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. Fox-Adams
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Anthem is amazing. Just remember this is the internet and lazy YouTubers are using negativity as an easy job. Trolls, they are like used car salesmen... they'll say whatever hooks you. Massive controversy over a hyped game? Don't think for a second they'd write calm, smart and well thought out reviews, no one clicks on that. Is there hype? Then someone is going to cut it down. The newAnthem is amazing. Just remember this is the internet and lazy YouTubers are using negativity as an easy job. Trolls, they are like used car salesmen... they'll say whatever hooks you. Massive controversy over a hyped game? Don't think for a second they'd write calm, smart and well thought out reviews, no one clicks on that. Is there hype? Then someone is going to cut it down. The new Wonderboy game scored an 87, another retro side scroller. Anthem is less of a game than that?? Give me a break. If you want to like Anthem you'll like it. There's so much good with some bad, it's your mental state of mind that will dictate what you focus on.

    This gaming age is the age of trolls. Trolling for dollars. Why would you trust anyone's clickbait fabricated opinion.    … Expand
  2. MINATTO
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Ótimo game. Jogo desde o lançamento e tem muita coisa pra fazer. Sinto a necessidade de um app próprio, algumas melhorias de estabilidade, mas foi entregue o prometido. Aguardo novas atualizações para aumentar o mapa e a história. Seria ótimo um PVP.
  3. 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.
  4. Alexey23
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I created an account especially for this game. I believe people are unfair with this game, just because it is published by EA. To give this game a 1 score considering how astonishing the graphics are, and how much work was put into the shooting gameplay, movement animation, facial expresions of the npcs , battlesounds etc. Ofc the game has some issues, wich i hope they will be adressed to,I created an account especially for this game. I believe people are unfair with this game, just because it is published by EA. To give this game a 1 score considering how astonishing the graphics are, and how much work was put into the shooting gameplay, movement animation, facial expresions of the npcs , battlesounds etc. Ofc the game has some issues, wich i hope they will be adressed to, but the game is verry immersive and well done. Bioware has done great work. I hope they will fix the issues the game has atm. All of you who likes a third player shooter, do not miss this game. It worth the effort of being anoyed by bugs ita currently experiencing just for the graphics and gameplay.… Expand
  5. Fadomas
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Had so many hopes for that game.I am really lucky that it didnt happen to my ps4 pro fatal crash like other guys. Now EA is destroying ps4 consoles really?Shame on you Bioware i hope you will be closed down by EA that was your last chance after so many failures
  6. BlueSilver
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    After the D1 patch, the game runs quite well. Overall, a very good game. It´s a combination of 2 game engines. The missions are fun and in between there are enough video sequences.
  7. ravsamy
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I don't like to give reviews on public space, but this time it's different because the game is receiving too much negativity, which it doesn't deserve, I played it on PS4 2014 base edition, the game didn't even crash once, there were no bugs and loading screen was fast.

    I am really enjoying the game and I believe people need to give this game a chance. :)
  8. Shallowborn
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    As some haters can give zero and prolly didnt play that i will give 10 just to negate that :P Good game with much things for future that can be done better than now but still with potential. My normal score will be 75/100 and better if polished and without some bugs :)
  9. Isimad73
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Funny game with friends, interesting story, visually wonderful, and with a potential to be a game to consider in the future
  10. Ebandriel
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    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
  11. 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
  12. Nackzx
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    So i am around 30 hours into the game and having a blast. Yes you had some issue like disconnections or errors in the first patch, but im using the first-generation of PS4 and had like almost no problem. Most people who are giving this game a 0 did this before the day one patch. At 12 march they will fix like 300 bugs/tweaks in the game. If you guys still don't like it, then ok. Move on..So i am around 30 hours into the game and having a blast. Yes you had some issue like disconnections or errors in the first patch, but im using the first-generation of PS4 and had like almost no problem. Most people who are giving this game a 0 did this before the day one patch. At 12 march they will fix like 300 bugs/tweaks in the game. If you guys still don't like it, then ok. Move on.. dont come here and give this game a zero (0) since the developers did not deserve this. If this game is not for you, ok go play something else. There are enough people who like this game. I just wish more people see the beauty from this game.

    Gameplay: 10
    Sound: 10
    Graphics: 10
    Story: 7 (mediocore)
    Missions: 9
    Matchmaking: 10
    World: 10
    Endgame content: 7, but they will add alot with acts (like Guild Wards 2 did). So
    RPG: 7

    Why did i still gave a 10? Because to many noobs here giving a zero. That's not fair, so i just gave it a 10. It is more like a 8. DONT forget the devs are fixing EVERY problem in the game. We already are on patch 5. They really are helpfull with live stream, reddit and twitter.    … Expand
  13. fckubisoft1
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I'm getting just much enjoyment if not more out of this game as any other $60 game Ive purchased. Bugs aside I don't see what is with the big baby tantrums people are throwing over this game. Ive seen dozens of other game with worse issues at launch and get a pass. Alot of these ppl seem to be just parroting the talking points word for word of the cancerous gaming controversy gluttons onI'm getting just much enjoyment if not more out of this game as any other $60 game Ive purchased. Bugs aside I don't see what is with the big baby tantrums people are throwing over this game. Ive seen dozens of other game with worse issues at launch and get a pass. Alot of these ppl seem to be just parroting the talking points word for word of the cancerous gaming controversy gluttons on youtube. It's pathetic.… Expand
  14. secret2assassin
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    It's pretty and has really good gameplay, yes the story is lacking but it seems everyone just wants this game to fail which is extremely annoying when it's actually a good game for once from EA.
  15. JermVVarfare
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    No the game isn’t perfect, no game is. The 10 rating is based of the enjoyment and playtime I’m getting and plan to get from it. The combat is deep and fun (combo system, status effects, damage types, etc), the classes are diverse and play nothing alike, the world is massive, beautiful and dying to be explored, and flight is tight and super cool and the high tier loot is powerful andNo the game isn’t perfect, no game is. The 10 rating is based of the enjoyment and playtime I’m getting and plan to get from it. The combat is deep and fun (combo system, status effects, damage types, etc), the classes are diverse and play nothing alike, the world is massive, beautiful and dying to be explored, and flight is tight and super cool and the high tier loot is powerful and fun. I’m around 80 hours in and haven’t scratched the surface. There are some bugs and the story is a little disjointed in how you deal with progressing through it but the characters and voice acting are top notch. I’m totally baffled by the negativity surrounding this game (could see it coming well before launch). I’m writing this from my phone and while busy/distracted so please forgive any mistakes or poor structure. But I feel the need to share my positive opinion of this game.… Expand
  16. Lord_Machine_X
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Hi. I played the VIP and Open Demo, now i am playing with the full game from the start. Bioware made a lot of fixes. Works great almost all the time. After about Twenty hours of game, i didn't reach the endgame and still enjoy it. Not a perfect game, but in the genre it has the best story and combat mechanics. Don't deserve the hate...
  17. CnCRivals
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Not sure what all the hate is about. Tons of fun, will only get better over time.
  18. StormCloudLOL
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    The most fun I have had in the looter shooter genre!Guns feel great in the late game. Ablilities are a blast and gearing up reminds me of a similar grind to Diablo.
  19. Deletedi1
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I dont care who the publisher is i care about how i spent my time. This one looks really promising though it has flaws like sadly allmost every game (exept Apex Legends) perhaps has at start. Its download times are big - but the story for me is interesting and the gameplay it self is huge +. Looking more from the updates too but still really a game worth to play and try.
  20. ShadowMystic
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Anthems World design is incredible! Each Javelin feels unique and fun in their own way, with build diversity somewhat akin to Diablo 3. Great for looties and abilities. Good times to be had here.
  21. Ex2face
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Охрененно красивая игрушка, да контента мало, но играется отлично. Скоро завезут доп сюжетку, квесты, подземелье и рейд. В принципе хорошо что контент решили растянуть, так будет казаться, что в игре есть свой таймлайн. Сложится впечатление, что мы живем вместе с героями, что в игре что то происходит помимо.Охрененно красивая игрушка, да контента мало, но играется отлично. Скоро завезут доп сюжетку, квесты, подземелье и рейд. В принципе хорошо что контент решили растянуть, так будет казаться, что в игре есть свой таймлайн. Сложится впечатление, что мы живем вместе с героями, что в игре что то происходит помимо.
  22. IIIALIKIII
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Great game, worth every ruble spent. If you like to play with friends and have fun, definitely for you. Do not compare with other games such as Destiny or Division, Anthem is something else.
    Отличная игра, стоит каждого потраченного рубля. Если вам нравится играть с друзьями и весело проводить время, однозначно для вас. Не стоит сравнивать с другими играми типа Дестини или Дивижн, Антем    Great game, worth every ruble spent. If you like to play with friends and have fun, definitely for you. Do not compare with other games such as Destiny or Division, Anthem is something else.
    Отличная игра, стоит каждого потраченного рубля. Если вам нравится играть с друзьями и весело проводить время, однозначно для вас. Не стоит сравнивать с другими играми типа Дестини или Дивижн, Антем это нечто другое.    … Expand
  23. ROMIS
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Ночью запустил игру. Ждал багов. Багов нет. Как так? Мне в рецензиях писали будут вылеты и баги. За 10 часов ниодного. Вот и верь теперь рецензентам.
    Как вернуть деньги? Багов нет и играть весело. Ужос. В дестини 2 баги были год, а тут патч выпускают. Это же ЕА. Мой мозг сломан    Ночью запустил игру. Ждал багов. Багов нет. Как так? Мне в рецензиях писали будут вылеты и баги. За 10 часов ниодного. Вот и верь теперь рецензентам.
    Как вернуть деньги? Багов нет и играть весело. Ужос. В дестини 2 баги были год, а тут патч выпускают. Это же ЕА. Мой мозг сломан
  24. Edgarpsj
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Reay good game, I don't understand all bad reviews, the game is getting worse reviews than no man's sky
  25. nuven
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Абсолютно нормальная игра. Сделал предзаказ после альфы, кстати а отличие от демо не было вылетов и оптимизация была абсолютно нормальная, консоль при этом не уходила на взлет.

    Поиграл в релиз, все хорошо, все устраивает, нытья не понимаю. Самое оно чтобы вечером после работы не загружая голову не разбивая геймпад об стену поиграть.    Абсолютно нормальная игра. Сделал предзаказ после альфы, кстати а отличие от демо не было вылетов и оптимизация была абсолютно нормальная, консоль при этом не уходила на взлет.

    Поиграл в релиз, все хорошо, все устраивает, нытья не понимаю. Самое оно чтобы вечером после работы не загружая голову не разбивая геймпад об стену поиграть.
  26. Amrien
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    For those of you bashing a game rather than showing constructive criticism, shame on you.
    Anthem was recently released and I expect bugs and issues, rather than bash the game for it, tell the developers and also this is the first time I've even seen this much clarity from a development team. Time is what this game needs, as of now it's a C, with room to improve and become an A or even greater.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. Smell_The_Magic
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I have fun with this game. And isn't that the point of playing videogames? Sure there are maybe some issues, but that's "normal" for videogames in our time.
  30. Jaxgunna
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing game really FUN!!!! Enjoyable flying around solo or with freinds. Missions are great because linked to a great story. Its not destiny but give it time and PATIENCE it will get there. Great game
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Metascore
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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