Anthem

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3707 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,263 out of 3707
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  1. tokiow
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I get it - we all like to bash EA for screwing over users. Their journey to redeem themselves is ongoing and I have to say that Anthem is a really good place to do so. The game is fun, mechanics many, story is good and overall game play sure worth your while. EA (and Bioware obviously) has created something that does include a micro-transaction system, which is totally irrelevant from aI get it - we all like to bash EA for screwing over users. Their journey to redeem themselves is ongoing and I have to say that Anthem is a really good place to do so. The game is fun, mechanics many, story is good and overall game play sure worth your while. EA (and Bioware obviously) has created something that does include a micro-transaction system, which is totally irrelevant from a game perspective and adds to advantage is not annoyingly in the way. This game is a solid keeper and I hope for relevant(!) DLC to it!… Expand
  2. atown16667
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    So much hate. Can we stop giving video games these near impossible expectations to live up to. Yes, Anthem isn't as great as it looked coming out, but boy is it still one hell of a game. I have never felt so in control of my character in a game before. The flying mechanics are also spot on. The suit modifications are also stunning and beautiful. The story is kind of generic but that isn'tSo much hate. Can we stop giving video games these near impossible expectations to live up to. Yes, Anthem isn't as great as it looked coming out, but boy is it still one hell of a game. I have never felt so in control of my character in a game before. The flying mechanics are also spot on. The suit modifications are also stunning and beautiful. The story is kind of generic but that isn't a bad thing! So is almost every other game if you look at it objectively. Visually this game is a masterpiece. Mechanically this game great yet not a masterpiece.

    Why can't we just take a game at face value instead of playing it with the expectations built up before release? 3.9? This is a criminal user score for a game that has barely come out. Every online game today has issues when released so don't act surprised when this game does to. Sometimes I honestly believe that they should screen these reviews so people who just come here to vent their frustrations don't have an opportunity to negatively impact a game. I see a lot of people reviewing from their emotions rather than from an unbiased objective viewpoint. I just hope these reviews don't negatively impact a person's decision to buy this game. You should definitely get it if you have the money.    … Expand
  3. SirSarakor
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Изначально игра позиционировалась как гриндилка наподобие Варфрейма или Дестени 2.
    Это кооперативная гриндилка с отличной графикой.
    Какие могут быть притензии к гриндилке в плане сюжета ? Вы вообще больные ? Какой нахрен "минус, за то что нет ПвП".... ПвП не обещали, проснитесь. Вообще игра заслуживает оценку 7-8, но я постаил 10 из-за идиотов которые напридумывали себе всякого, а    Изначально игра позиционировалась как гриндилка наподобие Варфрейма или Дестени 2.
    Это кооперативная гриндилка с отличной графикой.
    Какие могут быть притензии к гриндилке в плане сюжета ? Вы вообще больные ? Какой нахрен "минус, за то что нет ПвП".... ПвП не обещали, проснитесь.

    Вообще игра заслуживает оценку 7-8, но я постаил 10 из-за идиотов которые напридумывали себе всякого, а потом наставили здесь свои высеры.

    Единственное что мне не нравится в "сюжетных квестах" - однотипные квесты с радаром, переносом вещей или решением "головоломок".
    И на данный момент мало контента (обещают завезти), а так же отсутствие рус. озвучки при ценнике 3к+    … Expand
  4. garosaints
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Veo mucha critica sin sentido ajena totalmente al juego solo desprecio sin fundamentos
  5. Styke
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    The enemies stand there and wait to die and the bullet sponge design is to encourage "combos" with different element types and triggers. There's literally nothing to this game besides graphics, and after level 10 you've literally seen the entire thing. The maps repeat, using a different chunk of the boring and completely pointless "freeplay" map while trying very, very hard to get you toThe enemies stand there and wait to die and the bullet sponge design is to encourage "combos" with different element types and triggers. There's literally nothing to this game besides graphics, and after level 10 you've literally seen the entire thing. The maps repeat, using a different chunk of the boring and completely pointless "freeplay" map while trying very, very hard to get you to care about characters that each have an obvious 'so funny and unique!' quirk. It makes no sense that a multi-million dollar flagship title comes across as rushed, unfinished and downright poorly designed, but these are trying times my friends.… Expand
  6. CommissarWolf
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Lots of fake accounts coming on here to give 10s so I had to get in here and counter balance. Game play loops are boring, the characters are uninteresting, the story makes you watch the best parts as cut scenes instead of partaking in them, main character is generic, the gun play is uninspired with many bullet sponges to shoot, and most of the javelins are interesting, but needed more toLots of fake accounts coming on here to give 10s so I had to get in here and counter balance. Game play loops are boring, the characters are uninteresting, the story makes you watch the best parts as cut scenes instead of partaking in them, main character is generic, the gun play is uninspired with many bullet sponges to shoot, and most of the javelins are interesting, but needed more to make them actually stand out more. The flying is really cool, making you wonder why there weren't air battles. The game legitimately looks incredible, but that is the only thing it has going for it. Also Fort Tarsis is so drab and feels dead as the NPCs rarely produce any sound or feel like they are there at all.… Expand
  7. QueryInterface
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    I really want to love this game but in its current state it's a technical mess and poor game design:
    1. I get constant server disconnections. I mean constant. Often 2-4 in a row.
    2. Healt bug - your items just randomly ignored and don't add you health and shield, meaning you are always oneshot. On one mission you have 6 health bars, on the next one just a single one. It's **** game    I really want to love this game but in its current state it's a technical mess and poor game design:
    1. I get constant server disconnections. I mean constant. Often 2-4 in a row.
    2. Healt bug - your items just randomly ignored and don't add you health and shield, meaning you are always oneshot. On one mission you have 6 health bars, on the next one just a single one. It's **** game breaking.
    3. Quick Play is totally broken. I tied it multiple times and each time it throws me in mission which is bugged therefore it can't be completed and thus someone left the group. And here you are! Have fun joining the broken mission. Moreover often when you join next thing happening you are teleported... to a point which is outside bugged objective... and you are teleported... to a point outside objective... You get the idea.
    4. Freeplay desing is aweful: no markers in freeplay, you don't know where you died last time, no notifications about events, so you are always alone, when you are downed you are respawned far away from that point.
    5. Down state is annoying as **** The ONLY action you can do is Alt-f4. I'm not kidding, other things are not working: map is disabled, player markers are disabled, you can't leave mission, etc.
    6. Glitches, bugs and lags. In a game where you should be an agile javelin, there are too many cases when enemy hits you even if you dodged away.. It just didn't register. Or animation bugged when you was shot and you was not notified that smth is coming.    … Expand
  8. JohnCalico
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    This game is a mixture of conflicting ideas that don't blend well at all.

    - The environments are beautiful, but you don't get to explore them because you're constantly being pulled forward to objectives by your squad-mates that are rushing to get to the end game. - The combat has a lot of potential, but the mission design is so repetitive and boring that it falls flat overall. -    This game is a mixture of conflicting ideas that don't blend well at all.

    - The environments are beautiful, but you don't get to explore them because you're constantly being pulled forward to objectives by your squad-mates that are rushing to get to the end game.

    - The combat has a lot of potential, but the mission design is so repetitive and boring that it falls flat overall.

    - The Story and Dialogue seem to be pretty decent, but you'll constantly be interrupted by your squad-mates comms chatter.

    This game really works best if you play with strangers (Matchmaking) and mute all comms, which kind of defeats the purpose of a squad-based multiplayer game.

    I purchased EA Premier to try out this game and promptly cancelled my subscription.    … Expand
  9. Vaash
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    This has the potential to be a good game, but probably in a year of content and patches. but for me, i think to drop $60 on a game with promise of future content isn't really a complete game. i would pay for a car and wait to get doors next month. so i wouldn't do it a game either. potential yes, i hope it does get good. but i would save the money now and buy it later when its on sale.
  10. Rudal
    Feb 23, 2019
    2
    A $60 game with microtransactions and most you do in it is stare at loading screens.
    After a week Bioware released so called Day One patch that somewhat shortened the loading times but that still didn't address the issue where you have to go through loading screen whenever you want to do anything in the game.
    Game in general looks nice and shooting is nice. Flying would be nice if not    A $60 game with microtransactions and most you do in it is stare at loading screens.
    After a week Bioware released so called Day One patch that somewhat shortened the loading times but that still didn't address the issue where you have to go through loading screen whenever you want to do anything in the game.

    Game in general looks nice and shooting is nice. Flying would be nice if not loading screens and quick overheat that forces you to the ground in some areas.
    Combat is nice at first but after couple of hours where you fight the same enemies over and over again it just becomes tedious and boring. Loot is lame and not interesting.

    Menus, menus everywhere, button clicks and button holds to the point that it's just retarded.
    Developer's laziness on this field is beyond me and I really wish they would stop forcing console like menus on to PC. Stop, it!

    Basically, wait for a year. The game might be in a better state than it is right now and you will probably pay way less.    … Expand
  11. indarkness
    Feb 24, 2019
    2
    Offering Coop mode is one thing. Games entirely online is another quite different. That's not even a game. This kind of punishment was, not so long ago, offered as an addendum - a bonus - of a main game.
    Games without history, without soul, whose sole purpose is only to create a map for people to get caught up in between them
  12. Gamer-critic
    Feb 23, 2019
    2
    Anthem is a poor try at Looter-shooter genre by BioWare, a studio loved by so many players back in 2008-2012 and now desperately trying to survive and not end up being closed by EA. And unfortunately, they failed.

    Anthem is broken, broken in so many ways it hurts to even talk about: gunplay is weak and unenjoyable, character progression is lacking and boring, enemies are stupid and too    Anthem is a poor try at Looter-shooter genre by BioWare, a studio loved by so many players back in 2008-2012 and now desperately trying to survive and not end up being closed by EA. And unfortunately, they failed.

    Anthem is broken, broken in so many ways it hurts to even talk about: gunplay is weak and unenjoyable, character progression is lacking and boring, enemies are stupid and too easy, loot is also boring and there is not even that much to loot, the content just doesn't exist, no random events, no quests (those to progress the main story don't count, as they are basically there to prolong the campaign).

    Everything that make Looter-shooter A Looter-shooter is fundamentally broken and lacking in every way possible, and even something that you'd think BioWare will actually do better, the story and characters are also terrible, plot is a typical B-movie about evil dude who wants to do evil things, characters are there to annoy you, they don't progress the plot, they don't give you any missions, they talk about nonsense and do nothing apart from that.

    And even when you think that things couldn't go any worse than they already are, you realize that more than 90% of the time you spent on the game, consists of LOADING SCREENS. I haven't seen any triple-A game so buggy and poorly optimized than this one (except for Mass Effect: Andromeda, of course. What a joke you are, BioWare).

    Just for you to understand, to enter the game you should suffer through the first loading screen, then you spawn in the Main Hub where you can talk to vendors and go enter your Javelin to actually start playing, which requires another loading screen, then you choose your weapons and mods and go to mission list which requires ANOTHER loading screen, and after that you choose a mission and the game sends you TO ANOTHER LOADING SCREEN, and only after that you can actually start shooting bad guys. When you finished you quit the mission and BOOM, another loading screen to show you what you've earned, and OH BOY ANOTHER LOADING SCREEN TO LOAD THE MAIN HUB AGAIN. And to play the game you need to repeat that EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
    And I'm not even mentioning constant crashes and disconnects from your friends that BioWare didn't fix since closed "VIP" beta.

    I spent 30 hours in this game, I don't know how but I made it through this horrible experience and now I can be 100% sure to say, that BioWare is doomed. You can bet that after a while they will abandon this game, like they did with ME:A, and shortly after EA will close them. And this really does hurt me, because I loved BioWare, I loved all Mass Effects and all Dragon Ages (even the second one, yep) prior to 2012. And now we can see how BioWare is slowly and painfully dying.

    This is so sad.
    It truly is.
    F.    … Expand
  13. Downcore
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    I'm fan of BioWare and love their games but this "ANTHEM" is unacceptable! it's so boring and repetitive... I can't believe I just can't.
  14. sauce001
    Feb 23, 2019
    1
    This game is boring, repetitive and full of micro-transactions. I give it 1 point because of amazing graphic (which was downgraded...)

    Sorry EA, your greed messed it up again....
  15. ArgusLVI
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    I was really looking forward to Anthem, honestly. However, Bioware have **** out one of the worst excuses of a game I have ever seen. The lore was there, the concept was present, and yet, the game completely falls flat. Super basic and wonky combat, a cliche story, a sever lack of endgame content, and a endless series of bugs is all you will find here. And the loading screens?! **** theI was really looking forward to Anthem, honestly. However, Bioware have **** out one of the worst excuses of a game I have ever seen. The lore was there, the concept was present, and yet, the game completely falls flat. Super basic and wonky combat, a cliche story, a sever lack of endgame content, and a endless series of bugs is all you will find here. And the loading screens?! **** the loading screens, this is 2004 tier game design.

    What the **** honestly.    … Expand
  16. MJay00
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    This is the most boring game with a Bioware-Logo on it i have every played.
    I felt asleep with a controller in my hand. Repetitive after 25 minutes.
    This is fact. No hate.
    EA really destroyed the original Bioware Studio.
  17. Zakeruga
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Audiovisually amazing!!! it is not the revolution of the games, and maybe it needs more content but the gameplay (fly, fight, etc) and the graphics are addicting.
  18. kiaxxl
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    The gameplay is fun when it works, but the more you play the more cracks appear and it's not a great launch either. I hope this will be a good game in about a month or so, but then again it should be a good game on launch. If you're considering buying I would definitely wait for updates.
  19. Acguydance
    Feb 23, 2019
    5
    The action, the combat system is great. That feeling when you wear some metal made suit is very comfortable. However the current endgame contents are too few, and the game cycle is all about, like you are paying "time" to "buy" loot boxes, and that feeling is so strong compared to other looter-shooters. Not to mention the frustrating town mode which is totally meaningless, probablyThe action, the combat system is great. That feeling when you wear some metal made suit is very comfortable. However the current endgame contents are too few, and the game cycle is all about, like you are paying "time" to "buy" loot boxes, and that feeling is so strong compared to other looter-shooters. Not to mention the frustrating town mode which is totally meaningless, probably implemented because the designers wanted to show off their hard works. Should have just make a map and click the destination to start a conversation with the NPC instead.

    As an online game. This game lacks to create good user experience environment. UIs, those "mystery" symbols in your gear details without explanation etc. are just awful.

    Not a bad game, but not worth the time right now.    … Expand
  20. FousekCZ
    Feb 23, 2019
    5
    Gameplay is really good and sexy but there is so many things wrong.
    Currently game lacks end game.
    Overall UI is very confusing and stupid.
    Biggest pain is poor technical performance, constantly lagging / rollbacking 3 secs back... Loading into Launch bay (1 room) takes longer than into Fort Tarsis...
  21. thantos911
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    Not a lot of meat to the game currently, very pretty however and visually a 10 out of 10. Game play is very grindy and level cap comes around the 7 hours mark where as you will repeat the same 2 missions for gear, for the next 30 hours or so looking for minor upgrades to existing gear that incrementally get a .4% bump here or there as you go up the scale. With no pvp or other activitiesNot a lot of meat to the game currently, very pretty however and visually a 10 out of 10. Game play is very grindy and level cap comes around the 7 hours mark where as you will repeat the same 2 missions for gear, for the next 30 hours or so looking for minor upgrades to existing gear that incrementally get a .4% bump here or there as you go up the scale. With no pvp or other activities the game just falls flat at the moment.… Expand
  22. FelixMts
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    Grow up! I know it's not the best game ever. But it's fun. It's a loot shooter and yeah it will get grindy! It only gets better from here. Have fun!
  23. Yaweigh
    Feb 25, 2019
    1
    No soul that you would expect from the name Bioware but all of the minimum effort you expect from EA. Absolute minimum game design essentially no evolution or progression and overpriced. This is a $9.99 game IMHO. You can put lipstick on a pig, but I'm not kissing it. This game is the pig in that analogy.
  24. gihzmo
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    The game is fun, the combat is fun and I believe the majority of people complaining are rushing through the content. The game is fun for me, I play with some friends we get some loot I get to make a cool build. It is fun. I have not got to the endgame yet, and probably wont be there for a little while. I completely understand the complaints and I agree with a lot of them. Though the gameThe game is fun, the combat is fun and I believe the majority of people complaining are rushing through the content. The game is fun for me, I play with some friends we get some loot I get to make a cool build. It is fun. I have not got to the endgame yet, and probably wont be there for a little while. I completely understand the complaints and I agree with a lot of them. Though the game is not as horrendous as people want to make it out to be. It is no more repetitive than Warframe, probably the most grindy game that has ever been developed. It is also fun, but it really is the same exact thing over and over. But somehow that is not OK for Anthem. No, there is not enough content, and they are releasing more. It will probably be released on a schedule that is more in line with normal people playing the game. But the hyper hardcore 60 hour a week players are saying well there isn't enough content here. I am not sure I have seen any non PvP game have enough content to satisfy those folks. Diablo? That is also repetitive as hell but they have done interesting things and I think Anthem can learn a lot from them. Anthem has a little ways to go. They have work to do and I hope them the best. I am going out on a limb to support them because the game is fun and the developers have been extremely responsive. I hope the "pro gamers" and reviews don't cause EA to kill the game.… Expand
  25. Acomatage
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    This is a Bioware game, for the Casual Gamer. A lot of Hardcore gamers hate it because they are hardcore gamers, investing countless hours of time, and expecting countless hours of fun, or depth. This game works for those who normally have a spare 20 to 30 minutes to play a few times a week, and the pace of the game makes it easy for someone to jump in and progress a little in the story inThis is a Bioware game, for the Casual Gamer. A lot of Hardcore gamers hate it because they are hardcore gamers, investing countless hours of time, and expecting countless hours of fun, or depth. This game works for those who normally have a spare 20 to 30 minutes to play a few times a week, and the pace of the game makes it easy for someone to jump in and progress a little in the story in that time. They can progress regardless of whether they invest time into research. This game has deep moments, but right now lacks some depth. The loading screens have improved enormously, and the random events in Freeplay have improved as well. Bioware is certainly making an effort to improve the game continually. If there is no depth now, I imagine there will be shortly.… Expand
  26. anythingelse45
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Anthem is so much more than a Loot grabbing Shooter but not quite a full fledged RPG. But that's Ok. Bugs aside, this game is really fun and engrossing if You as a gamer dont making a very fundamental mistake of comparing it to either a traditional online shooter or an Epic Bioware RPG masterpiece like Mass effect. Why? Because it is in a sub genre of its own. Being from Bioware, EveryoneAnthem is so much more than a Loot grabbing Shooter but not quite a full fledged RPG. But that's Ok. Bugs aside, this game is really fun and engrossing if You as a gamer dont making a very fundamental mistake of comparing it to either a traditional online shooter or an Epic Bioware RPG masterpiece like Mass effect. Why? Because it is in a sub genre of its own. Being from Bioware, Everyone expects it to have a really deep and enriching story with branching dialogue and character decision Consequences that affect each and every aspect of the game. But doing that would not be sustainable or realistically possible for an online multiplayer co-op shooter as the game would have to track each and every branching decision You make and try to matchmake with people who have made the exact decisions or at-least decisions that, for the moment at-least, are aligned with your story line. And if You keep in mind that traditional branching story lines have thousands of possibilities and combinations, It would only add more load on the server, more work for the Ai, more load times(Yes, I know the current load times are also just a bit long). Not to mention the game size would also increase, there would have to be more updates to accommodate the continuing branching story if You are looking at it from an RPG perspective.
    If You look at it unbiased, as what it is, An Online shooter with basic level rpg elements to give the story a sense of direction and continuity, You will have fun and really appreciate the game.
    The Story, while not an Epic like Mass effect, is just interesting enough to keep You going. It makes more sense if You pay attention to and read up on the Lore, the tit bits of information You get from NPC's and the world itself.
    The gameplay is fun, People have compared it to flying around like Iron man and It is. The shooter mechanics are also fun and really well made. Some people have called it repetitive but guess what all shooters are. Infact every game You take, whether shooter or Hack and slash, Especially an MMO, at the end of the day, You are running around either shooting or hacking and collecting loot. There's no different way to shoot but with Anthem Atleast, You can hover in the air and shoot, Play as storm and unleash Awesome Lightning strikes and do so much more.
    Visually, this is stunning and plays so smooth. You need to experience this first hand to know how visually exciting the game world is.
    Another Good thing is that Bioware have not been greedy like other devs who try to charge for everything. Note I have Not mentioned EA here as EA traditionally try to squeeze every penny from players. IN ANthem, surprisingly EA have acted a bit Civilized . In Anthem, All guns and essential items can be unlocked through progression. The only micro-transactions are focused on cosmetics like buy exotic paints or skins for your javelin. And buying exotic crafting materials.
    Now coming to the Issues, Bugs, This is something that Bioware need to address. The HDR on pc looks dull and washed out. Switching HDR off really makes the game look beautiful. So if Bioware fix the HDR, just imagine how much better the game would look.
    Reduced Load screens, Voice chat and server stability are other things that need to be addressed. The game however is just launched and future patches should address this.
    If You decide to give this a try, go into the game free from anybody's opinions and specially free from your own bias, then You will have fun. Remember, this is not an RPG but it is definitely better than an MMO    … Expand
  27. aldian
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I'm really enjoying the game so far. The loading times are on the slow side, but not unbearable. I've got the game on my regular SSD, I may try moving it to my NVME drive to see how much it helps.

    I did have to turn some graphics settings off Ultra to get 50-60fps at 2160x1080 resolution using a 6gb MSI 1070. My biggest criticism of the game so far is that the interface isn't as nice    I'm really enjoying the game so far. The loading times are on the slow side, but not unbearable. I've got the game on my regular SSD, I may try moving it to my NVME drive to see how much it helps.

    I did have to turn some graphics settings off Ultra to get 50-60fps at 2160x1080 resolution using a 6gb MSI 1070.

    My biggest criticism of the game so far is that the interface isn't as nice as Destiny 2's. Not being able to just go look at my load out and having to go through an actual loading screen to do so is annoying. The guns aren't as satisfying to shoot as I'd like but that could be because I'm still fairly early in the game and have crappy guns, the skills on the Storm javelin are awesome though.    … Expand
  28. manhatten12
    Feb 24, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i personally like the game if you want to be a be ironman in destiny this is for you although this game is filled with tons of bugs and gliches (minor spoilers ahead) in one part of the game i have to kill these things called titans to get corium i killed a few which would have been past the amount i needed but it did not count to the objective so i had to go back to fort tarsis and re launch my expedition also the story is very lacking i expected more from bioware i also feel the openworld or freeplay is lacking its go here kill this enemy then complete this objective.so in my op ion the game is mediocre 25… Expand
  29. Saminion
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I'm so loving this game, I don't get what people are complaining about, especially since so many of them have obviously not even played the game but are just hating because others are hating or just because it's ea. Game is fun, fighting is so cool and I like the story.
  30. Hagryke
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Muchisimos bugs, pantallas de carga larguisimas, a las 20 horas ya lo notas repetititvo y el contenido es super escaso. Por no hablar de los dialogos y las historia que telita.
    Esto juego valdra la pena cuando cueste 20 € y le haya metido 20 parches, y otros 20 dlc.
    No recomiendo para nada comprar este juego de salida, a menos que seas bobo.
  31. Jarkeld
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    While yes it seems a little bit incomplete, and seems rushed on some features, I had a good time. Happy to see good faces (contrary to Andromeda) at the end having fun with is what gaming is supposed to be all about.
  32. Polarmartian
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    I'm personally liking the gameplay loop Anthem has. There is a good base for them to build on in the live service. While there are bugs, I don't think I've encountered anything that isn't fixable. The dev's community engagement is much higher than may games. My main gripe is that the tethering is too aggressive and the time to get back to team should be increased.
  33. PaVeN0
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Great graphic I wait for Chapter One if will be come :) Too many hate for this game but why -,-
  34. Lanov
    Feb 22, 2019
    3
    Looks and plays like a pale copy of the Warframe without any interesting ideas.
  35. jeanfff
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    It looks like we are playing the same mission over and over again! Maybe it will get better in the future, but I've paid a full price game and it looks unfinished! Lame!
  36. Dozerose
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Personally, I played it solo (i just did not want to have other players "ruin" the story or get thrown near the end of a story mission) and I really enjoyed it, but the grind for XP feels overdone at least for a solo player.
    What I don't understand is what was the point of making you grind out a bunch of bs for a few hours, it just felt like a massive slog. Also, I did enjoy the story but    Personally, I played it solo (i just did not want to have other players "ruin" the story or get thrown near the end of a story mission) and I really enjoyed it, but the grind for XP feels overdone at least for a solo player.
    What I don't understand is what was the point of making you grind out a bunch of bs for a few hours, it just felt like a massive slog. Also, I did enjoy the story but I did not go into it expecting much honestly.
    if you enjoy an "alright" story and some "alright" combat/grind then this may be a game for you, IF you do not enjoy GRINDING gear/xp then I would personally not suggest it.    … Expand
  37. stumpysez
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    I am enjoying the hell out of this game. I'm not in endgame yet, so I can't review how that goes, but I've never been a grinder. If you want to play a game with really enjoyable gameplay, stunning graphics and gameworld, and a dev team that is clearly engaged and working to make the game better, give this game a try. I would rate it a 10 but again, I haven't done the endgame grind yetI am enjoying the hell out of this game. I'm not in endgame yet, so I can't review how that goes, but I've never been a grinder. If you want to play a game with really enjoyable gameplay, stunning graphics and gameworld, and a dev team that is clearly engaged and working to make the game better, give this game a try. I would rate it a 10 but again, I haven't done the endgame grind yet so I'll defer to others who say that it's not deep enough. It's been more than deep enough for me, though. Try it out.… Expand
  38. stephnakagawa
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed this game so much, I swear. I have nothing to complain about the game, it's natural for us to have issue at the first day but I enjoyed it.

    I'm now a Masterwork Storm and I'm grinding for more Legendary items and to complete all the challenges.
  39. RazzerPhoenix
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Do not let the bad reviews prevent you from playing the game, i like it and yes it has flaws but developers are solving them. i highly recommend you testing teh game with the free origin premier access pass. If this game is supported by his community it would likely become greater, there is so much potential !
  40. Yozky
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I like this game. Not perfect, far away from it, but I played Destiny, I think the story will repeat
  41. Nico79
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    A good Game for maybe 15 hours, after this you have seen everything , the end Content clear and max Gear. But the Gunplay and flying is Fun, the Graphic is nice,the Sound is cool and the World Design is great. This is why i give 5/10. Give Anthem 1 Year of Updates, and it will be a 7 or 8/10.
  42. relief
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Great game with big ambitions! Yes, this is a game service, and it has some problems at the start! No project of this type came out complete and fully playable. From large-scale projects of this type, I can single out 3! They came out altogether zero! I am impressed with Anthem! I have not been so immersed in the game universe for a long time, though not for long
  43. Kedanza
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    The Game is beeing reviewbombed by an unmeasrable amount of small brained children who hate EA and BIoware, bc reasons... I played the Game in both Demos and have finished the Story. Now i'm in the Endgame after around 40 hours of lots of fun Gameplay. Don't listen to the haters. Most of them are here bc they think it's fun to ruin other peoples games and won't allow it if someone has funThe Game is beeing reviewbombed by an unmeasrable amount of small brained children who hate EA and BIoware, bc reasons... I played the Game in both Demos and have finished the Story. Now i'm in the Endgame after around 40 hours of lots of fun Gameplay. Don't listen to the haters. Most of them are here bc they think it's fun to ruin other peoples games and won't allow it if someone has fun with it.

    We are a group of eight people and even if it's not the best game we ever played, it's also not the worst game like some reviewbombers want you to think. Thanks Bioware for this great new IP everybody who finished the Story knows what your plan for the future are. I wish you all the best and hope Anthem succeeds long time, bc i like my Javelin and want to play the game for a long time! :)    … Expand
  44. dancetilurdead
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Bioware created an amazing and unique combat system in addition to a beautiful world and intriguing story. Your basic looter shooter with flying. Everyone is hating hard because "EA bad" but this is a game I've enjoyed more than 40 hours with my friends, and can't wait to see future content. People giving this a 0/10 are not giving a fair review. The game is certainly not 0.
  45. Dantai87
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    The game is Beautiful. Flying around is great. The story, to me, was satisfactory. The game does have some issues that need to be addressed, though It's been keeping me busy since it released and will for quite a while longer. Overall I feel like the game is great and will only get better as the Devs are fast to reply to issues and fix bugs.
  46. GamerDanX
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    My experience with Anthem began with purchasing the EA prime for one month ($15). I figured that if I didn't like the game, I would just cancel and not buy it; but, if I did like the game, I could buy it 10% off.

    I was hooked by the first 10 hours. There are a few bugs and the loading times were rough, but I don't understand why people are calling this an "unfinished game." This is    My experience with Anthem began with purchasing the EA prime for one month ($15). I figured that if I didn't like the game, I would just cancel and not buy it; but, if I did like the game, I could buy it 10% off.

    I was hooked by the first 10 hours. There are a few bugs and the loading times were rough, but I don't understand why people are calling this an "unfinished game."

    This is all just my opinion, but I think it has an original and epic story. Also, the dialogue between the characters is better than Fallout 4. With some NPCs, I found myself laughing at their hilarious banter and interactions; and, with other NPCs, I found myself deeply invested in their heart wrenching situations.

    The world is massive and there is so much to explore. Chests, resources, and other collectibles are there for the taking if you just look into that cave on the side of the cliff or in that lake by the waterfall. While you explore, you will activate World Events giving you an opportunity to score some loot and feats. EVERY EXPERIENCE in this open world is different. The chests and resources spawn in different places, and the World Events activate randomly.

    The game play is... WOW. Flying around this massive world is addicting, and fighting with so much maneuverability is both challenging and fun.

    The loot system reminds me of Boderlands2. Awesome.

    The day 1 patch has reduced the loading times by about 50% (just a guestament). This has reaffirmed my decision to play this game. With more patches and content on the way, I look forward to what Anthem will become.    … Expand
  47. ErathiaForever
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    I swear half these negative reviews were written by people who didn't even play the game. Especially the ones complaining about Endgame content. Look, no game has a ton of Endgame content on day one, but it has literally 3 times as much as people on this site are claiming it does. 2 out of 3 strongholds don't unlock until you beat the main story, but that's the definition of endgame. AndI swear half these negative reviews were written by people who didn't even play the game. Especially the ones complaining about Endgame content. Look, no game has a ton of Endgame content on day one, but it has literally 3 times as much as people on this site are claiming it does. 2 out of 3 strongholds don't unlock until you beat the main story, but that's the definition of endgame. And as to people complaining about performance: I haven't had a single issue. I'm running everything at ultra and it's been perfectly smooth sailing.

    I've sunk dozens of hours and counting into this game. It's fantastic. The combat is chaotic in a way that's realistic without being overwhelming and the heads up displays are intuitive. The flight mechanic just feels good. The visuals are absolutely amazing. The detail put into everything is par for the course with Bioware, but beyond what any other studio bothers with.

    I absolutely recommend this game    … Expand
  48. Molcbot
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I am not really sure why people complain so much about this game. I guess the issues involving the story, the campaign and the loading screens do not bother me as much. All I want is to shoot and kill things in a suit and this game gives me that. I am having so much fun and I really enjoy the looter aspect of the game.
  49. rallybilen
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    I can't agree more with the low score reviews. It is almost disrespectful how bad the game is. It feels like a shell with nothing inside. Gameplay is super stiff and uninspiring and the open world it's just there. Don't support this game. We deserve more.
  50. AngryShark92
    Feb 8, 2022
    0
    I cannot write a full length review on this because I really don't have the desire to, but in a quick synopsis... this is just another heavily marketed service game layered with MTX that releases unfinished and receives updates as necessary. This is an entirely anti-consumer practice and needs to be called out if there is any hope of receiving quality games in the future.

    + Beautiful    I cannot write a full length review on this because I really don't have the desire to, but in a quick synopsis... this is just another heavily marketed service game layered with MTX that releases unfinished and receives updates as necessary. This is an entirely anti-consumer practice and needs to be called out if there is any hope of receiving quality games in the future.

    + Beautiful world design and graphics
    + Fly anywhere mechanic is cool
    + Some fun co-op moments

    - Home world is lifeless
    - Quests are repetitive
    - MTX is unnecessary
    - Loot balancing is awful
    - Terrible facial animations
    - Boring story (from Bioware???)
    - Bullet sponge enemies
    - Weapons all look the same
    - Loading times (Played on an NVME drive, shut up "Journalists")
    - Service-based game

    Overall, this a bad effort by Bioware, it is sad to see as I thoroughly enjoyed Mass Effect 1 & 2, but it seems to be an inevitable end by now... Anthem may be the final nail in the coffin as EA has no qualms about shutting down a studio that does not meet lofty financial expectations. EA needs to give their teams more time to develop games, and not bring in anti-gamer consultants like Anita Sarkeesian... cannot understand that move, beyond bizarre. 3/10 is a gift.    … Expand
  51. FraserTwitch
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Really fun game! i havent get so additec to a game some much time ago, if you want a good loot shooter this game is for you, is you ar expecting another type of game play another thing.
  52. Hurbicide
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    This game is not nearly as bad as some are putting it. Yes, as loot based games tend to be... it is grindy at the end.

    Pros - The gameplay is genuinely fun, though. The controls and feel of combat is extremely fun. The scenery is beatiful and the world, because of the multiple layers, feels very large. It's all open world, which is nice... instead of being instance based "zones"    This game is not nearly as bad as some are putting it. Yes, as loot based games tend to be... it is grindy at the end.

    Pros - The gameplay is genuinely fun, though. The controls and feel of combat is extremely fun. The scenery is beatiful and the world, because of the multiple layers, feels very large. It's all open world, which is nice... instead of being instance based "zones" like Destiny.

    Negatives
    Bugs. There are enough bugs that I wonder what other hidden mechanics are also not working. If a simple bug like my ultimate showing as ready when it is not is present... then what other hidden mechanics are not working properly. Does that augment I have really give me +25% damage or luck really giving me that bonus? There have been a couple patches that have taken care of most of the bugs seen in early access... I expect that within a week or two of launch most of the noticeable glitches are taken care of. This is a fact of life with games that do not pay professional testers to test their games, and their reputations take an appropriate hit because of it.

    And... If boss mobs do not drop anything at the end of a run... why would anyone waste the time to do that boss fight? Can put the setting on as hard as you want because you don't have to go through the boss fight at the end.

    The main story is fine... but all of the side conversations that provide absolutely no value to the game are ridiculous. You have all these bubbles everywhere that don't go away if you don't watch the cut scene... but you have absolutely no reason to care about the whining that is happening where all you can do is give an npc advice on what they should do about their social hang ups....
    Overall it is very fun, but they have some work to do to keep the replay-ability factor up... I feel like they wanted free roam to be an end game activity ... but with events spread out and you spend 15 minutes flying around hoping to stumble across one slowing the play down... people would probably rather just run the few strongholds over and over (Especially since you do not have to kill the boss to get the loots).    … Expand
  53. pafciu
    Feb 25, 2019
    4
    Game is nice for just first few hours and then you get bored to death with it. Story is pathetic, loot is pathetic, quests are pathetic, UI is TERRIBLY pathetic, economy is INSULTING bad, crafting is completely USELESS and BROKEN. Loading screens are EXTREMELY painful. Lacking many essential features like in-mission inventory, stat page, squad interaction, chat, etc. Avoid this game untilGame is nice for just first few hours and then you get bored to death with it. Story is pathetic, loot is pathetic, quests are pathetic, UI is TERRIBLY pathetic, economy is INSULTING bad, crafting is completely USELESS and BROKEN. Loading screens are EXTREMELY painful. Lacking many essential features like in-mission inventory, stat page, squad interaction, chat, etc. Avoid this game until patched in half a year.… Expand
  54. HannibalMortis
    Feb 25, 2019
    2
    So to begin with this game is nothing like "actual in-game footage" shown in E3 trailer. Everyone knew that was pre-rendered, but that doesn't make a lie any better.
    New games today keep looking better and better, but for some reason, they keep leaving optimization and bug fixes to after release date. Anthem is one of these games with multiple serious bugs, optimization problems,    So to begin with this game is nothing like "actual in-game footage" shown in E3 trailer. Everyone knew that was pre-rendered, but that doesn't make a lie any better.
    New games today keep looking better and better, but for some reason, they keep leaving optimization and bug fixes to after release date. Anthem is one of these games with multiple serious bugs, optimization problems, connectivity issues, constant crashing, lack of content, a small map with just a couple unique places and another loading screen after another,

    My first day felt like I was being pushed to go and shop items in Vanity Store constantly. What is hilarious is that there isn't even much to buy in there. $10 skins for a game which costs $60 is just one of the disgusting things in this game. Some Bioware loyalists keep defending this by saying "you can buy them with in-game credits". Yes, you can by grinding around 5-20 hours for them. None of these armor parts are lootable or be gained as a reward from missions. Is game basically is just a looter-shooter, then why there is no great loot to be gained anywhere? Weapons are just the same with a different name and colors. None of them has anything unique to them and other loot like parts are just to build stronger versions of these weapons and other invisible mods to your Javelin.

    The world of Anthem looked great in the E3 trailer. It really did and I was excited to get in there. I just didn't expect the whole map to be more of the same seen in the trailer with a huuuge downgrade. In the trailer we see these animal running around, birds flying in flocks, those big walker things walking around while one gets destroyed with amazing fireworks. You know a beautiful dynamic world like many other games are starting to have now. None of that is in the actual game we got. Bird respawn mid-air front of your eyes and does only have one flight pattern which is forward and honestly, they don't look great even from a long distance. Those walkers are just lifeless unanimated objects and even those beautiful fireworks are gone.

    Actual flight distance has been also downgraded. Now we need cooling around half the time that Javelin did in the E3 trailer. Overall flying is the best thing in this game and for that, I'm giving 2 out of 10 and not 1 out of 10.

    Briefly, this game has a lot of great ideas, but terrible execution.    … Expand
  55. rykou1701
    Feb 25, 2019
    2
    This game has truly potential to become a great game, however, the lack of What to do, and no feeling of being rewarded due to lack of good loot, Problems with connections, Loading screens which you will stay more at this than actually playing, makes this game a Stressful option to spent your weekends.

    Dont recommend anyone to buy it.
  56. Darkell
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Anthem the game you're either going to love or hate. The hate that the game is receiving is really not there. Some reviews say there is no story or you don't feel connected to the characters. If you just blow through the game then that is true. But if you do the side quests and just talking to the npc then there is a great story there. But it just doesn't end with that you need to findAnthem the game you're either going to love or hate. The hate that the game is receiving is really not there. Some reviews say there is no story or you don't feel connected to the characters. If you just blow through the game then that is true. But if you do the side quests and just talking to the npc then there is a great story there. But it just doesn't end with that you need to find the cortex and read your mail. The story goes so much deeper then.

    As for the issue's yes there are some, but they are being corrected quickly or have been corrected. Those that were in the early release had some rough times but as most reviews are from the day of release those issue have been fixed. Game is truly only a few days old at this point so there will be some hiccups. Bioware has a road map for new events and content coming out, not months down the road but just a few days away starting in March.

    Graphics are amazing, the environment is fun just to be in and watch how it changes. And the javelins each have a different play style to suit your style. I'm truly enjoying the game and having some of the most fun with my group in years. All I can say is try the game for yourself.    … Expand
  57. Punisher88
    Feb 25, 2019
    1
    The game is pretty. That's all it is. There is a stupid amount of load screens, many of the mechanics are incredibly poorly designed and thought out. The game is extremely grindy, full of terrible roadblocks to keep you from progressing too fast, the game can actually spoil itself. At a low level you can be brought into late game missions that will spoil what little story there is for you.The game is pretty. That's all it is. There is a stupid amount of load screens, many of the mechanics are incredibly poorly designed and thought out. The game is extremely grindy, full of terrible roadblocks to keep you from progressing too fast, the game can actually spoil itself. At a low level you can be brought into late game missions that will spoil what little story there is for you. At the end game you only have 3 simple missions as the "endgame content" that are just rehashed versions of previous missions. There's very little customization options, the city hub you go to feels completely dead, any signature bioware tropes like deep characters and conversation trees. Theres a few places where you can choose what you say but it doesn't do anything to change the story or anything. Terrible game. Bioware needs to go back to making great games like dragon age, mass effect or knights of the old republic.… Expand
  58. ArcPlasma
    Feb 25, 2019
    1
    It's jarring and baffling to have non-futuristic weapons in far future sci fi games. It took Bioware 80 months to develop the game and the combat consists of basic assault rifles from 1990 with flying light mech suits.

    There's some fantastic melee abilities like ghost projections that can autonomously use melee abilities, but those few cool things are weighed down by the inexplicable    It's jarring and baffling to have non-futuristic weapons in far future sci fi games. It took Bioware 80 months to develop the game and the combat consists of basic assault rifles from 1990 with flying light mech suits.

    There's some fantastic melee abilities like ghost projections that can autonomously use melee abilities, but those few cool things are weighed down by the inexplicable cave drawings in a far future setting and generic weapons (that are incredibly boring) a few hundred years behind javelin tech; Bioware has regressed far future sci-fi by at least a few decades.

    All of this on top of bad AI, bad map design, bad mission layout and design and guns that are so broken, bullets fire up to 70 ft to the right of the target. I have never seen that in the last 1100 games i've played.

    This game is an astonishing disaster and a new low for sci fi.    … Expand
  59. arif159654
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    i am having fun and i really liked the game.....................................................
  60. Cyberdog
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    Immersing experience. Stunning visuals. Great music. Satisfying game play. Interesting characters. With some bugs and problems which are gradually addressed. Developers care.
  61. Venofice
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Review Anthem, not EA.... I see so many complaints from people who have hardly played the game. I'm about 90hrs+ in and truly love this game. This is a loot grinder game, it's going to be repetitive and getting to the true end game will take more than a day. Luckily I haven't had any technical issues with my desktop. Sit around 65-85fps on Ultra 2k. Let's review the game and stop reviewingReview Anthem, not EA.... I see so many complaints from people who have hardly played the game. I'm about 90hrs+ in and truly love this game. This is a loot grinder game, it's going to be repetitive and getting to the true end game will take more than a day. Luckily I haven't had any technical issues with my desktop. Sit around 65-85fps on Ultra 2k. Let's review the game and stop reviewing EA, a good chuck of these reviews don't say anything about the game and just cry about EA which makes me wonder the validity or lack of purchase before reviewing.

    Pros:
    1. Combat feels and plays great
    2. Teaming up with other players and working out gear combos makes this game have endless combos
    3. This isn't a quick to the top game, very few players can even finish content on GM2
    4. An active Dev team with open communication, this is very rare
    5. No one is holding your hand or showing you how to build your Loadout, you will need to test things
    6. GM2-3 are difficult, let's keep it that way
    7. Huge verity of stats and bonuses on gear, one good roll on an item can completely change your build, this give a good reason to re-roll (craft Masterwork) gear for new stats
    Improvements and Suggestions
    1. Add a Mini-map, it's easy to get turned around and blocking the screen with a map isn't helpful
    2. Add a Shooting Rang or Test Dummy area, allow for testing builds outside of joining groups or going through multiple loading screens to see if gear works
    3. Add more Strongholds
    4. Add the ability to view equipped gear outside the Forge
    5. Add a Character stats screen, showing totals of perks and bonus you get from your gear along with stat definitions
    6. Add in-game chat with the ability to link items for others to view

    Overall the game has been awesome, a few tweaks will really polish this game up. If you are looking for instant gear and no grind I would strongly avoid this game, if you are a fan of POE, D3 and other gear grinders I would bet you would really enjoy this game. With the current 90 day roadmap that was released by Bioware I feel this game will evolve quickly and many issues that are being seen now will be gone. Final note, the story is short but left open ended giving me the hopes of new content. Time will tell, for now I am sold and will continue to play.    … Expand
  62. ECRKarma
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    To be totally honest, too many people have trashed this game without actually giving it a chance. We've seen streamers rush through simply to try to get the reviews up, critics try to blast it for such insignificant complaints that it makes you scratch your head, and cry-babies all over the internet complaining about cosmetics on day 3 of the game being live. To be totally honest, I've hadTo be totally honest, too many people have trashed this game without actually giving it a chance. We've seen streamers rush through simply to try to get the reviews up, critics try to blast it for such insignificant complaints that it makes you scratch your head, and cry-babies all over the internet complaining about cosmetics on day 3 of the game being live. To be totally honest, I've had more fun playing this game than I've had playing any game in a while.

    Want to enjoy the game? First, understand what it is you are buying into. Second, get a squad and play with some peeps you enjoy playing with. This is a team game, if you are just trying to blast through solo you will have a very choppy experience and things will be far less entertaining. Not to say this game isn't fun solo, as I still play solo and have a blast, but the team dynamic brings this game to where it needs to be. We are all 60+ hours deep and showing no signs of slowing. Can't wait to see what they bring to Anthem next!    … Expand
  63. kotok
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    This game doesn’t deserve scores like 0 at all. BioWare did tons of work which should be respected more. Visual style like environment or design of characters, jawelins and creatures is top notch. The world in general looks pretty solid. On top of that it’s fun to play, which is most important thing for the game. Of course Anthem has also annoying issues like loading screens, movingThis game doesn’t deserve scores like 0 at all. BioWare did tons of work which should be respected more. Visual style like environment or design of characters, jawelins and creatures is top notch. The world in general looks pretty solid. On top of that it’s fun to play, which is most important thing for the game. Of course Anthem has also annoying issues like loading screens, moving player to the team, low amount of weapon. But Bioware can fix it.… Expand
  64. Prenner
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    EA garbage, stay CLEAR. Do not reward this company with your money, they do not care about their games or you, they only care about your CASH.
  65. Unfinished
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    Beta. Beta. Beta. Where to begin? Loading screen after loading makes the game unbearable. Approx. 15 to 20 hours to beat the game. Fort Tarsis feels dead. NPC's are as dumb as the look. AI is non existing. Have to wait to equip loot? PLEASE. Story and lore are boring and incohesive. Shoot. Kill. Wait. Repeat. Bio-ware is officially dead as of this writing. Wait for $5 bargain bin forBeta. Beta. Beta. Where to begin? Loading screen after loading makes the game unbearable. Approx. 15 to 20 hours to beat the game. Fort Tarsis feels dead. NPC's are as dumb as the look. AI is non existing. Have to wait to equip loot? PLEASE. Story and lore are boring and incohesive. Shoot. Kill. Wait. Repeat. Bio-ware is officially dead as of this writing. Wait for $5 bargain bin for cheap thrill. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH the $60 Benjamin. You've been warned.… Expand
  66. Opeteh
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    I'm in love with this game! Haven't been so hooked since many years. In my opinion the story is really interesting and very dynamic, javelins control is amazing and I FEEL the power of guns, grenades and rockets shot by my ranger.
    I must be a lucky guy as I never have any of these errors that many users complain about.
    You at least should try it if you are a fan of shooters or big ass mecha.
  67. IgrokU
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    I played for 7 hours or so, got bored and haven't bothered to turn it back on- origin premier. I felt no connection, with my character,the game, the story, or the NPCs.. it was just so...meh. The combat was good, but not oh boy, the world looked good, but so do a lot of other games, but the missions...... How many times do I want to stand in a circle, or fly around gathering orbs, boringI played for 7 hours or so, got bored and haven't bothered to turn it back on- origin premier. I felt no connection, with my character,the game, the story, or the NPCs.. it was just so...meh. The combat was good, but not oh boy, the world looked good, but so do a lot of other games, but the missions...... How many times do I want to stand in a circle, or fly around gathering orbs, boring after you realize that is what the game play is. I really didn't have any issues with bugs or performance/ knock on wood.

    I wanted to like this game and would say it's OK, just not for me. There are just too many other games I actually enjoy after many hours, anthem isn't one of them- anthem was OK at best.    … Expand
  68. ByteXavier
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    I'm tired of the fandom bringing great IPs to the ground. Even though this game has its faults, the feats this game has accomplished with networking is great. It's evident that the fandom is desensitized to good taste and if it's not an overly polished IP that can be played on a potato, they're not in for the long hall.

    Give us the grime and grit, give us the grind, give us the loot,    I'm tired of the fandom bringing great IPs to the ground. Even though this game has its faults, the feats this game has accomplished with networking is great. It's evident that the fandom is desensitized to good taste and if it's not an overly polished IP that can be played on a potato, they're not in for the long hall.

    Give us the grime and grit, give us the grind, give us the loot, give us an awesome experience! CHEERS!    … Expand
  69. Roxberry
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Anthem’s ambitious approach to the looter-shooter genre is encouraging given the development team’s steadfast community engagement. With a roadmap stretching far into the horizon, we’ll be flying around the world of Anthem for a long time to come.
  70. adclavum
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    I'd say that the game is like 7 of 10, but just because some mindless people giving 1 or 2 becasue of even more mindless youtubers reviews I'll give it 10.
    However, development team communication and transparency definitely deserves 10.
    Moreover I'm sure that if the publisher was not EA the reviews and ratings would be much more positive. The game itself much more enjoing, fun and    I'd say that the game is like 7 of 10, but just because some mindless people giving 1 or 2 becasue of even more mindless youtubers reviews I'll give it 10.
    However, development team communication and transparency definitely deserves 10.
    Moreover I'm sure that if the publisher was not EA the reviews and ratings would be much more positive.
    The game itself much more enjoing, fun and original than Far Cry 5, Assasin Creed 20, etc.    … Expand
  71. Abarax
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed many things about the major parts of this game. I can see the hard work and detail that has been put into it by Bioware. This game is not broken, nor are we given half a world that isn't completed. Yes, some issues do deserve to be addressed and some constructive criticisms about concerns were valid in mention of some, and I say, some of the negative reviews.

    But please don't    I enjoyed many things about the major parts of this game. I can see the hard work and detail that has been put into it by Bioware. This game is not broken, nor are we given half a world that isn't completed. Yes, some issues do deserve to be addressed and some constructive criticisms about concerns were valid in mention of some, and I say, some of the negative reviews.

    But please don't forget, this is a live service game that will continuously add content to Anthem's story and world. How can some of the nay sayers miss that rather large detail. Bioware already have the plans and it is already set out for what will come next. They have been extremely transparent and open with their community of gamers. They have addressed issues already and have put out two patches in quick concession. Don't think for a minute that they won't be able to handle the pressure, that is part of their job with a live service game.

    Another thing to add is micro-transactions are limited to cosmetic items only. I've seen it for myself and you can either buy Shards with RL money or you can earn coin to get the cosmetic materials or skins. I think that is a very fair system there, Bioware hasn't been dishonest at all about it, they are quite aware of the concerns about micro-transactions.

    It doesn't really need more baking, it is already a really solid game, with a solid story, with the chance of DLC to be added for FREE through a patch download. What they are trying to do with Anthem is a new approach for Bioware, let them have a chance at this.

    For those of you who are blind sighted with dislike for the publisher, forget EA, think about supporting the game developers here, think about what it takes for them to make the game, instead of $hitting on them because you feel disillusioned with the major publisher. I think they get the message already with some of your bombing reviews, that you really don't like them.
    I bet there is a game and their company and publisher that you like, that somebody will hate or dislike for the same reasons you don't like EA or Bioware for, think about that for a minute.

    For those of you who are interested in playing Anthem, but are scared to because of negative opinions and bias, please give this game a chance, with out bias influence, and judge the game based on it's own merits.

    Since there is so much bombing going on for a game that isn't terrible at all, I'm going to try and help even out the user review by giving this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  72. Asmiel
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    No entiendo tantas críticas negativas. Un juego es para divertirse, de momento lo está consiguiendo y más si juegas con amigos. Gráficos increíbles y jugabilidad inmejorable.
  73. KOUKA84
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I think this is a great game with a lot to do to start and more to come. People that stream or have nothing more to do but play a game for 15 hours a day for a week finishing the game... well yea.. there isn't a game out there that you play that much and much to do. Graphics look amazing. Loot has a good drop rate. skills and guns work great. the only thing that I would like to see isI think this is a great game with a lot to do to start and more to come. People that stream or have nothing more to do but play a game for 15 hours a day for a week finishing the game... well yea.. there isn't a game out there that you play that much and much to do. Graphics look amazing. Loot has a good drop rate. skills and guns work great. the only thing that I would like to see is different ultimate to pick from.… Expand
  74. ArcangelsLegion
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    i dont understand why drama youtubers like that jackass YongYea and people are dogging this game. its good and has potential its a live service game just starting out and yet no one has given it a chance i am having fun playing it and Bioware has delivered on their promises. i guess everyone is spoiled and expecting the moon but if you like looter shooters that give you a challenge. idi dont understand why drama youtubers like that jackass YongYea and people are dogging this game. its good and has potential its a live service game just starting out and yet no one has given it a chance i am having fun playing it and Bioware has delivered on their promises. i guess everyone is spoiled and expecting the moon but if you like looter shooters that give you a challenge. id love to see this game flourish to its full potential.… Expand
  75. Xalan
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    25hrs Played.
    Bar some minor Teething issues, this has to be one of the best looter shooters I've played in years.
    Graphically outstanding, game play is so free and fun. It can be as fast paced or as steady as you like. Perfectly solo-able but better with team! Combat is great and the story from all points of view not just the critical path is brilliant. If you invest the time into this    25hrs Played.
    Bar some minor Teething issues, this has to be one of the best looter shooters I've played in years.
    Graphically outstanding, game play is so free and fun. It can be as fast paced or as steady as you like. Perfectly solo-able but better with team! Combat is great and the story from all points of view not just the critical path is brilliant. If you invest the time into this game it rewards you vastly! i cant wait to see how it grows!    … Expand
  76. miccael
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    I love this simulator! Best Loading Screen simulator ever.
    RIP Bioware. Press F to pay respects.
  77. HORNET47
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Почему все обозлились на эту игру? Да это кусок плохо работающего неоптимизированого говна, с неработающим нет-кодом. Разработчики винят в этом пользователей что у нас плохие старые жесткие диски. И за это разработчик будет гореть в аду. Но, в целом игра ОТЛИЧНАЯ хороший сюжет, в принципе годный геймплей. Если бы они еще руки из жопы достали и подкрутили пару винтиков!Почему все обозлились на эту игру? Да это кусок плохо работающего неоптимизированого говна, с неработающим нет-кодом. Разработчики винят в этом пользователей что у нас плохие старые жесткие диски. И за это разработчик будет гореть в аду. Но, в целом игра ОТЛИЧНАЯ хороший сюжет, в принципе годный геймплей. Если бы они еще руки из жопы достали и подкрутили пару винтиков!
  78. r3dl4nce
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Bioware's last game is a totally new IP. It features a wonderful world, Bastion, left unfinished by its creators, and a lot of events did happen in the past of this world. As a freelancer we can take contracts to explore this beautiful and ruined world to recover items, solve problems and obviously fight the various enemies, be them animals, metamorphics, Domain (the enemy faction) forcesBioware's last game is a totally new IP. It features a wonderful world, Bastion, left unfinished by its creators, and a lot of events did happen in the past of this world. As a freelancer we can take contracts to explore this beautiful and ruined world to recover items, solve problems and obviously fight the various enemies, be them animals, metamorphics, Domain (the enemy faction) forces or even bigger monsters. We explore the world in a totally customizable Javelin, an hi tech mechanical armor that can fly, run, shoot and have powerful skills.
    The game have some defects, but it's pro are great:
    it's fun
    it has a great Bioware-style storyline
    you can fly
    four javelins with great aesthetics and skill customization
    a beautiful world to explore (PC, Ultra settings, it's wonderful)
    again, it's a ton of fun    … Expand
  79. Ebandriel
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Fun if slightly flawed game is receiving undue hate from the masses who just want another mass effect. As a game it has a polarising effect, those who hate it dream of the good old days with Baldurs gate and mass effect 1, while those who love it dream of being ironman :) as someone whos level 22 still having a blast and hasn't finished the story yes I think its a good game with a fewFun if slightly flawed game is receiving undue hate from the masses who just want another mass effect. As a game it has a polarising effect, those who hate it dream of the good old days with Baldurs gate and mass effect 1, while those who love it dream of being ironman :) as someone whos level 22 still having a blast and hasn't finished the story yes I think its a good game with a few flaws.
    gameplay loop is amazing
    Javelins feel amazing
    abilities feel good

    load screen needs further optimisation and perhaps even animation (think flying ships in destiny)
    servers need a new hamster.    … Expand
  80. AeronWarcliffe
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Simply put, Anthem is fun.

    It is fun to fly around this beautiful world. It is fun to team up with three strangers and complete a mission. It is fun to fight the waves of enemies. I have pretty much played non-stop for two days now, and haven't encountered any game breaking bugs. I have a mid-tier computer, and the game runs perfectly. I am also on terrible Australian internet, and    Simply put, Anthem is fun.

    It is fun to fly around this beautiful world. It is fun to team up with three strangers and complete a mission. It is fun to fight the waves of enemies.

    I have pretty much played non-stop for two days now, and haven't encountered any game breaking bugs. I have a mid-tier computer, and the game runs perfectly. I am also on terrible Australian internet, and my connection works well.

    Sure, there are flaws. the story isn't incredible as far as I have played so far, and having to walk around the single player hub so slowly in first person does become boring. But when you get into a mission, the game is just plain fun.

    And I will stand by that claim.    … Expand
  81. JhonyNaPony
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I realy enjoy this game. It's just what it is - funny sci-fi shooter. Where you can play for a few hour's after work. In this game you will not suffer, if some one have batter reaction, than you. You can play as you want. In my opinion, people expected from this game what it is not and should not to be. It's a PvE game, where you can just relax after hard work or study for a few hours andI realy enjoy this game. It's just what it is - funny sci-fi shooter. Where you can play for a few hour's after work. In this game you will not suffer, if some one have batter reaction, than you. You can play as you want. In my opinion, people expected from this game what it is not and should not to be. It's a PvE game, where you can just relax after hard work or study for a few hours and not thinking about your statistic, defeat and so on.
    I'am really sorry for my English, I just wanted to put a positive rating on this game after I saw its rating    … Expand
  82. Bluebane
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Anthem is a lot of fun, I know there are a lot of Destiny comparisons and a lot of fans of that game saying how this isnt good but to be honest compared to the launch of both Destiny 1 & 2 this is a much more fun experience with much more to explore and do, cosmetic items that are all available for free using in game currency with none exclusive to cash only unlike Destiny despite whatAnthem is a lot of fun, I know there are a lot of Destiny comparisons and a lot of fans of that game saying how this isnt good but to be honest compared to the launch of both Destiny 1 & 2 this is a much more fun experience with much more to explore and do, cosmetic items that are all available for free using in game currency with none exclusive to cash only unlike Destiny despite what people may say.
    In terms of the game itself, the core mechanics of game play are solid and are a lot of fun, the 4 suits do all feel different with each having their own play style and feel and the free play option is a lot of fun to explore and find new and interesting things on the map.
    Playing with friends is good and most probably use Discord etc to communicate and so friends who can communicate well can easily co-ordinate themselves to set up combo's and triggers. The ability to customize your suits are a lot of fun and quite detailed with several layers of options.
    Now since this game is new there are a lot of missions that have the same events and it is possible to hit end game fairly easily but with free DLC and updates advised so that it doesn't splinter the player base and with the method Bioware have stated they have developed the mission types into a pool system so they can just drop new styles into the game without any downtime or patching i'm pretty confident in this games ability to expand and grow faster and more successfully that either of the Destiny games did.
    For anyone reading this who remembers the old game Firefall, this is actually quite a similar feel of game and is one of the reasons i'm enjoying it more than a lot of other games I have played recently.    … Expand
  83. Olrikus
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Hate train full speed... Looks like internet doesn't have grades other than 0 and 10 these days so here is my 2 cents about it.

    This game has issues (and bugs) but I am genuinely enjoying it and have a great fun. It is not a single player game. While you can do many missions solo it doesn't mean you will get the same amount of fun as with friends or just random co-op and it is co-op    Hate train full speed... Looks like internet doesn't have grades other than 0 and 10 these days so here is my 2 cents about it.

    This game has issues (and bugs) but I am genuinely enjoying it and have a great fun.

    It is not a single player game. While you can do many missions solo it doesn't mean you will get the same amount of fun as with friends or just random co-op and it is co-op with friends when game really shines.
    Also, it has a pretty descent story for a shooter. I uninstalled Destiny 2 already and no longer plan to buy any additional content for it.

    What I really like:
    - World is AMAZING. I must admit I spent a lot of time in free play searching for secrets and sightseeing opportunities
    - Lore and atmosphere is done great. Especially if you are not skipping dialogues in order to rush the game in 10 hours (sarcasm)
    - Graphics is great and smooth assuming your rig can deliver (yes, game is hardware demanding)
    - Music and sound
    - Looting-shooting-flying-ability spamming
    - Verticality is a great thing! And contrary to popular belief you can (and should) utilize it to your advantage everywhere.
    - This is the first game when flanking and sniping actually matters. I can't play destiny 2 again.
    - No loot boxes, cosmetics can be directly bought with in-game currency, premium currency is for cosmetics only. Looks like BF2 lesson was learned by EA.
    - Free post-launch content. Quality and quantity is unknown, and here is the biggest IF for this game. 8 score is done assuming we will get something descent. 9 or maybe even 10 if we get Forsaken level of quality/quantity and 7 if it will be on Curse of Osiris level.

    I have mixed feelings about:
    - No romance. But after Andromeda and Inquisition maybe it is a good thing
    - Loading screen in Forge, not a big deal but its completely unnecessary
    - There is no item description upon pickup. Instead, rarity shows.
    - Content quantity. But there is not such thing as enough content in a good game :) What I really like like to see is how post-launch support would be done.

    What I didn't like:
    - Nothing

    Some random thoughts:
    It is true that forge and few locations on the world map could be done without loading screens, but saying its everywhere and its a game breaker is way too much.

    As for the tomb quest and multi-kills I am just speechless. Every javelin in the game can do multi-kill easily with their ultimate in certain locations. Reading how people struggle to achieve them is absolutely hilarious.

    I personally like the story and characters. It is totally subjective but I like it way more than Inquisition which is considered to be a great game in terms of story telling. People comparing to KOTOR story probably remember how good it was at launch but forget how flat it is by modern standards (and buggy it was at launch). I completed it recently out of nostalgia and let's say I was sad about how story aged.

    Repetitive... It is a co-op looter shooter, what do you expect? Again, compared to Destiny 2 (or even worse - Warframe) its way less grindy and repetitive. If you think otherwise please return to your forges and gambit, because I am done with them.    … Expand
  84. Vigil
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    On paper, this game sounds like a no-brainer - massive open worlds with verticality and beautiful landscapes, dotted with points of interest to make you wonder what came before you. The execution however, feels like it's duct-taped together. Disjointed mechanics, lack of feedback in combat (especially with guns), poor sound design, poor UI design, poor story, loading screen after loadingOn paper, this game sounds like a no-brainer - massive open worlds with verticality and beautiful landscapes, dotted with points of interest to make you wonder what came before you. The execution however, feels like it's duct-taped together. Disjointed mechanics, lack of feedback in combat (especially with guns), poor sound design, poor UI design, poor story, loading screen after loading screen, lack-lustre loot, negligible end game, atrocious story... it's just all so tiresome. BioWare had so many examples of what to do and what not to do with a looter/shooter and didn't take any of the mistakes other's have made in to account.

    I'd like to be able to say that many of these fundamental design choices can be fixed with patches or time, but I'm just not sure they can be. It's clear that after almost 7 years this is all that the studio is capable of, and it's a damn shame. It could have been amazing, but it's not and I doubt it ever will be.    … Expand
  85. NeverLast
    Feb 23, 2019
    2
    a failure game , unfinished as they promised that will be , story is nonsense without logic , loots of bugs , errors , boring as hell because repetitive quest , side quest total crap " look at the older mmorpg wich they have a loot a sidequest and at least with meaning . item drop very wrong , they said no loot boxes but in fact that it is , some players and i have encounter boxes who dropa failure game , unfinished as they promised that will be , story is nonsense without logic , loots of bugs , errors , boring as hell because repetitive quest , side quest total crap " look at the older mmorpg wich they have a loot a sidequest and at least with meaning . item drop very wrong , they said no loot boxes but in fact that it is , some players and i have encounter boxes who drop loot . not worth my money with these unfinish crap… Expand
  86. shaenmo
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    The story is satisfying, but the real draw comes from getting to know the characters in Fort Tarsis between missions. Many of them have their own missions to offer and most of them have rich stories to tell. The Fort actually changes in subtle ways as you progress through the game. Completing the main storyline opens up even more to do and there is more to come very soon. The developersThe story is satisfying, but the real draw comes from getting to know the characters in Fort Tarsis between missions. Many of them have their own missions to offer and most of them have rich stories to tell. The Fort actually changes in subtle ways as you progress through the game. Completing the main storyline opens up even more to do and there is more to come very soon. The developers don't refer to an "end game" because this game is just the beginning of an epic story waiting to be told.… Expand
  87. Skychee
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    So, the game itself isn't that bad. Though, a lot of details are making people think that it is.
    I bought it with a thought, that I won't lean on any other reviews and opinions and now I can say that the biggest part of them were too critical.
    From the gaming point of view, this is better version of the Destiny 2: it has more end-game content, it has more classes, more features and    So, the game itself isn't that bad. Though, a lot of details are making people think that it is.
    I bought it with a thought, that I won't lean on any other reviews and opinions and now I can say that the biggest part of them were too critical.
    From the gaming point of view, this is better version of the Destiny 2: it has more end-game content, it has more classes, more features and e.t.c. Aside from that, everything else is bad.
    Loadings are too annoying. (Even with a good SSD) And there are a lot of them. So in 1 hour I met something like 4 to 7 minutes of loading screens. Perfomance is worse than it was in Beta. It seems like it became 20-25% worse or something like that (~from 60 to 45). And with big amount of explosions and other effects 0.1% FPS is pretty low.
    I feel like the game will become better with time - but nowadays you have to polish your product, but Bioware (or EA) thought that they'll polish it sometime later. But I don't think people will need this game later.    … Expand
  88. EdMelja
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    I love the game its great especially when you play it with your friends and not with random's
  89. ArcheMangus
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    I gave this game over 200 hours of my time, I gave it every chance possible, We were lied to. I'll start by saying we were lied to about the Dynamic events, graphics, events, freeplay, and even the living environments. The looting is lack luster and very underwhelming (stats are completely random) If you don't believe we were lied to watch the E3 "Live game-play Demo"
  90. Cabin4Boy
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    А давайте скопируем Warframe и Dark Void и будем продавать его за ахринительную сумму.
  91. Thoresu
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    Wouldn't recommend it to anyone
    I was really looking forward to this game. But it isn't even half finished yet. Played it for more than 10 hours and honestly.... That's it I'm bored with it. There's nothing to do the story is awful the shooting is not too bad but the enemys are boring and actually have the dumbest AI ever.
    Wouldn't recommend it to anyone
  92. LikesNeatCars
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    Terrible game. The flying is pretty decent, the combat is OK. Everything else... story, loading times, map, immersion.. they're all crap. I have very little faith that this game will be fixed anytime soon because it has massive complications, just like Fallout 76..
  93. deriksagetwitch
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    Game is nice to look at.. and that should tell you everything you need to know about the game. Graphics was never the forte of BioWare, but that's all this game has. Pretty environments, though lackluster with severe copy and pasted environments. Unfortunately the game is half the game promised at the E3 Gameplay trailer, with missing foliage, soulless Fort Tarsis NPC, missing charactersGame is nice to look at.. and that should tell you everything you need to know about the game. Graphics was never the forte of BioWare, but that's all this game has. Pretty environments, though lackluster with severe copy and pasted environments. Unfortunately the game is half the game promised at the E3 Gameplay trailer, with missing foliage, soulless Fort Tarsis NPC, missing characters (and their missions), no open world random events (like the giant monster attacking smaller animals).

    Personal Narrative at Fort Tarsis is missing-- or severely lacking
    Facial animations for random NPCs are borderline scary, sometimes worse than ME: A.
    Main story is short, relying heavily on repeatable and stronghold runs (1 of which is recycled)

    If you look at the 90 day roadmap it appears, to me, that the game should've actually released in May, because that's when things are being added that probably should've been in day 1.    … Expand
  94. Nereida
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Anthem is a rich, beautiful game with the best visuals I've ever witnessed. The game sins only in its long loading times if you don't possess a modern SSD, and in some missions being redundant, but it won't disappoint. The whole game is action packed, with amazing combat fluidity where you feel like ironman inside the suit, the responsiveness and sense of total control of your actionsAnthem is a rich, beautiful game with the best visuals I've ever witnessed. The game sins only in its long loading times if you don't possess a modern SSD, and in some missions being redundant, but it won't disappoint. The whole game is action packed, with amazing combat fluidity where you feel like ironman inside the suit, the responsiveness and sense of total control of your actions paired with the stunning visuals are really addictive. To me this is a great game that has been received unfairly due to EA/Bioware's past mistakes, and not out of the many merits of this game itself.… Expand
  95. Heos
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I totally disagree with the wave of criticism, which was mostly made before the premiere when during alpha access. In addition, the vast majority of players can not even read the exact information about the type of game. The creators strongly emphasized that the game would consist of continuous adding content. Developing along with the seasons and global events in the game. Its strength isI totally disagree with the wave of criticism, which was mostly made before the premiere when during alpha access. In addition, the vast majority of players can not even read the exact information about the type of game. The creators strongly emphasized that the game would consist of continuous adding content. Developing along with the seasons and global events in the game. Its strength is not to be the main, single story. She only introduces us to the world of Anthem.
    The game has amazing potential and I personally recommend it highly.    … Expand
  96. qcdanthemanqc
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Never wrote a review on a game in my life but now i feel like i need to bc this game is amazing 80 hours in still enjoying it , yes there's a fews bugs but all the core feature of this game are great, and it will only get better with future update.
  97. rccesar
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    Não comprem jogo extremamente caro e enjoativo,não entrega oque promete no trailer sem falar do down-grade, O Anthem não está pronto para o mercado, todos contaram, mas a EA lançou um jogo inacabado.
  98. Yaeco
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    Press fails gamers as usual, but what is even more disturbing, is the amount of gamers who are bashing this game. I created this account specifically to give this game justice it deserves and I have over 100 hours in the game already. If you are a gamer who is foolish enough, to have high expectations for a recently released game, then I'm really not surprised your opinion of the game mayPress fails gamers as usual, but what is even more disturbing, is the amount of gamers who are bashing this game. I created this account specifically to give this game justice it deserves and I have over 100 hours in the game already. If you are a gamer who is foolish enough, to have high expectations for a recently released game, then I'm really not surprised your opinion of the game may be somewhere in the red area. I knew it will have issues at release, it's common occurence these days. I actually expected it to have many issues after what I saw in ME:Andromeda. That's exactly what allowed me to see and appreciate the good things about it. I won't get into details about the flaws, there are many other gamers talking about them. I will instead tell you why did I fell in love with this game.

    Freeplay Map - When I started exploring the map, I didn't noticed it at first. I needed time for it to grow on me, but I finally did noticed. The amount of detailing in every area of the map is truly astonishing. Whoever created this map put all of their heart into it. You have to be blind to not appreciate the amount of detail that went into it. What is additionally amazing is that there are truly beautiful views of places you can actually visit. That's something rarely seen in other games. The beauty of the map is so great, that each time I go on exploration, I feel true child's joy. There are games that have to give you a question mark on the map, to make you go there and when you do get there, you don't find much to see, because level design is just so ugly. Some developers give loot crates in such locations to entice players to explore these ugly areas, but sometimes even loot crates aren't enough, because such games may not be worth seeing at all. Anthem doesn't need that, because the map is so beautiful, it is worth exploring it on it's own, even without any reward (there are some rewards to be found nonetheless) - sightseeing is it's own reward! The map in Anthem is a true piece of art and I'm not surprised that gamers, who didn't spent enough time with this game, failed to notice that.

    Overall Gameplay - Even with all it's issues, I kept coming back to Anthem. Something about the gameplay was fun enough to keep me returning to it. I played open demo and was in early access (week before world release) and I noticed some patching. Some of it was server side, so it was almost unnoticable. I noticed gameplay and especially gunplay tuning, which really made it work much better and is now much more pleasurable. Controls in the demo for mouse and keyboard needed tuning and they received it. It's waaay better now and makes the game much more fun to play. There where also additional settings implemented in day one patch, which made it even better.
    Another thing is flying. Flying in Anthem frequently reminds me of wingsuit flying in real life. It really feels that way, with the only difference being the fact, that you have a jet pack, so you're not constricted to gliding. Developers promised a highly vertical map for that and trust me, they delivered. Flying alone is great fun in Anthem and this game is so much more than just that.
    As of now we have 4 javelins (pilotable suits) in the game and each one is unique. They have a variety of skills to choose from and some special abillities like for example triple dodge on Interceptor, or extended levitation on Storm. I find each one of them highly interesting to play on it's own, but I do have to mention, that each time I'm playing Colossus, I feel like I'm literally taken out of Alien movie. The sounds of its autocannons, their graphical effects and overall feel of this weapon type (which is exclusive for Colossus). The flamethrower skill graphical effect and its sound. The overall heavy mech feel and sounds of Colossus. All of this and more just has to make this javelin an orgasmic experience for every Alien fan out there. It does for me!

    Virtual Currency and Customization - Virtual currency allows to buy cosmetics for your javelins. Different skins for various parts of your javelin and various other things. Microtransactions are normal for games like Anthem, but what is a bit surprising about Anthem, is that it's not at all hard to earn this virtual currency by simply playing the game. It's actually quite easy and pleasurable enough to do it. The customization system is also quite extensive and allows much freedom. In addition to that you have access to entire color palette for free, which is not the case in most games like Anthem.

    Great Coop with Friends - So far I don't recommend playing with random people, at least most of the time (especially when doing main story and side quests), due to various issues like bugs and exploiters who love to brake missions. On the other hand if you have someone to play with, Anthem is a great coop experience already and I highly recommend to play it.

    Sadly this review reached its limit of characters. :)    … Expand
  99. RikkuWar
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    El único apartado negativo que yo veo actualmente en Anthem es que tiene fallos de conexión y cosas así... pero la gracia esta en que ningún juego se salva de ellos sobretodo al principio, bien es cierto que este tiene mas de la cuenta pero sabemos de sobra quienes son los de EA y no hace falta que tengamos que salpicar a bioware compañía que nos a dado grandes juegos que aun recordamos aEl único apartado negativo que yo veo actualmente en Anthem es que tiene fallos de conexión y cosas así... pero la gracia esta en que ningún juego se salva de ellos sobretodo al principio, bien es cierto que este tiene mas de la cuenta pero sabemos de sobra quienes son los de EA y no hace falta que tengamos que salpicar a bioware compañía que nos a dado grandes juegos que aun recordamos a día de hoy. Punto aparte: La gente que dice que el guion es malo que sea peor que los antiguos juegos de bioware no significa que sea malo es mas yo me e reido bastante con los diálogos de este juego... los diálogos están bien así que cuando digáis algo decidlo bajo vuestra opinión hipócritas... Repetitivo? en que parte cuando llevas 60 horas si lo es pero porque el contenido aun no lo tienen que meter... pero vamos que los que criticáis al juego con 1 no creo que la hayáis dado 60 horas... Pantallas de cargas: ya estáis tan acostumbrados a los juegos de hoy en día que no recordáis cuando os comíais pantallas de carga infinitas sobretodo en consola... Hay muchas mas cosas que comentar pero no creo que sea necesario si queréis probarlo sin jugárosla esperad un poco pero de verdad recomiendo este juego y aunque no le pondría un 10 si no un 8 hay que equilibrar a la gente que pone 1 :T… Expand
  100. LordDarthGreen
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I absolutely love Anthem!!!! I have not had this much fun with a video game since the original Star Wars KOTOR. Why do I love Anthem??? Let me count the reasons. Well actually we don't have time. What I can say is that for all of the reviewers panning Anthem: are you sure we are playing the same game? Yes, there have been some issues. Yes, the loading screens are a PITA!!!!! Yes, theI absolutely love Anthem!!!! I have not had this much fun with a video game since the original Star Wars KOTOR. Why do I love Anthem??? Let me count the reasons. Well actually we don't have time. What I can say is that for all of the reviewers panning Anthem: are you sure we are playing the same game? Yes, there have been some issues. Yes, the loading screens are a PITA!!!!! Yes, the campaign could have been a bit longer. Newsflash: Fixes are already starting to arrive!!! More content is on the way!!!! And despite what the critics say, Anthem has a dedicated, loyal fanbase (myself included) who spent 2 years on Facebook talking the game up!!!! We're here and we are not going anywhere. Neither is Anthem. Neither did SWTOR. Come on my fellow Freelancers. Let us go forth and do battle!!!!!!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 76
  3. Negative: 9 out of 76
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 15, 2019
    69
    After a while, suspicion sets in: perhaps EA doesn’t believe in BioWare anymore, and had them release not only unpolished, but basically unfinished product to cut losses and avoid another total rework. [Issue#237, p.44]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 20, 2019
    56
    If you want to see Anthem’s lush jungle and glistening Javelins, do it right away — this game is losing audience fast, and there’s almost nothing to do after the campaign ends. Or check it out on YouTube to save yourself some nerves and money.
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  3. PlayGround.ru
    Apr 8, 2019
    60
    It's obvious that Anthem didn't have enough development time, but had some great potential. It's a real shame, that everything turned out this way. Even now, the game can bring out positive emotions. Hasty climbers have sudden falls. No matter how ironic this proverb may seem, it's incredibly relevant for Anthem.
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