Anthem

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1416 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 926 out of 1416
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  1. godabyss
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    By far the best game i played in ps4, the graphics, gameplay its just amazing, people giving bad reviews to this game are just destiny fans scared their game finally dies thanks to this masterpiece. Of course it has some bugs but devs always update on twitter and reddit what they're doing so just gotta be patience and this game will be the best in no time mark my words.
  2. Trespass20
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    This game has elements that I enjoy that feel like no other game. I am expecting great things from this game. There is some hardware problems at the moment. I would recomend if you havnt bought the game yet wait. Bioware says they are working on the crashes on PS4. Unlike destiny we dont have to shell out $30-$40 for expansions. Its a beutiful world that i am sure they will expand on. TheyThis game has elements that I enjoy that feel like no other game. I am expecting great things from this game. There is some hardware problems at the moment. I would recomend if you havnt bought the game yet wait. Bioware says they are working on the crashes on PS4. Unlike destiny we dont have to shell out $30-$40 for expansions. Its a beutiful world that i am sure they will expand on. They have released a roadmap of where they are going and have been transparent thus far. Im not a fanboy. I just realy like the flying, combat and the differences playing the different javelins.… Expand
  3. Balinor22
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Anthem is a good game. It needs work and since it is a 'live service game', it should get better over time. Was it released in a perfect state? No. but I have been playing about 30 hours and am having a great time. I have bought plenty of games where I spent nearly as much and didn't get that much play time.
  4. MichalJeans
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I have a lot of fun with the game and cant wait to get more down the road!!
  5. est8agent
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    I'm enjoying the game as are a lot of my friends, not too glitchy for me, decent story ,fluid gameplay and plenty to do. Not sure where all the negativity is coming from to be honest.
  6. cassio_79
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome, so much fun. I'm really excited about the future of this new IP.
  7. IguanasSmegma
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    Very interesting lore, GREAT TO NOT SAY AWESOME mechanics. WONDERFUL VISUALS. This is a game with story. I really got immersive in this one. I really have no idea on how this game got so much hate. Looks like almost some sort of conspiracy against it. This game deserves even from the most skeptic and grumpy gamers a big 9!
  8. Patatata123
    Mar 28, 2019
    8
    Of course this game will be way better after a few months of patch. But even now, I'm having a blast. I bought this game with my new 4k tv and I am very happy to enjoy the great graphics in this game. Also, changing Javelin give a great change of pace. I tought Storm would be my Javelin, but I had a blast with the Interceptor and my favorite now is Colossus. Of course, it would haveOf course this game will be way better after a few months of patch. But even now, I'm having a blast. I bought this game with my new 4k tv and I am very happy to enjoy the great graphics in this game. Also, changing Javelin give a great change of pace. I tought Storm would be my Javelin, but I had a blast with the Interceptor and my favorite now is Colossus. Of course, it would have been better if they waited a month or two before launching the game. EA screwed a few things, but man, skipping this beautifull game isreally missing something. I played alot of Warframe in the past. It's a great game too, but the controls don't feel as good as Anthem's.… Expand
  9. ThiagoAlencar
    Mar 3, 2019
    8
    O gameplay está muito divertido, o futuro do jogo parece promissor. Apesar das políticas controversas da EA, a Bioware consegue me deixa otimista quanto ao futuro do jogo. Tomara que um dia ela consiga se livrar da EA.
  10. Zalelenka
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    I think a lot of this hate is because it's EA. I love this game more than Destiny and think it's amazing for where it's just starting out. Not to mention the free DLC expansion plans. I care more for the characters, the lead character is true bioware sarcastic perfection, and the javelin customization is on point. Are there bugs? Yes but none that totally ruin the game for me. The demo wasI think a lot of this hate is because it's EA. I love this game more than Destiny and think it's amazing for where it's just starting out. Not to mention the free DLC expansion plans. I care more for the characters, the lead character is true bioware sarcastic perfection, and the javelin customization is on point. Are there bugs? Yes but none that totally ruin the game for me. The demo was bugged way more but guys... IT WAS A DEMO that always happens. People judging the game before the launch day are misguiding future gamers to this franchise. It's such a fun game. I love exploring, swimming, and lighting things on fire with my storm. Bioware is already fixing a lot of things people are complaining about and it's only week one. Give this game a chance.… Expand
  11. Menin
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Thank you Bioware for this wonderful, rich and interesting experience. Beautiful world, interesting battle system, a challenging strength test my javelin, don't let the haters doubt it, keep developing!
  12. Aknunsus
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    Combat and flight are fantastic. Bioware did a great job capturing the feel of fighting in a flying mech suit.

    Story and dialogue are entertaining but not exemplary. The binary dialogue options don't seem to have as much impact on the game as previous Bioware entries. Learning the culture and history of this new IP is very interesting. Several memorable characters-- my favorites so    Combat and flight are fantastic. Bioware did a great job capturing the feel of fighting in a flying mech suit.

    Story and dialogue are entertaining but not exemplary. The binary dialogue options don't seem to have as much impact on the game as previous Bioware entries. Learning the culture and history of this new IP is very interesting. Several memorable characters-- my favorites so far are the gossiping Neeson, and the Arcanist Matthias.

    Freeplay mode is decent, world events spawn as you fly over or near, adding to the sense that you are on patrol and responding to emergent threats. But, unless you are pre-grouped with friends, you feel disconnected to the other three players in the shared space.

    Visually stunning game world.

    Planned future content is a boon here, as we are just in the beginning of Act one of three announced. I look forward to what the future holds for acts two and three (presumably covering at least year 1 of Anthem), and hope EA/Bioware give Anthem time grow.

    However, as noted by others: solo story and group play don't mesh well here:load screens are annoying; and loot could use a fix (which is pending).

    I'd suggest giving this game a try, it has flaws, but also strengths. Given time, Anthem can become a very solid title and franchise.    … Expand
  13. Markky6
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anthem shows a lot of promise, but as it stand now (1 week out of launch), it's trying to use it great gameplay to hold up the other aspects that are lacking, such as mission/enemy variety and subdued narrative. The novelty will wear off and most players will be left with an empty game with untapped potential. This makes the support planned for the title all the more important. A variety of quality-of-life fixes, mission variety to encourage recurring players to keep completing challenges, and a strong, consistent dose of narrative expansions to keep the world front and center and not behind "codex" entries. This will ensure a strong and passionate community to capitalize on what Destiny was struggling with. This gameplay and this idea should not be squandered, because once things click, its a fulfilling and intense experience, and if the loot and lore reflects that gameplay, Bioware will have something truly special… Expand
  14. MightyZen
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    Anthem truly is an amazing game! I loved it from start to finish. I've read through a lot of the negative reviews on here and I honestly disagree with most of them. The game got really hyped up in early development so people were expecting perfection. Truth is, its not perfect. It does have flaws but each update has made it better and better. It would be nice if we lived in a world whereAnthem truly is an amazing game! I loved it from start to finish. I've read through a lot of the negative reviews on here and I honestly disagree with most of them. The game got really hyped up in early development so people were expecting perfection. Truth is, its not perfect. It does have flaws but each update has made it better and better. It would be nice if we lived in a world where people gave the developers a chance to fix the small bugs and not blow it way out of proportion. Give Anthem a chance. Don't listen to all the hate on here. You won't regret the time you spent immersing yourself in the amazing world.… Expand
  15. VikKoba
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    + great fights and shooting in flight
    + beautiful open world
    + great graphics
    - bugs
  16. tiabnogard
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    I love this game. I have seen so many people bad mouth it, but it's so much fun to play, and the scenery is beautiful. I started playing "online" games back in the mid '90s, and maybe I'm just used to games needing "fine tuning" after they're released. I feel like people are far too whiny and demanding these days, and perhaps they want something perfect from the start. This game is byI love this game. I have seen so many people bad mouth it, but it's so much fun to play, and the scenery is beautiful. I started playing "online" games back in the mid '90s, and maybe I'm just used to games needing "fine tuning" after they're released. I feel like people are far too whiny and demanding these days, and perhaps they want something perfect from the start. This game is by no means a failure, a flop, or bad. Perhaps people just expected too much. Maybe it helps that I wasn't even aware of the game until the free trial beta weekend. I've seen the developers work on patching in a timely manner, and they take all of the feedback they get from players into account as far as I can tell. I look forward to the future of this game, and I hope support continues for some time to come.… Expand
  17. OlgaYastrebova
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Like the game, at the moment began to appear events that diversified the game. The gameplay is just great. I look forward to new events, new weapons, new locations
  18. Skywise1987
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, people tend to forget the ROLE PLAYING aspect of these Games, I'm having a blast, the game looks beautiful, plays beautifully, people today are extremely impatient, I will say pre ordering something like this is foolish, always wait at least a few months after release this is hardly the first Game to need some extra time and people apparently cannot learn from past games,Amazing game, people tend to forget the ROLE PLAYING aspect of these Games, I'm having a blast, the game looks beautiful, plays beautifully, people today are extremely impatient, I will say pre ordering something like this is foolish, always wait at least a few months after release this is hardly the first Game to need some extra time and people apparently cannot learn from past games, you can't expect review bombing a game to fix the game. Once again I highly recommend, beautiful world beautiful combat beautiful systems, can't wait for the future.… Expand
  19. Nicknolan
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Good game, for evening gaming after work.
    Thank’s BioWare for this game. It’s amazing!
  20. TheDictator01
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    It is a good game , i like it .... But need more content , come on Bioware ..
  21. PSGaming
    Mar 6, 2021
    8
    I don't know why it is having so much hate this game.I played it now for 30+ hrs and i enjoying it.It is having aome technical issues on the base PS4,but besides that it is fun shooter.The story is also interesting with plot twists.I think it deserves better score but that's only me thinking that.
  22. Jimmie_MCGuffin
    May 20, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite games. While 2.0 will be brilliant and I want it, the game is great normally and the game is good to play and feels unique, not much to change.

    Also, £3.99 on Amazon is a steal!
  23. Ilikegamez
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Lots of fun, needs more content. Can’t let a game like this go to waste. Anthem 2.0 will be even more amazing!
  24. lizpie
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    I don't understand why players are rating this game so poorly. I thoroughly enjoyed the game. So much so that I pursued the platinum. Maybe it's because I'm predominantly a RPG player. Anthem was great for me, the graphics, the story, the voice acting, the actors, the game mechanics etc. The only annoying bit was the loading times, but even so it was not unbearable.
  25. AlecFair
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    This game isn't a zero by no means but at the same time cant help this game with everyone having hate for EA by not looking past the good aspects at the game and focusing hard on the negatives or never played the game in general and just listen to whatever youtuber complains about the game who have probably did the same thing or never played it at all neither.
    This game does lack an end    This game isn't a zero by no means but at the same time cant help this game with everyone having hate for EA by not looking past the good aspects at the game and focusing hard on the negatives or never played the game in general and just listen to whatever youtuber complains about the game who have probably did the same thing or never played it at all neither.
    This game does lack an end game, has good amount of bugs, doesn't have everything available for purchase in the shop from the get go, has a loot problem at the moment but is being looked into, sound bug, and buggy quick play with broken missions. But you cant ignore the other qualities this game has. The combat is really fun where the guns feel pretty balanced, all four javelins feel and play completely differently from each other as well as all fun to play, story has interesting lore, graphics are fantastic, and a good amount of other great things.
    This is one game I can say I really enjoy to mess around in while not all the time but it is a title I would enjoy getting back into playing every especially after every update. I also love making new builds for every javelin which adds onto things to do in the game rather than have to have endgame constantly.    … Expand
  26. Opeteh
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    My favourite game of 2019. I’n not kiding, it’s beautiful and fun to play.
  27. Oleratos
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    I'm from Russia. I really liked the game its gameplay and setting. The potential of the game is huge waiting for the support of the game.
    I didn’t notice any special bugs; Downloads are faster, I hope the game will flourish in the long run).
  28. Australian-Dark
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    I love the game but it's disconnecting issues and game crashes are really pissing me off I can't even play the game for 10 minutes with out a game crash or getting disconnected from the game sure Australian internet is bad but it's not my internet it's the damn game if this game had 0 problems I would give it a 10/10 but it's problems is making me give it a 8/10 please fix this game II love the game but it's disconnecting issues and game crashes are really pissing me off I can't even play the game for 10 minutes with out a game crash or getting disconnected from the game sure Australian internet is bad but it's not my internet it's the damn game if this game had 0 problems I would give it a 10/10 but it's problems is making me give it a 8/10 please fix this game I really want to get the games platinum trophy also I really enjoy this game… Expand
  29. arturobugarin90
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    A mí me gustó mucho la verdad no sé que esperaban de este juego pero yo no soy fan de bioware no de este tipo de juegos pero me gustó mucho más que el Destiny la verdad anthem se me hace un muy buen juego a muy buen precio
  30. Hackslashshoot
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
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  31. Douglasfromfr
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    Joueur depuis le jour de sorti.

    Points positifs : -gameplay, surtout la sensation de vol et de puissance -graphisme excellent -moins de bug depuis la sorti -plus de loot et équilibrage des recompenses -bonne equilibrage des armes après des début difficiles -accès à la forge sans chargement -personalisation complète du javelins sur lames couleurs Points négatifs ou à améliorer: -jeux    Joueur depuis le jour de sorti.

    Points positifs :
    -gameplay, surtout la sensation de vol et de puissance
    -graphisme excellent -moins de bug depuis la sorti
    -plus de loot et équilibrage des recompenses
    -bonne equilibrage des armes après des début difficiles
    -accès à la forge sans chargement
    -personalisation complète du javelins sur lames couleurs Points négatifs ou à améliorer:
    -jeux devenus de trop dur a trop facile, plus de challenge en gm3. Les titans qui étaient sympa ne sont plus une menace même seul. -une histoire plus intéressante dans les notes du monde que l'histoire principale. L'histoire des général tarsis et autres membre la légions de l'aube donne plus envi que celle proposé dans l'aventure où les événements. Dommage car bioware tient une excellente histoire et ne nous l'a fait pas vivre. -tous les javelin on accès aux 3 éléments (foudre,glace et feux). L'effet de synergie des javelins n'existent plus.
    -manque de contenu. -pas assez d'armure, de matériaux.de personalisation. -1 seul ultime par javelins. -la partie libre ne se joue que à 4 et pas chat possible. -Baie lancement qui ne sert à rien, il serait plus judicieux de modifier légèrement le fort pour le transformer en baie de lancement Conclusion:
    Un jeux au gameplay excellent qui donne une envi de jouer encore et encore malgré de gros défaut. Le problème d'anthem et que le jeux est sorti à mis chemin entre un survival en team et un shooter looters il a un manque de suivi, de développement. Le jeux avec de grosse mise à jour pourrais être l'un des meilleurs jeux de bioware car il a beaucoup de potentiel ou via un anthem 2.    … Expand
  32. brundlemcfly
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    Would be tempted to give this a 9 since the dialogue can be tiresome and feels like too much story (for my taste) - that said you can easily skip that stuff and the controls and gameplay are intuitive and really good fun. The weapons are futuristic but it feels like you're firing bullets rather than laser bolts or whatever, and flying around in the javelins adds a layer.

    The crap    Would be tempted to give this a 9 since the dialogue can be tiresome and feels like too much story (for my taste) - that said you can easily skip that stuff and the controls and gameplay are intuitive and really good fun. The weapons are futuristic but it feels like you're firing bullets rather than laser bolts or whatever, and flying around in the javelins adds a layer.

    The crap reviews it has gotten are a travesty so I'm giving it a 10 - I can only assume that it has been patched in a way that fundamentally altered the game or else the whole thing must be rigged because it's easily my game of the year for 2019.    … Expand
  33. Moolah
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    I bought this game at a really great discount for around USD 6 on 11/11. It was on my radar before it came out but did not get it due to the number of bad things said. Fast-forward more than a year later and around 10 hours of playtime, I can say that I like the game. Sort of like Destiny 2. The gameplay is awesome for me, getting to fly around the map and blast things with three otherI bought this game at a really great discount for around USD 6 on 11/11. It was on my radar before it came out but did not get it due to the number of bad things said. Fast-forward more than a year later and around 10 hours of playtime, I can say that I like the game. Sort of like Destiny 2. The gameplay is awesome for me, getting to fly around the map and blast things with three other people. If you aren't lagging, the game feels smooth for me, but to be honest I don't really care much for graphics unless they are total crap. All in all, due to the markdown of the game's prices, go ahead and give it a chance. I would buy it actually for USD 4 more.… Expand
  34. marcos83
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    Fiquei surpreso com estas notas negativas . Acabei de adquirir o game e estou me divertindo muito por um preço muito baixo. Parece que estou jogando com o homem dee ferro !
  35. Zegram33
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    Best gunplay of its generation, the only downside is the story isn’t stellar which is a shame for a bioware game, and the reason it doesn’t rate a full 10 for me
  36. sjk293
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    It's a fun and beautiful game. The combat is solid and engaging, the landscapes are breathtaking and fun to explore. The only downside is the lack of endgame content, but hopefully anthem next (the planned rework update) can fix that.
  37. ZedarShadow
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Despite its flaws, there's a good game at its core. I love most of the writing, the lore is vast and when you get into it you just want more, and yes the flying is some of the coolest you'll do compared to some other modern games. While I think a fully fledged 100+ hr rpg would have been the best direction to allow the game to flourish, I was still compelled to get the platinum and IDespite its flaws, there's a good game at its core. I love most of the writing, the lore is vast and when you get into it you just want more, and yes the flying is some of the coolest you'll do compared to some other modern games. While I think a fully fledged 100+ hr rpg would have been the best direction to allow the game to flourish, I was still compelled to get the platinum and I don't regret putting that much time into it. Anthem deserves a chance to get better, and it needs time and money to do that.… Expand
  38. Saberhuman
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece game that deserves a second shot. Thos game is wonderful and I absolutely love it!
  39. Pwin67
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anthem has been one of the best games I have played in a while. It reminds me of another game, in a suit and fighting on desolate planet. The story is very exciting to be able to play alone or with a group. The graphics are very good and help carry the ow of the storyline.… Expand
  40. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 28
  3. Negative: 6 out of 28
  1. VGC
    May 2, 2019
    40
    There’s an intriguing game buried somewhere in Anthem, lying broken beneath its loot and structural frustrations like chunks of fossilised dinosaur bone.
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  2. Vgames
    Mar 16, 2019
    45
    Even if I ignore all the bugs, glitches and disconnects I had, Anthem is still, by and large, a mediocre game. The lackluster story, loot system and gameplay make this game one to pass on. At least in its current state.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 14, 2019
    50
    Though it’s one of best-looking titles on PS4, Anthem’s uninspired action and obsession with grindy tasks mean BioWare’s mechs aren’t on song. [Issue#160, p.83]
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