Anthem

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  1. Oldsaltygamer
    Mar 13, 2019
    9
    Bioware's Anthem is truly a beautiful game. The developers pushed their imagination in the right direction. At the center of the lore within Anthem's universe vibrations are the source of creation and the music tonality of the game brings this idea to life. Some people say that there is lack of content. That is just straight rubbish. The contracts, main story line and free play worldBioware's Anthem is truly a beautiful game. The developers pushed their imagination in the right direction. At the center of the lore within Anthem's universe vibrations are the source of creation and the music tonality of the game brings this idea to life. Some people say that there is lack of content. That is just straight rubbish. The contracts, main story line and free play world events feel connected together. People say that its lacking because you do the same things over and over again. I have over 60+ hours in game and love the contracts, each one feels unique in the sense that it progress an NPC story along.
    The character dialog and the story are well crafted and each NPC in the game seems unique in their own way. It is a delight to see this level of writing mixed in with a looter shooter. You just dont talk to toons. You interact with them on a level that is engaging and enjoyable. Plus the dialog trees effect Fort Tarsis as it transforms along your journey. This only happens if the player takes their time and really fleshes out all the details by talking to everyone. I love this because it feel like you are rewarded for taking your time and talking to everyone. Even the maintance guy Prindel Blatch is one of the most noteable side dudes you can chat with. He is so focused on safety like mama with her first borne child.
    Anthems environment is well crafted and a beautiful work of art. The attention to details in the game demonstrate the sheer care the BioWare took in creating this world. The color pallet of the game is bright and vivid with trace amounts of gritty detail that make the world feel chaotic. The player feels they are quite literally at the mercy of the of the Anthem. The wild life is beautiful and fascinating to discover. It feels like a living breathing world. The game play is wonderful and feels new, flying around in a huge suite of armor that is equipped with quite literally weapons of mass destruction.
    Finally, the game play. It is without a doubt amazing and fun. The special effects are over the top sometimes and I feel as if i might get a seizure at times, but it is blast to play and watch. Each of the 4 javelin's have their own unique play style, the colossus is a huge hulking brute that takes and dishes out a tremendous amount of damage. The Storm is like the mage of the group focusing on using elemental powers, hovering in the air out of danger and bringing down the pain from above like a boss. The interceptor is your fast moving hard hitting rouge. Quick and agile this suit is for those who like to be up in your face faster than Bruce Lee could punch. Lastly we have the ranger javelin, good with sniper rifles and marksmen rifles. Haven't played it much, but like all the suits, each one has unique play style that can be geared up with all sorts of loot. The loot drops are causing many issues with players lately and I hate it. I played for roughly 6 hours on Sunday March 10, the day after patch 1.0.3 and I managed to get a ton of Master Works and a few legendary items on Grand Master 1. I felt very satisfied with this drop arrangement. The game is engaging enough that loot is second to me, because their is nothing like killing a massive group of enemies with a hulk smash move with the colossus. Or like using the storms special ability on the Titans because well... it becomes a marvelous display of destruction. In closing I would urge people on the fence about dumping their hard earned money into to the game to do so. Support these devs because they are people too! They have created a wonderful work of art that tells a gripping story in a beautifully crafted world and well the game play is as the surfer's in Huntington Beach California say, it's Gnar Gnar and totally worth your money, If you play it for more than 100 hours you've got your moneys worth! Peace hope you found this review good and informative. Remember if your enemies materialize in front of you while the Anthem is going, its part of the lore because at lifes core, we are all nothing more than vibrations. So sayith the physics!    … Expand
  2. Shakysuger
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    The game has its glitches and bugs. It’s a brand new IP in the looter shooter world but it does everything right. People say some of the quests are over the top and confusing but they are also the people that slip past cut-scenes and quest briefs. Everything you need to do is explained. Already have over 60 hours into it total and loving every minute of it. Great game
  3. EndlessJoe
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I was worried about all the negative reviews that were being posted leading up to the worldwide launch of the game, but thankfully those reviews did not reflect my experience with the game. I don't normally write reviews, but with all the hate that I have seen for this game, I had to try and write something.

    When I play Anthem, I get the same feelings and experiences I had when I    I was worried about all the negative reviews that were being posted leading up to the worldwide launch of the game, but thankfully those reviews did not reflect my experience with the game. I don't normally write reviews, but with all the hate that I have seen for this game, I had to try and write something.

    When I play Anthem, I get the same feelings and experiences I had when I played Phantasy Star Online on the Sega Dreamcast. It has been fun to play with others online and work through a decent story. Where this game shines, in my opinion, is how good the game feels to play. The controls, the fights, the customization, and the graphics come together in a great package that I am very happy with. I look forward to the dynamic content that will be coming in the future and will continue to customize my Javelin and try out the various play styles that are a part of the four different Javelins available in the game. I suspect I will get well over 100 hours of gameplay from Anthem and for a $60 game, that is a good return on investment. Honestly my only real complaint are some of the load times; however, they are not as long as other reviewers are making them out to be.

    Good job Bioware! I am a big fan of this game and I am sure there are many out there that feel the same. We are the silent majority on social media, but I am sure server data will paint a different story for you! Keep up the good work!    … Expand
  4. joggy
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    I don't understand on what druga are people that give this game poor grades? I seriously think that someone paid game review sites to give it 6-7. The game is beautiful, it runs very smooth, its eons ahead of, say, division on launch day. I have put some 25 hours into this game already, unlocked 3 of 4 javelins, and I can say that I had a blast with all of them. Very different strategyI don't understand on what druga are people that give this game poor grades? I seriously think that someone paid game review sites to give it 6-7. The game is beautiful, it runs very smooth, its eons ahead of, say, division on launch day. I have put some 25 hours into this game already, unlocked 3 of 4 javelins, and I can say that I had a blast with all of them. Very different strategy with every suit, love it. Had only 1 disconnection from server, and that was after the mission, when game failed to load after mission screen. Nothing was lost, I just didn't saw summaries of that mission. The story is very good considering this is looter shooter which will get free upgrades as the game develops. I had my doubts for freeplay, but I found that too to be very fun. And that is the main thing, The game is simply very fun to play, you play some missions, then you thinker with javelin's equipment (and look), then you chat a bit with residents of fort tharsis, then you read a little about fluff (sort like mass effect stuff), then you roam a bit in freeplay collecting mats and searching for world quests, then you do some stronghold, then you ty different javelin for a bit, then you will just like to do some testing on your build so you put difficulty to normal in order to have relaxed experience, and so on... Yes, it doesn't have 100 hours of animation like mass effect, but this is not that game. Yes, there are loading screens, but I don't get the hate train here. You really cannot wait for 20 seconds (Yes, I measured it) for mission to load? and 10 seconds to turn back to fort? and, what, 3 seconds for javelin to load (by the way when youre loading out of javelin back to fort its not 10 sec, its 2-3 sec)? And for the love of god, please don't put character in center of screen, if I wanted to play destiny, I would buy that game. All in all, can't speak for PC version, but if you have xbox, this game is must buy.… Expand
  5. Arther
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    this game need time and love vote 0 is unbelive vote 0 is for kids.. realy dont remember destiny 1 and the amazing problem ?? now for me the game is a 8 but have potencial for a very good game.. i have some problem and i undestand a rage of players but onest.. this game is more good the others.. time to time to see the progress but now my vote are 8.. we cant vote 0 or 1 !!!! oh my god usethis game need time and love vote 0 is unbelive vote 0 is for kids.. realy dont remember destiny 1 and the amazing problem ?? now for me the game is a 8 but have potencial for a very good game.. i have some problem and i undestand a rage of players but onest.. this game is more good the others.. time to time to see the progress but now my vote are 8.. we cant vote 0 or 1 !!!! oh my god use the brain sometime?!?!… Expand
  6. Kentish1973
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    It is quite astonishing how toxic the response to this game has been. Anthem is far from perfect, but it is a hugely impressive technical achievement (arguably the best looking game on the One X, alongside RDR2), and the core game play loop of fly, land, blast/melee everything is intrinsically satisfying. Iron Man meets Avatar, what's not to like? The missions are no less varied thanIt is quite astonishing how toxic the response to this game has been. Anthem is far from perfect, but it is a hugely impressive technical achievement (arguably the best looking game on the One X, alongside RDR2), and the core game play loop of fly, land, blast/melee everything is intrinsically satisfying. Iron Man meets Avatar, what's not to like? The missions are no less varied than Destiny, the scripting is significantly better, and the hub world is refreshingly different. In short, it's a hugely promising basis for further improvement, provided Bioware and EA do not pull the plug in the face of the ridiculously OTT criticism.… Expand
  7. Thornais
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    very nice game with an excellent graphics,
    Of course, the game has a few mistakes here and there, but it is only 2 days out of there I'm good things there.
    I'm curious what the future will bring it but definitely continue to play :)
  8. ROTTENCORPSE
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    The game so far is awesome. With tons of weapon drops, searching for your personal god roll keeps you motivated. Its like an RPG lite, not meant to be a full RPG so ignore the haters using that as an excuse to be so negative. Loading screens are a tad long but nothing major,, too many people whining about a few seconds of loading screens...come on guys...really. Gun play is very wellThe game so far is awesome. With tons of weapon drops, searching for your personal god roll keeps you motivated. Its like an RPG lite, not meant to be a full RPG so ignore the haters using that as an excuse to be so negative. Loading screens are a tad long but nothing major,, too many people whining about a few seconds of loading screens...come on guys...really. Gun play is very well done, controls are tight, graphics are awesome, the sounds of your javelin flying and stomping around are what you would expect from a hulking beast of a machine. Map is a pretty large size considering all the hidden caves as well as underground portions and underwater areas. End game content is good, has more at launch than most other games of the same genre.… Expand
  9. Sebobo
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Yes the game has some bugs. But the gameplay is really enjoyable and I love walking between missions through the town and talk to all the NPCs and reading the documents I find. Usually I play gams like this alone and don’t team up, but here it works really nicely and I won’t play alone. Looking forward to what BioWare will make of this game in the future. It’s obvious they couldn’t finishYes the game has some bugs. But the gameplay is really enjoyable and I love walking between missions through the town and talk to all the NPCs and reading the documents I find. Usually I play gams like this alone and don’t team up, but here it works really nicely and I won’t play alone. Looking forward to what BioWare will make of this game in the future. It’s obvious they couldn’t finish everything they planned. I feel the non combat part of the game is much more interesting than in Destiny 1 or 2.
    If you are unsure wait a few weeks until most bugs that crash the game are gone and the performance gets better.    … Expand
  10. vinseba
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I don't know what game most people are playing but as the first try at a new ip looter shooter it's above any game in its genre ever was at the start. I can understand the story without having to look online, the levels don't feel like arenas or set pieces because it's fully realized and opened. The shooting feels great and when you punch it to fly you really feel it in both the soundI don't know what game most people are playing but as the first try at a new ip looter shooter it's above any game in its genre ever was at the start. I can understand the story without having to look online, the levels don't feel like arenas or set pieces because it's fully realized and opened. The shooting feels great and when you punch it to fly you really feel it in both the sound and in the feel of the controller. People wanted story in their looter shooters and you have it all over the place here. It's not Star Wars but it is better than its rivals were at start. The graphics are amazing as well and so is the sound. There is also more than 4 or 5 type of looking enemies and the bosses aren't just bigger versions of regular enemies. I can't think of one game at start that was this polished. We may all think there was one because of Nostalgia but there wasn't. Most popular shooters now that will be named i.e. Warframe or Destiny took a long time to find their footing if they found it at all. The microtransactions aren't in your face either. On Warframe you see advertisements on your ship and in Destiny they have a literal microtransaction stall called Eververse. I don't know what people were expecting for a first outing but it seems like a lot and way more than reasonable, or maybe it's the hatred for EA which I can sympathize with too but comparing this game to every other game of its type at their beginning nothing else comes close. My negatives though are I wish there was more customization of your character outside of the suit and I wish you could see them too in 3rd person. I wish the loading times were quicker but they're still relatively the same as others but besides that nothing horribly bad in it to make me delete it and its not even close to the worst game I have ever played. Hopefully it survives the un-just criticism for a stand alone product that has been out less than a month.… Expand
  11. captainjayhab
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, giving this game anything less than a 6/10 is simply unfair. Personally, I feel that with the day one patch, the game is beautiful, the character animations are great, and the story is engaging. People need to remember that the purpose of this game is not a single player RPG experience. Bioware made a multiplayer game with RPG elements, notWhile everyone is entitled to their own opinion, giving this game anything less than a 6/10 is simply unfair. Personally, I feel that with the day one patch, the game is beautiful, the character animations are great, and the story is engaging. People need to remember that the purpose of this game is not a single player RPG experience. Bioware made a multiplayer game with RPG elements, not an RPG game. I have to say that while there are bugs, there are always bugs in large games like this. Some games have fan made patches to fix bugs that the devs never even bothered fixing, while Bioware has been incredibly responsive and attentive to their player base. They changed the entire mission UI based on user feedback. That kind of response is incredible. Wait a month if you're concerned about bugs, and buy the game then. Even with the fixes that still need to be made though, Anthem is fun, fast paced, interesting, and fluid. It gives my brother and me a way to hang out when neither of us feel like leaving the house. It is exactly what Bioware always intended it to be: a cooperative, fun game with great NPCs, a well written but expandable story line, and a living world that changes day to day.… Expand
  12. JabberJaw
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    The game is great. If you don't like it go play minecraft or start learning how develop your own game instead of just whining like ****
  13. Dunderdan23
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Never in my life has a game been deserving of a Zero, that basically means the game is UNPLAYABLE...basically not even a game. Anthem is a wonderfully flawed game, while it is no means perfect, it does a great job setting out what it wants to do. Lets start with what the game gets wrong:

    AN IDENTITY CRISIS: The game tries to appeal to two very different audiences, those who like looter    Never in my life has a game been deserving of a Zero, that basically means the game is UNPLAYABLE...basically not even a game. Anthem is a wonderfully flawed game, while it is no means perfect, it does a great job setting out what it wants to do. Lets start with what the game gets wrong:

    AN IDENTITY CRISIS:
    The game tries to appeal to two very different audiences, those who like looter shooters and those who like story heavy bioware games, unlless you fall into both crowds, you may find sections of the game not to your liking...specifically fort tarsis, the game has a slow pacing, and while I enjoy it quite a bit..may not be for everyone.

    LOAD TIMES:
    Not much needs to be said here, game has very long load times, hopefully in the future bioware, at the very least, lets us read codex entries during these.

    NOW FOR THE GOOD:

    The story in the game seems very interesting and is a great set up for whats to come, granted, im onl about 12 hours into the game but i very much so look forward to whats to come.

    The gameplay is a blast, gunplay feels good, the grind for gear is satisfying, and the coop aspect is done perfectly. Things can get quite hectic on the field but working together and pulling off combos feels amazing.

    The graphics and sound design are TOP NOTCH. On the ONE X the game runs at a stable 30fps at full 4k. Occasioanly audio glitches do pop up, but for the most part the world looks and sounds so real and alive.

    Overall, my honest rating..8.5/10 as it stands right now. Play the game, form your own opinion. The future is bright for anthem    … Expand
  14. s33k3r
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Because of the destructive power of haters. The game fill the gap in my gaming universe period
  15. brainmeister
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Does Anthem have some issues? Yes. Does that mean it is a terrible game? No.

    Bioware has managed to create something truly novel here. This is a world that reminds of Pandora from Avatar. The javalins allow to cruise around an iron man suit custom tailored to your preferences. There is a town unique to you that will evolve and change as you interact with it's inhabitants. And most    Does Anthem have some issues? Yes. Does that mean it is a terrible game? No.

    Bioware has managed to create something truly novel here. This is a world that reminds of Pandora from Avatar. The javalins allow to cruise around an iron man suit custom tailored to your preferences. There is a town unique to you that will evolve and change as you interact with it's inhabitants. And most importantly, you get to engage in unique combat where you fly, hover, nuke, freeze, torch, bullet storm, and smash your enemies while utilizing the environment to your advantage. If you have some friends to play with, this game goes up to a whole new level.

    I think a lot of gamers are spoiled entitled children who are looking for a game to give them ultimate purpose and fulfillment in life. They will never be satisfied. If you are hitting long load times, go get an SSD and a good fast network connection. Problem solved!

    If you want to explore a truly unique experience, check this game out, and really take the time to explore and look around. You will discover that a lot of blood, sweat, and love went into this thing. If this is the opening chapter, I can't wait for what is next. Great game Bioware!    … Expand
  16. Efrix
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    I'm a sucker for asthetics; and this game looks dang good compared to others on the market. The controls are fun to work with; especially as you expirement with jumps, battle techniques, and flight.
    When it comes to battle suits, there is one for every type of player. Personally I went fot the fast and sleek model. Something about it all calls back to the "Bubble Gum Crisis" anime from    I'm a sucker for asthetics; and this game looks dang good compared to others on the market. The controls are fun to work with; especially as you expirement with jumps, battle techniques, and flight.
    When it comes to battle suits, there is one for every type of player. Personally I went fot the fast and sleek model. Something about it all calls back to the "Bubble Gum Crisis" anime from back in the day.
    Even though the story narritive is lacking in a few aspects, I find that this is a game with great quality in physical details.    … Expand
  17. Pauldwin
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    This game's combat is exhilarating and fast-paced. From dodging snipers from across the way to slicing and dicing opponents close up while delivering powerful combos this game has it all. Beautiful open world concept in the free-play option while guided story-mode takes you through adventures to earn gear a complete quests. This game is getting undeserved hate. I recommend it to anyoneThis game's combat is exhilarating and fast-paced. From dodging snipers from across the way to slicing and dicing opponents close up while delivering powerful combos this game has it all. Beautiful open world concept in the free-play option while guided story-mode takes you through adventures to earn gear a complete quests. This game is getting undeserved hate. I recommend it to anyone looking for true adventure in game play.… Expand
  18. Clevis
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    The game is fun. it has a tun of detailed lore that can be read and experienced similar to past bioware games. It has NPC's with interesting story's that you learn more about as the story progresses. The world is immersive and well put together. There are indeed some technical issues with pop in and load times but overall the game is fun. I think that it plays well and is worth the 60The game is fun. it has a tun of detailed lore that can be read and experienced similar to past bioware games. It has NPC's with interesting story's that you learn more about as the story progresses. The world is immersive and well put together. There are indeed some technical issues with pop in and load times but overall the game is fun. I think that it plays well and is worth the 60 dollars i spent on it.… Expand
  19. Llane
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    I am in love with its jaw-dropping visuals, its super-crispy gunplay and a great cast of characters that complement a great experience. This game is getting a lot of hate right now and (imo) it's just not justified.

    Been playing this for 40 hours already and just can't seem to stop. The game has some issues as well: Long loading screens, some crashes to the box and a lack of endgame    I am in love with its jaw-dropping visuals, its super-crispy gunplay and a great cast of characters that complement a great experience. This game is getting a lot of hate right now and (imo) it's just not justified.

    Been playing this for 40 hours already and just can't seem to stop.

    The game has some issues as well: Long loading screens, some crashes to the box and a lack of endgame content from what I've been hearing. Still miles away from a disastrous release like Fallout 76.    … Expand
  20. HanChollo
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    Someone has to be the voice of reasoning on these forums, first of all the patch's have fixed what most are calling detrimental to the function of this game, load times have significantly improved and game freezes are few and far between. As if no game ever freezes and load times are pretty much common on most games.

    The Story content, the smooth gameplay and the environment where this    Someone has to be the voice of reasoning on these forums, first of all the patch's have fixed what most are calling detrimental to the function of this game, load times have significantly improved and game freezes are few and far between. As if no game ever freezes and load times are pretty much common on most games.

    The Story content, the smooth gameplay and the environment where this takes place is stunning to say the lease. On Free Play missions I hardly fire a shot because I am so overtaken by the rich detail in this game, from exploring the bottom of lakes to taking it to the skies. Each Javelin has loads of weapons, components and appearance attachments to experiment with that will keep you busy with the best set up.

    This world is constantly expanding so each time you go out its something different. Honestly I am I have followed this game sometime, and the reviews are un-called for and down right rude and embarrassing as member of the gaming community.

    A lot of work and effort went into this production, and BIO WARE is fully committed, accessible on social media to listen and address what's wrong. I created an account just to defend this game, some of the comments are not even warranted, especially when the last patch that came out resolved a lot of the major issues. Give it a chance this game rocks! I have played Destiny, COD, Tom Clancy, SOCOM, Titan Fall blah blah. This game stands on its own as a rare achievement.    … Expand
  21. PhoenixRiising
    Mar 7, 2019
    8
    I think this game is a solid 8, I have played mostly as the colossus and I have really enjoyed it. People expected the story line to rival that of past bioware games which is why I think its taking such a hard hit. Flight management, game play, graphics are all amazing. It does need a wider variety of enemies and titans do need use all of their attack variations more but I would recommend,I think this game is a solid 8, I have played mostly as the colossus and I have really enjoyed it. People expected the story line to rival that of past bioware games which is why I think its taking such a hard hit. Flight management, game play, graphics are all amazing. It does need a wider variety of enemies and titans do need use all of their attack variations more but I would recommend, know that its a loot shooter and not a ME type story line driven game.… Expand
  22. Atreyer
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I started with Anthem during the VIP demo and since then things have been looking up! It's true the story is a bit threadbare...just enough to carry you between missions full of shooting, shocking and blowing up every enemy in your path. The gameplay is the major selling point by far and it does not dissapoint. Quick, frantic gameplay with a multitude of ways to ruin your enemy's day. AlsoI started with Anthem during the VIP demo and since then things have been looking up! It's true the story is a bit threadbare...just enough to carry you between missions full of shooting, shocking and blowing up every enemy in your path. The gameplay is the major selling point by far and it does not dissapoint. Quick, frantic gameplay with a multitude of ways to ruin your enemy's day. Also the flying is one probably the most satisfying jetpack style flight I've ever seen in any game.
    As for the graphics; they're top notch. Playing on Xbox I haven't had issues with the framerate drops PC players currently seem to be experiencing. Also the rubberbanding I experienced on occassion during the VIP Demo has disssapeared. At this moment the game is running smoothly and I can only imagine it improve.
    Speaking of improvements, Bioware has been active on reddit, listening to players in regards to bugs and suggestions. There are definitely some quality of life improvements that we need, from a stat screen to a ping system in free play. While some fixes may take longer than others, there is no doubt Bioware is listening.
    The bottom line, if you like the idea of a loot shooter with a Diablo style loot system and mechanized jetpack armors...this game is for you. If you're here for a deep story and traditional Bioware RPG you may want to pass.    … Expand
  23. Multispeed
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    A beautiful concept that needs some tuning. The rough start of this game isn't very different from many others online games, be it Destiny or Division. All the ingredients are there, Bioware just needs to adjust the recipe and bake it a little more in some aspects. When that's done it will be a great game.
  24. downloadkctt
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    This game has nothing to do with mass effect and a full RPG game, this is a shooter game with RPG elements.
  25. Mordorsl4v3
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I think the world is beautiful. The characters are interesting. The gameplay is addictive. The story is as good as, or better than Andromeda. There are some technical issues to work out. Deserves a fair shake.
  26. SpartanEdge
    Apr 5, 2019
    8
    While there is room for improvement here, I have to say I'm not understanding the hate for this game, and don't get me wrong, i understand the hate for games where it's due, such as Fallout 76 etc, but it baffles me how people can hate this as i'm really enjoying the game, it plays really well and the action and gameplay is satisfying, and i can see myself putting lots of time into this,While there is room for improvement here, I have to say I'm not understanding the hate for this game, and don't get me wrong, i understand the hate for games where it's due, such as Fallout 76 etc, but it baffles me how people can hate this as i'm really enjoying the game, it plays really well and the action and gameplay is satisfying, and i can see myself putting lots of time into this, and all the stuff you can buy in the game, can be bought through credits you can earn on the game, and seem forgiving to earn compared to most grindy games, and even then it's only cosmetic items, nothing that effects gameplay, so no pay to win, so i really don't see the problem here.

    That said, I'm playing it on Xbox X which it plays very nicely on, and I've heard it doesn't feel as smooth currently on vanilla Xbone, and while i say i am enjoying the game greatly, there are a couple of thing's i should mention i don't like. Firstly, the fact that it can't be played offline, i hate it when games have an online reliance for seemingly no reason, i don't like my games having a shelf life. Secondly, and secondly, it doesn't live up to the visuals of the E3 reveal, but that said, it's still a great looking game. nonetheless.    … Expand
  27. saintgabriell
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I don’t understand the review tanking going on here. This is a solid game with loads of potential. Great mobility and combat. Fun and unique npcs and and interesting story. It’s got its flaws sure but all the zeros are insane. It’s got bugs sure and they had an insanely convoluted release schedule which lets lots of people play an unfinished game (missing the day one patch) which was aI don’t understand the review tanking going on here. This is a solid game with loads of potential. Great mobility and combat. Fun and unique npcs and and interesting story. It’s got its flaws sure but all the zeros are insane. It’s got bugs sure and they had an insanely convoluted release schedule which lets lots of people play an unfinished game (missing the day one patch) which was a huge mistake. But it’s a solid enjoyable game I’m glad I bought and I’m enjoying playing. Don’t listen to the overly negative reviews.… Expand
  28. MulehornGaming
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Anthem is a new and exciting world full of lore, monsters, and enemies you must overcome to keep the people in Fort Tarsis and the world safe. The story is engaging, and the character voice acting has some great moments. Combat is very fun and makes you feel like a total badass, ready to blow up your problems. Even with some of the issues in the game, Anthem has lots of room to grow. BeingAnthem is a new and exciting world full of lore, monsters, and enemies you must overcome to keep the people in Fort Tarsis and the world safe. The story is engaging, and the character voice acting has some great moments. Combat is very fun and makes you feel like a total badass, ready to blow up your problems. Even with some of the issues in the game, Anthem has lots of room to grow. Being a live service game I am very excited to see what the future holds for us Freelancers.… Expand
  29. rombecchi
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    I love this game. I love the storytelling and the free roaming.
    I was worried about all the 0-rating reviews but fortunately was only angry users with EA without any hours played in game.
    There will be a lot of contents in the near future so I'll waiting for these ...
  30. CorTenebris
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    I personally rate this game at a 10 for a few reasons. This is my personal opinion of the game. This game is challenging in the sense that it is a 4d environment, and you have to pay attention to your environment and surroundings or you will struggle through missions, strongholds and contracts. They also give you difficulty options that significantly change the experience and challengeI personally rate this game at a 10 for a few reasons. This is my personal opinion of the game. This game is challenging in the sense that it is a 4d environment, and you have to pay attention to your environment and surroundings or you will struggle through missions, strongholds and contracts. They also give you difficulty options that significantly change the experience and challenge of the game. If you want a game that doesn't reward skill and that becomes over run with unskilled players go play fortnite, COD, or any other FPS where the player base is predominantly teenagers and young children. I have been waiting for years for a game that actually feels challenging and really requires solid grinding. The play between classes truly feels different unlike other games that Anthem is being compared to. I remember being hyped for Destiny to be this amazing open world experience that had deep story telling, in general what I had come to expect from a Bungie game, only to be completely crushed by the empty lifeless shell that we got. With Anthem, all of the things that the devs promised they delivered on. This game isn't perfect, but I have NEVER seen a more responsive studio to the criticisms (so far, EA might end up killing this game) and they are attempting to correct the areas where there are issues. Ironically, a lot of the negative reviews are coming from Destiny fan boys, Destiny 1 and 2 are complete trash compared to what they promised to deliver on and I would never spend any money on another Destiny game. People that are complaining that Ft. Tarsis feel small or empty are obviously not paying attention to the lore of the game (a small hint is that Ft Tarsis isn't a major population hub in this world, it is a frontier outpost).

    There is definitely some room for improvement and balance tweaks, but the game is not the horrible broken mess that people are making it out to be.    … Expand
  31. bornanew2018
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Bioware was ambitious and to me it paid off. There are a few issues I have ran into, but I love the gameplay and the story. It does need more content but it is definitely worth playing and supporting, so it will continue to be updated in the future.
  32. redshirttrekie
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    So I just beat the game 20ish or so hours in and wow... just wow. Its worth taking your time, picking up side quest, talking to npcs, hunting down lore and collecting. Id like to say more on the ending but Im keeping this spoiler free. Can I just say Im excited? At any rate... I have gotten my monies worth! It has its issues/bugs... but they are either patched or will be. The game is notSo I just beat the game 20ish or so hours in and wow... just wow. Its worth taking your time, picking up side quest, talking to npcs, hunting down lore and collecting. Id like to say more on the ending but Im keeping this spoiler free. Can I just say Im excited? At any rate... I have gotten my monies worth! It has its issues/bugs... but they are either patched or will be. The game is not perfect... but the core is there in my option. Like I said if you don't rush and truly take your time I think you'll like if not love the game even in spite of any issues you may bump into. Im super excited for the future of Anthem and BioWare!… Expand
  33. tripaseca
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    This game is so great, i had just a crash problem once, but that all. Gameplay is fantastic, graphics is fantastic, history is very solid. I think you guys need to play more and talk less.
  34. Murderxface
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    While this may not be a traditional game by Bioware, the game in its own right is a fantastic looter shooter. Smooth controls, great movement system and teamwork is super fun. It's not perfect, but it's off to a great start.

    If you forget the fact that Bioware made this game, no one would know any better and this game would receive better criticism, plain and simple.
  35. NetherSteel
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    The game has a lot of promise and the wait times aren't that long, people have primarily been putting it up as a stereotypical EA game. The story has some promise and I would like to see where it goes in the future, and the gameplay is smooth and interesting. BioWare definitely did not let EA take over and make Anthem into another cash-grab scenario, instead, they let the paid purchasesThe game has a lot of promise and the wait times aren't that long, people have primarily been putting it up as a stereotypical EA game. The story has some promise and I would like to see where it goes in the future, and the gameplay is smooth and interesting. BioWare definitely did not let EA take over and make Anthem into another cash-grab scenario, instead, they let the paid purchases fall on cosmetic items, and even then you can also get those items from the earnable in-game currency. The game isn't what the negative reviews say it is and Anthem is definitely worth trying.… Expand
  36. MilitantKaka
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Great fast paced shooter. Has good graphics and good gameplay with great character mobility. Has been fun so far, haven't finished it yet. It has a few bugs but they'll be parched soon because they are still working on the game
  37. A117MASSEFFECT
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Does the game have issues, yes. Does the game have some ground to cover, yes. Do I think that, if allowed, the game can be a perfect 10, Yes. Is the game fun, yes. Don't listen to the hatred for this game and look at it with your own eyes and decide if you like it. Don't just follow the memes like sheep, as you are all better than that, and so is this game. Are the missions repetitive,Does the game have issues, yes. Does the game have some ground to cover, yes. Do I think that, if allowed, the game can be a perfect 10, Yes. Is the game fun, yes. Don't listen to the hatred for this game and look at it with your own eyes and decide if you like it. Don't just follow the memes like sheep, as you are all better than that, and so is this game. Are the missions repetitive, yes. Is there depth to be found if you don't mind paying attention to conversations, yes. For me, the feeling that I got was Mass Effect Multiplayer. Now I know most of you are running for your down votes right now, in which case to hell with ya. But if you're like me and enjoyed Mass Effects 3 Multiplayer and want to see what it can do on a grand and beautiful scale, this game will be a lot of fun. Exploration shows these massive vaults and imposing locked doors, and I can't wait to see what these will be filled with in the coming months. The map is a good size, and I have no doubt that it will get bigger.
    On the technical front: there are still some loading bugs, I had one just the other night. But as far as optimization goes, the game looks and run great on a base Xbox One. I have had very few loss of frames and even fewer graphical glitches. The controls are satisfying, the gun play is dynamic, and the world is just fun to be in. Give it an honest shot, be patient with it, and try the game without the urge to hate it and you may just enjoy yourself. There is no where near as many problems as is being depicted across the internet. So, watch a streamer, try a friend's copy, rent it, or other methods that you deem adequate. Just try it before you try to kill it.    … Expand
  38. TheUrbanButcher
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    Dont listen to the people jumping on the hate EA bandwagon. If all the drama wasn't surrounding the publisher no one would be nit picking this game as hard as they are.

    This is an incredibly fun game with a captivating story. Voice acted very well along with the solid facial animation unlike Andromeda. Will it get dull over time? Probably. Its a live service game that will    Dont listen to the people jumping on the hate EA bandwagon. If all the drama wasn't surrounding the publisher no one would be nit picking this game as hard as they are.

    This is an incredibly fun game with a captivating story. Voice acted very well along with the solid facial animation unlike Andromeda.

    Will it get dull over time? Probably. Its a live service game that will constantly be updated and has huge potential.    … Expand
  39. Ozimandeus
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Top-notch visuals, great sound, good acting. Story a bit bland. XBOX -OX version has far fewer problems than the PC version. A great blast to play. The potential for this one is enormous. As long as EA support this one, it will be something truly amazing. If you like Warframe, The Division or Destiny. You'll have fun with this one.
  40. Ippenator
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    This is already a pretty darn good game even as it is. Well, ok it could use some more of content, as it’s really fun and smooth to play, but anyway they have already planned loads of new content that players will get all for free and already during the next few months, so even content shouldn’t really be a problem with Anthem. I love the story and characters. And the game has beautifulThis is already a pretty darn good game even as it is. Well, ok it could use some more of content, as it’s really fun and smooth to play, but anyway they have already planned loads of new content that players will get all for free and already during the next few months, so even content shouldn’t really be a problem with Anthem. I love the story and characters. And the game has beautiful graphics and very smooth gameplay which both make the game feel really immersive. I just love this game, and absolutely can’t understand all the haters. Even loading times are at maximum about 20-30 seconds and you don't need to load that often in the game. I think it’s just fashionable to whine about all EA published games nowadays, so all excuses are used to get to express the hatred. A bit sad and pitiful really.… Expand
  41. StormCloudLOL
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Anthem breathes new life into the looter shooter genre with flight, mechs, and awesome abilities!!
  42. silverandsubtle
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Ignore the bandwagon QQ-ers.
    Beautiful environments, and really fun gameplay. Really enjoying picking this up in the evenings. Finding the gameplay surprisingly dynamic - unlike destiny, the classes (Javelin types) actually matter.
    Also the lore and world building is pretty cool, it feels like something new. Still working through story content and looking forward to the releases planned.
  43. justintimex
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Guys,

    This game is super fun. The professional reviews are bad but for those of us looking past the negative hype we are all having a blast. The game is beautiful and captivating with its fluid play style and MMO style button smashing mass destruction of adds and bosses. You can get lost in the lore, the environment, and the gunplay/javelin playstyle. It will be easy for this game to    Guys,

    This game is super fun. The professional reviews are bad but for those of us looking past the negative hype we are all having a blast. The game is beautiful and captivating with its fluid play style and MMO style button smashing mass destruction of adds and bosses. You can get lost in the lore, the environment, and the gunplay/javelin playstyle. It will be easy for this game to keep getting new and fun content and for now I can see myself exploring and smashing spiders for a long time to come. Who doesn't like figuring out new ways to kill giant spiders??    … Expand
  44. stewjitsu1
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    This is a good game. The world is beautiful and extremely detailed. I'm not sure why everyone is saying that it's "paint by numbers." There is a lot of intricate, well-thought-out detail.

    I have played through about half the main story and though a few extra expeditions. Probably a total of 10 hours. For the first seven hours I used the in-game match-making. Then I played a couple of    This is a good game. The world is beautiful and extremely detailed. I'm not sure why everyone is saying that it's "paint by numbers." There is a lot of intricate, well-thought-out detail.

    I have played through about half the main story and though a few extra expeditions. Probably a total of 10 hours. For the first seven hours I used the in-game match-making. Then I played a couple of expeditions with my son, then I ran a few solo. I have never encountered a single bug (I play on Xbox One). Never had my life mysteriously drained and never experienced any lag nor reduced frame-rate. I have no idea what all the complaining is about.

    Finally, the load screens are no longer than Destiny.

    The story is shallow feeling. If you are expecting an old-school Bioware game, look elsewhere. Bioware died before ME,A was released. For that kind of experience your should go play something from Obsidian or CD Projekt RED. Bioware is now a political soapbox for EA to stand on.

    The game is fun, however. Don't judge it on your memories of what the studio used to be. Judge it on its entertainment value.    … Expand
  45. crazypostalbob
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I simply cannot believe the negative reviews for this game. I also can't believe I made an account for Metacritic to review this game, and that I have been forced into giving a 10 for this game when it clearly doesn't deserve it. Here's why I gave it a 10: You on here giving it 0's to 4's need to be balanced out. The critic reviewers are far too harsh on it too. This is like theI simply cannot believe the negative reviews for this game. I also can't believe I made an account for Metacritic to review this game, and that I have been forced into giving a 10 for this game when it clearly doesn't deserve it. Here's why I gave it a 10: You on here giving it 0's to 4's need to be balanced out. The critic reviewers are far too harsh on it too. This is like the opposite of TLOUS for PS4's ratings, which were for over rated, this may be equally as under rated as that game is over rated. I know I went way off topic in the build up but here is my actual review: This game has some of the best fluid gameplay for an third person shooter, period. This is why I get so confused. The story is not terrible. Allow me to explain why this confuses me: Let's do the obvious comparison, Destiny 2. This game has as good of gameplay as you can get for a first person shooter, let's say we weight the game on: Gameplay combat. Story. End game content. Replay-ability. Gameplay set up mechanics and customization (so abilities, skills, guns, leveling routes, different than combat). Destiny 2 would be equal on story. I'm going to outright say it: They both aren't great on story. 7. Gameplay Anthem would be superior from my point of view, but let's use an average person and call them equal. 9, easily on both of these. End game content: It is over exaggerated how much this game is lacking in end game content. Destiny gets one raid per release and night strikes. You can consider Anthem's strongholds not quite a raid, but beyond a night strike from Destiny. Their legendary contracts are similar to your normal looter like Destiny. Their guns, while there are not as many, is for a reason. They have gun sub groups. I can't tell you how many times I got a useless weapon in Destiny, that existed as a form of having as many possibilities for the sake of it. Anthem is clearly geared toward each weapon having a purpose. There are less subsets. There are clearly more weapons in Destiny. I would say it falls behind but not by much, however, it makes up for this in terms of buffs on even your spells, and many different spells, which Destiny has next to zero options regarding, and I see them as therefore equal. Anthem is lacking in guns. Destiny is lacking in ability customization. Anthem's abilities are absolutely stellar. I cannot emphasize this enough. The way it feels when you create a build with the right weapons, and abilities, is awesome, and there are definitely bad builds for the sake of what you combined in a way you don't get with Destiny, as well as awesome super builds. In light of this, I would give both an 8 or 9 in terms of gameplay mechanics. Now, end game is where Anthem is slightly lacking, but I think it is greatly exaggerated because people were hoping Anthem would be an open world similar to an MMO. It is not. It is smaller than Destiny to some degree, but there are legendary contracts similar to night strikes and other content which I think only makes it slightly behind, and this is close to day one. Destiny was lacking to nearly the same degree. I think you can put this at a 6-7 for Anthem and Destiny at release. I would say more like a 7. Let's say Destiny 2 and Destiny are now an 9 in end game content, for what they are mind you, some people flat won't like the content and that is understandable, for what the game is, but you have to consider that when you write a review. You have to try and make it not really about your preference, as much as possible, and more about what the game is and how it pulls off what it is. Replay-ability therefore takes a slight ding, to say a 7, and I think Destiny 2 right now is probably an 8 and was a 7. This makes it though Destiny 2 presently: 9, 7, 8, 8, 8. Whereas some of those were a bit lower at release. So let's say 9, 7, 7, 7, 8. Anthem is definitely a 9, 7, 6-7, 6-7, and I would argue 9 due to the abilities, but some could say 8. To me this means Anthem plays about like a 7.5 to 8.0 game. Destiny 2 at launch was a 7.5 to 8.0 game. Mind you, you don't take all the scores I mentioned and divide to get an average on how the game feels. That simply doesn't work for games like this, though it ends up close to my final number as it is. I think Anthem makes up for a lot of it's flaws through amazing gameplay. I did simplify this a bit, and didn't even include enemy group types and AI. Destiny 2 and Anthem both have amazing enemy diversity and enemy AI, simply put, they set it up so using your abilities and guns feels good. Anthem it's a matter of how do I drain the shields, and how do I set up combos. This simply feels better than Destiny 2, as those combos then charge up your ultimate. There is more depth in team work as a result. The world is also beautiful, and I didn't include graphics as I don't care. The world is diverse as well, but I care more about gameplay. This game deserves an 7.5 to 8… Expand
  46. clouddomino
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Anthem is the Division meets Destiny, but there's no need to continue to pay for future updates and DLC. Graphically gorgeous, fun to play. Matchmaking is easy and integrated, no extra time required to find a party. However, if you are looking for a game with hundreds of hours of content right out of the gate Anthem may not be for you. But with only 5-10 hours per week to allocate toAnthem is the Division meets Destiny, but there's no need to continue to pay for future updates and DLC. Graphically gorgeous, fun to play. Matchmaking is easy and integrated, no extra time required to find a party. However, if you are looking for a game with hundreds of hours of content right out of the gate Anthem may not be for you. But with only 5-10 hours per week to allocate to gaming so far Anthem hasn't disappointed me. Would have rated it higher if it would have had most of the bugs worked out at launch. But Bioware has been very transparent with community about bugs and fixes.… Expand
  47. Mcnose
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    great game, very good graphics, short load times (one x and ssd), great action. Better story than any competitor.
  48. Qtomb3D
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I have both the Xbox One X and PC version but so for I only played on the Xbox. Bioware tried to do something different and yes it isn't perfect but it works. It's an exciting world full of lore monsters, mystery and enemies which can be a challenge to overcome on hard. The story isn't as rich as Bioware's single player games but it's certainly engaging, and the characters voice acting hasI have both the Xbox One X and PC version but so for I only played on the Xbox. Bioware tried to do something different and yes it isn't perfect but it works. It's an exciting world full of lore monsters, mystery and enemies which can be a challenge to overcome on hard. The story isn't as rich as Bioware's single player games but it's certainly engaging, and the characters voice acting has some great moments.

    The combat is lots of fun and really great and still made better, being a live service game they are improving it constantly server side and client side as well. Yes the game has some problems and bugs and the amount of loading screens is really bad (but improving all the time) but they fixed a lot of them already. There is no story tree you can just chose from two options I hope they enrich that and the facial animation is between oke and great depending on the npc and the writing leaves a bit to be desired so I really hope they put some more effort in that.

    The road map looks promising and they seem to listen and communicate pretty good with the community.

    The cut scenes are mind blowing and the open world is really really well made, it's really very beautifull, the flying is improved a lot since the VIP Demo. The combo's are fun and the shooting is really great and you really has to use some tactics and skill, sometimes there are to much effects on the screen so that you lose focus. The weapons could use some more difference between each other, but there are some really great sniper rifles.

    I put a lot of hours into the game, the world and game play is really great so you just want to keep playing it.

    A lot of the reviews are really unfair and go way beyond just don't liking the game. Just don't listen to them and start playing.    … Expand
  49. jorgerico
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    A Bioware tentou fazer algo diferente e funcionou. Rockstars e Activision não podem fazer um jogo como este. Este jogo está recebendo ódio imerecido.
  50. Orbytel
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    I really wish that the average keyboard critic could spend a year in the life of a game developer. I develop software (simulations and serious games) and understand the sheer amount of work and effort that goes into the process. It used to be that hard work and quality content would pay off. If your game was good- it sold. None of this herd-mentality hatred of a company overshadowing theI really wish that the average keyboard critic could spend a year in the life of a game developer. I develop software (simulations and serious games) and understand the sheer amount of work and effort that goes into the process. It used to be that hard work and quality content would pay off. If your game was good- it sold. None of this herd-mentality hatred of a company overshadowing the actual content.

    Yet the entire industry is now governed by, what i have come to refer to as, the "self-entitled spoiled gamer". They are the ones who dont give a damn about any of that. And they're killing the industry.

    They dont care that hundreds, or even thousands, of people have dedicated countless hours of their lives to developing a game.

    They dont care that their unneccessarily harsh and cruel reviews will deter others from buying. Which, in turn, results in less sales.

    Those less sales mean less revenue for the developer. This results in less risk taking for new ideas by investors and ultimately in unemployment of devs and closure of studios.

    These are the same people who then complain about the industry being flooded with "clones" and lack of originality. They complain about game droughts, and 'big bads' like EA and Activision.

    Ive got new for you keyboard critics- the problem is you. And you're everywhere. On social media, on website such as this, and even 'official reviewers' (looking at you IGN).

    Anthem isn't a bad game. Contrary to many of what these reviewers will have you believe- its actually pretty fun. The visuals are breathtaking, and there are moments where i will just stop and admire the world. You wouldn't be forgiven for thinking it was a snippet from James Cameron's latest Avatar flick.

    The gameplay is solid, and flying around in your javelin is everything i wanted after seeing the first ironman film.

    Sure, it needs some work in certain areas (such as certain interfaces being unintuitive- i shouldn't need to google "how do i swap between weapons").

    Overall a solid game, and i look forward to seeing how the game world evolves. At a minimum Anthem deserves a score in the high 70's.    … Expand
  51. kcgallum
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    shame about all the negativity going on but I enjoyed the game and still am.
  52. Molrok
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Great game! Such enjoyable combat, great graphics and a really good story, despite what you read! The EA haters can't look past EA's bad history but this game is so so so much fun to play. Plus there is at least 30h of content and more to come soon.
  53. eoliveira1988
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good and fun game to play with friends, despite the bugs.
    As the world is giant, it is acceptable until the release of patch fixes.    … Expand
  54. rwlivez1
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    I have experienced 30 hours of what Anthem has to offer, and decided to take the time to write this article despite the mostly negative press that the game has received thus far.

    To begin with, the game is not perfect, as the notorious loading screens are common knowledge at this point. I will say that I play on an standard X Box One, and have not had any loading screens greater then    I have experienced 30 hours of what Anthem has to offer, and decided to take the time to write this article despite the mostly negative press that the game has received thus far.

    To begin with, the game is not perfect, as the notorious loading screens are common knowledge at this point. I will say that I play on an standard X Box One, and have not had any loading screens greater then 25 seconds, but I understand that others may have had different experiences. i will also say, that I was disappointed that a proper Bioware story, complete with decisions was not implemented into the game. I will also note that during the early access period I did run into a few bugs, but not enough to deter me from playing missions, strongholds, or freeplay.

    That being said, much of what makes this game shine is often ignored. Many of the review sites fail to mention the how rewarding exploration is throughout the world of anthem. Every time I go out into freeplay, I find myself exploring a new area, hidden cavern, or just finding landscapes that makes it obvious that the developers showed this game love. I can say without reservation that with the mobility that the javelins offer, and verticality of Anthem's design allows a sense of liberation as you transverse the amazon like biome.

    As stated earlier the story was not a traditional Bioware story, but the developers were also forthright about this factor. I will say that I disagree with the decision to tone down its own game DNA, as this factor could of made Anthem stand out when compared to other games in the looter shooter genre. The story was not as bad as many will have depicted however, and honestly I believe that the birth of the harsh criticism originates from the high expectations that were formulated through stories of games past. Though not directly associated to the story, the conversations between NPCs, in Fort Tarsis do help provide a foundation for the world of Anthem, but would of benefitted from more Bioware DNA within the environment.

    This could not be called a Anthem review without mentioning the combat. I can say without reservation that this is the most addictive combat out of any looter shooter that I have ever experience. Combat makes you feel powerful, when you learn how to utilize the strengths of your javelin, and punishes you, if you play as if a firearm is your only choose of DPS. It forces you to utilize your mobility, and the primer and detonator system is something that I believe was executed well. It is worth noting however that gun design should have been conducted better in my opinion. Marksman rifles look a lot like assault rifles, and the variation between each weapon in that sub-type only differ in coloration.

    So is Anthem good? Yes, I believe that it is a game that can easily be enjoyed, and is capable of being a game that many hours are spent on. I believe that theres so much potential for the future, but also many things that must be panned out. I will point out that it is disappointing that this IP has met with so much disdain this early in launch, especially since a lot of it is unwarranted to a degree. I know that reviews are mainly subjective, but this game is no way worst then Destiny 2, as I cannot even return to it after playing Anthem. The combat and world alone is enough to have you addicted. I know that my opinion is not the popular opinion as of now, but Anthem is an IP that I plan on sticking as it grows and evolves. I hope you find this review helpful.

    -Robert Livezey    … Expand
  55. Polynikes
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Pros: Some of the best mechanics I've played in a shooter/Excellent controls for flying, which is a blast/Excellent game play/Great Voice Acting, Graphics are a joy to see and enjoyable story line. Additionally, while there may be flaws some consider too much, the game has great potential. Some of these reviews giving 0 have no substance, and no real basis to throw such a terrible score.Pros: Some of the best mechanics I've played in a shooter/Excellent controls for flying, which is a blast/Excellent game play/Great Voice Acting, Graphics are a joy to see and enjoyable story line. Additionally, while there may be flaws some consider too much, the game has great potential. Some of these reviews giving 0 have no substance, and no real basis to throw such a terrible score. If someone reviews a game poorly with one sentence, you should ignore them. If you wont' review a game openly and with some substance, you shouldn't bother. The game is simply a lot of fun and great potential in the future just as Fallout 76 has. I reference that because both titles get a lot of the same hate. Players complaining about the story amaze me. At worst, you have to actually do that thing called reading. Remember RPG's back in the day? You read your story basically. Here you do have some NPC's to drive it, in addition to codex entries as with any Bioware title. Too much whining and I'm convinced its a generational issue.

    Cons: Yes, you have load screens that can be annoying. Drifting too far away from your party also pings you to catch up and if you do not, then load screen. There is some repetition, but hello, it's still an RFP shooter. Grinding is normal.

    The game is a blast, at least try it from a friends place, rent it, whatever. Just give it a shot. Bioware will build upon it, patch it etc. I'm tired of the "they released an unfinished game" rhetoric. Study into the business side. Games get larger and more complex all the time. All the testing in the world wont' rule some issues out, so yes, you have to be a test of sorts sometimes. Games have been $60 bucks for a long time, so quit crying about that. Pick a Javelin and suit up!    … Expand
  56. IlanKinderlerer
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Anthem as a game is getting so much hate because they're tied to EA, and MTX are not even bad, optional, and cosmetic only. The graphics are insane and incredibly well done. The gameplay feels better than any other game I've played. Menu design and loot is broken, but it should be fixed in the future, and the patch fixed a ton of **** that you all are complaining about. Stop review bombingAnthem as a game is getting so much hate because they're tied to EA, and MTX are not even bad, optional, and cosmetic only. The graphics are insane and incredibly well done. The gameplay feels better than any other game I've played. Menu design and loot is broken, but it should be fixed in the future, and the patch fixed a ton of **** that you all are complaining about. Stop review bombing because your favorite youtuber said the game sucked. This is an amazing game, and even if unfinished it can still be fixed.… Expand
  57. Genchaos9
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    This truly is an incredible game. The graphics are remarkable, the combat is fluid and fast, and the story, once you delve into it, is really good. There really isn't anything like anthem on the market right now. The negative reviews that you're seeing are an example of the hater herd mentality. The popular thing for people to do right now is to cry complain and hate on somethingThis truly is an incredible game. The graphics are remarkable, the combat is fluid and fast, and the story, once you delve into it, is really good. There really isn't anything like anthem on the market right now. The negative reviews that you're seeing are an example of the hater herd mentality. The popular thing for people to do right now is to cry complain and hate on something together. Stay far away from these people, try the game out for yourself and make your own decisions.… Expand
  58. LeoCarregal
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Entre os jogos do gênero, Anthem tem de longe a melhor Gameplay. Os Gráficos estão maravilhosos, o pode de voar e mergulhar dá uma sensação de total liberdade dentro do Game. Ao jogar a campanha senti falta de mais cutscenes e a dublagem em português! Fans de The Division e Destiny devem experimentar o jogo! Por último o Game está divido em atos, acho muitas pessoas deveriam rever as suasEntre os jogos do gênero, Anthem tem de longe a melhor Gameplay. Os Gráficos estão maravilhosos, o pode de voar e mergulhar dá uma sensação de total liberdade dentro do Game. Ao jogar a campanha senti falta de mais cutscenes e a dublagem em português! Fans de The Division e Destiny devem experimentar o jogo! Por último o Game está divido em atos, acho muitas pessoas deveriam rever as suas avaliações!… Expand
  59. SSgtNewbie
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    The beautiful scenery and the flight controls are amazing. The load times have drastically decreased and some of the more crippling bugs that were in the demos have been addressed. A lot of the negativity and flak that this game has received seem to be coming from self-entitled players and those complaining about ME: Andromeda. This game has yet to receive a fair shake.
  60. Slats
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    I don't get all the HATE! Yeah, the dialogue and mood back at base is a little lame, and the missions are a bit homogenous (as are the guns), and the loot system needs some work... but you are flying around in a power suit mannn. And once you get into a battle, it brilliant. This game will build into something truly special with some tweaking and dlc's - it is an amazing foundation fromI don't get all the HATE! Yeah, the dialogue and mood back at base is a little lame, and the missions are a bit homogenous (as are the guns), and the loot system needs some work... but you are flying around in a power suit mannn. And once you get into a battle, it brilliant. This game will build into something truly special with some tweaking and dlc's - it is an amazing foundation from which to 'launch'. However, I love it right now. Well done bioware - keep up the stellar work!… Expand
  61. BemaJinn
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    I've played my fair share of 'looter shooters' since the genre started, and honestly find them grindy and repetitive after the first couple of days, but after 2 weeks of solid gaming, in addition to the 2 betas I'm not finding that happening with anthem so far.

    The core gameplay is fun, the story so far is interesting and I'm having a blast playing with my friends. The game does have    I've played my fair share of 'looter shooters' since the genre started, and honestly find them grindy and repetitive after the first couple of days, but after 2 weeks of solid gaming, in addition to the 2 betas I'm not finding that happening with anthem so far.

    The core gameplay is fun, the story so far is interesting and I'm having a blast playing with my friends.

    The game does have a few problems, primarily loading times and crashes, but I don't agree with others that loot is the problem, frankly I'm glad that picking up loot isn't front and centre while I'm mid-fight and can concentrate on the real at hand.

    One thing I've noticed from people criticising the game on social media is that they've never actually played it, they are just echoing the sentiment from the reviews they've read - which quite frankly shock me that they're so low. What's going on with the reviewers to score it so low?

    In short, ignore reviews and try the demo yourself before you form an opinion, you will be pleasantly surprised!    … Expand
  62. Doofy_Lemon
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    I purchased the game with reservations in the beginning, following all the news and ratings from other people. After playing for the entirety of the weekend and getting near end level, I have to say I am seriously enjoying the game. My rating is based on how much fun I have playing, and 90% of the time I am having fun, especially when I'm playing with my squad. For a looter-shooter, I amI purchased the game with reservations in the beginning, following all the news and ratings from other people. After playing for the entirety of the weekend and getting near end level, I have to say I am seriously enjoying the game. My rating is based on how much fun I have playing, and 90% of the time I am having fun, especially when I'm playing with my squad. For a looter-shooter, I am happy with the progression of level and power. I feel accomplished after every mission ends. I love the customization of my Javelin, from the looks to components to affect the gameplay. Sure, there are some bugs, and the loading screens could be quicker. However, the game is beautiful, the combat is engaging and most of all, getting a good squad together is an absolute blast. If you enjoyed the Destiny franchise, you'll likely enjoy this game. Finally, Bioware has put out so many amazing games over the years, and I have been nothing but a happy customer for all those years. They've earned my loyalty through a rocky start.… Expand
  63. Huneycutt
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Very enjoyable game, don't believe the hate train. A few bugs stopping me from giving it a higher score. Story is amazing and complete with also giving some foreshadowing to upcoming story arcs. I currently have a very active gaming guild of 40 players who play everyday. Give it a try and you will be hooked, believe the hate and you will miss out on a totally new gaming experience.
  64. A1exSh
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Good game! I don't know why there's so many negative feedbacks.
    I think that many people just don't know what they want.
    So don't look at this ratings, the game is really cool.
  65. Renzokoken
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Most of the reviews on here aren't really reviews... They are peoples expections of what Bioware should be producing according to their past....

    Anthem is a vibrant new world with many new and old ideas. In large the ideas work. There are some areas that don't work, but these are mostly technical... Load screens and how many of them.... It's a fun shooter looter, not story heavy...    Most of the reviews on here aren't really reviews... They are peoples expections of what Bioware should be producing according to their past....

    Anthem is a vibrant new world with many new and old ideas. In large the ideas work. There are some areas that don't work, but these are mostly technical... Load screens and how many of them....

    It's a fun shooter looter, not story heavy... Although that may well change as content is added. Another unreal expectation is that a game ships with months worth of content... Games aren't made like that anymore.

    Not every Bioware game must be a full choice drive rpg..    … Expand
  66. rustybones16
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    So far it's really good. Not sure what people were complaining about with the loading screens. They took Destiny's formula and made it better. Combat is fun and fluid. Takes some time to get used to ut the controls are nice. It's definitely unique and fresh with the fairly different controls.

    I think so people aren't accustomed to the way a lot of games are now. They still think it's    So far it's really good. Not sure what people were complaining about with the loading screens. They took Destiny's formula and made it better. Combat is fun and fluid. Takes some time to get used to ut the controls are nice. It's definitely unique and fresh with the fairly different controls.

    I think so people aren't accustomed to the way a lot of games are now. They still think it's all GTA 5 where you can go anywhere and there are random events everywhere. Nowadays you have a hub you go back to and get your missions, loot up, etc. Get used to it.

    The Ranger class is dope, lots of heavy artillery. The story is actually somewhat engaging, although the NPC's are pretty flat. They prtend to talk and mouth words, but they don't say anything at all. No fake conversation, just silence. Occasionally some will have a pre-programmed dialogue. This is a stark contrast to Metro: Exodus, where every person has 5 minutes of dialogue you can listen to.

    Overall I'm liking it a lot. Don't listen to the haters, find out for yourself. So far it's worth it.    … Expand
  67. Chuckwalsh
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    So originally after playing the game for one day I gave the game a seven. I have after playing it every day since upped the rating to a 9.. really if I could make it 8.5 that's what I would rate it. The game got a lot more fun when I discovered the storm class. The first one I tried was colossus and I just couldn't enjoy it, sadly.. I wish there were more support options and dodgeSo originally after playing the game for one day I gave the game a seven. I have after playing it every day since upped the rating to a 9.. really if I could make it 8.5 that's what I would rate it. The game got a lot more fun when I discovered the storm class. The first one I tried was colossus and I just couldn't enjoy it, sadly.. I wish there were more support options and dodge options than just one for colossus.. the shield with B is kind of meh.. If you could make that do some kind of dodge instead.. like an offensive specialized colossus i'd find that a lot more fun.

    That being said, the storm is very fun. I love raining down fire/ice/lightning from 30 feet above the battlefield.. it's just very fun.. again though I do wish there were more options for the support seals than just quickening field and that weird frontal shield thing.. but oh well..

    some of the characters are pretty lame.. but some are very cool.. so it's fairly moot in that regard.. it's not perfect but it is really fun.. I would suggest this to just about anyone with the patience to deal with the slow pace of the fort tarsis stuff and the multiple load screens.. The game is very fun, once you find the right javelin for your playstyle.    … Expand
  68. jkerley17
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    This game is getting far too much hate. Gameplay is fun, story is pretty good, and if they continue to support episodic story releases as they have stated they will it will keep me playing. I played the Division 2 beta over the weekend and kept coming back to Anthem. To be fair, they are very different games, but the same stuff that annoyed me about the first Division (bullet spongeThis game is getting far too much hate. Gameplay is fun, story is pretty good, and if they continue to support episodic story releases as they have stated they will it will keep me playing. I played the Division 2 beta over the weekend and kept coming back to Anthem. To be fair, they are very different games, but the same stuff that annoyed me about the first Division (bullet sponge enemies, bugs with the controller feedback that get me killed all the time, awkward cover/running/getting caught on walls causing death) are making me question whether I even want to buy I when I am still having fun in Anthem. I completed the main arc last week and just got to 30 so maybe hat will change but so far I don't think so. They MUST keep content coming though as that is hat burned me out on both Destiny games and fix the bugs that are left. Even without that though I'd still rate it as good.… Expand
  69. jstdude
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    Don't trust the official reviews on this one. It seems to me that some magazines/blogs had certain expectations and basically rated the game on their expectations not being met.
    Let's get started with my review. This is a good game that introduces some improvements over Destiny 2. It comes with an immersive story that add some depth to the game play. That said, the story doesn't have the    Don't trust the official reviews on this one. It seems to me that some magazines/blogs had certain expectations and basically rated the game on their expectations not being met.
    Let's get started with my review. This is a good game that introduces some improvements over Destiny 2. It comes with an immersive story that add some depth to the game play. That said, the story doesn't have the depth we are used to see from Bioware. Graphics and game play itself are amazing on XBox One X. It runs 4K very smoothly and gives a great amount of depth of view when I am flying around in my javelin. Combat is somewhat tactic. So, you can't just storm into combat head-on. I also love the exploration aspect and believe that many reviewers don't understand free play missions very well. For me, exploring new areas without having a mission on hand feels very satisfying when you suddenly discover a new cave with some good loot in it.
    I also love combat in this game. Similar to Destiny 2, you can create characters that excel in melee combat, ranged combat or a mix of both. So, you can customize and grow your character based on your personal preference.
    Overall, this game is good and entertaining in its current state, but it has a lot of potential to get even better with future content upgrades. I know some people like to have "everything on day one", but I have played a bunch of games that were good on day one and then grew into a great game over time (The Division, Sea of Thieves, etc.). I mean isn't it better if a game gets continuously developed after it has been released instead of just releasing it and moving on?
    Anyhow, if you haven't tried it yet, you should give it a chance and experience something new.    … Expand
  70. daemonx
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Bioware did something new for the, but still promising, yes the story needs a better structure, yes the weapons need to change so they all do a like, But still it is fun, it has some good missions and there is a lot of room to grow. Javelins are very fun to play.
  71. Deku_7
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Haters are going to hate, and it't easy to jump on the band wagon and look at all the negative of the game and say it "sucks", but when I look at it the good far out weighs the bad. Who hasn't wanted to fly around like Ironman since it came out? This game has beautiful graphics, amazing customization, very fun gun & ability fights, and a fully voiced narrative. People say the load timesHaters are going to hate, and it't easy to jump on the band wagon and look at all the negative of the game and say it "sucks", but when I look at it the good far out weighs the bad. Who hasn't wanted to fly around like Ironman since it came out? This game has beautiful graphics, amazing customization, very fun gun & ability fights, and a fully voiced narrative. People say the load times suck and there isn't anything to do, but they gave us a fully voiced story and contracts to do constantly after the main story is done, plus they are giving us free DLC and the game will evolve over time. If I compare it to Destiny and when it released it is 10X better and Destiny is one of my all time favorite games. They also have been on the ball to fixing bugs and adjusting loot drops.… Expand
  72. dullboy10
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    I, for one, am glad I didn't listen to all the negative reviews. I usually don't listen anyway, when I see this level of nitpicking. I'm enjoying the game. It does have a few flaws. I usually don't follow the tastes of other gamers. Try it for yourself.
  73. klasalben
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Currently 20 hours in and having a blast playing it! Best fun when playing with friends in a full squad. Yes it does have some flaws with long loading screens and the odd bug here and there but I'm still having good fun playing it. What is disappointing is to see the reviews on here from people tearing it apart giving it 0 and other low scores. Still a good game and well worth checking out!
  74. RP421969
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    this is a well thought out game that has a great foundation for the future. there are alot of reviews talking about load screens.. who cares? Does a game deserve a low score due to something that doesn't impact game play? Story is truly bioware, lots of good lore and cannon and building for the future.
  75. haloboyscp
    May 29, 2019
    10
    By today (end of May) the game definitely doesnt deserve all the hate you will find below.
    I give a 10 now in order to balance things regarding all the hatrage.
    It's a solid 7/8 though. Gameplay is really fun and solid. It's the best graphics of the generation, while the plot is actually quite solid and enjoyable. Basically the game is fun to play I believe most of the bugs have been    By today (end of May) the game definitely doesnt deserve all the hate you will find below.
    I give a 10 now in order to balance things regarding all the hatrage.
    It's a solid 7/8 though. Gameplay is really fun and solid. It's the best graphics of the generation, while the plot is actually quite solid and enjoyable. Basically the game is fun to play
    I believe most of the bugs have been solved by now, so this game ends being really worth to try.

    The only cons I found so far is the missions can really feel a bit repetitive. But will you tell me you don't find Division 2 at least a bit repetitive (It's the looting concept to be honest).    … Expand
  76. Airufino23
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    bIOWARE a vuelto con un juego superadictivo y con un sistema de control que es genial.Y disfrutarlo a 4k y 60fps en mi one x es increible.
  77. Burren81
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Doy un 10 por la falta de objetividad y la mala intención de muchos de los que han puntuado.

    El juego tiene fallos, muchos de ellos se irán arreglando de la misma manera que se ha hecho en otros juegos del mismo género. Tiene algunos fallos de diseño de misiones y parece que no han podido implementar algunos detalles que hubiesen mejorado la experiencia de juego. El contenido más que    Doy un 10 por la falta de objetividad y la mala intención de muchos de los que han puntuado.

    El juego tiene fallos, muchos de ellos se irán arreglando de la misma manera que se ha hecho en otros juegos del mismo género. Tiene algunos fallos de diseño de misiones y parece que no han podido implementar algunos detalles que hubiesen mejorado la experiencia de juego. El contenido más que escaso es poco variado, para un jugador casual (20 horas semanales aprox.) hay contenido suficiente para casi un mes. Las historias secundarias están poco aprovechadas.

    Para mi es un juego de 7,5 pero me revienta el linchamiento que está sufriendo por una parte de la comunidad y de los creadores de contenido que aprovechan el tirón para generar visitas a sus canales de forma gratuita.

    A pesar de todo los fallos, el juego en lo esencial cumple...ES UN JUEGO DIVERTIDO y además luce espectacular en el apartado visual y bastante bien en el sonoro. A la historia no le darán un premio pero cumple con lo que se espera de una historia de ciencia ficción y aventuras.

    Recomendación.
    Si no lo has comprado de inicio porque tenías dudas mejor esperar unos meses que seguro estará más pulido y con más variedad de contenido. Si ya lo tienes, disfrútalo y no te dejes acomplejar por la moda de criticar a Anthem.    … Expand
  78. Alfamars
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Very fun and great action. Debug it a bit and you already have it. Bioware forever.
  79. Antelbra
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Me parece un muy buen juego por lo disfrutable de su jugabilidad y el lore que lo ambienta. Tiene errores que rompen el ritmo de juego, impidiendo que sea tan disfrutable como podría llegar a ser. El gran problema que le encuentro es la fricción que suponen tantas pantallas de carga. Sin embargo, me parece que la propuesta de largo plazo que permita un título rejugable y recurrente es muyMe parece un muy buen juego por lo disfrutable de su jugabilidad y el lore que lo ambienta. Tiene errores que rompen el ritmo de juego, impidiendo que sea tan disfrutable como podría llegar a ser. El gran problema que le encuentro es la fricción que suponen tantas pantallas de carga. Sin embargo, me parece que la propuesta de largo plazo que permita un título rejugable y recurrente es muy interesante.… Expand
  80. enriquesenpai
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    honestly a good game. bugs are there but better than most launches in the past year. I can see Bioware has put a lot of effort into this game. the website has a list of events to keep track of. the story is there, most people seem to want to watch a movie along with the gameplay. the game literally tells you to build your own legacy. I see issues in the game of course, but there is nohonestly a good game. bugs are there but better than most launches in the past year. I can see Bioware has put a lot of effort into this game. the website has a list of events to keep track of. the story is there, most people seem to want to watch a movie along with the gameplay. the game literally tells you to build your own legacy. I see issues in the game of course, but there is no reason to dog on Biowares vision because of EA. the game has found an audience out of me and my friends and i will continue to support it. apologies to the kids who want an easy loot for all system but sometimes you have to work for stuff and anthem wants you to challenge yourself and try. its simple not to not like a type of game but I dont see the point in coming in here to write a review if its not constructivel or if you havent even played 4 hours of an rpg style game to know how one should feel and play like. Anthem has a fine road ahead and i look forward to seeing what bioware will do… Expand
  81. olavgm
    Mar 1, 2019
    9
    Great game, doesn't deserve the heat. Yes, it has some quirks here and there, but nothing important. The gameplay is AMAZING, I didn't have this fun playing with friends since The Division. If BioWare keeps updating it listening to the community and adding content, it will be a 10.
  82. JimmyVoorhees
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actual 8/10. Gave 10 to help offset trolls.

    Anthem is a solid foundation. The gameplay is top notch and highly enjoyable and as you grow in power, you notice. Unlike other looters where you constantly get beat up regardless of how powerful you're supposed to be, anthem let's you actually be awesome. Top tier weapons feel that way, and after you hit over 600 power your going to notice.

    Story is so-so, could be better, more interactive, and deeper, but once again feels like a solid foundation to build on. Not too fond of 90% of the lore being textual, but at least it's in the game. My only real complaint with this aspect is the lack of any meaningful character interaction in the end game. There's none. I don't even go to the fort anymore, just use the launch Bay, it's faster.

    Graphics are amazing. I can't say anything negative here. Game is beautiful and a lot of enjoyment is in the presentation of the combat and the world. Truly amazing.

    The Javelins don't really shine their roles until you masterwork and beyond. Once you get those class perks, you really get to see them shine, so if you haven't gotten a masterwork, you've not really played anthem.

    Needed additions.

    A stat page. 20% added damage means nothing when you need to figure it out yourself. Bioware: talk to Blizzard.

    Endgame quests

    More variance in weapons. Looks like there's about 3 or 4 of each. Not good.

    Loot and inventory needs to be reworked. You should be able to pick something up and equip it. You should be able to change weapons in the field, you should basically copy every other looter made before this.

    My overall impression of anthem is that Bioware did a Blizzard; they made a very great game akin to Blizzards Diablo series. The problem with that is the generation of gamers currently screaming loudly doesn't have the attention span of a goldfish. They don't want slow grinds, they want instant gratification. I call them the fortnite generation. They're big on games that allow them to feel amazing every 10 minutes or so, and when an objective takes them days or even weeks, they literally lose their minds. I was a huge fan of Diablo growing up, so I love the long grind to godliness. Sadly the younger generation does not have enough Adderall to get through that. Look at destiny. That went from long grind to 5min acquisition real quick. Ruined the game too.

    Anthem is trying to bring that long grind back. The only problem is the baby carrots on the strings. While I don't mind working 2 weeks or more on an objective, make the reward more than a sticker that is placed horribly on my Javelins and can't be moved or resized. Make it a new ability. A unique weapon. Something special. And don't cave when the vocal minority cries that it's too hard or not fair. That's life. They get so much so easy as is.

    Bottom line is anthem COULD be one of the greatest games ever made. It could be a Diablo, a borderlands. But Bioware needs to be committed to that and listen to those that pay the game the most, not those who scream the loudest. They're not your audience. They're not your revenue stream. Your high level freelancers are. Listen to them and reward them and you'll have a legendary title here.    … Expand
  83. AxeFire
    May 28, 2019
    8
    This game is tons of fun. I love the idea of open world with multiplayer and single player option. The graphics are beautiful and playing this game is not difficult at all. It's easy to learn and the controls are not too complicated. The voice acting is phenomenal and actually sounds like real conversation. I don't get bored listening to cut scenes. I love Owen and his snarky littleThis game is tons of fun. I love the idea of open world with multiplayer and single player option. The graphics are beautiful and playing this game is not difficult at all. It's easy to learn and the controls are not too complicated. The voice acting is phenomenal and actually sounds like real conversation. I don't get bored listening to cut scenes. I love Owen and his snarky little attitude. The reason I did not give this game a 10/10 is because of a few minor issues that just bug me a bit. Loading into the game and into different parts of the world take a long time. It gets irritating just sitting there while it loads. I get it's a big game , but there has to be some way to make it load quicker. The other thing is that when the loading screen is up, you're cut off from your squad. You're in the middle of a mission, you get to a loading point, and BAM...cut off from communication. Of course you could always use console parties, but some people I don't really want to add to a friend's list.

    Other than these little irritating things, I love this game and hope to see more of it in the future.    … Expand
  84. douglasg765
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    graficos muito bons. bela historia, ate deve numa boa jogabilidade mas é um game incrivel
  85. WendyStamps
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much its really amazing and it's really cool well done
  86. Marlim
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    The game may have had problems at launch, but it's playing now and loving it. Fun mechanics and gameplay. The impressive details in the armor drew attention. The game has some problems of course, it had enormous potential to be perfect: too much information in the lore, uninteresting story, and a more solid world would make it a top 10 gam
  87. 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).
  88. LichkingG
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever with realistic physics graphics and perfect GamePlay i hope to add more players than 4 and add more story or quests and side quests… Expand
  89. Hazel24
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Addictive game! Beautiful graphics, and game play, well after 7 months but it’s pretty good… Expand
  90. Saul_B
    Nov 6, 2019
    8
    Great flight mechanics and presentation. Enjoyable for up to 50 hours, but eventually the meta-game feels shallow. Don't set your expectations too high, and you may be satisfied with the experience.
  91. Xudaiokojima
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    The best game im waiting the whole update that will be reborn again on Xbox one X im play of course me and my friend's we enjoy it but need open world not semi open when you are in base it reminds me
  92. Honoredoak
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Like or not a game is a particular thing. I liked this game and i don't saw any problem in the xbox one x. But it's possible problems in others platforms.
  93. ParAutumn81
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade do jogo muito bom, um dos melhor jogos que já joguei nessa questão, só fica um pouco repetitivo com o tempo, mas jogando com os amigos vc nem repara
  94. Kuchir9vei
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    It’s better then Destiny 2. EA please doesn’t kill this game. It must live.
  95. n0061e
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    good game! Great flights! Great action!
    The game captured from day one. Upon reaching level 30, interest only increased. I've been playing since January 2021 and regret not starting earlier.

    Translated via google translator. =)
  96. Juicemaster42
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Best gameplay I've ever experienced for real, now if they can make more places to use that awesome gameplay. This would be a great game.
  97. ThiagoMarques
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Bons graficos e otima jogabilidade. Jogo muito viciante e bom sistema de evolução do personagem. Uns jogos melhores jogos de tiro em terceira pessoa que já joguei.
  98. RavenCore
    May 18, 2021
    9
    A pretty decent game only held back by a lack of end game content. Give it a try
  99. Ray6701
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Awesome masterpiece wow amazing and great graphics its incredible and cool experience

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#4 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 9, 2019
    60
    In comparison with even the base Destiny 2 – let alone that game expanded by all its excellent DLC – Anthem feels not so much unfinished as barely started. It contains some good ideas which it fails to develop, and some of its basic pillars, such as the insistence on fourplayer co-op, somehow convey the impression of being tacked on rather than fundamental. And even with the huge early patch, it’s still glitchy – we had to play three quarters of a 45-minute Stronghold without sound, for example, which was disconcerting.
  2. New York Daily News
    Mar 18, 2019
    60
    As a multiplayer game, the combat here is fun, but heading back to Fort Tarsis to grab the next quest becomes a chore; I found myself fast-forwarding as much dialogue as possible so I could get back into battle. There are likable characters in Anthem if you pay attention, and Bioware’s depth of story does shine if you’re interested. You won’t always be interested, though.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 18, 2019
    65
    A game with a lot of potential that was released before it was ready.
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