Anthem Reviews

Anthem is ranked in the 19th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
5 / 10.0
Apr 2, 2019

Even if the content is improved, something we take for granted, it is the structure of Anthem that does not allow it look complete, condemning it to look like a test title compared to other games of the genre.

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6 / 10.0
Mar 25, 2019

Anthem is pretty to look at but its bad game design, game-breaking bugs and server issues ruin the little it has going for it.

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7.7 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2019

Anthem is one of my favorite games in a long time. Yes, there are some design and technical problems with Anthem but absolutely nothing that can’t be fixed.

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PCMag
Top Critic
Mar 19, 2019

Anthem mimes shoot-and-loot games, but doesn't do enough to stand apart from the competition. Plus, bugs and tedious level design mar a potentially entertaining title.

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6 / 10.0
Mar 16, 2019

Anthem falls way short of the hype due to repetitive missions and lack of content.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2019

The world and setting of Anthem are amazing, the gameplay is super fun, but the mission structure and loot system let the game down.

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6.6 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2019

Anthem isn't a terrible game. The core mechanics alone make it something worth at least trying, with the fluid Javelin control movement system and combat options offering up an interesting take on the modern shooter. The problem is that Anthem just isn't a complete package. It's buggy, boring and feels unfinished. It had potential to be another Bioware triumph, and it still could with updates and DLC, but for now, it's a bit like a shiny collectable that looks pretty but really doesn't really do much.

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No
Mar 12, 2019

I didn’t anticipate that Anthem would launch as poorly as it has. I use the word “launch” because I know a majority of the game’s current issues can and will be fixed if EA and BioWare stick with it. However, the game currently isn’t worth it in its current state. It’s a technically inconsistent mess of a looter shooter that can’t seem to nail down the fundamentals of the genre. The most diehard fans of The Division and Destiny might find something enjoyable in Anthem, but you’ll quickly discover there’s nothing to keep players from returning to those other games because they do it so much better. Anthem has a lot of potential that I hope it can tap into it, but it’ll be some time before it reaches a state that’s worth investing in.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
4.5 / 10.0
Mar 12, 2019

I am sorry to say that Anthem has fallen short in pretty much every way.

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5 / 10.0
Mar 12, 2019

I will probably fire up Anthem more than a few times again, if only to experience the joyous nature of plopping down a Colossus in the middle of a firefight and unfurling fiery, shelled death upon the landscape. It's a wonderful distraction. But unfortunately, Anthem doesn't look like anything more than that. I can't recommend it.

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2.5 / 5.0
Mar 11, 2019

Here’s the kicker, though; despite its myriad problems I actually kind of like Anthem. I found myself sinking into its simple gameplay loops. But there are too many basic design problems holding Anthem back. As a live service game it’s hard to know what the future holds for BioWare’s looter-shooter, but right now I’d recommend you wait a while before picking Anthem up. In its current state it has okay combat, poor enemy design, boring missions, dull loot and enough loading screens to let you catch up on your reading.

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3 / 5.0
Mar 11, 2019

Anthem is a disappointment, there are a core design issues and technical issues that prevented the game from becoming a great game and made it just another looting game.  

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2.5 / 5.0
Mar 11, 2019

Anthem is a game based on a fantastic idea.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2019

"Anthem, problems aside, is a solid game, it's beautiful, it's organic and it's one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had with an open world title since Assassin's Creed Odyssey as of recent and stays true to the values and traditions BioWare has been known for since their establishment."

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60 / 100
Mar 9, 2019

Anthem manages to offer up moments of fun, with occasionally chaotic action, Javelin gameplay variety and freeform traversal. But an overly convoluted and forgettable story, underwhelming RPG elements and outdated design choices make for a rough introduction to this brave new world.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2019

The missions are ho-hum, but the combat more than makes up for it and the fact that all four Javelins play so differently is fantastic. Yet the games loading screen and bugs can put a serious damper on the enjoyment. It’s a decent foundation that will likely improve over time. But the latest patch that removed the respawn restrictions is a serious low blow for the hardcore crowd, and it has dampened my enthusiasm a great deal for it.

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6 / 10.0
Mar 8, 2019

There’s a great game somewhere hidden beneath the tombs of Anthem, it’s just not there quite yet.

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7.3 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2019

There's a good game somewhere in Anthem. Somewhere behind the loading screens, asking for meaningful endgame content. Hopefully in the next few months, when BioWare starts launching its post-launch content and quality of life fixes, the game will become what it's meant to be.

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2.5 / 5.0
Mar 7, 2019

Many of the individual aspects of Anthem work well. The world of Bastion is gorgeous, the graphical fidelity is truly next level, and no game has done flight quite as well as this one. Unfortunately, when mashed together in a rough looter shooter, these great aspects of the game are hidden away and replaced with a slow and frustrating experience riddled with technical and balancing issues and a simply average story doesn’t make up for any of it.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2019

Anthem is a competent looter-shooter. It is not an overwhelming, hallelujah-inducing entry into BioWare's storied history, but it's fine. I doubt I'll engage with the game past unlocking the final javelin, even though there is that tease at the end of further content.

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