Anthem

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  1. redhotbillygoat
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    Anthem has a few problems, but the simple truth is that I'm having a lot of fun playing it.
  2. Nastia
    Apr 18, 2019
    6
    It's not horrible, people are being over dramatic. Flying is fun, shooting is solid. Characters and face animations are enjoyable, you dude-friend-partner is cute and funny and pretty well written. Graphics are great, scenery is amazing. Bugs I encountered were not that annoying, except for one game breaking indeed where mission wouldn't proceed 'cause of the closed cave entrance. ButIt's not horrible, people are being over dramatic. Flying is fun, shooting is solid. Characters and face animations are enjoyable, you dude-friend-partner is cute and funny and pretty well written. Graphics are great, scenery is amazing. Bugs I encountered were not that annoying, except for one game breaking indeed where mission wouldn't proceed 'cause of the closed cave entrance. But again it wasn't something groundbreaking. Many bugs are found in many games, it's not something to rile me all up. Content is lacking, yea, but again, exploring and running around gives you smth fun to kill time on while dev team rolls out those sweet updates.
    There is only one unacceptable and unforgivable crime this game commits. It becomes boring.
    After around 4-5 hrs of gameplay I found myself staring at the map and realising I just don't want to choose the next mission. The magic just suddenly ran out when I saw how much I have to grind to move further. I was lvl 13 or smth and it just was no fun at all. I didn't even care for story anymore, that was what that awfully unimaginative grind mechanics did to me. I'm sorry Bioware, I love you and I tried to love this game.    … Expand
  3. Centrius
    Mar 11, 2019
    8
    I think that the game has been bashed way more than it deserves. Its like all the media outlets are looking for faults. Then again, BioWare did not make the best decision, releasing a half baked demo that did not resemble the final product.

    The game has a great tempo when you are playing (PC). I feel like a super hero, jumping around and going all crazy with my laser sword and guns.    I think that the game has been bashed way more than it deserves. Its like all the media outlets are looking for faults. Then again, BioWare did not make the best decision, releasing a half baked demo that did not resemble the final product.

    The game has a great tempo when you are playing (PC). I feel like a super hero, jumping around and going all crazy with my laser sword and guns.

    The graphics are amazing. I only encountered some small bugs (the most prominent was when one character was no where to see when you had a dialog with said character).

    I wish that the gear system would be more fun. Its nice how it is now, you can add and swop loads of stuff, but it really feels like they dont make a great impact (lvl 22 atm). In other games, i can sit for ages and go over gear to find the best setup. I hope this feature gets more engaging later on.

    The main think i love is sitting in the Forge and redesigning my suite. Its really amazing fun. Dont know how many versions i have made before i found just the right color.

    Graphics: 10/10
    Game play: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Coop: 8/10
    Re-playability: 6/10    … Expand
  4. MrGoldStandard
    Mar 2, 2019
    7
    The graphics and facial animations are very impressive and the world looks gorgeous. The weapons feel quite fun to use and the jetpack movement is also quite fun. End game weapons feel powerful. Most fun when playing with friends.
  5. Erashor
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Anthem is one of the most underrated games of the year. The thing I've noticed about gamers is that they love two things: hating on games and jumping on the bandwagon. Once YouTubers started hating on Anthem, everyone boarded the hate train to its inevitable demise. But after many hours of playing Anthem, I would wholeheartedly say that this game does not deserve the hate it has beenAnthem is one of the most underrated games of the year. The thing I've noticed about gamers is that they love two things: hating on games and jumping on the bandwagon. Once YouTubers started hating on Anthem, everyone boarded the hate train to its inevitable demise. But after many hours of playing Anthem, I would wholeheartedly say that this game does not deserve the hate it has been given. Yes, the missions are repetitive, and yes, there are many bugs and issues. However, the story isn't bad, and BioWare has fixed most of these issues and plan to continue fixing them. So stop giving an average game such poor ratings. I can assure you that this game, in no way, deserve a complete zero. I'd consider bumping it up to a 3 or a 4, to whatever you truly believe this game deserves. But until then, I am giving Anthem a 10 because people are rating this worse than it deserves.… Expand
  6. predatorrules
    Jul 1, 2021
    0
    Cons: tons of disconnects my major issue with the game 2021.
    graphics are just okay with small maps which doesn't justify the performance, not even going to mention Tarsis city.
    Uninteresting NPC dialogs, repetitive combat and side quests.
    Pros: combat is nice, got nice amount of weapons and mods to customize your playstyle.
  7. lordtonguepunch
    Feb 23, 2019
    6
    im not a anthem fanboy, i play the F out of warframe and still find both games fun.

    anthem isnt perfect, it looks good, sounds good, has decent gunplay thats close to mass effect i find with the addition of a jetpack essentially, the thing that i wish everyone would consider before just shaming this game into the ground is that even warframe didnt have much to it when it first came out,    im not a anthem fanboy, i play the F out of warframe and still find both games fun.

    anthem isnt perfect, it looks good, sounds good, has decent gunplay thats close to mass effect i find with the addition of a jetpack essentially, the thing that i wish everyone would consider before just shaming this game into the ground is that even warframe didnt have much to it when it first came out, but everyone hates EA to the point they will smash everything that has their name attached to it before they even try it, here is my skinny on the game, and again, im NOT a fanboy

    it is presented good, the world looks amazing, the suits look badass, the sound thats captured is good too, when youre the collossus the footfalls of your walking tank shows that its just that, a bloody tank.
    the gunplay is simple, as stated simlar to mass effect 3 but with the addition of a jetpack, which is awesome, the enemies can be tough, when you think about it who in their right mind would be able to take on an outpost that has defenses and such solo? sure with gear its easier but the game is a bit more difficult solo which is alright as it wants to be played like a coop shooter.
    the customization you can do is awesome, i applaud bioware on what they did as to me it almost feels like your customizing a car from saints row 2, i do like the customization
    the content, this is were everyone could have an issue, i know i do.
    the story seems kinda goofy, i understand they heard a lot of complaints about destiny 2 and warframe so they tried to lay it out for everyone plainly, which again is understood but im sure they couldve come up with a better way to show the story, or have it play out but thats me.
    sure they dont have a whole butt load of weapons or javelins yet but as stated in the beginning, neither did warframe, i think before we write this off solely because its EA, we should give bioware a chance to put some effort into it, the game has potential, and i see that becuase i can see where they are trying to make it accesible to everyone, but yes they do need more content, more of everything essentialy but i have faith in them
    the freeplay mode i think i can best describe as a squad going out on patrol, the world events that happen are cool concept as you could just be flying around collecting whatever or exporing and a random attack or whatever will happen, yes there are only so many things that do happen, like 4 different world events or something i dont know im guessing here, but has any game really made you feel like your out of the safety of the city walls to make sure nothing gets close enough to destroy it? i really do feel like me and my squad, be it friends or randoms, are tasked with patrolling the area essentially and i do admit it does feel kinda cool.
    again i am saying i am NOT a fanboy, just a guy that has played the game and enjoys it for what it is, it does need a lot of work yes, but we have to give them a chance, they choice comes down to the person buying it, if it appeals to you check it out, in time im sure it can be a really fun game with raids even happening that needs not just a squad of 4, but maybe a unit of 8 javelins to win    … Expand
  8. Makatak
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Gameplay is nice, shooting is nice, even the story is ok. But for the game that was in development for years, I have expected more. Story is too short, there should be much more content to begin with. More strongholds, more weapons, more free-play activities. And last issue for me - loading. This is something that shouldn't be made that way. Even with game on NVMe drive it take some time.Gameplay is nice, shooting is nice, even the story is ok. But for the game that was in development for years, I have expected more. Story is too short, there should be much more content to begin with. More strongholds, more weapons, more free-play activities. And last issue for me - loading. This is something that shouldn't be made that way. Even with game on NVMe drive it take some time. 10 years before it would be ok, but now it is very big flaw. I mostly like this game, but if not for those i think this would be much better received game, that would have much better reviews.… Expand
  9. g8rmwr
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Overall Anthem was a fun experience. The gameplay out in the world is very exciting & fun to play. Inside the fort feels kind of unnecessary. I'd rather just have a larger open world with more outposts, as so many of the characters that you spend time talking to don't provide quest content or (in some cases) even story content, just flavor & some minor world-building. This game could doOverall Anthem was a fun experience. The gameplay out in the world is very exciting & fun to play. Inside the fort feels kind of unnecessary. I'd rather just have a larger open world with more outposts, as so many of the characters that you spend time talking to don't provide quest content or (in some cases) even story content, just flavor & some minor world-building. This game could do with a lot of streamlining, but the foundation as far as the actual Javelin gameplay is extremely solid.

    For reference this is after 25 hours played & reaching level 25. This score could go up over time as small issues get resolved, but many of the "issues" like loading screens, were a non-issue for me (never had a load screen over 15 seconds on PC, most were done within 10). They will need to keep bringing the content, but this game felt significantly more *FUN* on launch, than when I tried Destiny 2.    … Expand
  10. KOTOCTPOphy
    Feb 25, 2019
    6
    Unfortunately we are getting used to new games' roll-out model where product is released and full-priced, but content is not there yet. And players are just sitting and waiting for all the promises that may not be fulfilled at all. - And that's the common argument for 8+ score voters.
    The game is not bad at all. Very dynamical fights and pretty damn good picture quality even considering    Unfortunately we are getting used to new games' roll-out model where product is released and full-priced, but content is not there yet. And players are just sitting and waiting for all the promises that may not be fulfilled at all. - And that's the common argument for 8+ score voters.
    The game is not bad at all. Very dynamical fights and pretty damn good picture quality even considering it was nerfed a lot from E3 trailer. But that's all what is positive in game right now.
    Dull story full of cliché; empty world; uncomfortable inventory; etc.
    It should be a hybrid game (game service if you want), but as of now, it looks like a pack of multiplayer maps with same bundle of activities.
    There are no script-scenes, good story and story twists, variable of missions and step-by-step world exploration where you can get something new with every new mission.
    There is no scoreboard, big hub / socializer for players, no proper stats exploration and comparison with others, no clues on what other characters are wearing, you cannot identifier player's level or equipment. Indeed there is a freaking good suit customization, but that's pointless as it serves only as cosmetics.
    The only service that is offered is grind for now. Not really good to call it AAA complete release.    … Expand
  11. Ariothz
    Feb 28, 2019
    7
    I realize a small part of people can actually judge a game without getting super hype or very negative. Anthem is not a perfect game, slow loading times even on a decent SSD, runs ok with a 1070 and i7 7th generation. The world is cool and easy to navigate (just a bit slow in the hub with toons of conversation and NPCto talk with) After 6 hours in the game I am having fun (i left manyI realize a small part of people can actually judge a game without getting super hype or very negative. Anthem is not a perfect game, slow loading times even on a decent SSD, runs ok with a 1070 and i7 7th generation. The world is cool and easy to navigate (just a bit slow in the hub with toons of conversation and NPCto talk with) After 6 hours in the game I am having fun (i left many games after just few hours).
    I do not know how the endgame will be but so far I enjoy it, and the action part is very well done.
    I didn't want to spend 60 bucks for the whole game so i bought the origin premium access, so playing for 15. and probably will cancel the subscription next month.

    I think it is a game well worth trying, not for the full price tho.    … Expand
  12. Klady
    Mar 10, 2019
    5
    It has potential, need to be better for sure. I can say if a like or dislike this game.
  13. uli86
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    This is a clear case of "haters." I am sure that many of the critics have not even played the game.
    Currently the game does not deserve a 10, it is a 7-8 game sincerely.
    There are some technical errors, but I have not suffered any. I would rate as positive: -The gameplay is very very good. When you are flying or fighting is very frenzied while the game is very smooth. Gameplay of 10.    This is a clear case of "haters." I am sure that many of the critics have not even played the game.
    Currently the game does not deserve a 10, it is a 7-8 game sincerely.
    There are some technical errors, but I have not suffered any.
    I would rate as positive:
    -The gameplay is very very good. When you are flying or fighting is very frenzied while the game is very smooth. Gameplay of 10.

    - The possibilities of configuration are very varied which allows you to change the way you play in each game with the same javelin.
    - The technical section is very good. Everything looks perfect at the same time that the game is very smooth.

    As a negative I can say:
    - Little content but we are at the beginning, they will add much more.
    -The story is very bad, predictable and childish. The characters have no charisma.
    -Personally done in pvp lack although they will add it.

    - The possibilities of configuration are very varied which allows you to change the way you play in each game with the same javelin.
    - The technical section is very good. Everything looks perfect at the same time that the game is very smooth.

    As a negative I can say:
    - Little content but we are at the beginning, they will add much more.
    -The story is very bad, predictable and childish. The characters have no charisma.
    -Personally done in pvp lack although they will add it.

    I think in a few months we will be facing a game that will mark a before and after.
    It's a pity they did not wait to get it out when fully developed. When it came out it could have been a very developed beta. Right now the game sinks content endgame in addition to failures in the loot system that would have been solved if they had tested it before.

    The most positive thing is that EA is listening attentively to the community and they are adding big patches every so often.
    It is a very ambitious project to abandon it so I am sure that in a short time we will be facing a huge game.    … Expand
  14. death83
    Mar 14, 2019
    6
    ok, this game is a mixed bag. Controls, like fighting, flying and the feel in general is very good. Story, content (stuff to do) , loot (weapons and items) and enemy variety are all lacking. There also need to be a stats page so you can see what effect a new item has, as of now it´s a bit of a gamble if one item is better than another. I am having fun playing but it is geting way toook, this game is a mixed bag. Controls, like fighting, flying and the feel in general is very good. Story, content (stuff to do) , loot (weapons and items) and enemy variety are all lacking. There also need to be a stats page so you can see what effect a new item has, as of now it´s a bit of a gamble if one item is better than another. I am having fun playing but it is geting way too repetetive. The same goes for the types of missions you can do all the same. Some missions with a story with some animated npcs or with short cinematics and maby escorts or something. I´ll go with the very original statement it has potential. score: 5-6… Expand
  15. ItcItd
    Mar 17, 2019
    6
    Finish the main story and currently on level 26. The game is beautiful and gameplay is by all means fun although it get repetitive due to the design of the missions which consists of fly from point a to point b, kill some same enemies which does not have any AI, collect something or solve some simple puzzle by turning some knobs.

    I played the game since launch and after a few patches    Finish the main story and currently on level 26. The game is beautiful and gameplay is by all means fun although it get repetitive due to the design of the missions which consists of fly from point a to point b, kill some same enemies which does not have any AI, collect something or solve some simple puzzle by turning some knobs.

    I played the game since launch and after a few patches the loot has gotten better with more better equipment dropping but to be honest all the weapons and equipment are almost the same and the added stats or bonuses are pretty "meh". 15% ammo pickup, 5% repair pickup and some generic stats...compare to games like The Division, this seems laughable but I could be wrong because I haven't got any legendary gear yet even after finishing the story.

    I saw alot of people complain about the loading screen but to be honest it isn't really that bad although there is quite a lot of loading screen from 10 sec to 30 sec. It is not game breaking but just seems unnecessary and still bearable.

    Bugs is probably my only concern for this game because of its mechanics. Loots collected during game will only registered after completing the game and going back to the completion menu. There are times where finishing games will not go back to completion menu or in the middle of the mission you will be disconnected from the server. It is pretty frustrating seeing all the loots you got just disappear. Met with a few game breaking bugs where I just fall into an endless pit and never was able to finish the mission. Even the last mission the whole team was stuck behind a door mid way fighting the boss and we all have to quit.

    Well everyone is saying Bioware makes great story and decision making game but sad to say I skipped most of the story here because it is pretty boring and nothing memorable.

    All in all, I think a normal person will still enjoy this short game and don't expect the loot to be like borderland or The Division. Anthem is designed to be itself, and if play it without expecting it to be anything other than itself, you will not be disappointed but is it worth your $60? I would say yes if you have no other games to buy and no if you wanted to buy The Division 2.    … Expand
  16. Wendras
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    Anthem is great game with a big potential. Sure there are problems...

    But it will be solved.
  17. Skyneweris
    Apr 14, 2019
    9
    Демо версия Anthem показала проблемы с серверами, но релизная версия впечатлила меня графикой, неплохим сюжетом и прекрасным миром. Не знаю почему на игру вылился весь этот хейт. Немного подкачала оптимизация, а сервера починили.Как по мне игра прекрасна. Желаю BioWare успеха и былой славы.Демо версия Anthem показала проблемы с серверами, но релизная версия впечатлила меня графикой, неплохим сюжетом и прекрасным миром. Не знаю почему на игру вылился весь этот хейт. Немного подкачала оптимизация, а сервера починили.Как по мне игра прекрасна. Желаю BioWare успеха и былой славы.
  18. mikayelatoya
    Jun 10, 2019
    1
    A super generic shooter, nothing more!!! Visuals seemed to have been done a severe downgrade. Story is worthless. Ar rip off of the brilliance of crysis games.
  19. Joker_14_pt
    Jun 18, 2019
    1
    Jogo horrível não comprem senão vão fritar as vossas ps4 nem free game deveria ser
  20. Ces
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Wow, what a comeback. If I wrote this 6 months ago I would be slamming everything EA & the Bioware I grew up with that literally got me back into computer gaming from console, as I went from a Commodore 64, to a Sega 16bit, to a Playstation, & had no intention of gaming on a mouse & keyboard again. Needless to say, after DAI & ME: Andromeda I was not looking forward to or expecting muchWow, what a comeback. If I wrote this 6 months ago I would be slamming everything EA & the Bioware I grew up with that literally got me back into computer gaming from console, as I went from a Commodore 64, to a Sega 16bit, to a Playstation, & had no intention of gaming on a mouse & keyboard again. Needless to say, after DAI & ME: Andromeda I was not looking forward to or expecting much from Anthem. Somehow it still managed to be worse than I could ever have imagined.

    From the rubber band bugs too the tiny amount of dialogue that, while well written, was just not enough to make anything interesting. There was no agency, & you never felt important.

    Then I installed it on a whim a few days ago, booted it up yesterday, & proceeded to play for almost 12 hours straight. I was important now. After every small victory, I'd come back to town & people would talk about me as I passed. More important NPC's treated me different. Not like a Rock Star, but with far more respect, trust, & a glimmer of hope they didn't have before.

    The gameplay was smooth as heck, with a steady 75 FPS on an r5 1400, 16 GB ddr4 2400, a 4GB reference rx580, & a Samsung 860 EVO SSD to cut down on those load times everyone was up in arms about. The combat was exceptional. Mixing the flying, with jumping, guns, sprinting, & melee, all I can say is *wow*. It is a blast. I played in a couple of groups, they were randoms, not friends of mine, & by myself, both were very rewarding experiences.

    As for guns not feeling real; they aren't supposed to. You'd fly off your chair every time you shot a sniper rifle & have bruises from heck on your collarbone & shoulder. I definitely did not think they all felt "the same" as many people gripe about. It's an objective fact that the sniper rifle feels quite different than an assault rifle which feels and aims different than a pistol. The aiming is different, the firing is different, the time it takes to shoot is different. The kickback is...well you get the point.

    Now the "Loot". Here's a problem. People want it to be a looter-shooter, & it's not. Not entirely. It is more story-driven than your typical looter-shooter, & the advancement in gear is more akin to a fast-paced crpg than something like Destiny or Warframe. I've had no issues with drops, & am pleased with my progress after about 25 hours. It was tough to stop playing to write this!

    If it continues on this path, it will be nothing short of a Rainbow Six Seige comeback. It is a very good game now, that should ge event better. You definitely don't need to buy any microtransactions. The best weapons & armor appear to be the ones you make anyway. I am overly sensitive to taking things as if they were coming from someone in the extreme far left, so I couldn't help but listen for any "SJW dialogue". After hearing & reading the conversations, taken in context with the characters who utter the words, I didn't find anything out of place. Nothing. Just a game with NPC's who have differing views on various things. The only "echo chamber" seemed to be "We need to save the city!"

    Give the game a try again if you have it, as Bioware has obviously put a lot of work in, & continues to. The rumors of them not doing anything are completely false, & it makes me wonder if a lot of the YouTubers I watch & trust have played the game within the last month or so, as they have certainly bashed it during that time. I am going to guess they haven't & are taking the word regarding the state of the game from people who have not played either.

    Maybe if they actually sat down & played it again, they'd tell people they should give it another shot, instead of "Anthem continues to fail, it's not in the top 50 most-watched games on Twitch..."; well no kidding, because all it gets is negative press. That's just bad & biased reporting because they hate EA (I hate micros too, I hate what they have done to Bioware from DA:I to, well up until I started playing Anthem again, though I still want a hardcore by the book d20'ish cinematic action crpg with a story on par with Baldur's Gate 2 & Throne of Bhaal!).

    If you like multiplayer CRPG's you'll most likely enjoy Anthem. Will you like it as much as I do? Hey, that part is subjective, so I don't know, but I can almost promise the problems that plagued the game early on have been ironed out, & pretty much everything has improved. Even the story flows better, which I definitely did not expect. I don't know if they had a ton of dialogue on the cutting room floor they were not going to use at release, or if they got the actors back into the booth to record more lines, but wow is it deeper than before. I'm recommending it to you, and my friends. For reference, these are the games I told friends were *must play* games over the last few years:
    The Witcher 3
    Warframe
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    Divinity: Original Sin 2

    And now, Anthem
    Graphics: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Story:7
    Music: 5
    Fun Factor: 9
    Overall: 7.9    … Expand
  21. gargom
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Íncreible, sin palabras volar es una gozada y la historia está bastante bien.
  22. kokopete
    Oct 20, 2021
    1
    An embarrassment for Bioware. A broken incomplete game, with Christmas tree on March.
  23. WhiteWolf995
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    I bought Anthem Delux Edition 6 months ago and tried to play on my Older laptop with 2GB Graphics and i5 7th gen CPU, it did not work properly. There was lot of lag, stuttering and freezing. Later when I bought new laptop with 6GB 1660ti and i7 9th gen CPU and I thought I will give it another try, may be this time I will get better experience. But I was proven wrong the game is terriblyI bought Anthem Delux Edition 6 months ago and tried to play on my Older laptop with 2GB Graphics and i5 7th gen CPU, it did not work properly. There was lot of lag, stuttering and freezing. Later when I bought new laptop with 6GB 1660ti and i7 9th gen CPU and I thought I will give it another try, may be this time I will get better experience. But I was proven wrong the game is terribly optimised even on lower settings there were lags and one time during a cutscene the entire thing freezed and all I could do was to skip the cutscene. And then on the first mission after you get your first Javelin the matchmaking did not work. I waited for 10-15 mins without getting in to the match becoz there was no one available for matchmaking. At least they could have added a single player option like in Warframe.



    I have read other reviews    … Expand
  24. pasquozzo
    Nov 10, 2020
    3
    questo giocon non è come visto nei trailer e oltre ad avere una storia penosa e incoerente a mio parere non si salva neanche il lato grafico, che tanto mi aveva fatto sperare, con cali di fps anche nelle semplici cinematiche iniziali per poi pero essere fluido (e io ho una 1660) .
    l'unica cosa che si salva sono i combattimenti abbastanza divertenti e non ripetitivi
  25. Dom007
    Mar 28, 2021
    2
    This game lasted long. Two years and it's already dead with no future plans for it.
  26. Ctag14
    Dec 12, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far worst game I've ever bought, biggest pipe dream in all of gaming. Played it launch week haven't touched it since… Expand
  27. txowina
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    EA = compañia que se queda con tu dinero sin que tú recibas nada a cambio.

    EA lejos de mí.
  28. AlbYSaN
    Jun 26, 2021
    1
    This could be one of my favourite game ever and instead it was been a shame.
    Promised updates never arrived, lack of content and remake stopped.
    For the rest (graphics, gameplay, etc.) magnificent game.
  29. intruder313
    Feb 24, 2019
    7
    I can only review the experience I had from 15 Feb 2019:

    The Good: amazing graphics, especially the world; flying about firing off abilities
    The Bad: unbearable loading times, constant server disconnects, bland missions, rubbish Strongholds, worthless loot, weak guns, awful city hub full of vapid dialogue.

    Things had improved by 22 Feb: but overall it's still an unfinished, beautiful mess.
  30. psyduck86
    Apr 24, 2019
    1
    Way too flawed - pretty but hardly any substance. It's a shame that they chose to release this in its current state as I feel it needed a lot more polish and content. At the very least more variety would not go amiss. In addition I feel the hub as story thing just doesn't work very well for me.

    In short, nice graphics, good sense of motion but poor long term gameplay and sub-par gunplay.
  31. gash46
    Dec 27, 2019
    3
    I just couldn't stand the boring gameplay any more. It's pretty if you have a PC to run it properly, but for a game so empty it should perform better at medium settings. The gameplay is repetitive and dull, and I just couldn't care less about the characters on offer. It just feels like another Destiny 2 and in all the bad ways. I got it for £8 and I still feel like I want my money back.
  32. Krispo123
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I don't like the game, but because of all the idiots giving it 0 I give it a 10. It's not a 3.3/10 game.
  33. jseph1234
    May 26, 2022
    6
    Not as bad as all of the outraged people said but below the other Bioware AMAZING Games.

    I dislike the way so many people were so eager to condemn this game when the gameplay and graphics was excellent. This whole saga illustrated everything wrong with the Internet.
  34. sadarnwn4
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    Мне игра понравилась. Да, на этапе раннего доступа много чего плохо работало и т.д., но с патчем первого дня большинство проблем пропало. Самое заметное - время загрузки - теперь в 5 раз быстрей!) Это раз. Два - многие критикуют игру за схожесть игры с Destiny 2, гринд и малую долю контента. Все это фигня, т.к. в той же Destiny 2 гринда в 100 раз больше, контента на релизе игры вообще былоМне игра понравилась. Да, на этапе раннего доступа много чего плохо работало и т.д., но с патчем первого дня большинство проблем пропало. Самое заметное - время загрузки - теперь в 5 раз быстрей!) Это раз. Два - многие критикуют игру за схожесть игры с Destiny 2, гринд и малую долю контента. Все это фигня, т.к. в той же Destiny 2 гринда в 100 раз больше, контента на релизе игры вообще было кот наплакал, а завезли его посредством дополнений, которые стоят дороже, чем сама игра. А в гимне же нам выдали на старте более менее кол-во контента и не думаю, что на этом разработчики остановятся - будут и новые классы, и новые оружия с умениями, и новые локации (а может и планеты, как в destiny сделали). Да, диалоги не дают никакой вариативности, но ведь это кооперативная игра , а не сингл. Да, хаб у каждого свой, но открытый мир то общий. Как вы представляете себе, что один игрок пошел по одному сценарию, другой по другому и....что? Как игру у них потом синхронизировать? Во общем в данном случае считаю возмущения необоснованными.… Expand
  35. lastsid
    Feb 12, 2020
    5
    May be not as bad as everybody says, but definitele not a good game. Bigest promlems are technical: often disconnects and vsync make game drop frames. Action itself is ok. Linear story is ok. Some characters are anoying. World is prety cool. It would be assowe to have game in this world in mass effect/dragon age style. The world itself is intetresting mix of fantasy and scy-fy, but it isntMay be not as bad as everybody says, but definitele not a good game. Bigest promlems are technical: often disconnects and vsync make game drop frames. Action itself is ok. Linear story is ok. Some characters are anoying. World is prety cool. It would be assowe to have game in this world in mass effect/dragon age style. The world itself is intetresting mix of fantasy and scy-fy, but it isnt fuly developed and explored. We know that there was some strange cataclysm. But wahat was before cataclysm. What is the ruines scattered acos the map. But map itself is boring. There is nothing to do. It is especily obvious when in the midle of the game it force you to go and explore. It is boredom wall divided story in half. And thissection is prety long. This section was mentioned in all reviews and i wonder how bad it could be. It is prety bad. I honestly expected that game was fixed since release and it is much better. But it doesnt feel this way. It is ok as linear story but game itself distracts you and reminds you that it isnt and everyting on top of linear story is not ok.… Expand
  36. kingshark69
    Jun 13, 2019
    6
    parto dai punti di forza del gioco:
    un sistema di movimento pazzesco, veramente bello volare, schivare, correre e saltare, tutte azioni che ti faranno sentire onnipotente.
    secondo punto, grafica spettacolare, talmente bella e belle le ambientazioni con queste caverne e queste cascate, che ho preferito lockkarlo a 30 FPS per avere i dettagli a ultra piuttosto che giocarlo a 60 tutto a    parto dai punti di forza del gioco:
    un sistema di movimento pazzesco, veramente bello volare, schivare, correre e saltare, tutte azioni che ti faranno sentire onnipotente.
    secondo punto, grafica spettacolare, talmente bella e belle le ambientazioni con queste caverne e queste cascate, che ho preferito lockkarlo a 30 FPS per avere i dettagli a ultra piuttosto che giocarlo a 60 tutto a low.
    ora però passiamo al bagno di sangue, partiamo dal presupposto che con tutti i difetti il gioco piace anche se le bestemmie sono a portata di mano.
    crash, microlag e freeze continui, nonostante la mia build fino ad ora non abbia mai avuto problemi a reggere settaggi a ultra a 60 su altri titoli, figuriamoci a 30 FPS ( parlo di una 1060 overclockkata e un i5-6600k overclockkato a 4,5 GHz).
    ci sono stati momenti in cui non avevo neanche bisogno di chiudere il gioco perchè crashava.
    mentre poi va avanti a 30 FPS frezza per qualche millisecondo o lagga durante i caricamenti delle zone o, ancora, mentre spawnano i nemici.
    sono comunque cose che possono essere sistemate con degli aggiornamenti e spero lo facciano perchè è snervante così l'esperienza.
    quasi dimenticavo, la CPU spesso sale sopra gli 80 gradi,anche se non in maniera continua, e non va bene.
    cercando un pò sul web ho capito che non sono problemi solo miei, quindi traggo che l'ottimizzazione sia pressocchè assente.
    passiamo alla lore e alla storia principale.
    in un mondo così si sarebbe potuta sviluppare una storia mozzafiato...e invece... e invece hanno creato una storia che non lascia il segno e che non ricordi manco alla fine, poco impatto tanta roba e poco tempo per spiegarla, spero che in futuro con i DLC facciano di meglio.
    in quanto a ripetitività, criticata da tutti, vorrei spezzare una lancia a suo favore, i giochi così alla fine hanno la necessità di essere un pò ripetitivi alla fine si basano unicamente sul loot in endgame ed in parte è giusto che si facciano un pò sempre le stesse cose (prendi destiny, i raid ogni settimana, i cala la notte ecc), almeno la storia ha una buona varietà delle situazioni di gioco.
    le armi sono poche e le loro skin sono, classe per classe, identiche o quasi anche se magari hanno effetti e spari differenti.
    avrei gradito qualche armatura in più per diversificare il proprio strale da quello degli altri e non solo le 2 o 3 per classe che ci sono attualmente, forse ne usciranno altre in futuro, speriamo...
    il negozio dovrebbe essere più reattivo, non voglio aspettare 6 mesi per poter vedere oggetti nuovi e acquistare qualcosa di diverso dallo standard.
    insomma gli do un 6 di incoraggiamento, perchè come tutti gli RPG è un gioco in divenire che può crescere e migliorare nel tempo, arricchendosi di nuovi contenuti e migliorando l'esperienza.
    spero che questo 6 diventi un 8 o un 9 fra qualche mese e non un 4, gli voglio dare fiducia poichè ho sognato questo gioco da quando sono uscite le prime indiscrezioni e mi dispiace stia morendo così.    … Expand
  37. CallenAmakuni
    Jun 5, 2019
    3
    The first part of the review is a Post-release impression. For a more recent (and truthfully honest) opinion, there's an UPDATE tab at the end.

    Anthem is a frustrating experience. Because it does a lot of things wrong (basic features included), but what it does right it does so magnificently. Personally, it is undoubtedly the most fun I've had on a video-game in a very long time. But    The first part of the review is a Post-release impression. For a more recent (and truthfully honest) opinion, there's an UPDATE tab at the end.

    Anthem is a frustrating experience. Because it does a lot of things wrong (basic features included), but what it does right it does so magnificently.

    Personally, it is undoubtedly the most fun I've had on a video-game in a very long time. But unfortunately, giving my opinion here on whether to BUY this game or not requires a certain degree of objectivity.

    BioWare, I say this as a long time fan of yours: please get your **** together. You can't expect the same treatment if your game releases in the same state half-a-decade-old games released in. You are the last to enter the market, you are supposed to be the best. And you are not.

    At least not right now. Anyway.

    Pros:

    - The game is stunningly beautiful and runs (almost) smoothly. A few bugs here and there, but most were corrected by the Day 1 patch. The world looks good, the characters look good (I'm particularly fond of my Shelancer), the Javelins look awesome, be it their metallic textures or the more refined meshes. Good stuff.
    - That Gameplay. Capital G because that's how it freaking had to be done. I can't emphasise enough how much they nailed this aspect. Flying, shooting, making stuff blow up feels satisfying, and each Javelin feels unique and rewarding. You guys can be proud of this.
    -Actual customization. My Javelin is unique. I know that because no sane person would associate the colors I chose. But thanks to that, I'm 100% sure it's unique. Happy to have the opportunity.
    -The music. Listen to "Valor". Thank me later.

    Cons:

    -The story. This is a BioWare game, and I can very clearly state that it has a story equivalent to any standard 2010s FPS. See the average summer action blockbuster? Add in one or two potentially interesting characters, and you have Anthem's campaign. Choices ? What ?Where ? Everybody's going to experience the same thing. Not bad per se, but easily the least convincing story told by the master storytellers.
    -Content. Three dungeons and the same three repeatable contracts at Lvl 30. Yeah, not a lot.
    -Some strange choices. No stat page ? In a stat based game? Also, why doesn't the suiting cinematic happen during loading screens ? A lot of the decisions they made are this confusing.
    -Loot RNG and drop rates. So umm, either remove the random aspect of those inscriptions (which can give you a 0% bonus on a Masterwork or Legendary item at the moment) or let us have a lot of them so that we have more chance to draw something usable. Investing time isn't rewarding when all the loot you get is worse than what you already have in the endgame.

    Anthem isn't a bad game. It certainly isn't as bad as Fallout 76 like the congregated score suggests. It has its (incredibly exhilirating) moments. I spent 35 hours on it since its official launch, and I think that's enough of a return of investment, espcially knowing that I will still play it for a long time. But it feels like it needed a little while longer in the oven. It looks like the devs care about this game though, which is very encouraging. That is why I believe I'll wait for the next updates and come back in a few months to update this review.

    However, and more importantly, I'll borrow a sentence from my ME Andromeda review that heavily saddens me: this just isn't what we've come to expect from a BioWare game.

    UPDATE: Okay, this is now ridiculous. I take it down a few notches because BioWare is seemingly incapable of taking responsibility for its f-ups. That Roadmap ? Not respected. Communication? Absent. Content? What a joke.

    Updates breaking the game even more than it was before ? How did you manage that?

    You had the foundations to build a decent game from where you stood, but I'm sorry, this is a failure. One of the biggest I've ever had the misfortune to witness. And it's BioWare. Sigh.

    Scrap everything. Change how you work, your view of videogames and your methods.

    Never thought I'd say this, but let Dragon Age 4 at least go up to Mass Effect Andromeda's quality if you really can't do better. Let this thing rot and let's never talk about it. Ever. Again.    … Expand
  38. BerserkFG
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Jogo está fantástico, um dos melhores que já joguei nessa geração, eu daria 8,5, pois não está perfeito, mas vou colocar 10 por conta da quantidade de qualificação negativa da comunidade que nem jogou o jogo direito e ta comparando com Mass Effect, sendo que o jogo é muiltiplayer online.
    Gráfico: 10 (o melhor gráfico que já vi em jogos)
    Jogabilidade: 10 (O controle de cada javelin é    Jogo está fantástico, um dos melhores que já joguei nessa geração, eu daria 8,5, pois não está perfeito, mas vou colocar 10 por conta da quantidade de qualificação negativa da comunidade que nem jogou o jogo direito e ta comparando com Mass Effect, sendo que o jogo é muiltiplayer online.
    Gráfico: 10 (o melhor gráfico que já vi em jogos)
    Jogabilidade: 10 (O controle de cada javelin é único e viciante, e o vôo é o melhor que existe nesse jogo)
    Combate: 10 (É hipnotizante ver bolas de fogo, granadas, tiros, e golpes de espada em meio a uma combate frenético delicioso)
    Enredo: 7 (Um enredo bom até demais para um jogo de grind e multiplayer)
    Dificuldade: 8 (Até o momento joguei no Hard e não destravei as dificuldades maiores)
    Replay: 10 (Jogo tem conteúdo para ser jogado por centenas de horas até você enjoar, e mais conteúdo de graça a ser lançado posteriormente)
    Conteúdo: 8 (No momento tem poucas fortalezas "3", mas em Março já tem conteúdo novo)
    Estilo: 10 (Sua javelin será diferente que qualquer uma que exista no jogo, a não ser que copie)
    Social: 7 (Sistema social É um pouco fraco, pois não senti muita facilidade de conhecer outros jogadores)

    Sinceramente, Anthem é um jogo espetacular e a Bioware fez um bom trabalho na construção do jogo, mesmo com downgrade, o gráfico ainda é um dos melhores da geração.    … Expand
  39. riken
    May 11, 2019
    4
    Mechanics are done very well, flying and shooting is very satisfying. Graphics are pretty nice too. Skills and items can get all that fighting a little bit fresher, but it is definitely not enough to fill that empty game. Story isn't anything special (at least to the moment where I finished) and walking through your fortress is a disaster. Missions in the main story line at some point getMechanics are done very well, flying and shooting is very satisfying. Graphics are pretty nice too. Skills and items can get all that fighting a little bit fresher, but it is definitely not enough to fill that empty game. Story isn't anything special (at least to the moment where I finished) and walking through your fortress is a disaster. Missions in the main story line at some point get irritating, so I haven't finished it.… Expand
  40. adpol95
    Oct 7, 2019
    7
    Graphics is very nice, this game has a big potential and very sad to say this but game release very soon and its biggest mistake for EA.... So many tears
  41. gettygg0040
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    They haven't added anything interesting post launch and some of the things they did are even timed events. The game is pretty dead at this point with no future.
  42. Reinbark
    Jun 5, 2019
    6
    So like most I was lukewarm to the idea of Anthem. I had hope that it could be good but other than that I was not really too hype for it. So thankfully I wasn't super disappointed by it.

    However it is simply boring. I played with a group of friends for roughly a combined thirty hours. The story was interesting and it was a really beautiful game for sure! The game play was neat but    So like most I was lukewarm to the idea of Anthem. I had hope that it could be good but other than that I was not really too hype for it. So thankfully I wasn't super disappointed by it.

    However it is simply boring. I played with a group of friends for roughly a combined thirty hours. The story was interesting and it was a really beautiful game for sure! The game play was neat but ultimately it felt a lot like bullet soaking. There was a lot of 'variation' to abilities and guns but it ultimately just felt like a knock off version of Destiny.

    You walk everywhere in between your 'quest grabbing and talking' you do a lot of 'flying' to your locations and it just felt slow. If you play with your friends then you have to also wait for them which could really burn a lot of mins if someone goes afk to get a soda or something along those lines. While that's not a fault of the game it still make things just slow and monotonous. Getting good gear is well I'm sure you've heard about how that is by now...

    If you just want to kill time and play with friends then go for it I guess.    … Expand
  43. Roen86
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    i wrote a positive review but i am getting the 403 error when i want to post it.
    just give this game a try yourself, dont listen to the negative reviews that are made because of the bad launch. the game itself is awesome especially the multiplayer.
  44. ursiel
    Jul 18, 2023
    0
    Boi was I wrong about this game. lmaooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  45. And92
    May 1, 2023
    6
    I think Anthem is anything but a bad game. It has the solid foundations to be a masterpiece, have come out well games WORKS like Kingdom Come Deliverance...I dont know how he got 90. All to criticize this little pearl that under radically changed the multyplayer online shooter, is laying the groundwork for a crazy game.
    Nobody thinks about Destiny 1 year 1? after a week the obliterated    I think Anthem is anything but a bad game. It has the solid foundations to be a masterpiece, have come out well games WORKS like Kingdom Come Deliverance...I dont know how he got 90. All to criticize this little pearl that under radically changed the multyplayer online shooter, is laying the groundwork for a crazy game.
    Nobody thinks about Destiny 1 year 1? after a week the obliterated due to lack of content, nobody thinks about Destiny 2 year 1? also given away to the wind after less than 10 days due to lack of content.
    There are too many on the web and I say it with regret, hypocrites that praise what makes them comfortable, while destroying games that could give and want to give a lot.
    The community has become a mess of false ideas that follow the mass without giving voice to the reality of the facts. For me this game also deserves a 75, those who rated 0 in my opinion should sell PC / console and go to make embroidery in tailoring. I'm outraged.    … Expand
  46. SpleenSplitta
    May 2, 2019
    5
    I played the beta and felt average about the game so I bought premier and started playing on the 15th.

    First impressions the game is the best looking I have ever seen, after a while you start seeing some bugs but not game breaking, clunky character models in combat, glitched boss loot and the long load times of 40 seconds plus. At this stage of the game its would be a 4 or a 5 rating.    I played the beta and felt average about the game so I bought premier and started playing on the 15th.

    First impressions the game is the best looking I have ever seen, after a while you start seeing some bugs but not game breaking, clunky character models in combat, glitched boss loot and the long load times of 40 seconds plus. At this stage of the game its would be a 4 or a 5 rating.

    22nd day one patch was released and it improved every thing in the game, all issues that i had encountered all fixed even with 10-15 sec load times, bioware also just released a road map for the game with all free dlc. It takes other devs longer for these things.

    The cosmetics in the game can be earned with in game currency just like other AAA titles out there with option to spend real money.

    If the improvements keep coming this game will be an easy 9.    … Expand
  47. Saint_Teodor
    Apr 18, 2019
    1
    18.04.2019 nearly 2 months after release, it's still a broken mess and it will never get better.
  48. Not_your_produc
    May 15, 2019
    1
    Although i am a huge Bioware fan since the first Baldur's Gate , this game is broken at it's core. Two months after Anthem's initial release and still it has a ton of bugs and game breaking problems. My rating is based on the fact that the bugs and server shutdowns make the game unplayable and wrecking your nerve system. It can even hard crash the whole pc in some cases.
  49. arrehn
    May 12, 2019
    4
    200+hrs in review. Great action graphics/gameplay but fatally flawed and unfinished. Jump into one of 4 unique flying robot suits and enjoy zooming, alien jungle combat in squads of up to 4 players.

    On the down side: Game seems to have a split personality, great efforts were made on the world building/immersive side but then these get increasingly abandoned for blatantly unimmersive    200+hrs in review. Great action graphics/gameplay but fatally flawed and unfinished. Jump into one of 4 unique flying robot suits and enjoy zooming, alien jungle combat in squads of up to 4 players.

    On the down side: Game seems to have a split personality, great efforts were made on the world building/immersive side but then these get increasingly abandoned for blatantly unimmersive gamey aspects/graphics. Endgame gameplay touted as 'the real game' but its unfinished and extremely repetitive. Character progression slows to almost nothing after a while. Crafting suffers from always being a step behind what you can pick up off the ground. Save yourself the money, wait for platform/design to significantly mature. I played this for a long time but it wasn't fun, I was just chasing increasingly empty achievements.    … Expand
  50. kyzaghan
    May 19, 2019
    5
    The graphics are really nice. Animations are very good quality. BUT Anthem does not have enough content. LACK OF PVP MODE!!! Anthem does not push players to cooperate with each other. Performance issues are frustrating. AS A RESULT, Anthem couldn't meet my expectations for now. For me, Anthem is failed.
  51. Floral
    May 25, 2019
    4
    Game play is very inconsistent. How much health you have entering an activity and how much damage you do is seemingly random and is not tied to in game level or gear stats. This undermines progression as your stats are always fluctuating due to RNG. Same goes for enemy health and damage, none of it is consistent. There is no end game and the loot is laughable. There are only 57 guns total,Game play is very inconsistent. How much health you have entering an activity and how much damage you do is seemingly random and is not tied to in game level or gear stats. This undermines progression as your stats are always fluctuating due to RNG. Same goes for enemy health and damage, none of it is consistent. There is no end game and the loot is laughable. There are only 57 guns total, and only 9 models for all of them. Not one gun has a unique model. Only 3 guns from every gun type are available to the player before level 30. For example, there are only 3 assault rifles till you hit level 30. You will keep getting these guns, though with different rarities (which is redundant because the gun isn't truly "rare" if it can also be obtained at the common level), until you hit level 30, then 4 more assault rifles are available. You will only be able to use 27 guns until you hit level cap (granted that you play each class, as class specific weapons are factored into the 27). Because there is no end game, there is no reason to play after hitting level 30. Additionally, weapon perk randomization means that any gun can have any perk, which makes high-end gear broken sometimes. For example, it is possible to get hip fire spread reduction perks for the sniper, even though in Anthem you can't shoot a sniper unless you are aimed. You can also get perks such as 0% recoil reduction on assault rifles and LMG's, which takes up a perk slot and has no effect.

    Very little care went into this new IP.    … Expand
  52. Typing
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    This game is just a destiny wannabe. How the **** did you manage to **** that up EA? If in had to describe this game in one sentence it would be that it is the videogame equivelant of jurassic world. So much potential so shamefully wasted. I would rather be doing assasin's creed trailing missions than playing tgis piece of **** they dare call game.
  53. Dungeon00X
    Nov 14, 2019
    1
    A "game" that like to show off lighting effects and background but that's about it. I tried to play the BETA, but was kicked out so many times I just gave up. Actually seeing the game play out, it's actually very bad. The deadly spiral of "Live Services" has shown that it's not only a business model that doesn't work, but they have to rush out an unfinished product to market just to getA "game" that like to show off lighting effects and background but that's about it. I tried to play the BETA, but was kicked out so many times I just gave up. Actually seeing the game play out, it's actually very bad. The deadly spiral of "Live Services" has shown that it's not only a business model that doesn't work, but they have to rush out an unfinished product to market just to get their return investment. A complete and total failure that may mean the end for Bioware, devoid of content and replayability that is an absolute joke, nobody should still be playing this game. The loot shower bug was the highest point of this "game" and EA knew this. Now I look at it on store shelves for $20 and laugh.… Expand
  54. Paschon
    Sep 16, 2019
    2
    After the horrible release i gave this game a second chance today.

    There hasen't been changed anything. Bioware literlly learned nothing of the whole big **** about this game. Month after release this game has still no content and still is full of bugs. This game released with 2 strongholds and a few missions that were repeating all over the place. In all that month bioware managed    After the horrible release i gave this game a second chance today.

    There hasen't been changed anything. Bioware literlly learned nothing of the whole big **** about this game.

    Month after release this game has still no content and still is full of bugs. This game released with 2 strongholds and a few missions that were repeating all over the place. In all that month bioware managed to release ONE single stronghold to the game.

    I wanted to start the new mission thats came with the event and i couldn't. It did not start. They NPC was bugged out and did nothing when i was trying to talk to him.

    The result was UNINSTALL.

    I hope this is the death for Bioware.    … Expand
  55. SchildKeks
    Oct 27, 2019
    8
    I know that the games has a lot of problem, but after a while / after the updates. It is a very good game! The new Event: Cataclysam is so awesome. It makes a lot of fun.
    The Loading time is not long and you can go in the inventar and equip weapons/skills whenwever you want. Play it and test the new features!
  56. Growup
    Oct 29, 2019
    1
    The content was a couple of months late that resulted in deleting the "road map" of what is coming in the game.
    It still has a lot of bugs. When they introduced/added Cataclysm in the game. Half of the people were stuck in infinite loading screens.
    The pre-order was 80$ to receive nothing. If you wanted to play the game earlier you needed a sub on origin. for 15$ aside of the 80$ that    The content was a couple of months late that resulted in deleting the "road map" of what is coming in the game.
    It still has a lot of bugs. When they introduced/added Cataclysm in the game. Half of the people were stuck in infinite loading screens.
    The pre-order was 80$ to receive nothing. If you wanted to play the game earlier you needed a sub on origin. for 15$ aside of the 80$ that you spent on the pre-order of the game, that slams you in the 95$ price range for a game that the people who purchased the game also was testing it and reported bugs that were fixed and some of them are still not fixed at this time.
    So, to resume, this game should be at the 10$ market price for what it's offering to the person that purchased this unfinished game that was too much jacked up in marketing.    … Expand
  57. triskacik
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I give it a nice 9/10.
    I'm not really experienced with LooterShooters so maybe I'm too positive but I've played Borderlands, I've played Destiny and I enjoyed Anthem even more.
    The game looks totally stunning, which is a BIG + for me because it just makes me happy to explore the beautiful world of Anthem. The gameplay is FUN, it is easy, the learning curve is not long and hard. And the    I give it a nice 9/10.
    I'm not really experienced with LooterShooters so maybe I'm too positive but I've played Borderlands, I've played Destiny and I enjoyed Anthem even more.
    The game looks totally stunning, which is a BIG + for me because it just makes me happy to explore the beautiful world of Anthem.
    The gameplay is FUN, it is easy, the learning curve is not long and hard. And the element of flying and hovering during the action is just very well done.
    The story is weak I have to admit, missions are repetitive (I still enjoy it after 20 hours in game), the dialogues are somewhat weird, the plot is not really there. But I wouldn't say it is such a bad thing, it's just a minor - for me because in this game gameplay is more important to me. It's not a witcher or MassEffect storywise.
    Loading screens are reasonable now after the patches I think, it's not too long although I'm using a fast SSD (which everyone should in 2019).
    I've encountered almost no bugs at all so it seems to be better as well in this department.
    To wrap it up, I think it is a great game for the price you can have it right now, not for the original price. It isn't perfect but it definitely is FUN and gorgeous to look at!    … Expand
  58. Viitinh1
    Dec 14, 2019
    9
    Nego exagerado, o jogo e muito bom, as mecânicas funcionam o combate e excelente, pra mim o Anthem e um jogo com um potencial enorme mas e injustiçado
  59. carlospioli
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    O jogo é muito bom! Infelizmente ele foi criado "às pressas" para venda e acabou ficando sem recursos e muito limitado. A jogabilidade é boa e tem partes deles no modo "Grão mestre III" que são muito difíceis. Tenho ainda amigos que jogam ele e curtem assim como eu também gosto. O problema é que essa falta de atualizações e essa repetição de monstros que fazem ele ser "ruim" para muitasO jogo é muito bom! Infelizmente ele foi criado "às pressas" para venda e acabou ficando sem recursos e muito limitado. A jogabilidade é boa e tem partes deles no modo "Grão mestre III" que são muito difíceis. Tenho ainda amigos que jogam ele e curtem assim como eu também gosto. O problema é que essa falta de atualizações e essa repetição de monstros que fazem ele ser "ruim" para muitas pessoas e mais ainda o descuido e desinteresse dos desenvolvedores que acabam limitando o jogo e tornando-o enjoativo. É por esse motivo que muitos jogadores pararam de jogar Anthem.… Expand
  60. MelkTert
    Jan 24, 2020
    1
    What's there to say? The game was made in a mess and a mess is what we got. The game is dull and full of money-grabbing schemes. At least it looks nice.
  61. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    2
    2.5 out of 10 - Very Bad game. Honestly the worst AAA game I've ever played, permanent scar on Bioware's legacy.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A    2.5 out of 10 - Very Bad game. Honestly the worst AAA game I've ever played, permanent scar on Bioware's legacy.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  62. Nintenzo1995
    May 1, 2020
    7
    I'm not saying it isn't an objectively bad game - but despite the bugs(a year after release), loading times, nonexistent story, discount tourist refrigerator magnet level design, and online-only nature, I'm having fun. Buy it for 90% off, and enjoy the solid flying and combat mechanics that make the game feel like a spiritual successor to Kid Icarus: Uprising on the 3DS. It helps to haveI'm not saying it isn't an objectively bad game - but despite the bugs(a year after release), loading times, nonexistent story, discount tourist refrigerator magnet level design, and online-only nature, I'm having fun. Buy it for 90% off, and enjoy the solid flying and combat mechanics that make the game feel like a spiritual successor to Kid Icarus: Uprising on the 3DS. It helps to have an affinity for super robot power fantasies. Ranger plays like Ironman; Colossus like a Titan from Titanfall; Interceptor is basically Spiderman, and Storm is the best.… Expand
  63. redwolf95
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Anthem introduced a new world filled with history and lore if you are into that thing. Gameplay is great and the graphics are well done considering that there are lots of customizations available. If you want to fly around as Iron Man then the freeplay (solo) mode is for you. The story is good with some twists. The game drops off because the story is short and the post-game grind forAnthem introduced a new world filled with history and lore if you are into that thing. Gameplay is great and the graphics are well done considering that there are lots of customizations available. If you want to fly around as Iron Man then the freeplay (solo) mode is for you. The story is good with some twists. The game drops off because the story is short and the post-game grind for loot is limited. It has been patched but you can only run the same dungeons so many times for 0.1% chance to get the upgraded loot that you need.… Expand
  64. ricjperry
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    This has come to game pass now so there's probably a lot of people playing it, without buying it. It's an enjoyable, accessible game with a decent plot and fabulous graphics. I do understand that it could really do with some more development and it's a bit jarring that you need to explore it in single-player mode, but the combat is much better played with others so it's an odd combination.This has come to game pass now so there's probably a lot of people playing it, without buying it. It's an enjoyable, accessible game with a decent plot and fabulous graphics. I do understand that it could really do with some more development and it's a bit jarring that you need to explore it in single-player mode, but the combat is much better played with others so it's an odd combination.
    A very good game, that never quite reached it's potential. Time for a sequel!    … Expand
  65. Kuchir9vei
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    Nice!!!!!!!!!)!!!!!!!)!!!!!))!)!)!)))!))!!!))!!))))))!!)!)!)!)!!!₽!!!!!!!!())
  66. Uvarah
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I really love this game and I still play it occasionally. I would hate for it to be discarded and tossed somewhere when it hasnt really had the chance to be the game it could have honestly been. There’s so much potential, so much more it could be. #IBelieveInAnthem
  67. gstew
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    I love Anthem. I showed up a little late to the game, but I enjoyed every minute of it. the amazing combat and breathtaking views as you pilot your javelin through the massive world of anthem. That isn't to say that there isn't anything wrong about the game. EA once again has ruined Anthem's chances of becoming something great by pulling of developers from the game and giving them anI love Anthem. I showed up a little late to the game, but I enjoyed every minute of it. the amazing combat and breathtaking views as you pilot your javelin through the massive world of anthem. That isn't to say that there isn't anything wrong about the game. EA once again has ruined Anthem's chances of becoming something great by pulling of developers from the game and giving them an unjust deadline to submit to, meaning that when Anthem released, there was a lot missing. That being the case, I don't blame Bioware for this, but EA, so that is why anything EA related I am not going to impact my review.… Expand
  68. JaDm
    May 31, 2022
    7
    Finished the game at last, the impressions were twofold. On the one hand, the locations are very beautiful, on the other hand, in fact, one map, over time, everything turns into one green mess that you don’t pay attention to, especially considering that the movement is by air.
    The plot seems to be not badly framed, the cinematics are good, the characters are well drawn and animated, but    Finished the game at last, the impressions were twofold. On the one hand, the locations are very beautiful, on the other hand, in fact, one map, over time, everything turns into one green mess that you don’t pay attention to, especially considering that the movement is by air.
    The plot seems to be not badly framed, the cinematics are good, the characters are well drawn and animated, but on the other hand they say some kind of nonsense.
    The missions are interesting to complete, but they are all like twins, in the middle of the story there is a feeling that you are doing daily missions).
    It was a little tense that the pieces of the endgame were put into a company, in my opinion this is superfluous, it only caused irritation, since you have to climb into the guides and see where what is being done.    … Expand
  69. pokeaatrox
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    I stopped at the farm mission with the tombs in full during the main quest. No thanks. The grind should be in end game, not when discovering the game
  70. AgentLvi
    Jun 18, 2023
    6
    not bad game, but not good either. The multiplayer is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent
  71. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 20, 2022
    0
    and mind blowing what is going on with this game selling for 1 cent lolololol
  72. StormDeath69
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Un bon jeu finalement
  73. willybob7
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    I've played both Destiny 2 and Warframe and I would rather play this game than either of those two games. The story is good enough for establishing a setting. The characters are well made and I have enjoyed getting to know the characters in between missions. I love the abilities that the different suits (javelins) have, and I especially like how they can all fly. Graphics are amazing and II've played both Destiny 2 and Warframe and I would rather play this game than either of those two games. The story is good enough for establishing a setting. The characters are well made and I have enjoyed getting to know the characters in between missions. I love the abilities that the different suits (javelins) have, and I especially like how they can all fly. Graphics are amazing and I enjoy the sound and soundtrack. I'm sad that this game had such a poor launch. I think if it had done just a little bit better, Bioware could have continued to work on it and write a redemption story similar to No Man's Sky or Diablo 3.… Expand
  74. realWhiteMan
    Apr 8, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  75. d4ntes
    Aug 20, 2023
    7
    This is prime example of wasted potential. It took them one year to just fix the game (but not everything was fixed), and then it died. But I got to say, what is in there, is still fun and playable. Missions are fine, freeplay is even better, story is acceptable but character are annoying, almost everyone is smartass. There are good rpg elements, some nice builds to discover, so overallThis is prime example of wasted potential. It took them one year to just fix the game (but not everything was fixed), and then it died. But I got to say, what is in there, is still fun and playable. Missions are fine, freeplay is even better, story is acceptable but character are annoying, almost everyone is smartass. There are good rpg elements, some nice builds to discover, so overall it's a fine game, but it could have been so much better. Graphics and overall presentation is really good.… Expand
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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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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