Anthem

 PlayStation 4
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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1416 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 356 out of 1416
  2. Mixed: 134 out of 1416
  3. Negative: 926 out of 1416
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  1. SpeakerotheDeep
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Anthem is an open-world looter shooter that offers unique, and addicting gameplay. Generally I was impressed with the improvements over the VIP demo and open Demo. The load-times while perhaps somewhat long, are not much of a detractor. I am happy with my purchase.
  2. Morpheyeus
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    I have never got bored of a game so quickly. Shallow and poor execution. I wanted to enjoy this game even with it being an EA game but I just can't. Luckily my local game shop offers £40 back if you hand it in before the 8th of Feb I am taking it back tomorrow.
  3. Alterin
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    It’s certainly not the second coming of Mass Effect 2, but it’s addictive.

    Pros: it’s an Iron Man simulator. All four javelins have vastly different play styles. Only the ranger feels like a “shooter” style game. Story was great. Certainly has the BioWare quality cast of characters. Looter mechanics are much more similar to Diablo than Destiny. Flight mechanics have been nailed.    It’s certainly not the second coming of Mass Effect 2, but it’s addictive.

    Pros:
    it’s an Iron Man simulator.
    All four javelins have vastly different play styles. Only the ranger feels like a “shooter” style game.
    Story was great. Certainly has the BioWare quality cast of characters.
    Looter mechanics are much more similar to Diablo than Destiny.
    Flight mechanics have been nailed.

    Cons:
    Load screens for days.
    Free play is absolute junk.
    Takes a while to get started with the combat difficulty.    … Expand
  4. Gimblinous
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    I dont get why this game is getting so much hate, first in the PC, a critic that is serious cant make a review based on a gameplay made BEFORE release date, if you do that and make a compeling argument saying that the game will stay with the same bugs etc after the release its totaly unprofessional, in the consoles how can a player with less then 24h after game release, can say a game isI dont get why this game is getting so much hate, first in the PC, a critic that is serious cant make a review based on a gameplay made BEFORE release date, if you do that and make a compeling argument saying that the game will stay with the same bugs etc after the release its totaly unprofessional, in the consoles how can a player with less then 24h after game release, can say a game is 0/10, 1/10, 2/10, etc.... you are only doing unraleated and unbias opinions, just imitating wath the others so callers " reviewers" were saying about the PC game, that wasnt out yet.... the problem is that this genaration of gamers just want battleroyal and pvp type games, to release Steam and think they are the best in their town..... unfortunately like in the cinema, this industry is turning into a fast food service for fat consumers that dont care about the story the characters and the core of the games, just care about flaming each other create a pseudo-meta, and criticise who doesnt do wath they want.....… Expand
  5. Persona345
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    This is an awful game and EA and Bioware knows it. The game feels unfinished, trashy, and is a bore to play. It just feels like a Destiny or Warframe clone with no passion or direction.
  6. OrochiGamer
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    really Fun game with lots of potential like every game it has its flaws but those can be overlooked since Bioware is being really open about the future of the game and listening the community this game is like the first chapter of a final fantasy game and can't be judge like a finished products but as the first part of a great project. also FREE DLC.
  7. Asgardian_Jac
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This is a great game. Realistically an 8 out of 10 but I'll leave a 10 to do a bit to counter the obvious hate train running over this game.. I've been playing all night and haven't become bored of it at all! It's not perfect but some people want this game to fail hard.
  8. The_Kopanos
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    You guys should really really relax! I'm 33 yo played any game I can get my hands on (From Final Fantasy to Destiny) and I can tell you THIS ISNT the worst game ever. It's not perfect but it sure is fun! Don't be so close minded!
  9. Ryskim
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    Anthem is a game technically well done. Beautiful graphics, nice mechanics. I love the face animations when characters speak. But there is a huge lack in content and options. Few hours into the game you already run out of things to do. Sometimes I would just wander around Fort Tarsis without knowing where to go, who to speak, etc... Most of the times I would just “Quick Play”, play theAnthem is a game technically well done. Beautiful graphics, nice mechanics. I love the face animations when characters speak. But there is a huge lack in content and options. Few hours into the game you already run out of things to do. Sometimes I would just wander around Fort Tarsis without knowing where to go, who to speak, etc... Most of the times I would just “Quick Play”, play the only available Stronghold for the 10th time or wander around in Freeplay. I want to stress this out, please dismiss the haters, this game has many. It is an awesome game but for some reason also has an equally awesome amount of haters. Try it out, it’s nice. BioWare said over and over again that lots of contents are coming. But today the game lacks exactly that: content. Never fully trust a review made 2 days after release. Don’t even read reviews with 0’s or 1’s, nor the ones with 10’s and 9’s. You know, common sense. Yes this receives is also made very close after release, that’s why I’m not taking the technical issues into consideration, because they will obviously be fixed over time.… Expand
  10. Firefall77
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    The game is clearly Early Access for full prize + microtransactions. Its insane as the game is full of buggs has many flaws in gameplay and lacks of content.
    Its just insane that its allowed to publish something in the PS4 store.
  11. ChrisLemmar
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    Anthem runs horrible, has way to many and long loadinging screens (no i dont buy an SSD just to lower those on my PS4)
    The endgame is a joke with 3 Strongholds, one we've already seen in videos (spider), one is the final mission recycled and one thats "new".
    weapons are boring forced to play FREEPLAY with others, no solo play at all (exept for a small amount of boring content) the    Anthem runs horrible, has way to many and long loadinging screens (no i dont buy an SSD just to lower those on my PS4)
    The endgame is a joke with 3 Strongholds, one we've already seen in videos (spider), one is the final mission recycled and one thats "new".
    weapons are boring
    forced to play FREEPLAY with others, no solo play at all (exept for a small amount of boring content)
    the ending is even worse than Mass Effect 3's original ending, you know, that 3 color thingy?

    TLDR: this game is garbage    … Expand
  12. dcSwiss
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    looks great and the mechanics feels great. I dont understand the low rating and it seems, a game today has tons of content and is still played in one week. For people who couldnt slow down and have to jump from game to game play other hype games. I cant understand the low ratings and score of 60. I have a great fun in the moment with Anthem.
  13. viroodiem
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Yet another esport (Online required, where the "content" is made up more by your interactions with other players than it is actual video game development) that will be at best a temporary distraction for ethletes that will get less than 6 months of widespread attention until the newest content from COD, BF, Overwatch, Pubg, fortnite comes out and draws players back to the one where theyYet another esport (Online required, where the "content" is made up more by your interactions with other players than it is actual video game development) that will be at best a temporary distraction for ethletes that will get less than 6 months of widespread attention until the newest content from COD, BF, Overwatch, Pubg, fortnite comes out and draws players back to the one where they still have all of their shiny investments. Just another titanfall, Ark, Evolve, For honor and so many other online required corpses that will quickly drop to the bottom of the bargain bin.

    You just have to look at Biowares previous stab into online gaming in The Old Republic and look to see how many legitimate players still frequent that space.

    I will miss Bioware after this ends up being its closure for not meeting expectations of board members.    … Expand
  14. Thebrah
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I haven't had this much fun playing a game in a long time. The graphics are beautiful and game play is amazing, the controls are spot on. I know they still have more to add on to the game, but all online games are like this. Definitely doesn't deserve the negativity it's getting. People are giving it bad reviews without even playing the game.
  15. FaintingGoat
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I gave this game a ten on the sheer enjoyment of destroying bad guys in a slick, earth shattering experience, in 4K glory. Controls are flawless. Graphics are sick. Story is good and makes sense. Voice acting could be better at times. Every game comes out with a few bugs. I can find no glaring faults with this game. Enjoy.
  16. AOJLion
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Wow! Didn’t realize that there were this much hate for this game. I can say that this game definitely doesn’t deserve a 0. That’s just people trying to push a false narrative. This game personally was a game I was not going to buy and didn’t really think much of. That was until the Beta. After getting this game into my hands, I was an instant fan. The moment to moment combat here is someWow! Didn’t realize that there were this much hate for this game. I can say that this game definitely doesn’t deserve a 0. That’s just people trying to push a false narrative. This game personally was a game I was not going to buy and didn’t really think much of. That was until the Beta. After getting this game into my hands, I was an instant fan. The moment to moment combat here is some of the best combat realized in video games up to this point. Also the open world here is beyond gorgeous that have small touches and has interactions that you don’t see in other games for sure. It has shades of Diablo, Destiny, Phantasy Star Online and Mass Effect which isn’t the worst games to have shades of. Will admit that I was hoping that Fort Tarsis would have more to it, but everything considered, this is a small gripe for sure. Also the weapons could have more variety with some more imagination. Though the fact that you can run plenty of different builds per javelin definitely makes up for this in my opinion. My advice is to either watch someone stream the game or get it into your hands before rendering your verdict for sure. As the negative commentary around this game is unfounded for sure. Me personally, this game went from something I could care less about to a game I didn’t know I wanted and possibly my favorite game from the past 4 years.… Expand
  17. metalatraiu
    Feb 24, 2019
    1
    5 problems this game has
    1.very repetitious..... im tired of playing king of the hill or a collectathon mission
    2.audio cuts out
    3.the game breaks itself depending on how you progress and the dialogue of people will be off as well
    4.faling through the map consistently
    5. The items are not rewarding as they give you know meaningful stats
  18. Fenrir-Sin
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Anthem is a solid concept misunderstood by alot of people. Normal stuff first, graphically its GORGEOUS, stunning map design and the players javelin is rendered incredibly with some of the best animations ive seen in a long time. Gameplay is highly addictive and varies depending on the players choice of javelin. I will only say that i enjoyed the story because a story is subjective.

    The    Anthem is a solid concept misunderstood by alot of people. Normal stuff first, graphically its GORGEOUS, stunning map design and the players javelin is rendered incredibly with some of the best animations ive seen in a long time. Gameplay is highly addictive and varies depending on the players choice of javelin. I will only say that i enjoyed the story because a story is subjective.

    The problem I see most is people constantly comparing it to other games, "its not like mass effect" because it isn't, would be like me saying last remnant is bad because it isn't final fantasy. "There's not as many guns as warframe" its been out for a few days, it took 5 years for warframe to build up its current catalogue of weapons, you think it had that many on launch? My favourite is the complaints about dialogue options not impacting the story, thats because its a mmo, changing the outcome of events would lead to different mission choices, so if i chose a path different from my friend, we'd end up with different missions and could not play them together, Bioware cleverly kept the dialogue options there for us to have some kind of interaction with the NPCs but tied it to bonus faction exp depending on your choice. I guess what im trying to say is that Anthem is its own game and a player should enter it with that in mind.

    Its a fantasic experience that my friends and myself are having a great time playing    … Expand
  19. Ois
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    This game is dreadful the story is boring and repetitive get mission go point A kill enemies go point B kill again defending something or collect something just rinse and repeat story is uninspiring characters are even boring walking in Fort Tarsis is slow and painful your character seems pointless especially in 1st person another great developer in Bioware destroyed by its parent greedyThis game is dreadful the story is boring and repetitive get mission go point A kill enemies go point B kill again defending something or collect something just rinse and repeat story is uninspiring characters are even boring walking in Fort Tarsis is slow and painful your character seems pointless especially in 1st person another great developer in Bioware destroyed by its parent greedy owner company EA… Expand
  20. Chippy87
    Feb 26, 2019
    0
    How about you finish a game before selling for full price? Will you ever learn EA?

    1/10
  21. imHavyz
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Познакомился с игрой буквально вчера. Читал метакритик, но тем не менее взял и не разочаровался, это Destiny+Titanfall которые мы заслужили. Мне жаль, что игру откровенно утопили в помоях, мне жаль Bioware за то, что связалась с EA которая гнала в шею студию для скорейшей сдачи проекта и мне правда жаль, что эта игра может оказаться последней в истории Bioware. Спорить с тем, что у игрыПознакомился с игрой буквально вчера. Читал метакритик, но тем не менее взял и не разочаровался, это Destiny+Titanfall которые мы заслужили. Мне жаль, что игру откровенно утопили в помоях, мне жаль Bioware за то, что связалась с EA которая гнала в шею студию для скорейшей сдачи проекта и мне правда жаль, что эта игра может оказаться последней в истории Bioware. Спорить с тем, что у игры есть проблемы на старте - глупо, они есть, где то звук пропадает, где то анимация тупит, игре просто не хватило времени на финальную полировку.… Expand
  22. DEMONWITHAGUN
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    game feels like it should still be in production as they have the base game down but not enough content to keep anyone happy
  23. ryudoshi
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Loading screen simulator, no endgame, incredibly buggy, very archaic mechanics with gearing and changing gear, boring and repetitive, entire game feels like a sidequest, NPC are badly designed and the story is a joke, do I really need to go on? Worst game of the decade.
  24. T0m4550
    Feb 23, 2019
    3
    Weak story, weak characters, weak gameplay, weak open world, mindless grind, time-waster mechanisms, no heart, no soul, no "pride and accomplishment", in short a typical graphic blender from EA and since DA Inquisition also from BioWare. Nothing more to say...

    The studio is working really hard to be closed. But I do not feel sorry for BioWare anymore, having ruined two big brands with    Weak story, weak characters, weak gameplay, weak open world, mindless grind, time-waster mechanisms, no heart, no soul, no "pride and accomplishment", in short a typical graphic blender from EA and since DA Inquisition also from BioWare. Nothing more to say...

    The studio is working really hard to be closed. But I do not feel sorry for BioWare anymore, having ruined two big brands with their Open World grind garbage. Anthem is just the tombstone on their own grave...    … Expand
  25. DoctorCoolness
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Anthem is truly a masterpiece, lets start with the Tower of Tarsis. I love it, it acts as your very own personal garrison! Here is were you meet your npc team members, friends and town folk. As you progress and help the town people your garrison grows and you literally see your action take form. Keep in mind there is a social hub to meet and team up with other players. Also well in theAnthem is truly a masterpiece, lets start with the Tower of Tarsis. I love it, it acts as your very own personal garrison! Here is were you meet your npc team members, friends and town folk. As you progress and help the town people your garrison grows and you literally see your action take form. Keep in mind there is a social hub to meet and team up with other players. Also well in the social hub you can craft, pick up contracts and all that good stuff. ( some reason people think it is suppose to be Destiny tower) which is cool in it's right, but no this is YOUR VERY OWN TOWER! The combat is one word Intense, flying, hovering, calling down lightning or launching bombs it totally rocks!! The story is cool a bit disjointed IF YOU ONLY GO BY THE the cut cense . ( what I mean and I believe what is intended ) combined with the rich lore from npc's codex scrolls and come together wonderfully. Content A PLENTY!! LOL from 15-25 hours just on main story quests 12 dungeons tons of incurtions, side quests, private contracts and 3 strongholds / raids its jam pack for a launch mmo isk type game. I am truly blown away at the "pro" reviews seems like Destiny has there hands in there pockets because at a harsh and I mean harsh review should be 75 to 80. People try to compare it to Warframe and there content, well if you started when it hit console it had been out for 2 years I bought Warframe at original launch PC and payed money like all who got it day one it had hardly any content again for a launch mmo isk game Anthem is packed… Expand
  26. andy24king24
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    That lovely feeling when you cancel a pre order only to realise it really is a rubbish game, the joy it gives me that I didn’t waste £59.99 or £79.99 and the fact that most of you will have done it thru your consoles, it’s gives me huge pleasure to say haha, no refunds for you lot! Always buy the physical copy, say thru amazon and it’s cheaper too but anyways. And if you end up hating likeThat lovely feeling when you cancel a pre order only to realise it really is a rubbish game, the joy it gives me that I didn’t waste £59.99 or £79.99 and the fact that most of you will have done it thru your consoles, it’s gives me huge pleasure to say haha, no refunds for you lot! Always buy the physical copy, say thru amazon and it’s cheaper too but anyways. And if you end up hating like hopefully most of of you are, send it and get a refund. But so glad too finally I did the research, watched videos, waited for the critics to review this pile of junk and then thought you know what, no. BioWare thanks for nothing. 6 years in the making and this is what you bring us. Shame on you. Well I at least I’ve made my choice and saved myself from financial embarrassment. Enjoy the game folks. One final word, why the heck hasn’t this been reviewed at all on XBOX OR PS4? Clearly the PC game is exactly like the console version. Oh well, still ain’t buying it.… Expand
  27. Elliana2113
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Fun game - i've played it for about 10 hours and am really enjoying myself. I'm a Destiny fan and like that another game has jumped into the arena. Flying is fun, the map is great, the missions are satisfying. I don't know if it'll keep it's audience in the long run like Destiny has but for now, i'm really impressed and excited to continue playing.
  28. zanster27
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    this review much like the game is not done yet come back in a few months and the review might be done same goes for the game
  29. nickptic
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Good game.
    Load quick, bugs fixed almost all cases.
    Very good and very cool story.
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    Feb 23, 2019
    0
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54

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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