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

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Metascore
65

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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