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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 475 reviews

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Customers appreciate Anthem's enjoyable core gameplay, positive flight mechanics, and the open-world exploration. However, some feel the game is hampered by a short story, insufficient content post-campaign, and technical issues such as bugs and lengthy loading times. The loot system also received criticism. While many found the price reasonable, especially on sale, the overall experience is considered to have significant untapped potential.

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    Flying, Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good But Seems A Little Lacking

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Visually stunning game. The flight in the game is good as well. The only issue I have with it is that it is very repetitive and I don't see much else you could do once you have all masterwork/legendary gear. I own it, so I will continue to play it and see how it evolves

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flying
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    Bugs

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Potential is evident, but not realized.....yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I want to love this game. The environments are breathtaking. The feeling of flight in your javelin is amazing. I even enjoy the (limited) missions and story content I have been able to play/view. Why has this been limited? Well, the game came jam packed with an assortment of bugs that should never be present in a final product. Audio cutting out or going haywire, falling through the floor during cutscenes and missing everything that is happening with no way to replay the mission, and crashes that send you to the home screen during gameplay to list a few. It is really disheartening because I think they would have had something really special if given enough time to fully polish the game. I hope they are able to turn it around over time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Content

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lots of promise

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Despite everything you may have heard about loot and content, the mechanical guts of Anthem are incredibly solid. The meaningful content does run out and into a grind a little quickly, but this is meant to be a living game. As long as it keeps growing this game is going to be fun for a long time to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Being optimistic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game definitely does not feel like a complete game. Nowadays- seems to be a growing trend. I will say most reviews are a little too harsh. Game play pretty solid. Story a little lacking compared to most bioware titles. I would wait for a cheaper price. Worth a rent or purchase at half the cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its visually stunning, BUT

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its another visual masterpiece and very reminiscent of mass effect andromeda combat. It would have been better if they applied a single player campaign and focused more on it like they did the Mass Effect series. There was so much potential for more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Alot like destiny

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ever played destiny, if so you'll like this game aswell.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overhaul Incoming

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The gameplay is fun in this game though it can be repetitive. The story is not the best but like No Man's Sky they are supposed to be overhauling and improving the game. Here's to hoping

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controls, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving It!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been waiting for awhile to pick this up and I have not been disappointed! I have not played for too long due to other commitments but this game is a blast! It's beautiful to watch, cool to fly around in Javelin and the controls are mapped out nicely. I don't get all of the negative reviews, but hey to each their own. I'm still riding with Bioware. To others on the fence, if you go in without influence or expectations you will be in for a treat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flying, Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game has been decent, and definitely fun. Once it gets updates, it will be great. Little repetitive right now. Flying a javelin is fun though!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Bugs

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun game lots of customization a few glitches fun.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a fun game looks good lots of things to do open world with very good looking maps great customization has a few glitches if they can fix those would be a great game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good buy for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Anthem is fun and enjoyable and yes it does feel like an early access game however that being said with time and patience from the community it could grow to be a really great game considering gaming has been rather bland the last 3-5 years in my opinion with some one-shot wonders to just "why though?" games being made. I feel Anthem got a bad rap for not being true to what the HYPE was but that is why most people place negative reviews is cause they rely too much on HYPE videos I know I do it too. That being said after waiting a few months to see the progress on Anthem I broke down and got it cause I ran out of things to play and as a solo player I don't mind the randoms in this game it's not very toxic like GTA online is and people generally co-op pretty well. I would like to see this game progress and add more content I am sure it could be a really good diamond in the rough. No, I am not a super fan "yet" but I can see it being a good co-op game with friends if it was given a chance by the community I mean let's be fair EA needs a win. That being said closing a semi-long comment good customization(No gun customization like mass effect) which is what I would like to see in the future personally. the character creation needs work like human char, not the javelin. The javelin my only complaint is I cannot change the eye glow color or the glow in general...or the thruster fire color minor stuff yes...but I still would like to see it! Missions are kinda ok I do like the stronghold but I have yet to see more types/variations. Also a chat box please....

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Might be great eventually

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game has good combat and the movement feels smooth. The story is lacking and the missions are repetitive. Also, the loot isn’t that great. Might be after some patches.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great new game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is what some have been calling the destiny destroyer. Definitely one of the top games lunched this year so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Loading times

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far so good, don't listen to the haters

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    People really need to manage their expectations on live games these days, especially brand new franchises. Otherwise, it just turns into argumentative fanboy-style arguments over which game is better. This is a nice Bioware game with a good backstory, and I'm taking my time on it. Yes, I really enjoy Destiny 1 and 2. I also really enjoyed The Division and Diablo 3. I did not like Fallout 76, but that was a huge cluster which this doesn't compare to. The loading screens do suck, but Division has them. Destiny has them. Get an SSD to mitigate this. It did wonders for me in Division.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Flying, Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Be Iron Man

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not far enough into the game to really judge. Combat and flying are great. Playing with friends is the way to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Content

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Give it Time

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game is very enjoyable mechanically! Gameplay is super dope but sadly there is just not that much content yet. Just give it time, it should get a lot better

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far so good...

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game looks amazing, story some decent and controls are tight... Idk what everyone is crying over. Also, can't argue with a thirty dollars price tag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Mech Combat game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you ever wanted to play a game that makes you feel like iron man this is it. Gameplay is fun but the story isn’t the best and it can be repetitive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Enjoying so far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good, I am enjoying more than Destiny 1 and 2. It is a bit of a grind having to talk to so many people in town. The story line is on the shorter side but there are plenty of other missions and contracts to keep you busy. Leveling up your player takes forever. But from what I read they are working on fixing some of that and it sounds like the DLC to come will be free, so that works. So far I'm enjoying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flying, Open world

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Open wolrd flying, Cool Armors with gun fighting

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a great time playing, open world adventure, really cool to flight around in your armor, even gun fight, team up with your friends and have a fun time, haven’t played to completion but so far so good. I heard there is no end game and many players are disappointed, I got it on sale for $ 10 and I don’t regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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