Anthem

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 730 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Alfamars
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Very fun and great action. Debug it a bit and you already have it. Bioware forever.
  6. Redfordsto
    Feb 28, 2019
    5
    Anthem has an expansive and beautiful environment. One I just wish could be explored without significant difficulty. There is a lot here to be excited about: exciting combat (initially), a seemingly rich lore, and the promise of a BioWare story. But Anthem suffers from the same recent identity crisis that ME:A and DA2. In fact, the similarities are striking. Much like DA2, the story is onAnthem has an expansive and beautiful environment. One I just wish could be explored without significant difficulty. There is a lot here to be excited about: exciting combat (initially), a seemingly rich lore, and the promise of a BioWare story. But Anthem suffers from the same recent identity crisis that ME:A and DA2. In fact, the similarities are striking. Much like DA2, the story is on rails and lacks much of the emotional investment and expansive effects of you choices that players have come to expect from BioWare. Much like DA2, there are three major shifts in effect on your world to give the illusion that choice matters. Further, combat seems to be the major focus. But as you rise to Grandmaster leveled tasks, tedium takes over and mechanics dissolve as your enemies sponge your abilities. All this would make a title average and is mere commentary on the shift a once amazing studio. But what really kills Anthem is the lack of playability. Free play is hampered by your random placement in the world far from allies. The stat system is convoluted and adjustments to weapons seems to have minimal effects. Crafting is... why is there crafting? It’s useless as it is. And simply changing your load out to experiment to find the best combination of weapons and skills is an exercise in madness that takes an hour rather than a few minutes due to the need to leave the environment just to look at the drops you recieve. Thankfully, I didn’t see or experience the plethora of glitches day 1 players did. But 22 hours in, I’m honestly bored of doing the same “guard this” and “fetch that” actions over and over. In earnest, Anthem has the bones of a great BioWare game with the concept and design. But the desire to steal players away from games like Destiny and The Division forced BioWare away from where it shines. Gone are the characters we wish to spend more time with in dlc or over to hate for a grind that’s ultimately unfulfilling.… Expand
  7. Gamemonster
    Feb 28, 2019
    1
    Why on earth did Bioware not include a 1080p60 or 1440p60 performance mode on X1X and pro?
    This game feels like an outdated last gen title. When do devs understand that 25-30fps is unplayable garbage?
    What's the point of having a pristine 4K image running like trash and blur it with ugly motion blur...
  8. 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
  9. George_Boston
    Feb 28, 2019
    5
    A beautiful boring world, aesthetically breathtaking but without soul. If already with the Dragon Age Inquisition and Mass Effect Andromeda we began to glimpse the creative crisis of Bioware, the result of Anthem is clear : a good storyline is missing, just as epic moments are missing. Gameplay is not bad but it is chaotic and makes any sketch of strategy impossible. Ruolistic aspect isA beautiful boring world, aesthetically breathtaking but without soul. If already with the Dragon Age Inquisition and Mass Effect Andromeda we began to glimpse the creative crisis of Bioware, the result of Anthem is clear : a good storyline is missing, just as epic moments are missing. Gameplay is not bad but it is chaotic and makes any sketch of strategy impossible. Ruolistic aspect is absent, and all that remains is a decent shooter with excellent graphic.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. secondtonunn
    Feb 27, 2019
    1
    Beautiful environment and good flight mechanics. Gameplay is terrible and poorly thought out. Loot is underwhelming, the story is bad, and the game just isn't that fun to play.
  14. GamerJosh0137
    Feb 27, 2019
    6
    This review is probably the most heart breaking one I have written. First, Anthem is not a terrible game. It is definitely over stated but true, the foundation is there. It's just that right now it exists solely to give you the experience of flying around in an Iron Man suit. I will admit, even that gets a bit boring after a while. It does however feel great bursting in the with yourThis review is probably the most heart breaking one I have written. First, Anthem is not a terrible game. It is definitely over stated but true, the foundation is there. It's just that right now it exists solely to give you the experience of flying around in an Iron Man suit. I will admit, even that gets a bit boring after a while. It does however feel great bursting in the with your suit and soaring over a beautiful landscape. I have read articles that hypothesize that during Anthem's development, part of the game was scrapped and re-worked. I don't know how true that is but it sure does feel like it. Anthem doesn't know whether it want's to give you a compelling narrative or immersive gameplay, and it ends up doing neither particularly well. Maybe if Bioware's name wasn't on it, Anthem would have done a lot better but I gotta be honest I expected WAY better than this from BioWare even after the Andromeda debacle. Though Anthem may be worth picking up in a year or two I cant really recommend it at this point. Right now it's just a reminder that the BioWare I knew and loved is far removed from it's legendary status. I hope I'm wrong.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. CowboyCanada
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    Theres SO many issues in this game and its really sad considering how beautiful it looks and how fun the abilities/combat can be at moments and the most important thing to note here is that all the many problems cannot be just fixed with patches as the entire game would need to be remade to really fix it all..

    First of all there's still tons of game breaking bugs where you'll just get    Theres SO many issues in this game and its really sad considering how beautiful it looks and how fun the abilities/combat can be at moments and the most important thing to note here is that all the many problems cannot be just fixed with patches as the entire game would need to be remade to really fix it all..

    First of all there's still tons of game breaking bugs where you'll just get stuck in 20 minute loading screens where you have to restart the game or certain menus completely freeze up or you'll fall underneath the map and can no longer play and must quit and restart the entire mission.. But what worries me is how BORING and repetitive the missions are.. every mission combat fight is done on the ground! They didnt take advantage of all the open sky and all the flying javolins that could have some epic sky fights! The bosses are recycled over again making you fight them multiple times instead of giving you something new. After you beat the game there isn't a single memorable moment in the boss fights or the boring story mode which mainly involves fetch quests and waves of enemies. The loot also gives you nothing exciting forcing you to buy microtransactions    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. spookydook
    Feb 27, 2019
    0
    Anticipated a 5 star cuisine - What was received was an egg sandwich.

    Bring back Mass Effect Bioware !!
  24. Fallenlords
    Feb 27, 2019
    1
    Nice Iron Man simulator. But the game is so 'not there' it is unreal. Characters lack any real depth, and considering this is a Bioware game I expected more. I wanted Mass Effect Andromeda to be a misstep, a bad day at the office ... but I think that is the sort of standard we can now expect from them. And there are so many annoying things in the game. You can't weapon swap in theNice Iron Man simulator. But the game is so 'not there' it is unreal. Characters lack any real depth, and considering this is a Bioware game I expected more. I wanted Mass Effect Andromeda to be a misstep, a bad day at the office ... but I think that is the sort of standard we can now expect from them. And there are so many annoying things in the game. You can't weapon swap in the field. Loot drops and rarity issues. Can not recommend at all.… Expand
  25. kcgallum
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    shame about all the negativity going on but I enjoyed the game and still am.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 26, 2019
    7
    From the moment I started Anthem, the game I was captivated by the incredible visuals and the accompanying sound design means immersion is off the charts. The story has a great deal of depth within it and this depth meant that I very rarely got bored with the story during my time with the game. I found the world in which the game took place in to be very unique and the enemies you have toFrom the moment I started Anthem, the game I was captivated by the incredible visuals and the accompanying sound design means immersion is off the charts. The story has a great deal of depth within it and this depth meant that I very rarely got bored with the story during my time with the game. I found the world in which the game took place in to be very unique and the enemies you have to face during your journey are also unique as well. Flying and traversing was very fluid and satisfying and the controls worked really well remaining tight and responsive at all times. When played with friends the gameplay truly shines and defeating the very balanced AI in a group always gives you a great sense of achievement. Technically the game still suffers with a few hiccups on occasion and these can be a little annoying from time to time. In terms of content I would definitely like to see more because I can see it getting a little repetitive after a short while. At E3 there were a number of game’s that really caught my interest along with many others and Anthem was at the top of most of our lists. So, I was eager to get time with this game, and while it isn’t the perfect experience, and in some ways I did want a little more. Anthem provides gameplay that’s not only thrilling but also fun as well. I’m pleased to say that both the visuals and sound design are fantastic delivering immersive action in all areas, despite reminding me a great deal of Destiny and the grind associated with it. The presentation side of the game also makes the story stand out considerably and this meant that I very rarely lost interest in the story. In terms of the gameplay the flying and combat elements feel very fluid and satisfying and the world in which you can use these different elements in is very unique. You will however have to deal with a few technical issues along the way though and some of these issues were irritating. I was also a little disappointed with the amount of content available but thankfully I was able to overlook that thanks to the glorious and fulfilled action when playing with friends. Even though it has a few imperfections I still think Anthem is going to be a game that continues to grow as we see patches and future content (DLC), because the core idea is very good and with a few improvements it will be a much better game overall.… Expand
  29. IR1SHfighter
    Feb 26, 2019
    6
    I've enjoyed the game style. I feel that the story is lacking. Bioware has really declined in their writing. I feel like it's mostly because of EA forcing the rushed release. You can see by Bioware's development roadmap the game is probably only 1/4 of the way finished. Sad that publishers are ruining games. I'm giving it a 6/10 hoping that it gets better.
  30. 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
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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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