Anthem

 Xbox One
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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 730 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 232 out of 730
  2. Mixed: 69 out of 730
  3. Negative: 429 out of 730
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  1. 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
  2. Brok1
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    Entre os jogos do gênero, Anthem é sem duvida o pior. é surreal como exista tanto fanboy da ea até hj. O jogo é terrível ?? não, mas e abaixo do nível de jogos de hj. EA já ta batendo na porta pra matar a bioware. Uma pena, deixou de ser original só pra copiar, e ainda assim copiou mal.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Mooncalfian
    Feb 22, 2019
    2
    One thing that won't be "fixed in future": the ABYSMAL story and characters.

    Listen, bugs don't bother me much. SJWs don't bother me at all. Loot problems and gameplay problems only bother me a little. What I care about in a **** BIOWARE game: story, characters, lore, choices, consequences. And these things are awful in Anthem. Absolutely awful. If you're complaining about bugs    One thing that won't be "fixed in future": the ABYSMAL story and characters.

    Listen, bugs don't bother me much. SJWs don't bother me at all. Loot problems and gameplay problems only bother me a little. What I care about in a **** BIOWARE game: story, characters, lore, choices, consequences. And these things are awful in Anthem. Absolutely awful.

    If you're complaining about bugs you're sending the wrong message. Youre saying that story matters less than bugs, in a Bioware game. It doesn't.

    If you liked KOTOR or Jade Empire or Mass Effect 2 or Dragon Age, don't buy this. I knew it would be like this, the very second they announced they were going online with it.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. chocapic
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Uno de los mayores downgrades en la historia de los videojuegos, y EA lo ha rematado con sus políticas de mierda, como las loot boxes, por ejemplo. Por parte de bioware, no lo han hecho bien, pero tampoco muy mal, el juego en sí no es malo, pero está lejos de ser bueno. Misiones repetitivas, online nauseabundo metido con pinzas, 0 diversión, gráficamente no impresiona lo más mínimo (aUno de los mayores downgrades en la historia de los videojuegos, y EA lo ha rematado con sus políticas de mierda, como las loot boxes, por ejemplo. Por parte de bioware, no lo han hecho bien, pero tampoco muy mal, el juego en sí no es malo, pero está lejos de ser bueno. Misiones repetitivas, online nauseabundo metido con pinzas, 0 diversión, gráficamente no impresiona lo más mínimo (a parte del downgrade bestial, claro), optimización mediocre, pantallas de carga infinitas... Juego de 5/10, pero EA se merece todo lo malo que le pase y todos los 0 posibles.… Expand
  8. fixeditguy
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Im an older gamer (38) Ive played a lot of stuff in my time.

    Lately ive been bored and looking for something to scratch that gaming itch. As Battle Royales arent my thing... Anthem seemed like what I was looking for. I admit... since Friday its been a struggle sometimes. Literally staring at my computer WILLING IT to load faster.. always being the last one in on a mission and flying    Im an older gamer (38) Ive played a lot of stuff in my time.

    Lately ive been bored and looking for something to scratch that gaming itch. As Battle Royales arent my thing... Anthem seemed like what I was looking for.

    I admit... since Friday its been a struggle sometimes. Literally staring at my computer WILLING IT to load faster.. always being the last one in on a mission and flying and tethering and flying... and tethering...

    So color me skeptical when you said "we will patch this we will fix it"

    I just played a legendary contract.

    I loaded in in ... a third? a fourth? of the time I used to (HDD not SSD)

    My team were there on the platform with me! Loaded in with me!

    I proceed to go... and enjoy...

    Something feels different immediately, some of the combat wonkyness and jitters are gone. My colossus (because Thiccboy is life) feels... more... Colossal..

    I can shield and pick up my downed teamies...

    the melee jitters that I felt before are gone, its so much smoother.

    THE LOADING... THE LOADING IS BETTER.. SO MUCH BETTER OH GODS THE LOADING! 15-20 seconds from end expedition into the forge. Forge loads almost instantly! Fort Tarsis loads 15 seconds now? maybe?

    I mean.. wow...

    If you can do this in 4 days... then people NEED to give you props that you rightfully deserve.

    I believe in you, the game isnt perfect, but the issues you fixed this fast shows what youre capable of and I believe youll fix the other stuff straightaway.

    Im along for the ride Bioware - Thank you for making something I truly enjoy and for all the sleepless nights you guys at the office put in over the last few days to get it to the point its at now.    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. jcanfis
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    All these sparks of great ideas are constantly interrupted by bad design decisions and bugs. It looks like all the components of the game were developped seperately and never tested together.

    Open World design: 10/10 The game has a beautifull 3D world. Fort Tarsis and SP component: 2/10 Dialogues are a pain. No fast travel no red hering guing you. UI Design: 2/10 Sorry so many    All these sparks of great ideas are constantly interrupted by bad design decisions and bugs. It looks like all the components of the game were developped seperately and never tested together.

    Open World design: 10/10
    The game has a beautifull 3D world.

    Fort Tarsis and SP component: 2/10
    Dialogues are a pain. No fast travel no red hering guing you.

    UI Design: 2/10
    Sorry so many terrible decisions. It does not work. Long Travel ways. Cortex is a pain. Menu design is chaotic

    Music 9/10
    Sound 6/10

    Combat System: 9/10
    This is the main reason i do return. Feels great

    Game design 3/10
    Something does not work here. Sorry

    Total 6/10
    It will be pretty hard to fix the flaws. Most of them are long term issues and bad design decisions.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. Burnouts3s3
    Feb 22, 2019
    4
    It's too little, too late.

    Bioware attempts to get into the loot and shoot genre only to have too little content and not enough quality control. -Only 3 Strongholds/Raids -In-game store for cosmetic items -Lack of optimization when flying around -Fort Tarsis being so small it makes Dragon Age 2's Kirkwall seem large by comparison -Lack of Roleplaying and dialogue options found in    It's too little, too late.

    Bioware attempts to get into the loot and shoot genre only to have too little content and not enough quality control.
    -Only 3 Strongholds/Raids
    -In-game store for cosmetic items
    -Lack of optimization when flying around
    -Fort Tarsis being so small it makes Dragon Age 2's Kirkwall seem large by comparison
    -Lack of Roleplaying and dialogue options found in other Bioware games
    -Story mode so lacking they padded it out with grindy missions.

    While customizing one of the 4 Javelins is entertaining for a little while, there's not enough there to justify a $60 purchase.

    If you have Origin Premiere, go ahead, but wait for a patch and more content before diving in.    … Expand
  13. Reed618
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Unfortunately the patch did nothing to improve performance or loading screens.
    Launching with less content than most single player games and padding that content out with the god awful tombs quest this is easily the biggest disappointment in years.
  14. devilchao0
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    This game really sucked, just an absolute disappointment. I'm gonna try to get a refund.
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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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