    8
    I'm having an absolute blast with game! Flying in a jet suit and fighting/shooting is sooo satisfying! There are still some bugs at time of writing but nothing major. Sure there could be a bit more content, but it doesn't stop me having fun. Core game is brilliant and I don't usually play shooter / looters! This game sold me with its innovative approach (not a generic human shooting atI'm having an absolute blast with game! Flying in a jet suit and fighting/shooting is sooo satisfying! There are still some bugs at time of writing but nothing major. Sure there could be a bit more content, but it doesn't stop me having fun. Core game is brilliant and I don't usually play shooter / looters! This game sold me with its innovative approach (not a generic human shooting at another generic human).… Expand
  10. miw
    Apr 3, 2019
    8
    According to Origin I have logged about 350 hours on this game by now, and I still find it fun, although I am certainly hanging out for some more content. It is probably a game that you nibble at for a few tens of hours every quarter than a staple you play every day.

    Pros - The graphics! - Ace gameplay mechanics and fun combat. - Diverse set of javelins which each require a different    According to Origin I have logged about 350 hours on this game by now, and I still find it fun, although I am certainly hanging out for some more content. It is probably a game that you nibble at for a few tens of hours every quarter than a staple you play every day.

    Pros - The graphics!
    - Ace gameplay mechanics and fun combat.
    - Diverse set of javelins which each require a different playstyle to succeed.
    - Great customisation options for javelin look
    - Fantastic platform to build upon.

    Cons - even after 3 major patches some quality of life issues remain.
    - No stats page
    - It is a co-op game but there is no good way to add someone you just played with
    - GM3 combat is probably too easy.
    - Enemy scaling is mostly by health. This makes it a bit boring at times at high levels.    … Expand
  11. oNIZYG
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I don't think it deserves all the bashing it gets, nearly no bugs. Smooth gameplay and i actually find it fun to play with my friends.
  12. Juniorsp
    Nov 4, 2020
    2
    Se jogou Destiny, The Division e Ghost Recon com seus amigos, provavelmente vai gostar deste aqui tambem, o problema é que a felicidade dura pouco, e em poucas horas de jogo vai ver que tudo é repetitivo e sem graça.
  13. Johnson201r
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Most of the people here set negative and they didn't try the game don't juge of what people saying try it then juge it and all the problems and issues will be fixed
  14. dannyba
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Loving it so far. It's not perfect but by looking how devs responded so far with updates and bug fixes I know that this game have a lot of potential. Can't wait for the first content updates and events!
  15. ciclismosam
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    I haven't had this much fun with a newly released game in a long time. Gameplay feels great, story & lore are good for a looter-shooter, and despite some things needing fixing/adjustment i can honestly say that after 50-60 hours in game that I am having a blast and it doesn't look like I'll be running out of things to enjoy any time soon.
  16. Infinity07
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Its an awesome game ! Needs many improvements agreed , but overall it has a nice feel to it , I’ve spend close to 50 hours now , the anticipation of gertting that awesome legendary , flying around the vast world , it’s just amazing . There are issues agreed , the loading screens are too many and seem to be unnecessary sometimes , end game content isn’t much , but that’s to be expectedIts an awesome game ! Needs many improvements agreed , but overall it has a nice feel to it , I’ve spend close to 50 hours now , the anticipation of gertting that awesome legendary , flying around the vast world , it’s just amazing . There are issues agreed , the loading screens are too many and seem to be unnecessary sometimes , end game content isn’t much , but that’s to be expected since it hasn’t even been a week yet since it’s official launch , the Facebook group that I am in has close to 15000 members , we all love the game , for some weird reason there is a lot of hate for this game , reading some of these reviews makes me feel they are all fake , trust me guys , you will defiantly complain about the game , but the gameplay , the design , the awesome fighting totally makes up for it , people giving such low scores makes no sense .… Expand
  17. kashimpl
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Dla mnie gra jest naprawdę dobra. Strzelanie sprawia ogrom funu, walka połączona z lataniem super sprawa. Szkoda że tak mało osób z tego korzysta. Są wątki poboczne rozbite na poszczególne misje i to jest chyba przyczyna problemu z imersją. Troszkę nazbyt w stylu MMO.

    Grafika jest naprawdę dobra. Pomijam różnice w samym projekcie poziomów. Największą różnica to oświetlenie. Same    Dla mnie gra jest naprawdę dobra. Strzelanie sprawia ogrom funu, walka połączona z lataniem super sprawa. Szkoda że tak mało osób z tego korzysta. Są wątki poboczne rozbite na poszczególne misje i to jest chyba przyczyna problemu z imersją. Troszkę nazbyt w stylu MMO.

    Grafika jest naprawdę dobra. Pomijam różnice w samym projekcie poziomów. Największą różnica to oświetlenie. Same Javelliny czy przeciwnicy wyglądajaą identycznie.
    Gra nie jest idealna i potrzebuje:
    - PVP
    - Więcej rodzajów broni
    - Możliwość upgradu specjalnego ataku... Dopieszczenie go do swojego stylu gry
    - Możliwość craftowania pancerzy, może dodać jakąś niewielką kosmetykę do zbroi
    - Troszkę żywszy świat
    - Własny hangar dla pancerzy no bo środek rynku i tylko nasz Javvel tam stoi... Miejsce dla czterech więc może jak się z kumplami gra to ich zajmują tam miejsce...
    - Minimapa podczas lotu
    - Więcej rzeczy do kupna w sklepach.

    Według mnie najblizsze darmowe dodatki to będzie to co powinniśmy dostać na premierę    … Expand
  18. Idahoan
    Feb 24, 2019
    2
    Pros:
    -Pleasing graphics, particle effects, etc
    -Combat mechanics work well, particularly squad combo mechanics -Animation is superb Cons: -For a game which claimed to capture two things: great story-lines, and customizeable loot driven progression. It FAILED both -The background lore and story setting is AMAZING, but is entirely undelivered on by any of the current quests. I was    Pros:
    -Pleasing graphics, particle effects, etc
    -Combat mechanics work well, particularly squad combo mechanics
    -Animation is superb

    Cons:
    -For a game which claimed to capture two things: great story-lines, and customizeable loot driven progression. It FAILED both
    -The background lore and story setting is AMAZING, but is entirely undelivered on by any of the current quests. I was dumbfounded by how shallow the delivered story was given the incredible wealth of background lore they gave. It is nothing close to herioc
    -The loot system is shallow, obtrusive, and insulting. If you want anything interesting, "GIVE US MORE MONEY". 90% of the items you receive are trash and fail to have any useful statistics
    -The UI (on the PC) is garbage. You can dig through piles of menus and find nothing. It is bloated and clunky beyond belief.
    - The sound breaks 50% of the time I load a new screen, which is OFTEN.
    -Loading screens are abysmal. With the installation on a SSD, I spend nearly equal times in the loading screens and playing a mission.
    -More on loading. The "home" area is split between 3 different areas. WHY? And WHY are there loading screens between them.

    Everything about this game just feels wrong. They had fantastic combat, a great background story and lore, great graphics and animation, and then flopped the execution. This BARELY deserves a 2.    … Expand
  19. TheFirm34
    Feb 24, 2019
    1
    This is an unfinished, not fun, super grindy and a recycle machine. It might look nice, but that is it. This is an alpha more than a full release, and I have no idea what the 60$ is getting you. Compare this 60$ game to something like Red Dead 2 or Horizon Zero Dawn, is that fair? No, because they are not even in the same reality. DO NOT BUY THIS
  20. Fevralisto
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Я понимаю почему образовался определенный хейт вокруг игры. Но по моему мнению он не обоснован. В игру для начала следует поиграть, а потом хейтить.
    Можно отметить определенные проблемы в игре, а это некое однообразие заданий: подай, принеси, постой на месте, зачисть. Но на самом деле многие игры этим страдают. Тут же это разбавили лором. И если в начале он не особо интересен, а общение с    Я понимаю почему образовался определенный хейт вокруг игры. Но по моему мнению он не обоснован. В игру для начала следует поиграть, а потом хейтить.
    Можно отметить определенные проблемы в игре, а это некое однообразие заданий: подай, принеси, постой на месте, зачисть. Но на самом деле многие игры этим страдают. Тут же это разбавили лором. И если в начале он не особо интересен, а общение с некоторым NPC не интересует вообще. То после определенного "порога" начинаешь понимать что вокруг происходит. Встречаются реально крутые сайд квесты, персонажи реагируют на то что ты делаешь и это отражается в диалогах.
    Честно, сначала скипал диалоги тупо что бы фармить очки фракции, но потом стало реально интересно читать и вникать что там у персонажей происходит.

    Еще одним минусом хочу отметить отсутствие "нормальной" кастомизации джавелина. Ну рили, фармить очки фракции 20 часов даже после окончания основной ветки не так круто. Части для смены вида за все прохождение ни разу не появились. Даже в "магазине" выбор убог и жутко ограничен (смена каждые 3 дня)

    Собственно это основные моменты которые мне не понравились, с остальным все хорошо. Гриндилка прикольная, оружие можно подобрать под свой стиль и реально интересно искать леги с их доп механиками.    … Expand
  21. Mobius125
    Mar 1, 2019
    9
    I Honestly think that this game is getting a bad rap for the sake of it, while critique is important, equally as important is balance. it seems to be a common theme that reviewers zone in one one or two weak points on launch day and shoot to kill, without taking in to account any of the positives. any of the potential or giving the developer a chance to correct any issues. Many reviewsI Honestly think that this game is getting a bad rap for the sake of it, while critique is important, equally as important is balance. it seems to be a common theme that reviewers zone in one one or two weak points on launch day and shoot to kill, without taking in to account any of the positives. any of the potential or giving the developer a chance to correct any issues. Many reviews that i have read on this title mention the beautiful environment, but dont give it much more credit than that.

    See Bioware have gone out in a completely different direction with this game way out of their comfort zone and have and gone for a loot shooter with a twist. this is not their usual format and i think that should count for something. Sure the game has a few issues (none of which i would consider to be deal breakers) such as the loot requiring tweaks (now patched), one or two balance issues, and widening the mission variety a little more.

    After around 20 hours play, i have found the following.

    Characters are well designed and movement is fluid, battle mechanics are done well with no awkward judder or restrictive movement. however weapons sometimes feel a little under powered compared to the enemies that i am facing,
    Flight mechanics work well and are responsive, and the customization options add a nice touch to your character.

    The main story in the game is interesting and provides the immersion that i am used to receiving from Bioware titles, and plenty of spin off story arcs as well as in game lore exist which is another staple of Bioware Games.

    from a performance perspective this game appears to be well optimized, i obtain 70-80fps consistently on ultra quality at 4k which given the levels of detail in the game is outstanding.

    Finishing up, i see real promise in this title, if you have not yet played the game due to launch day reviews, i urge you to give it a try, it really is not as bad as the launch day reviews would have you believe, it does have a few niggles, but certainly no more than any other AAA game that releases these days and i would add that the niggles are far fewer than most titles that have launched in the last 12 months.

    if you try it and like it, come back here and leave your own thoughts for others to read, and lets make sure that BioWare are given the credit that they deserve so that they can continue to make great games for years to come.    … Expand
  22. Halato
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I am really enjoying the game, and honestly don't understand any of the outrage. I've payed a lot more to be less entertained for a shorter period, and I wasn't as upset and many people on these sites seem to be.

    I guess it's just cool to be angry on the Internet.
  23. Valmar
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Ever since this game released in early access I have had a lot of fun with it, the map is quite big and detailed too,

    Comparing it to the demo of when it was first shown there are differences but quite frankly if the level of detail/fidelity was left that high, this game would not be playable on consoles nor would it be playable on most low end PCs. Game play is fun and fluid,    Ever since this game released in early access I have had a lot of fun with it, the map is quite big and detailed too,

    Comparing it to the demo of when it was first shown there are differences but quite frankly if the level of detail/fidelity was left that high, this game would not be playable on consoles nor would it be playable on most low end PCs.

    Game play is fun and fluid, playing with a full group of friends also makes it more enjoyable, the different Javelins feel and play different from one another wich is great, if you ever go from playing the Interceptor to the Colossus you really feel the weight that Javelin has.

    There is plenty of lore to get through, ranging from collectables that get added to the Cortex (an in game encyclopedia almost), side conversations in the fort, both with you interacting with NPCs or from just passing by and listening into their conversations.

    The main story has a couple of moments where it catches the player off guard and the ending is satisfactory and provides closure to the narrative provided while leaving room for what is coming next.

    The dreaded microtransactions seem pretty fair and are cosmetic only as well as you being able to acquire everything with in game currency too, wich if you do the challenges and daily/weekly/monthly quests you will have more than enough.

    Most people complain about issues that are no longer an issue with the game, they were patched on launch day. Things such as the loading screens, these on a regular hard drive are around 20 seconds right now, wich is well within tolerance. This is not to say that there are no bugs or areas to improve but so far the developers have been very transparent, responsive and took action swiftly to fix any game breaking bugs or mechanics.

    Road maps have been revealed, couple that with free DLC/Expansions and the actors being back in the "recording booth" for extra content already and that shows a lot of promise.    … Expand
  24. GrumpyRhino
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    This game is breathtaking. The visuals, sounds and combat is top-notch.

    I love the way you experience the story as single-player, but combat is PvE multiplayer. Fighting intense battles and then relax and experience/explore Fort Tarsis for the story. I am having a great time with this game. PS: I am disappointed with all the hate this game is receiving. Especially from YouTube    This game is breathtaking. The visuals, sounds and combat is top-notch.

    I love the way you experience the story as single-player, but combat is PvE multiplayer. Fighting intense battles and then relax and experience/explore Fort Tarsis for the story.

    I am having a great time with this game.

    PS: I am disappointed with all the hate this game is receiving. Especially from YouTube reviewers, who seem to hunt clicks and likes by throwing dirt at EA.    … Expand
  25. BenzinZ
    Mar 1, 2019
    9
    Amazing. beautiful.

    cant see where the hate comes from. i really enjoy anthem
    I'm sure more content will come with more updates since its a service. and i cant wait
  26. Hawkzro
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    People have given so much hate for this game, and why? Because the game isn’t perfect at launch? Seriously, these are ambitious service based games that will receive contsant updates and patches overtime. I feel like this game has more content and longevity then Destiny did at launch, and yet that game has a lot going for it. BioWare also has some really awesome things on the roadmap.People have given so much hate for this game, and why? Because the game isn’t perfect at launch? Seriously, these are ambitious service based games that will receive contsant updates and patches overtime. I feel like this game has more content and longevity then Destiny did at launch, and yet that game has a lot going for it. BioWare also has some really awesome things on the roadmap. People also compare this to WarFrame... What they forget is that WarFrame was utter crap in the early days, it’s had years of development to get to where it’s at today. And to this I’ll get reply’s like “so we should just be ok with releases that aren’t complete?” Are you kidding me, a game like this if done right won’t be “complete” for a very long time. Look at games like WoW and Elders Scrolls Online... Now I know this isn’t an MMO, but it’s MMO like in the essence that it has plans for a long support frame. New content, constant updates, all that good stuff that will make the game more and more complete over time. Honestly, the game has it’s issues, but they’ve already shown that they are putting in the effort to fix them, many things fixed in the course of less than a week! To me that shows a developer who cares about making a great game, and shows great promise for the future.

    TLDR:
    The game has issues, it’s not perfect, but it’s constantly getting fixes at a very fast pace. And the gameplay is fantastic. I’ve pumped 50+ hours into the game already and have loved every minute of it! Getting better gear and upping the difficulty level has kept some excitement in the moment to moment fights. I look forward to seeing how this game progresses :)    … Expand
  27. silverandsubtle
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Ignore the haters, the gameplay in this is so fun, and have found it really stable. The number of improvements since the beta is really fantastic too. Looking forward to the new content but in the meantime taking my time to play with OH.
  28. Uurbeskar_CaOya
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    I will agree that this game leaves a lot to be desired, but it has a strong base to build from and looking at what improved from beta launch to now I have a lot of hope.
  29. GizmoSlyers
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME! I never saw such great mimic and credible characters before in MM0Gs.
    Sorry for all the haters, but I think when it evolves here we have a real gem for the next years to come.
  30. Negolash
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    40 hours in. Story was decent, cutscenes and characters, lots of dialogues (does not exist in other looter-shooter games). Though endgame is lacking and repetative. I'd say 7/10, but will press 10 to negate 1's
  31. paulson121591
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    I understand the game is not for every one. and some bugs are not excusable. however the reality is, Bio-ware has released 4 updates since the release and as far as i can tell these updates have corrected most the bugs that i ran into. Also these updates have completely been reliant on community feedback. I don't think I've ever seen a company this devoted to listening, and keeping theI understand the game is not for every one. and some bugs are not excusable. however the reality is, Bio-ware has released 4 updates since the release and as far as i can tell these updates have corrected most the bugs that i ran into. Also these updates have completely been reliant on community feedback. I don't think I've ever seen a company this devoted to listening, and keeping the community up-to-date on what they are working on. that's priceless to me

    If you don't like games the have you repeat content for rewards that make you more powerful, so that you can complete that content on a higher level(Loot Pursuit) then you won't like Anthem.

    However, if you enjoy games like destiny, The Division, and Borderlands, then this is what I'll say,
    the core game play in Anthem is like nothing Ive ever played. Fast pace is an understatement. they nailed the iron man feeling. the 4 classes (Javelins) you can play as all feel extremely different.
    playing with a Storm vs. playing with a Ranger is nearly 2 different games.

    The Story, well i liked it. is it on the same level as a single player game? No.

    is it as good if not better then the other games in the genre. Yeah, i would say so.

    in my opinion there are 3 types of people that are reviewing this game poorly.

    1- Those who hate Loot Pursuit games.
    and for good reason they just don't like this type of game and that's fine.

    2- Reviewers that wanted to get a review out ASAP, and rushed through the game in 2 days.
    Yeah, i would hate a game too if i played it for 60 hours straight.

    3- People who expected a Story driven loot pursuit game, and are disappointed that its not that.
    Which is also a perfectly fine reason, However i never remember that being part of the pitch from the developers, but i could be wrong.

    Anyways, my opinion on Anthem is, it's a beautiful work of art, that has me hooked like no game has in about 5 years. The game play is addicting, the Story is interesting, the world is unique, and i can tell how much Bio-ware cares about this game
    my head says, "Okay, its fun but it has some flaws, give it a 8 or 9 at the most."

    But, when a game is able to bring me back to the days of staring at the clock waiting until i can go home and play it, and that felling of " Okay, just one more" at 2 A.M. How can i not say that this game is a 10? ........ FOR ME.    … Expand
  32. Crcapo
    Feb 22, 2019
    7
    I have 30 hrs in the game, near max level. I have been relatively "no-lifeing" it. The story is great, about 3-5 days of the story while "no-lifeing" it. if you played it casually.. most likely over a week of story. When I first played the enemies would not load into the areas and would deal damage to me, sort of like a ghost hitting me. Loading screens were a big problem, but after II have 30 hrs in the game, near max level. I have been relatively "no-lifeing" it. The story is great, about 3-5 days of the story while "no-lifeing" it. if you played it casually.. most likely over a week of story. When I first played the enemies would not load into the areas and would deal damage to me, sort of like a ghost hitting me. Loading screens were a big problem, but after I uninstalled and reinstalled on my SSD everything was good, quick loading screens and no more "ghost soldiers". Back to the story, even after you complete it is left open-ended... meaning more story WILL come out for it. After the story, you will grind Agent missions / Contracts / Strongholds / Freeplay Events. You can replay missions with friends. This game is made for people who are willing to put the time in, there is a large challenge too which you'll need to play the game consistently. Again, I've been waiting for this game for a while, I do not think its a waste of money, more so people have a negative view of EA coming into the game, which I get. At the end of the day you will either be an Anthem Fan or not, not much more to be said. This game was meant for a select group, those who enjoy Squad Action Adventure games will like this, again I know there were problems. I've been playing since Beta and since the 15th of Feb. An SSD helped me, or they could have updated it too within that time. None the less If you would like a game that you can play by yourself or squad-up in, this is it. If not move on and don't ruin the true fan's experience of this game.… Expand
  33. Astralalone
    Feb 24, 2019
    1
    Flying around like Iron Man is great and all but it doesn't detract from the truth.

    This game is complete and utter garbage. Loading screens everywhere, a lackluster story, BROKEN PROMISES BY BIOWARE, no companions, no romance, no NOTHING! The graphics are great, combat is great, I'm okay with all of those things, but the loot is horrid, Grandmaster gives hardly any rares and I keep    Flying around like Iron Man is great and all but it doesn't detract from the truth.

    This game is complete and utter garbage. Loading screens everywhere, a lackluster story, BROKEN PROMISES BY BIOWARE, no companions, no romance, no NOTHING!

    The graphics are great, combat is great, I'm okay with all of those things, but the loot is horrid, Grandmaster gives hardly any rares and I keep getting KICKED everytime me and my friends reach the boss!

    DO NOT BUY!    … Expand
  34. IguanasSmegma
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    This game is exhilarating with astonishing visuals. I'm having a blast so far.
    I also liked the narrative storytelling. Finally something worth to fighting for. I liked THE CENOTAPH cutscene which gives you a reason for doing what you doing. Javelins are awesome and almost everything can be earned by grinding. This game isn't perfect. Have some flaws , but, it definitely doesn't    This game is exhilarating with astonishing visuals. I'm having a blast so far.
    I also liked the narrative storytelling. Finally something worth to fighting for. I liked THE CENOTAPH cutscene which gives you a reason for doing what you doing. Javelins are awesome and almost everything can be earned by grinding. This game isn't perfect. Have some flaws , but, it definitely doesn't deserve the hate that it gets    … Expand
  35. Nengrana
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    I am 40hrs in on Anthem and I am still enjoying it.
    There was a lot of hate and bad reviews and I will not lie, I was a game I was REALLY looking forward to the game so I was heart broken. Still, I took a chance. There have been many games that have had problems at launch and have came back phenomenally and thats what I am hoping for. The thing is though, I havent really experienced and    I am 40hrs in on Anthem and I am still enjoying it.
    There was a lot of hate and bad reviews and I will not lie, I was a game I was REALLY looking forward to the game so I was heart broken. Still, I took a chance. There have been many games that have had problems at launch and have came back phenomenally and thats what I am hoping for. The thing is though, I havent really experienced and game breaking bugs, lag or rubber banding, cut scene mishaps etc etc. My game has ran well. The developers have laid out a great road map and seem to be listening to the community which is fantastic. The game still has its flaws though like no chat client, bad UI, not currently supporting SLI ( devs confirmed its coming though), and not much variety in player or weapon cosmetics. Weapon variety is just thin all around.

    Everything I just mentioned kind of fades away though as soon as I start flying around in my Javelin. The game play is veeeery fun, the graphics are gorgeous, I think the sound design is good, the sound track is great, and playing with friends makes it all the more worth while. I did recommend this to my friends who were not interested and they saw me playing it a bunch so they took a chance and they enjoy it too. It was a solid purchase.    … Expand
  36. TitaniumDragon
    Mar 9, 2019
    7
    Anthem is a looter-shooter made by Bioware. Coming on the heels of other major successful franchises, like Dragon Age and Mass Effect, there were enormous expectations laid on this all-new IP.

    In Anthem, you play as The Freelancer, a man (or woman) who is suited up in a powerful javelin exosuit – basically a suit of power armor similar to what Iron Man wears. You can fly, you can hover,    Anthem is a looter-shooter made by Bioware. Coming on the heels of other major successful franchises, like Dragon Age and Mass Effect, there were enormous expectations laid on this all-new IP.

    In Anthem, you play as The Freelancer, a man (or woman) who is suited up in a powerful javelin exosuit – basically a suit of power armor similar to what Iron Man wears. You can fly, you can hover, and you can unleash powerful abilities like rocket launchers or lightning blasts.

    This is a really cool power fantasy, and the game actually delivers quite well on the core experience – you zoom around through the sky in a very satisfying manner, you land with a satisfying clunk, you blow up enemies with powerful explosions or lay into them with potent weapons. This is all pretty good, and the game as a whole is very pretty (even if the environments are limited to three or four major types).

    The game has four main suit types – the generic middle-of-the-road Ranger, the pseudo-mage Storm, the agile Interceptor, and the huge stomping colossus. Each of them has a different ability set and plays differently – the Storm hovers around the battlefield, while the Interceptor dodges very rapidly and the Colossus stomps around and uses a shield instead of dodging. All of them feel pretty satisfying to play, and they all have their own distinctive abilities and playstyle.

    The core of the plot starts out reasonably – you are one of only two survivors of an expedition into The Heart of Rage, a Cataclysm caused by an out-of-control artifact left behind by the Shapers, a race of neglectful precursors who tried (and failed) to harness the Anthem of creation and all left (or died) long ago, leaving their artifacts behind to periodically explode. It is up to the Freelancers to stop this, but after the Heart of Rage, they’re scattered and dispirited.

    You, as The Freelancer, try to rebuild the reputation of the Freelancers while protecting Fort Tarsis, a walled town near the still-raging cataclysm. You get missions around town from the various major factions – the remaining Freelancers, the Arcanists (scientists who study shaper relics), the Sentinels (basically the police/army), and Corvus (a spy agency that works for your government), trying to make things better. Most of the plot of the game is consumed with trying to get back into the Heart of Rage to silence the relic that is causing the disaster, but there are a number of side missions with the various side factions which help them to accomplish their own goals – finding various artifacts and scrolls, hunting down outlaws who are ambushing people, saving people who had gone missing due to mishaps with the artifacts.

    None of this is particularly remarkable – the main plot is merely serviceable, and also feels like some parts of it were cut out due to time constraints (or excessive numbers of bugs), and the side quests are of similar quality (though more coherent, if slightly lower budget in terms of cutscenes). While the actual plot is unremarkable, the various characters you deal with around town are interesting enough, and have solid voice acting and are reasonably fun to talk to, even if a few of them regurgitate their life stories out onto your boots at the slightest provocation.

    All in all, the core of this game is reasonably competent – the gameplay is fun, and the plot is mediocre but with some reasonable character moments. There’s some enemy variety, from your standard dudes with guns to enemies in the various types of exosuits you use to gigantic titans which send out waves of fire at you, but it runs kind of thin by the end, and there’s only about six types of boss in the entire game, plus a couple other elite enemy types to mix things up.

    But at the same time, it is a game that is really hard to recommend, because I’m really not sure whether the people who made it ultimately had a cohesive vision for how it should be, and how to keep players engaged. The game ultimately runs out of things to show you before it runs out of gameplay, and while at its present length (about 30 hours of content) it is reasonable, it still felt a bit lacking in variety by the end. Once you get to the end, you run out of content entirely, and there’s little value in sticking around – and yet, this is somehow a Games as a Service game, which intends to dribble and drabble out content over the course of months.

    And the game is quite buggy; while the patches have made it better, it still has some real issues.

    All in all, I liked Anthem, as did a number of its players. I definitely had fun playing it, even if it was frustrating at times. But if bugs bother you, this game will absolutely enrage you, and the game is only "good enough", not exceptional.    … Expand
  37. grizzyGR
    Mar 5, 2019
    7
    This game is Destiny + Mass Effect + the ability to fly. Overall, this is a fun game. Solid gameplay, and soaring around in a javelin is very fun. Unfortunately, this game lacks polish and doesn't meet it's full potential
  38. Dave-W
    Jul 17, 2019
    6
    Updated 17/07/2019 - I have dropped my original score by a couple as I havent logged in for a while as there are still issues that haven't been resolved yet and little comms from the devs. If they make some decent changes and fixes I will be happy to pickup the game again and adjust my review accordingly. Unfortunately I will be waiting for some big news on the net about the game before IUpdated 17/07/2019 - I have dropped my original score by a couple as I havent logged in for a while as there are still issues that haven't been resolved yet and little comms from the devs. If they make some decent changes and fixes I will be happy to pickup the game again and adjust my review accordingly. Unfortunately I will be waiting for some big news on the net about the game before I can be bothered to try again.

    Original Review------
    All I can say is i'm enjoying playing the game, the combat is fun and the world is a nice size and looks amazing. There are so many javelin build options and different loadouts can be saved which keeps me wanting to try different play styles. So far I cant see why the game has such a low score. Yes there are things that can be improved like some of the UI and tweaks to the loot but these so far for me have been far from game breaking and things they have said they are working on to get the balance right.

    i've probably got about 50 hours in so far of mostly solo play and still feel like I have allot of hours left to play. Also during that 50+ hours I've had 1 audio glitch and lost connection once which is no where near as bad as other games I own that no one moans about. Allot of bad reviews seem to be from when the game was in early access and the game has had allot of patches since then and the team seem to be hot on updates.

    There have also been many suggestions from the community that they have liked and want to implement in updates, so the game has even more to look forward to. I just think its sad that most games have big day one patches and patches after release to fix issues and they dont get loads of crap about it but for some reason everyone seems to be wanting to jump on the hate train for EA and Bioware.

    Just to add as well about the hate train, which is happening, I have watched allot of youtube videos which have been full of hate for things that had already been patched before their video was
    even made, or things that are not true and just internet rumours stating they are fact with no sources to back it up.    … Expand
  39. cdrake97
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Personally I've plated for 53 hours and finished the campaign. I love the story, the characters have been fairly interesting. I liked that they have depth where they go through various emotions, expressed more than one emotion. I thought it had similarities with Destiny 2's campaign except for this arbitrary named power that we have no understanding of and being sought after by anotherPersonally I've plated for 53 hours and finished the campaign. I love the story, the characters have been fairly interesting. I liked that they have depth where they go through various emotions, expressed more than one emotion. I thought it had similarities with Destiny 2's campaign except for this arbitrary named power that we have no understanding of and being sought after by another arbitrary vague enemy. This helps. The fort is quite nice to see the different people. Customization is extremely deep with both javelin loadouts and fashion. The only thing they need to add in my opinion is more content. The controls are pretty solid, takes a bit of getting used to, but are quite good once you get used to them. The music is phenomenal and the art design is top tier.… Expand
  40. greadcadinho
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    10 just for make some justice here.
    Like another complex multiplayer game, have some bugs, but it's funny how we can spend more than 50 hours in a game with a score like this. Destiny 2 got a avarage of 8.5 of critics and 3.0 of users...
    I played thousand hours on destiny 1,2 and the division, the most valuable similar anthem games. Anthem is in right direction.
  41. Troubadour88
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    I genuinely don't understand why there's so much hate over this game. I've been playing for about 10 hours now and absolutely love it. Sure, there's some things that could use some work, but damn the gameplay is the most satisfying I've felt in a long time.
  42. Ivaed
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    Anthem is great. Combat is fun and unique. The game has some early loot table issues and a lot of loading screens, but those are the only issues I have experienced. These relatively small issues are nothing when you consider the amazingly fun combat that makes you feel like a literal superhero.
  43. Hellspawnftw
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    The game is not fully polished yet, But if you can get past the bugs and loading screens which will improve as time goes on, you will see the game for what it is, I Fantastic experience. I am not really into story lines so TBH i skipped skipped and skipped through just about all the conversations.

    But what I do enjoy a lot is the game play, its rock solid. Everything feels heavy and    The game is not fully polished yet, But if you can get past the bugs and loading screens which will improve as time goes on, you will see the game for what it is, I Fantastic experience. I am not really into story lines so TBH i skipped skipped and skipped through just about all the conversations.

    But what I do enjoy a lot is the game play, its rock solid. Everything feels heavy and powerful and visuals, sound, atmosphere incredible. Could it be improved yes but I am not disappointed with this purchase at all.    … Expand
  44. InRemembrance
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Awesome game. Awesome graphics, optimisation and game-play! Yeah, its not enough content right now, but absolutely promising.
  45. Shinary
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    If you can get over the fact that there isn't much story and that a lot of BioWares core strengths haven't been expressed that much, it's actually a good game. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are awesome and when the bugs are fixed and they start realizing more content the game will be even better.

    Don't be put of by the many reviews that are more about EA than the game itself and    If you can get over the fact that there isn't much story and that a lot of BioWares core strengths haven't been expressed that much, it's actually a good game. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are awesome and when the bugs are fixed and they start realizing more content the game will be even better.

    Don't be put of by the many reviews that are more about EA than the game itself and keep away from negative YouTubers aiming for clickbait. It's worth a try :)    … Expand
  46. mijxero
    Feb 27, 2019
    5
    A friend bought me the game, so I really tried to give it a fair shot after reading all the negative reviews. The customization and loot aspect is pretty decent. I like flying around and shooting stuff so the baseline of the game is actually pretty fun. The problem isn't that the story is bad, its that it pulls you out of the action and forces you to walk around and just listen to mediocreA friend bought me the game, so I really tried to give it a fair shot after reading all the negative reviews. The customization and loot aspect is pretty decent. I like flying around and shooting stuff so the baseline of the game is actually pretty fun. The problem isn't that the story is bad, its that it pulls you out of the action and forces you to walk around and just listen to mediocre dialogue. Gameplay consists of loading screens, mech customization, loading screens, dialogue to get mission, loading screen, mission that lasts 4-7 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of tedium to get into the next bit of action. The game is okay, I can't understand the 0-2 ratings, but yeah, it doesn't seem to know whether it wants story or action so it just yanks you back and forth constantly.… Expand
  47. alexatprime
    Feb 22, 2019
    7
    I just want to open this by saying that review bombing is an extremely malicious practice and is downright despicable.

    Anthem is a great game for those who enjoy the looter shooter genre. You didn't come here to hear detailed analysis that you've already heard 100 times over. Let's get down to it. Pros: -The combat is punchy and difficult. At times it can feel extremely hectic and    I just want to open this by saying that review bombing is an extremely malicious practice and is downright despicable.

    Anthem is a great game for those who enjoy the looter shooter genre. You didn't come here to hear detailed analysis that you've already heard 100 times over. Let's get down to it.

    Pros:
    -The combat is punchy and difficult. At times it can feel extremely hectic and disorienting, but pulling off those combos and last minute evades is what separates the Freelancers from the Sentinels.

    -The story is actually interesting. This story is not the most deep dive into a narrative as some other bioware classics, but it is engaging and the cinematic scenes are well shot, and well animated.

    -As you continue through the game (as many reviewers would know IF they actually played the game) you get to watch Fort Tarsis grow, become more populated, and hear and feel the sounds of a bustling city. It's a rewarding experience

    -Each of the four available classes feels unique, and has a distinct purpose in team composition. The build diversity available allows for memorable team synergy

    -FashionForge is on point. Some of THE best player character customization out there in any third person game. You don't even have to pay for color palettes.

    -The flight system is just plain fun. The combat is fun. It's just fun

    Cons:
    -As of the official release, there is a distinct lack of mission variety in regards to your contracts. Your quests and agent contracts, however, do help to breathe new life into the repetition of these mission types.

    -Optimization is poor. If you don't have a good system, don't expect to get past the medium settings pre set

    -There are still occasional audio bugs. I believe this is related to the newest nvidia driver (as it happened to me after updating) but can't confirm.

    Honorable mentions and things to remember:
    -Load times have been reduced by 25-30% in the full release (per angry joe himself)

    -No one has reached the true end game of anthem. It simply isn't possible. While it may be true that there isn't a lot of original content at end game, no one has reached the highest possible loot tier. Don't trust people who tell you otherwise.

    -Masterwork and Legendary gear is unique (many reviewers would know this well if they'd bother to get past uncommon gear score)

    In Summary:
    Anthem is a blast to play solo or with friends. When you're killing trash mobs, it's a god simulator. When you're fighting legendary and elite enemies, it's a challenging and harrowing experience. The only times anything except your enemy's shield should feel like a bullet sponge is if you don't know how to play the game. This game isn't perfect, and if had launched with some additional content, and many more QOL changes regarding technical issues, I would be able to give it a higher score. I imagine in a week or two, it will easily be an 8. I'm hoping we get there, and keep on going up.

    Strong Alone, Stronger Together.    … Expand
  48. Dernaross
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    I don't know hwy ppl hate this game so much, it not so cool as I expected, but it looks like complete version of Mass Effect multiplayer, which is not so bad and is a fun way to spend some time.
  49. ScryerJrothes
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    TLDR: Has some flaws and needs a larger story drop soon, but an over all fun experience.
    ----
    Most people are used to BioWare games having amazing stories; even Mass Effect Andromeda had a good enough story to keep people engaged through one play through. If you're coming in to Anthem for a fully complete, comprehensive story, then you'll be disappointed. There are threads of a    TLDR: Has some flaws and needs a larger story drop soon, but an over all fun experience.
    ----

    Most people are used to BioWare games having amazing stories; even Mass Effect Andromeda had a good enough story to keep people engaged through one play through.

    If you're coming in to Anthem for a fully complete, comprehensive story, then you'll be disappointed. There are threads of a story here, and it's very much like the first episode or two of a television series. You get just enough to make you curious, but not enough to satisfy.

    If you're coming into Anthem for a third-person shooter with some pretty decent mechanics, then you'll have fun. In this case it's like Destiny, where you could blast through the story, then not have much to do until the next set of content came out. You would still run through the EDZ, or the old Cosmodrome, gathering materials to make yourself stronger. End game Anthem is much the same way.    … Expand
  50. VkezeBob
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    Is it Mass Effect ? Most definitely NOT. Is it a bad game ? No. Like all games in their early stage it has issues but almost every online game has server issues on the first launch week. It is a fun game, with good "gunplay" decent although kind of cliche story that IF supported will be one to remember. Don't get up on the hate wagon so easily. I don't like EA either that doesn't meanIs it Mass Effect ? Most definitely NOT. Is it a bad game ? No. Like all games in their early stage it has issues but almost every online game has server issues on the first launch week. It is a fun game, with good "gunplay" decent although kind of cliche story that IF supported will be one to remember. Don't get up on the hate wagon so easily. I don't like EA either that doesn't mean Anthem is a bad game… Expand
  51. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    This game is surprisingly a bit better than the reviews would lead you to believe. We truly have reached the point where there is so much politics, fanboyism and various other agendas in gaming that you simply cannot take neither critic reviews nor user reviews seriously anymore. All the 0s are a complete joke. The game is an easy 7 for me. It has faults but nothing that "destroys theThis game is surprisingly a bit better than the reviews would lead you to believe. We truly have reached the point where there is so much politics, fanboyism and various other agendas in gaming that you simply cannot take neither critic reviews nor user reviews seriously anymore. All the 0s are a complete joke. The game is an easy 7 for me. It has faults but nothing that "destroys the game" as some claim. It's still a fun game to play, with amazing visuals, and it will improve and expand over time. My only suggestion is to clear your mind, purge yourself of all toxicity and preconceived notions and then judge it for yourself.… Expand
  52. LostinNY690
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    Having played Anthem since the launch on Origin Access Premier last week, these are my thoughts on how Anthem lives up to the hype and hate for those who care about my simple opinion that is.

    Economy: Microtransactions have been a black eye on the gaming industry for a while now but BioWare seems to walk the tightrope here. Currency consists of Shards and Coins, Shards can be purchased    Having played Anthem since the launch on Origin Access Premier last week, these are my thoughts on how Anthem lives up to the hype and hate for those who care about my simple opinion that is.

    Economy:
    Microtransactions have been a black eye on the gaming industry for a while now but BioWare seems to walk the tightrope here. Currency consists of Shards and Coins, Shards can be purchased with real-world money while coins are earned in-game. The purchase of 500 Shards, for example, translates to $4.99 in real-world cash. The most Shards a player can purchase right now appears to be 4,600 Shards for $39.99. In other games like Destiny 2, Silver goes up to $50.00 dollars and Fortnite has a $100 dollar option. Coins are earned in-game by completing contracts and missions and you seem to get a fair amount, in just under five hours I have amassed over 10,000 coins, not to say someone who is better at the game wouldn’t earn more at a quicker rate. As of right now coins and Shards can only be used on crafting materials and cosmetics so no real pay to win right now.

    Loot: The loot feels boring and honestly needs to be done better, you fight and win the enemy drops a glowing triangle and that is all you see until the end of the mission. That is when you find out what exactly you got. I understand why they did this but, when the loot is so underwhelming to begin with, this waiting doesn’t help. A rare pistol looks exactly the same as a common one of the same types just a different color.

    Load Screens:
    Here there is a problem with this game as loading screens can take far, far, too long and break all sense of immersion. Want to launch a mission? LOAD SCREEN, need to fix up your Javelin? LOAD SCREEN, Die? LOAD SCREEN, and you get the point. The load screens wouldn’t be such an issue, but it can take minutes for these if you are using a standard HDD and not an SSD. Hell, Angry Joe had to wait over five minutes for his mission to launch. BioWare has promised to fix this issue before the main launch of the game this Friday so we will have to see if they keep that promise.

    Environment:
    The game looks amazing when you leave Fort Tarsis and enter the world. Plantlife, wildlife, and enemies are varied and look amazing. BioWare clearly put their best foot forward here as this is where the game shines.

    Enemies and AI:
    The enemies of Anthem are varied however a little predictable as you have all the boxes checked. That isn’t to say they aren’t fun to do battle against and the AI makes them a challenge as more than once I found myself being flaked by the AI, which will also take cover and attempt to dodge.

    Story:
    Sadly, Anthem’s story isn’t the greatest, especially when compared to BioWare’s other works like Dragon Age and Mass Effect. That isn’t to say it is bad it just isn’t very strong though it can evolve as this game does over time. I have a personal theory that Anthem takes place in the Dragon Age Universe but there is nothing official about that. If BioWare were to weave the two story arcs together I think it would be a stroke of genius but only time will tell if I am right.

    Missed Opportunities:
    This game looks and plays how Mass Effect Andromeda should have but BioWare and EA would never admit. It is my opinion that Anthem took resources away from the Mass Effect franchise, Development of the game started in 2012, immediately after the release of Mass Effect 3, under the supervision of Casey Hudson, the executive producer of the original Mass Effect trilogy. So to say BioWare put Mass Effect on the back burning isn’t a big leap of faith. We all know how that turned out for Mass Effect and time will tell how it will turn out for Anthem. Part of me loves the fact that we are getting a new IP from BioWare and part of me wishes they would have stuck to the format that has worked from them this far.

    Final Thoughts:
    Anthem is a fun game when it works, and combat is fast-paced and smooth. It needs polish right now and we will see if BioWare fixes load times and bugs. The story isn’t a typical BioWare one but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing but if you buy this game thinking it will be like Mass Effect you are going to be disappointed. As much as I want to recommend you go out and buy this game I would hold off until at least two major patches are live or until the loading issues are fixed. My score for this game at today is a 6/10 and if they fix the loading issues this game is easily an 8/10 and a must-own for anyone who loves third person shooters with some RPG mixed in.    … Expand
  53. Jonyyguitar
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    dont understand how a human being doesn"t like that game. full of fun dont listen those haters.
  54. Stanacious
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    I'm enjoying the hell out of the game. I don't have friends who play games, so I love the auto match making. It's also great that we can all play together at different levels. The graphics are gorgeous on pc. I did have to buy an xbox controller to play. It's pretty impossible to fly and shoot with mouse and keyboard. I do love the fact that I can switch between the keyboard and controllerI'm enjoying the hell out of the game. I don't have friends who play games, so I love the auto match making. It's also great that we can all play together at different levels. The graphics are gorgeous on pc. I did have to buy an xbox controller to play. It's pretty impossible to fly and shoot with mouse and keyboard. I do love the fact that I can switch between the keyboard and controller at any time and the game immediately recognizes it. I'm playing with an i7 and 1060 card. I have no issues, everything looks and plays great, except for the long loading screens. I have an ssd, this should not be happening.… Expand
  55. Leonineus
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    I can pretty much sum my review up in two words. Loving It.

    It does have its flaws, biggest issues I've seen so far were occasional freezes and audio failures (though these later turned out to be an issue with my NVIDIA drivers than the game itself), but the game itself seems solid enough for a game that's been out less than a fortnight. The characters and storyline represent    I can pretty much sum my review up in two words. Loving It.

    It does have its flaws, biggest issues I've seen so far were occasional freezes and audio failures (though these later turned out to be an issue with my NVIDIA drivers than the game itself), but the game itself seems solid enough for a game that's been out less than a fortnight.

    The characters and storyline represent BioWare's typical skill at worldbuilding and character building, and though I usually prefer a little more customisation in my characters, I can understand that given the way the game is designed doesn't lend itself to seeing your character's face very much it would have been rather irrelevant to add a fully in-depth creator, since the preset options you get are wide-ranging enough to fill all tastes and don't look like they walked out of the Uncanny Valley (I'm looking at you, Andromeda!)

    The combat and flight system is genuinely my favourite part of the game, it's so responsive and streamlined that I can go from fighting to flying and back to fighting with almost no interruption between them.

    The world itself (in terms of appearance, not setting) is simply stunning, there's no other way to put it. I could just spend all day exploring it and find a million small things to investigate or a thousand beautiful vistas to survey, and I'd still only have scratched the surface.

    Anthem is a game in its infancy. There'll be problems, what game launches without them these days, but Anthem has the promise to be able to do what the likes of Destiny has consistently failed to do; continue and thrive.

    It is only a shame that some would drag it down just based on their hatred for EA or what they perceive to be BioWare's fall from grace, but I think Anthem could be the step back from the brink that BioWare needs to re-establish themselves, and my hopes for the future of their other flagship series have been restored.    … Expand
  56. Kryxia
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    If you like just having fun and realize this is a new venture of online service type game from a Publisher(BioWare) which has not done before and can see the potential that a game could have then this is a game for you.

    Yes there are a lot of reviews out there that have given this game a not so stellar review but as a consumer we have to become more critical of those reviewers which    If you like just having fun and realize this is a new venture of online service type game from a Publisher(BioWare) which has not done before and can see the potential that a game could have then this is a game for you.

    Yes there are a lot of reviews out there that have given this game a not so stellar review but as a consumer we have to become more critical of those reviewers which most of us have grown to love and that is to see if perhaps this game may not be for them or had to high of expectations.

    The core aspect of the game is without a doubt entirely a fun ride all together though you have to ask yourself what you are looking for from Anthem. If you do not mind grinding endlessly with more of a focus on the abilities for loot then perhaps this game may be for you. People express that the grind is to much for less than stellar rewards well got a news article for you for pretty much every game like WoW, Destiny 2, Division to name a few all have grinding aspects to their game which at times to some people may not be as stellar as the next person.

    Connection problems are a bane for most online games at their inception and some companies tend to have better luck in regards to expecting it. The whole aspect is that with a release there are multiple variations of computer equipment as well as programs running that may interfere with the service you are getting though last time I heard they are continuously releasing patches as well as addressing them with their best solution they can make. I at times get the sound bug but that does not halt my enjoyment of the game though yes it is a bit of a nuisance to me to have to restart but it is usually quick for me to get back into the swing of things. Sometimes when I go do something in particular I drop like in a mission but the good thing is that when I relaunch and as long as that mission is in progress I can rejoin or perhaps it is ended so I just have to launch another mission and all the loot I acquired is still there saved.

    All in all I am having fun and I do recommend this game for to me I have gotten my money's worth out of the game and the good news is that if I need to take a break due to a new game coming out that I want to play I can always return and be able to be right next to my friends for the future DLCs are all free as they say but time will tell.    … Expand
  57. Akira_Kuroshawa
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Los haters se hacen con la bandera al parecer , ¿un 3 a este juego de veras? solo por los graficos ya se merece un 5 así que no me J... (Sigan leyendo y daré mis argumentos)

    Está claro que es un mata mata si no te gustan... ¿porque juegas? ¿esperabas otra cosa? ¿te han roto las expectativas y pones críticas negativas por ello? ¿Un juego que estas intensamente jugando 50 horas sin    Los haters se hacen con la bandera al parecer , ¿un 3 a este juego de veras? solo por los graficos ya se merece un 5 así que no me J... (Sigan leyendo y daré mis argumentos)

    Está claro que es un mata mata si no te gustan... ¿porque juegas? ¿esperabas otra cosa? ¿te han roto las expectativas y pones críticas negativas por ello?

    ¿Un juego que estas intensamente jugando 50 horas sin parar y lo ves falto de contenido cuando en la play vemos algunos que tienen unas 6 h?

    Pienso que debeis de preguntaros si con vuestras críticas al gremio del juego le hacéis bien o lo que hacéis es conseguir más Regueton en en vez de más grupos como Rollings stones, Queens o los Beatles.

    POSITIVO

    - Visualmente: Simplemente nada que añadir pues vuestros ojos la realidad es imposible que la nieguen solo faltaba que los heates dijeran pues a mi me gustaría que fuera menos realista y que se viera mas cartoon como el fornite.

    - Interfaz: Completamente moderna, muy distinta a lo que estamos acostumbrado a ver por tanto creo que es necesario mencionarlo.

    - DLC: Gratuitos, no como Destiny que el juego te salia a 200 euros el juego a la larga. (y yo soy de los que lo tienen y a jugado muchísimo a destiny)

    - Nivel de juego: Tiene para elegir el nivel de dificultad que quieras como en Diablo III lo cual me parece muy interesante todo el mundo no es un PRO ni juega 6 h diarias.

    - Puedes Volar y control del mismo: Es super realista realmente parece que has cogido uno de los robots de Avatar y estás luchando contra los indígenas del planeta.

    - Escenarios: Tienen distintas alturas, te disparan desde montañas francotiradores, tienes que deshacerse de ellos para que puedas matar a los enemigos del suelo, lo cual hace que sea interesantisimo la organización del equipo para conseguir los objetivos.

    - Combos: Para sacar el mayor partido a tu alabarda lo mejor es conseguir hacerlo

    - Historia: Todo el mundo se queja de que los juegos no tienen historia, de que el contenido del lore es vacío, este es prácticamente una película en la

    - Idioma: Salio en español de primeras y con un doblaje que no es el mejor pero si aceptable.

    - Cinemáticas: Espectaculares, la gesticulación de los personajes es brutal.

    - Precio: Posibilidad de pagar 15 euros y tenerlo 1 mes para probarlo... me parece genial los mejores 15 euros invertidos de mi vida ni en una peli me divierto tanto como pasandome la historia de este juego. Y el cine os recuerdo que vale 7 pavos por 1h y media de ocio (sin contar palomitas y cocacola)

    NEGATIVO

    - Loot: Es un poco random pero sinceramente en el Diablo III (hablo desde este juego porque me parece una mecánica parecida aunque totalmente distintos).

    - Repetitivo: En algunos momentos puede ser repetitivo porque va corto de valuartes. Pero.. nada mas lejos que de un juego que acaba de salir y va a meter parches al mes siguiente metiendo 1 nueva raza como han comentado ya.

    - No se puede jugar en cualquier pc: Cierto .... pero su calidad es por lo que se aposto y el listón de los gráficos no se podia bajar mas puesto que en la E3 ya lo pusieron muy alto y creo que de ahi vienen todas las críticas la gente pensaba que iba a jugar una cinemática.. y claramente los PC a la calidad de la E3 rebentarian.

    - La IA: ¿que IA? pienso que las quejas sobre esto son tonterías puesto que es un mata mata no tienen porque tenerla , pero bueno ... como todo si , podria ser una peguita y se puede mejorar claro está.

    - El focus de los bichos: Bueno el focus es un poco random y eso... creo que deberian de mirarlo.

    Me salen muchos más PROS que CONTRAS que le hacemos. Pero ustedes diran.    … Expand
  58. Zhguma
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Except the bugs and crashes that are all fixable, or will be fixed, the best mmo-RPG fantasy shooter i have ever played. The overall feeling when playing this game is a must.
  59. Rnte982
    Mar 8, 2019
    8
    It's honestly disappointing how much hate Anthem is getting. I believe people are channeling their hatred of EA and their disappointment of other Shooter Looters and Games as a Services models onto Anthem. Even before it launched, people were preparing to dump on it. If you don't like Shooter Looters or Games as a Service models then why did you buy Anthem. It was well communicated asIt's honestly disappointing how much hate Anthem is getting. I believe people are channeling their hatred of EA and their disappointment of other Shooter Looters and Games as a Services models onto Anthem. Even before it launched, people were preparing to dump on it. If you don't like Shooter Looters or Games as a Service models then why did you buy Anthem. It was well communicated as that before launch.

    I've played Destiny (not the sequel) and the Division and honestly Anthem is what I wanted them to be. There's a lot of world building, your character is fully voiced (with options to choose from) and the game play is great with a lot of options for combat and customization. Additionally, the world you play in is large and well developed and they weren't lying when they emphasized verticality. It really adds to the game play and even just getting from point A to B is fun.

    I'm actually not the biggest fan of Shooter Looters, one of my gripes is that the enemies that are bullet sponges just don't make sense, but they do in Anthem. The foes that take a lot of damage to kill make sense. They're either heavily armored units or huge vehicles and titans, and I'm not questioning why they take so much damage. Additionally, there's actually variety to game play. Yes, most quests are excuses to get from point A to B to shoot a variety of enemies, but there's also puzzles and other quests. Something you don't see a lot in Shooter Looters.

    Also, yes there's micro-transactions and they charge more than they should, but anything you can buy with money you can buy using coin you earn in game. Also, just the beginning armor is awesome.

    If you have some principled distaste for Shooter Looters and Games as a Service then sure, stray away from this, but it's actually a good game and I don't want it to die an early death because of people preexisting prejudices.    … Expand
  60. Indanu
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Let's support BioWare in a new venture. The main thing to start, and the rest will finish with time
  61. 12voltmayhem
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    This game is great and completely undeserving of all the negative reviews the game is less than week old. It is fun and a great play. I gave it a nine only because of a few minor bugs.
  62. Costs1129
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    It is a fun 40 hour game and then you realize you will need to wait to June to actually play the full version.

    +The combat, especially as an Interceptor, is fast, unique, and a lot of fun. +Gun play can be very fulfilling +The world is beautiful and there are some fun enemies -You hit end game and there is no PVE or PVP incentive to continue playing -Making new friends in game is    It is a fun 40 hour game and then you realize you will need to wait to June to actually play the full version.

    +The combat, especially as an Interceptor, is fast, unique, and a lot of fun.
    +Gun play can be very fulfilling
    +The world is beautiful and there are some fun enemies

    -You hit end game and there is no PVE or PVP incentive to continue playing
    -Making new friends in game is not really possible
    -The playstyle you fell in love with is incompatible after GM2
    -The story is like nails on a chalk board you hate most of the characters (I DESPISE Dax with a deep seated hatred that I cannot understand)
    -The world is dead until the gods randomly port stuff for you to shoot

    All in all, I am glad it was only $15. I will cancel for now and just wait for the rest of the game to come out of the oven. Two can play at this "live service" shenanigan. I appreciate the "promises" of future content, and I look forward to coming back when it's out of the oven. But I am not paying for them to finish their dev cycle.    … Expand
  63. Ramazan_119
    Feb 24, 2019
    6
    The game can't motivate to come back and explore the world and play the game.
    Technical issues hold back the fun aspect of the game
    UI need big changes
    There is no fluidity in the game and loading screens really kill the pace (I can watch a movie alongside playing anthem - that says enough)
  64. culeras
    Mar 10, 2019
    8
    no entiendo por que la gente lo critica tanto la jugabilidad en buena y la historia y misiones es lo que se espera de un juego de este estilo que si que hay algunas cosas que tienen que mejorar pero no es para nada un mal juego
    esta claro que si la gente se les había hecho el culo agua haciéndose a la idea de que iba ser lo mejor del mundo eso es problema de las ideas que te habías hecho    no entiendo por que la gente lo critica tanto la jugabilidad en buena y la historia y misiones es lo que se espera de un juego de este estilo que si que hay algunas cosas que tienen que mejorar pero no es para nada un mal juego
    esta claro que si la gente se les había hecho el culo agua haciéndose a la idea de que iba ser lo mejor del mundo eso es problema de las ideas que te habías hecho no que el juego se malo si no que la gente es tan burra que esperaba otra cosa    … Expand
  65. FullFrontal1983
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    Is it perfect? No. BUT! You can have a lot's of FUN with it! Visuals and the javelin flight are GOD tier, combat is awsome, Story is OK (it's yust starting), Missions are ok, a bit repetitiv, yes, but still fun! Many games had the same problems like Anthem. Diablo3, Destiny 1-2, The Division yust to name a few. But none of the recieved a hatebombing like Anthem! And they all became realyIs it perfect? No. BUT! You can have a lot's of FUN with it! Visuals and the javelin flight are GOD tier, combat is awsome, Story is OK (it's yust starting), Missions are ok, a bit repetitiv, yes, but still fun! Many games had the same problems like Anthem. Diablo3, Destiny 1-2, The Division yust to name a few. But none of the recieved a hatebombing like Anthem! And they all became realy good games with time! So i think Anthem deserves the same chance!… Expand
  66. Fire3master
    Feb 22, 2019
    7
    Its surprising to see how many people that give it bad reviews have never played the game or have not put at least 2 hours into it. Its not the best game but it is pretty good. After a while i could see how i can be lame but they plan on adding stuff to the game later.
  67. casuallyfilthy
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Harshly criticized. The graphics are incredible, everyone agrees on that I think. The customisation both in play style and colour schemes are decent to say the least, the background lore is incredibly deep and for anyone looking for that sense of a fully fleshed out world on the scale of Mass Effect, it's here. The storyline is a little short but still took me over 10 hours to completeHarshly criticized. The graphics are incredible, everyone agrees on that I think. The customisation both in play style and colour schemes are decent to say the least, the background lore is incredibly deep and for anyone looking for that sense of a fully fleshed out world on the scale of Mass Effect, it's here. The storyline is a little short but still took me over 10 hours to complete (Without skipping scenes or interactable conversations) With many more relatable side quests to do, and personally, I feel the gameplay is fun, including some I enjoy the game with who were expecting the worst, and with a rather negative disposition to EA. Regardless as to what people say, the cash shop is very out the way and isn't even required. Unless you purposly go to it, there's no way to interact with it. But the game IS far from perfect.
    There are bugs, some infinite loading screens (Although I can name a few games that have longer and more numerous load screens) audo drop outs that require the game to be restarted, core quest objectives going missing or not being able to be interacted with and a handful of others. But the core of the game is solid, with just a few marks on the experience as noted above.
    The YouTube reviews seem to be ENTIRELY one sided as if they're trying to burn EA simply for releasing a game that they wanted. An enjoyable game, with no lootboxes, rich lore, free dlc, no pay to win mechanics. I'd definitely give it a go instead of shunning it, take it with an open mind and you could be hooked it.    … Expand
  68. Fishstix83
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    I understand that EA is an awful company. Anthem on the other hand is a gorgeous game. I do not agree with all the negative reviews. This game is great! I really enjoy playing this game. Don’t ruin this for all of us!
  69. Cherednikov
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Good game! too bad she was exposed to the fashion "all new to sling ****
    I am pleased with the game and hope that it will develop.
  70. Emphatic
    Feb 22, 2019
    7
    Despite the Bugs and its minor flaws there is much fun to be had here, I think much of the game gets unfairly judges merely because it is Bioware or EA, blah blah blah, it has its issues as do all games these days during launch, it could use a little more polish the writing could be a little more impactful, but as far as Looter Shooters go its right in the middle of the pack in terms ofDespite the Bugs and its minor flaws there is much fun to be had here, I think much of the game gets unfairly judges merely because it is Bioware or EA, blah blah blah, it has its issues as do all games these days during launch, it could use a little more polish the writing could be a little more impactful, but as far as Looter Shooters go its right in the middle of the pack in terms of game play, mechanics and the looting is some of the best, the combat and visuals are top notch, if they can strengthen the AI and maybe make the Guns look better and but a little more emotion into the story next round they will have a real winner here, all the ground work for an amazing game is there, there just need to push a little harder to get there. If they can fully flesh out the end game keep a steady stream of in game events (of which there have already been 3) and keep the content flowing this could easily be the #1 in its Genre.… Expand
  71. AstroShade
    Feb 22, 2019
    7
    I felt I needed to leave this review to negate the sandbag reviews. I'm going to give you a 100% honest opinion with no regard to who made this game, who published this game and how long it was in development.

    Anthem is a good game. It's not awful and it's not great either. It is "good" with the potential to be great. Many of its good features such as combat and customization are enough    I felt I needed to leave this review to negate the sandbag reviews. I'm going to give you a 100% honest opinion with no regard to who made this game, who published this game and how long it was in development.

    Anthem is a good game. It's not awful and it's not great either. It is "good" with the potential to be great. Many of its good features such as combat and customization are enough to mask most of the underlying flaws to have a fun time with it. I've had fun playing Anthem and will continue to play it for a while moving forward. But I'm not extremely addicted to it like most had hoped to be and it's not the sole game I'm playing right now because it's not good enough yet. The game has good bones and I expect it to evolve well in the next months. Comparing it to The Division would be unfair as it's far better at launch, but it has the same kind of potential to grow into its shoes long term.

    Pros:
    Most Beautiful Open World Game Available
    Great Combat/Combo System
    Great Customization
    Good Story (Nothing groundbreaking but good for the genre)
    Great voice acting
    Great Face Animation
    Microtransactions are Purely Cosmetic

    Cons:
    Just OK Quest Variety
    Occasional Long Load Screens
    Weapons Don't Feel Good at Lower Levels
    Graphics felt a bit unoptimized. You'll need serious horsepower
    Menus are clunky
    Content is sparse at launch (15 - 20 hours)

    At launch, this is a $35 - $40 game    … Expand
  72. owerride
    Mar 8, 2019
    8
    Really? 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 ?
    I love this game, Anthem is awesome, the game has some problems, normal for a game that is not finished. Anthem has a style similar to Destiny and Monster Hunter, with aspects of Diablo 3, there are things to improve, but the game is too good to receive score 4 or below.
  73. ErlakonFort
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Just shiny co-op shooter. Simply farm and craft as in ME 3 and ME:A.
    Just waiting survival arena, and then will be a "good co-op shooter" with minimal lore.

    Its not a sarcasm
    P.S. Sorry for my english
  74. NINJATACO
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    REVIWERS! STRONGER TOGETHER! Here as a married man with kids and full time job. Plain and simple Anthem is a fun game. You are a powerful mech God that rains down Pain and aunguish upon your foes! How can it get any better. 1st off the gameplay is just great. You can tell they really worked hard on it. Your moves flow and mesh together and when you get combos it feels like anREVIWERS! STRONGER TOGETHER! Here as a married man with kids and full time job. Plain and simple Anthem is a fun game. You are a powerful mech God that rains down Pain and aunguish upon your foes! How can it get any better. 1st off the gameplay is just great. You can tell they really worked hard on it. Your moves flow and mesh together and when you get combos it feels like an accomplishment
    everyone likes to feel powerful and anthem does that well. 2nd The story is good so far and very understandable. The cinematics are awesome and engaging. 3rd I would like to see more cosmetic items but the items they do have are legit. The forge is really well done and I spend lots of time there. 4th I'm not sure why there is so much hate. Obviously I am not playing as much as the fully dedicated but I've already put about 20 hours in and have thourghly enjoyed the time. I get if you simply don't like the game but to say there is a lack of content is just cray. If you blow through all of the missions and now you have nothing to do.....well. Or that the end game is crappy. At this point I don't know about endgame but so far it was a well spent 60$! Stronger Together!    … Expand
  75. alienael
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    Des défauts de jeunesse, mais tellement beau, tellement fluide, tellement agréable à jouer.
  76. Faidren
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Let's get this out of the way. Anthem is a flawed game, but it's A LOT better than the internet hate mob claims it is. The repetitive missions, clunky single player/multiplayer game design, and sparse end game cannot stop the incredible amount of shear fun this game offers.

    There is no game in existence that does flight better. The combat and cooperative mechanics feel fresh and it's    Let's get this out of the way. Anthem is a flawed game, but it's A LOT better than the internet hate mob claims it is. The repetitive missions, clunky single player/multiplayer game design, and sparse end game cannot stop the incredible amount of shear fun this game offers.

    There is no game in existence that does flight better. The combat and cooperative mechanics feel fresh and it's exhilarating every time you pull off a combo.

    If you're in the fence about this game, don't let the toxic blind negativity stop you from experiencing one of the generation's most unique and thrilling experiences    … Expand
  77. Poltergeist1985
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Objectively, the game is undercooked and unfinished, with bugs still plagin many users and fundamental flaws in some of the game mechanics. Despite all of the issues I still have a lot of fun playing the game. Many issues reported after the launch (15th) have been fixed (not all tough) and in my personal experience, they weren’t that gamebreaking to begin with - but I guess I was lucky notObjectively, the game is undercooked and unfinished, with bugs still plagin many users and fundamental flaws in some of the game mechanics. Despite all of the issues I still have a lot of fun playing the game. Many issues reported after the launch (15th) have been fixed (not all tough) and in my personal experience, they weren’t that gamebreaking to begin with - but I guess I was lucky not to encounter them.

    The game is faaaar from perfect, but not even close to the buggy, underdeveloped, cash-graby asset flip of Fallout 76.

    Pros:
    - Fast paced and dynamic gameplay. Jumping, flying, dashing, charging, shooting - it all feels very fluid and responsive. Blasting hordes of enemies with your abilities, dodging incomming attacks by doing barrel rolls midair or flaying inches above the ground still feel fresh and give me a ton of fun, even after 90hours of game time.
    - Characters are played very well and animations in in-engine cut scenes are realistic and fluid. The actors did a great job, even if writers did not.
    - Best served with friends. Even if they're new people you've just met on a Discord you've joined a day before the launch. Ton of fun to be had, lulz, facepalm moments, mutual support and cheering for other team members. If you want to get most of the game - join a Discord server and start playing with others.
    - Up until certain point, the progression is rewarding, with first couple of masterworks or legendaries bringing shouts of joy. Unlocking higher levels of gear, abilities and components is fluid and natural (until Masterworks rank.)
    - Cosmetics can be obtained with in-game currency. Challenges (and there's a lot of them...), alliance system, daily, weekly and monthly challenges, world chests and even some monsters drop coins all the time. There really is no need (at least now) to spend a dime on "premium" currency.

    So-so:
    - Main story: Too many forced puns, predictable turns of events, short. Actors playing the characters redeem it somewhat, and the final ending of last fight caught me by surprise. So yeah, even tough it’s bland it has its moments.
    - Cosmetics: so far only 2-3 additional skins for every Javelin and some semi-interesting vinyls. We still don’t know the pricing of legendary skins, so it can turn out, that those 200k coins I’ve accumulated so far are not enough (epic skin sets: 61k, rares: 52k.)
    - Small amount of masterworks and legendary items. Some inscriptions (main mods of a weapon) need rework - they’re either meaningless or game breaking overpowered.
    - Sound: music is great, with vibe and ambience perfectly suited for the environment (my personal opinion…) Sound effect could use a little work, especially weapon effects sound hollow or flat in some cases.
Chatter in the city or soundscape in the wilds is also lacking.
    - Although the graphics are great, they are at times a far cry from what we saw in the first trailer, especially when it comes to lighting and world details.
    - Masterworks components are locked behind disproportionately high grind. Odd, given the fact, that using masterworks weapons unlocks their blueprints quickly.
    - World is nice, but lack variety and life. Exploration and world events can only last you so long, but first dozen or so hours is fun.

    Cons:
    - After 90 hours I’ve pretty much consumed all there is to the game… Cataclysms, legendary contracts, new strongholds, new loot. I know it’s been less than a week from opening access to wider audience, but if one week of hardcore gaming led me through everything there is…
    - Most legendary weapons and abilities are underwhelming at best, flat out useless at worst.
    - Affixes (additional modifiers to every item) are pulled from one table, regardless of the item type. Example: you get a masterwork weapon you wanted, but every single affix rolled affects different weapons… BW already promised to fix that in near future, but for now - no point in crafting, as it’s a crapshoot.
    - Loading times: on HDD they’re bad, on SSD they’re comparable to other big world games. Still - there’s a lot of them, especially when switching between different UIs.
    - Speaking of UI - both UI and UX are baffling at times. Example: you load into the Forge to equip your Javelin, you remember you wanted to finish couple of challenges, which require you to use a certain ability or weapon. You can’t access the Journal to look them up, you need to exit the Forge, check the required weapons and abilities, load back to Forge and pray to God Emperor of Mankind that you remember the names right…
    - Repetitive missions and world events. It’s really only a handful of scenarios, which differ only in narrative, while the main loop boils down to: fly there, shoot stuff, do something, fly there, shoot stuff, do something…    … Expand
  78. galvinometer
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Why does everyone hate this game so much? Feels like they're all just jumping on the hate train.

    I've been loving this game. Gunplay is fun and varied depending on which javelin and what type of gun you use, the movement mechanics are solid, NPC character interactions are lots of fun, interesting characters and solid voice acting. The world is lush and inviting. And each of the javelins    Why does everyone hate this game so much? Feels like they're all just jumping on the hate train.

    I've been loving this game. Gunplay is fun and varied depending on which javelin and what type of gun you use, the movement mechanics are solid, NPC character interactions are lots of fun, interesting characters and solid voice acting. The world is lush and inviting. And each of the javelins really feels like you're playing a different class, unlike other similar genre shooters where everything feels the same and you trade "shield resilience" for "shield recharge" (Destiny, I'm looking at you).

    Sure, they've got some kinks to work out: load times need to be fixed, and can we PLEASE get something other than that one picture of the scar to look at? But this game has huge potential.    … Expand
  79. maatchi
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    outstanding graphics, and very great Idea something between Destiny, Division, and Warframe . I think most negative reviews come from people they are not familiar with Loot games which is something new to Bioware and maybe people expect a different type of game from this company or they only hate the company and make comments without playing the game. I understand this game released withoutstanding graphics, and very great Idea something between Destiny, Division, and Warframe . I think most negative reviews come from people they are not familiar with Loot games which is something new to Bioware and maybe people expect a different type of game from this company or they only hate the company and make comments without playing the game. I understand this game released with bugs and it was not acceptable but it is not bad game at all.… Expand
  80. louiebl
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    fun and addictive gameplay, interesting story and lore, however there are several annoying bugs that will hopefully be fixed soon and it needs more content (which is coming), otherwise this is an amazing game, if your unsure about buying then wait for a sale
  81. rezakingone
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    this game its very nice and amazing for me and Its sad see the critic about the game. The game is magnific, I total recommend every one to play!!
  82. memorysenemy
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    First I will start by saying that I am a long time fan of Bioware, and love the MassEffect series as well as StarWars KOTR I&II, Jade Empire, etc. Great games, and great storytellers. There were issues with Andromeda in the beginning, and MassEffect 3 had terrible endings, but Anthem is different. At least to me, it is. I have tons of hours into the game, and still loving it as much asFirst I will start by saying that I am a long time fan of Bioware, and love the MassEffect series as well as StarWars KOTR I&II, Jade Empire, etc. Great games, and great storytellers. There were issues with Andromeda in the beginning, and MassEffect 3 had terrible endings, but Anthem is different. At least to me, it is. I have tons of hours into the game, and still loving it as much as when I picked it up. Much like a lot of other Bioware fans I was eagerly awaiting this game. I was not disappointed with what I expected to be in the game vs. reality. I knew that this game was going to be very combat focused, and yet...it isn't. A lot of folks are saying that the characters and story are flat, and without giving spoilers or details, I disagree. The world that you live in outside of combat IS FULL of NPC characters to chat with between quests, and missions. These characters increase as you rank up and unlock things in the game.

    I feel the game itself is well executed and despite some early beta/alpha bugs (all of which or most have been worked out now btw). I like the characters, I love the Javalins and piloting one is well done too. The guns feel responsive (and there are a ton of weapons), and the enemies DO NOT feel like bullet sponges. It's rewarding to hit an enemy and watch them react to the hit, or even knock them out of the air if they are flying.

    A lot of others are comparing this to WarFrame and Destiny, I have played both and can say this game is different enough. WarFrame is very technical and requires a lot of hours and micro-transactions to "earn" all the frames etc. So far, I have spent 0 extra cash, and have been able to buy a totally new look for a few Javalins. WarFrame has a lot more customization and the number of "frames", but again the enemies are different, the world is different, WarFrame is full of micro-transactions, it's not the same game, though similar.

    Destiny is an FPS and aside from that is VERY linear in nature, Anthem is more open as you can freely move and fly around the world, even go under water. Destiny is pretty much a set map for each zone or area/level (pretty sure if you fall into the water, you die). Both games are similar in play-style since they are both shooters, but that is really where I see any similarity stop. Destiny had very little character or relationship building (really none), it was pretty much go to the next level, and then a tiny bit of dialogue (which was all very cheeky and flat). With Anthem, I feel like you get full conversations, and later on you get more and more people to chat with. It has a lot more "character" not to be punny.

    In closing, I would highly recommend Anthem to anyone who enjoys multiplayer PVE 3rd Person shooters, either with or without friends this game is a blast. The story elements are great, and the characters you will meet will keep you wanting to unlock new parts of the game to see what or who might be next.

    This game to me has broken a funk that I had for the past few months and for the first time in a while I have really wanted to come home and plug into a game. Loving Anthem, every minute of it!    … Expand
  83. ROLANd1405
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    As usual, don't believe the hate train, test it by yourself.
    If you like looter shooters, you will probably like this game very much.
  84. hameow
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Amazing game. The game play battle is just amazing there is no words to describe it. So many people hating it and it's understandable because ads where not accurate. I completely agree, yet i review the game, not people expectations. I think we all should wait for the 1st act to go online and then we'll know if this game is worth investing time in.
  85. Gwynbleidd1412
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Sorry for my bad English, but I have to write this. All these bad reviews are because of the hate for EA, Anthem is a really good game.
  86. Techinima
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Personally I love this game, although it does have its shortcomings. Anthem has an amazing story line which can be expected of a developer such as Bio-ware, there is plentiful content and customization to your javelin, weapons and skills, you can spend countless hours admiring the view in free play or you can immerse yourself in some more challenging Grand-master 1-2-3 strongholds.Personally I love this game, although it does have its shortcomings. Anthem has an amazing story line which can be expected of a developer such as Bio-ware, there is plentiful content and customization to your javelin, weapons and skills, you can spend countless hours admiring the view in free play or you can immerse yourself in some more challenging Grand-master 1-2-3 strongholds.
    BUT.....
    it also has large load times and frame rate drops. Whilst Bio-ware is attempting to fix these issues it is still prominent within the game. Most negative reviews i have witnessed is due to the developer and the over hype that every game gets and cannot live up to expectations.    … Expand
  87. kaanelif
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Flying just for 20 seconds for an open fly world? Are you kidding me?
    Athmosphere is so nice even if you can not fly a lot.
    Mobs very bad to hit and kill. Everywhere has little blue-white sparkles playing like in heaven. Hub is very very bad idea to do something with huge loading-waiting-boring screen.
    After all, it worth.
  88. blueflikk86
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    First and foremost-
    Yes it is not perfect which all games is like that. yes it has bugs which all games has it.
    Anthem is a game which will grow in the future. let us not judge this game that this is through and through. Instead of killing this game, interact with Bioware, suggest the flaws and so on and so on. Its sad that alot of people is judging this game that is bad like this    First and foremost-
    Yes it is not perfect which all games is like that. yes it has bugs which all games has it.
    Anthem is a game which will grow in the future. let us not judge this game that this is through and through.
    Instead of killing this game, interact with Bioware, suggest the flaws and so on and so on.

    Its sad that alot of people is judging this game that is bad like this and bad like that.

    Let us give this game a chance to grow.

    This game for me has a chance to be good down the road.

    Hopefully my comrades you have the same sympathy as mine for this game.    … Expand
  89. Konigkampfwagen
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    I really don't know why so many people hate this game so much because Anthem is one of the most fun games I've ever played in a very long time! It's fun, it's exciting, you don't shot each other you co-op, It's a huge 3D sandbox, lot's of stuff it's going on all the time, etc etc. Why do so many player complain? Try it man, it won't let you down! (I'm from Sweden and English is not myI really don't know why so many people hate this game so much because Anthem is one of the most fun games I've ever played in a very long time! It's fun, it's exciting, you don't shot each other you co-op, It's a huge 3D sandbox, lot's of stuff it's going on all the time, etc etc. Why do so many player complain? Try it man, it won't let you down! (I'm from Sweden and English is not my native language so excuse me if there is some grammatical errors etc.)

    To be honest there is some server problems now end then but the same thing with other online game as well right? All the issues and glitches have been fixed with patches and I've never seen them. People have misused the game true the glitches and then show others how to do on YouTube. That have spoiled the game a million! They have been banned and then scammed the game and produced "feel-sorry-for-me" videos. Take the punishment and shut the *** up b***s!!
    I've met no other problems what so ever and just had fun man.

    Now to some pros and cons:

    + Graphic is excellent but you have to have a potent PC
    + The sound really good and add to the story
    + The Music is OK
    + The story line is a little bit confusing first but give it some time just like The Elder Scroll
    + The combat system is very good
    + Easy to handle the gear
    + Very easy to "get started"
    + The environment - how cool isn't the environment
    + Choose between missions and free-play
    + Go by your self or with others which are more rewarding

    - Some server error problems now and then
    - Sometimes repetitive missions
    - Enemies AI in the beginning are to easy but not later    … Expand
  90. GamerLegend10
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    It's true that it started with a lot of problems and there still is a lot to fix but at least bio-ware is listening to the community and addressing bugs and fixes for them and that's what I like about the devs, They listen to us and are giving us constant updates to improve the game.
  91. Xeeq
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    Many people give Anthem a low rating due to bugs. I don't take bugs into consideration when rating a game. The bugs will be fixed. Saying that, when you brush away the bugs, the game is amazing. If you don't want to deal with the bugs, I'd recommend waiting another month or so to play the game.

    The combat is fun and each javelin's way of fighting is unique. You can be an    Many people give Anthem a low rating due to bugs. I don't take bugs into consideration when rating a game. The bugs will be fixed. Saying that, when you brush away the bugs, the game is amazing. If you don't want to deal with the bugs, I'd recommend waiting another month or so to play the game.

    The combat is fun and each javelin's way of fighting is unique. You can be an Interceptor fighting up in the face of your enemies in explosive and intense combat. You can be a Storm calmly floating 50 yards up while raining death and destruction down below you. You can be a Colossus lobbing bombs at the hordes or smashing through them with your shield. You can be a Ranger delivering tactical punishment or support from a range while remaining just agile enough to avoid the enemy attacks, but also agile enough to deliver the coup de grâce with your hidden sword.

    The story is intriguing and I actually cared about the characters. There is the main story and 3 main agents stories. It takes about 40 hours to complete the main story and the agent stories if you are playing through at a casual pace. There are also a ton of side stories around the city (dialogue only).

    Yes, the graphics are amazing.....but what really is important about the visuals is the design. The scenery is amazing. I commonly find myself wishing I could pause the game just to take in everything around me.

    As for endgame, there are 3 daily legendary contracts (increased difficulty randomly generated missions with a better loot table), 3 strongholds (aka dungeon/raid), an unlimited supply of randomly generated freelancer contracts, and a free roam mode. What this game really needs, is an "endless mode". I would also like to see some things equivalent to Diablo's bounties, greater rifts, boss fights, etc... Maybe some PvP? It took a while for the other "looter shooters" to add all the endgame content that they wanted, so I'm going to sit back and be patient.

    A lot of people complain about load times, and also complain about strange issues that are caused by playing this game with a hard disk drive. If you play this game with a hard disk drive, you WILL have problems. A game with textures and detail this extravagant is too much for a HDD. Play this game on a solid state drive. HDD is a dying technology. Frankly, I'm happy to see a game developer make a game that actually takes advantage of the power of a SSD. It's time we move out of the realm of old primitive HDDs. If you do not have a SSD, go get one, install Windows and your games on it. This will be the single biggest performance boost to you computer you have ever experienced.

    For the record, I have 110 hours in the game. I beat all of the main story missions including the agent stories at about 40 hours of play-time. So, I've spent ~70 hours playing strongholds, repeatable missions, and playing the story missions with my friends. I have a ~500 gear score Storm and Interceptor, and ~470 gear score Colossus and Ranger. I think 506 is the current max possible gear score. I'm excited when I get home from work each day because I get to play some Anthem. As long as that excitement is still there, BioWare has done something right.

    I give the game a 9/10. -1 point for little annoyances in the game: limited mobility in the city, lack of intelligent AI with NPCs in the city, lack of tactical AI with enemies, no in-game text chat system, and no endless game mode.    … Expand
  92. DublePlusUngood
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    "Gamers" today I swear. Had I played 8 seconds of this game when I was 10 years old I woulda blown a gasket. As is at 45 THIS GAME IS AMAZING! I guarantee lots of downvotes are from people who have never played the game cuz there are so many mindless parrots out there. So we have a game that runs perfectly, looks amazing, has a sick Sci-fi world to explore (while flying!!), awesome"Gamers" today I swear. Had I played 8 seconds of this game when I was 10 years old I woulda blown a gasket. As is at 45 THIS GAME IS AMAZING! I guarantee lots of downvotes are from people who have never played the game cuz there are so many mindless parrots out there. So we have a game that runs perfectly, looks amazing, has a sick Sci-fi world to explore (while flying!!), awesome impactful weapons and skills, hours & hours of gameplay yet....it sucks 4/10. Good grief I'm glad these people weren't around 20+ years ago when you would pay the SAME price for 8 or 16 bit games that took maybe 3 people 2 months to make & could be completed in 20 minutes. My god there wouldn't even be a gaming industry now. As it is the games are destroyed by ignorant fools before they even release I'm worried these companies (love or hate'em) will decide spending multi-millions to create this stuff isn't worth it. Then what all you distinguished "gamers"? Anyway I for one can & do appreciate and am having a blast with this.… Expand
  93. Cloud_GW1986
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Does this game get my heart pumping when I'm close to dying? Yes! Does it look awesome. Yes! Do you run into bugs. well..... yes. Do you enjoy playing the game? Yes! Would you recommend it to other people? Without a doubt this is a game people should play. Lets face it people. We've all spent more money on things and had no fun at all. For what you pay you WILL have fun andDoes this game get my heart pumping when I'm close to dying? Yes! Does it look awesome. Yes! Do you run into bugs. well..... yes. Do you enjoy playing the game? Yes! Would you recommend it to other people? Without a doubt this is a game people should play. Lets face it people. We've all spent more money on things and had no fun at all. For what you pay you WILL have fun and enjoy your time in the game!… Expand
  94. Baxford
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    I've thoroughly enjoyed the game play. The story isn't the greatest in the world but I've seen worse. Bioware stories are always better in a vacuum. I believe the dissatisfaction stems from a lack of knowledge. Games of this type never start out fully fleshed out. Vanilla WoW had plenty of issues and that was a pay to play game after the initial purchase.

    In all honesty I think the    I've thoroughly enjoyed the game play. The story isn't the greatest in the world but I've seen worse. Bioware stories are always better in a vacuum. I believe the dissatisfaction stems from a lack of knowledge. Games of this type never start out fully fleshed out. Vanilla WoW had plenty of issues and that was a pay to play game after the initial purchase.

    In all honesty I think the reviewers are likely not fans of this genre or have unrealistic expectations. Sure there are issues with the game. That being said it delivers in plenty of areas that result in fun gun play and a beautiful environment. I've encountered 2 game stopping glitches in 30 hours. Other than that pretty much a great time. Loading times aren't nearly as bad as all of you claim. I've timed them between 40 and 120 seconds. There have been games with worse that no one complained about. Likely it is due to the fast paced nature of cooperative MMORPG Looter shooter style games. You want to get in and out quickly and enjoy yourself. I get it we all have stuff to do. Understand the limits of the situation and you'll manage your expectations accordingly. The Frostbite engine is awesome and produces some nice environments with decent physics and fun gameplay. However, it is clearly a demanding engine. That knowledge alone should tell you the consoles will have some longer load times due to that demand. If you want shorter load times get a PC. I've watched a 360 take 4 minutes to load Skyrim, an amazing game. My PC could load that same main area within 20 seconds. I'm more impressed Bioware managed to optimize the console hardware as much as they did.

    All you do is look for room to complain rather than marvel at some of the greatness a product has to offer. Ignorance breeds all kinds of dissatisfaction in a product. I believe there is a correlation to the growing gamer community in relation to these types of games and the amount of knowledge to contextualize what you're actually experiencing. Outside of the technical ignorance there is the financial ignorance. I want you all to think about the last time a standard launch version of a video game exceeded 60 dollars. Offhand it was more than a decade ago. Now think about the cost of designing a game this complex with servers and the support staff to run it around the clock. I don't even need to formally run the numbers to tell you the cost to produce these games has gone up, especially online based games that require dedicated servers. The simple conclusion is that if the cost to produce increases and the cost to sell doesn't they will need to find ways to generate revenue elsewhere through DLC, expansions, or cosmetic goods. This stuff isn't free and a billion dollar gaming company doesn't grow off of giving away their profit margin. All of this complaining won't force the gaming companies to adapt to your demands. It will make them realize they can't produce games of this complexity for a price you're willing to pay. All we will have left is trash like Fortnite.

    So please continue to complain and watch every good developer disappear. You'll get F2P trash that was slapped together overnight with the depth and complexity of the play dough my grandmother used to make when I was a kid. I could ramble longer but I doubt many will read this and its just me ranting at the people ranting.    … Expand
  95. DoMania
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    Best looter shooter game ever . except it's lack of content
    Very impressive combat
    Epic lore
    Very fun build

    It's need a time to improve
  96. Neiloch
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    Launch is rough but its already getting bugs fixed at a fast rate. Its no rougher or slow to start its launch than Destiny or Warframe. The combat feels great and is some of the best I have ever played, feeling smooth with great feedback and weapons feeling different even between slight variations. Movement is fast paced and easy to get into without feeling almost comical. PerformanceLaunch is rough but its already getting bugs fixed at a fast rate. Its no rougher or slow to start its launch than Destiny or Warframe. The combat feels great and is some of the best I have ever played, feeling smooth with great feedback and weapons feeling different even between slight variations. Movement is fast paced and easy to get into without feeling almost comical. Performance optimization needs work but again from launch to current and keeping my nvidia drivers updated my system is already running it much better.… Expand
  97. Escapist
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    I don't review games. If I did I imagine this one would be difficult to approach. They're in big hurries to get those reviews out so that you will read theirs first. This game is not meant to be rushed. To call Anthem a multiplayer game is I think a bit misleading, but certainly not false. I really have a feeling that Anthem was aimed at people who enjoy single player open worlds.I don't review games. If I did I imagine this one would be difficult to approach. They're in big hurries to get those reviews out so that you will read theirs first. This game is not meant to be rushed. To call Anthem a multiplayer game is I think a bit misleading, but certainly not false. I really have a feeling that Anthem was aimed at people who enjoy single player open worlds. I'm definitely one of those people. I have a couple of friends on my various gaming app lists, but none of my friends on Origin bought Anthem yet. So I've been matchmaking my story missions and actually kinda enjoying that the pixar quality cut scenes are forced, and that I don't have a friend on the line talking my ear off while it plays out. If I had a friend complaining about "cut scenes in general"(or whatever) in my ear while the story was playing out, I think it would be taking away from the experience quite a bit. Don't get me wrong I love my friends, but I really love my journeys to Bioware's glorious narratives as well. I hope to get some Anthem playing friends along the way to the end game, because I think it would be a fun multiplayer game at that point. I've got about 19 hours in and I just hit level 14(WOOOO!), no rushing here as I stated earlier. Picked the Storm first but I'm now in love with my Interceptor. To put myself in context just let me tell you that I finished all of the main content in ME Andromeda, I think that makes me a Bioware fanboy. However, I'll admit it was drab in storytelling and I skipped the epilogue because the characters had not developed the identities that previous ME games have. It's hard not to give the game a 10 with all the hate, but if I could give it a higher rating I would. I've really enjoyed every moment, and I can't wait to get back to it. I own somewhere around 350 pc games and I know a jewel when I see it. It's not a rush to level 30, there is a great somewhat interactive movie in there. Enjoy it!… Expand
  98. buzz3791
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    I've played 30 hours. In level 27.

    Pros
    Fun combat
    Great graphics
    Stable on PC I've only had 4 server disconnects. No crashes.

    Cons
    Some usability issues, you have to exit a mission to chance gear or see your loot. Map needs waypoints.
  99. Darkmoon99
    Aug 5, 2019
    8
    The game certainly deserves hate for the unfinished state it was shipped in and most definitely for the broken promises on what features it would have upon release. However, after they've fixed many of the issues, the game itself is actually very fun. With more additions and finishing promised material could make it a great game. Flight in the javelins is a lot of fun. The flight and hoverThe game certainly deserves hate for the unfinished state it was shipped in and most definitely for the broken promises on what features it would have upon release. However, after they've fixed many of the issues, the game itself is actually very fun. With more additions and finishing promised material could make it a great game. Flight in the javelins is a lot of fun. The flight and hover mechanics are solid and the controls are VERY well done.

    I waited until I could get it on sale and at half-price or less the game is well worth the purchase as it currently is. I just hope they don't walk away like they did with Andromeda and break their promises to continue creating for Anthem. If they do, it will likely be the last EA game I ever buy until years after release so I know what I am getting and not counting on them actually following through on any promises they may otherwise make. They've shown several times already their promises are flimsy at best. Should they prove their promises to in fact be lies, no player should ever trust their word again. They'll destroy what little credibility they may have left and that nobody should buy any games from them based upon future promised features.

    P.S. I do have to question the number of reviews here by people who say they've played for 40, 50 or even up to 200+ hours but then give a score of 0 to 4 or 5. WTH? It kept you entertained enough to play for tens or hundreds of hours and yet you trash it? How does that make sense? Are you a bunch of masochists? Oh it's absolute torture but I'll play for another hundred hours... Seriously folks?    … Expand
  100. ahmedfxooxf
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Normally I'll give this game 9/10 cause of all the issues it has during launch and the shady practices EA committed to in every single game they release recently, but since this unjustified hate I score 10/10.
    Back to the game, regardless of all the glitches, which is by far low than glitcher 3, sorry witcher 3 this game stood up for itself with the excellent mechanics, wonderfully    Normally I'll give this game 9/10 cause of all the issues it has during launch and the shady practices EA committed to in every single game they release recently, but since this unjustified hate I score 10/10.
    Back to the game, regardless of all the glitches, which is by far low than glitcher 3, sorry witcher 3 this game stood up for itself with the excellent mechanics, wonderfully crafted world, air travel, and exploration criteria this game provided. Since I believe this whole criticism process is **** cause all what I see are opinions of some average gamers from different media outlets, these opinions are no different than anyone else's opinion in the community, on the contrary, you can find some gamers criticize games in a way that is far more better than what these outlets can do. Until now non of them have a solid criteria base for games they review, and it not even close to what pro-criticism is supposed to be, they just play the game and finish it then write an opinion, which has absolutely no value at all.    … Expand
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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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