Good call. I will make sure I pay a visit to that review.
If BW/EA haven't done so already, they need to reach out to outlets and ask nicely if they can hold off on review for the actual launch build.
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Anthem Review Thread
- Thread starter Earvin Infinity
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Good call. I will make sure I pay a visit to that review.
If BW/EA haven't done so already, they need to reach out to outlets and ask nicely if they can hold off on review for the actual launch build.
So it seems reviews are dropping in, it is sitting at 64 Opencritic with 11 reviews:
https://opencritic.com/game/7084/anthem
https://opencritic.com/game/7084/anthem
Because it was probably not being developed for 6 years?
From what I've gathered, it stayed in pre-production for a long time while BioWare main force was developing DAI and then helping with Andromeda, and then Anthem full production started.
Not really surprised. I am level 14 and I found this game a complete slog.
It's funny because I will tell my friends how boring it is and all I am doing is the same mission of killing easy mobs -> grabbing things off the ground - > upload a signal while fighting mobs -> end, but when you break it down a lot of games are like that.
I think the biggest problem is how long it takes to in and out of the action because when playing Destiny, Diablo, Division etc the minute to minute action is fast so I don't sit around waiting at load screens or slowly walking through base getting missions that are ultimately pretty repetitive and boring.
It's funny because I will tell my friends how boring it is and all I am doing is the same mission of killing easy mobs -> grabbing things off the ground - > upload a signal while fighting mobs -> end, but when you break it down a lot of games are like that.
I think the biggest problem is how long it takes to in and out of the action because when playing Destiny, Diablo, Division etc the minute to minute action is fast so I don't sit around waiting at load screens or slowly walking through base getting missions that are ultimately pretty repetitive and boring.
100%
I realize it was early Access, but not reasonable outlet was going to review a GaaS game like this pre day 1 patch that quickly.
Reviews in prog, sure but no score yet.
0% critics recommend lmao
Just proof-reading my review, currently at 2400 words :x
All this hand-wringing over Metacritic scores in the 70s. Meanwhile, Rainbow Six: Siege is still sitting here with its score of 75ish (consoles).
This game is going to score poorly at launch, no doubt. That doesn't mean it's dead.
Also, yeah, stop pinning everything on EA. Didn't Bioware emphatically claim "WE were the ones who wanted to move to Frostbite"?
This game is going to score poorly at launch, no doubt. That doesn't mean it's dead.
Also, yeah, stop pinning everything on EA. Didn't Bioware emphatically claim "WE were the ones who wanted to move to Frostbite"?
Ok, thanks for clarifying.
I wonder if many more will be doing the same. I'm really curious to read post patch impressions...
Yep I would agree with that.
A lot of you are discrediting BioWare because it's missing a few key names from the past. I'm sure BioWare has a lot of very intelligent and creative people, it's not difficult to see how to improve upon GaaS and deliver something truly new and interesting.
They're not mindless drones, the restrictions here seem obvious when you look at the final product, it's rote and boilerplate, it's the bedrock for a larger and more interesting game.
Give BioWare more credit, and EA less.
It's released on PC.
the game is already released
It has a 10 hour trial on X-box.
It's not out on PS4.
It's either Early Access or a partial release so far, however you choose to interpret it.
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That would be a pretty damn shitty position.
"Hey, I know we're selling this product for money right now, but could you not actually review it until we've had a chance to fix it so the initial sales aren't effected?" *wink wink nudge nudge you depend on us for early codes and previews etc.*
Like, a site deciding not to review it until the thing that's been arbitrarily decided as the "launch" build is out, sure, that's fine. That review is a worthwhile thing to exist. But the idea that EA should be telling people not to review the game until they say so is just ludicrous. In that case, just don't release the game until it's ready.
Saw this coming from a mile away after the two demos and I say that as a (former) Bioware fanboy.
I can't believe how much people are hating Owen. Picked out from review from Gadgets 360, who gave it a 5/10:
I would think that most big high profile sites will do review in progress type reviews, no point to get out before release unless u need the ad clicks. Gotta see how it is on all platforms and such.
its like clockwork with EA, they buy a studio and their output is certain to diminish, literally everyone saw this coming
a real fucking shame
Matthias is interesting and Owen is exceptionally annoying? I give that assessment a 5/10.
this is the correct choice, i hope that more journalist can follow your example.
This was never going to be a critical darling. It's all about how much money it makes and how addicted people are to it.
I can't stand Owen at all. He was a huge turn-off after that weird and confusing intro.
I think a 5/10 is what i'd give it (well, itd be a 2/5 on the 5 point scale I personally use) but yeah I think the characters(Owen included) are one of the positives i'd point out with the game.
I like Owen a lot, but it's incredibly hard to stay interested in this dog shit story so maybe that's part of the reviewers issue
I just want a new IP that knows how the fuck to tell an interesting story in a fresh world filled with cool lore. I'm trying to think of the last looter-style game that managed to nail this. I genuinely don't mind most of the big flaws people are talking about...except that I'm utterly disappointed in this world and how it tells it's story. I know...a stupid thing to be down about with a game like this.
I guess I really shouldn't be surprised. He annoyed me when I played the Alpha, but now playing the full game...I don't know. Maybe it is that in a world full of boring ass characters, I'm glad to have someone with a little personality, even if his personality is that he can't shut his mouth.
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Owen reminded me of that annoying guy that follows you around after you win the Arena in Oblivion. Anthem's characters are written in a way that seems like they are trying to make you feel like the coolest person in the world at all times, and I find that off-putting.
Honestly I don't like any of the characters in this game. The story didn't hook me at all and a big part of that was because of the cast.
Yeah I don't get at all holding back reviews for the Day 1 patch since it's been available for purchase for a while now.
There is a random side character who gives missions in Anthem that I really do love, and he needs to be more of a character. I can't remember his name now though....bald guy with an accent that writes the stories of fallen Freelancers. Like, that guy has an interesting life. I want more of him. (His name starts with a Y)
Yes! Thank you.
I'm enjoying it for the most part, and actually like the story and RPG side of it. Combat is fun as well.
Owen is awesome. The game has tons of flaws but he isn't one of them.
Owen is awesome. The game has tons of flaws but he isn't one of them.
I seriously empathize with your post and especially the bolded part.
While not a looter style, my hopes are with Cyberpunk to be that world and game.
The only thing I hold against this idea is that Andromeda launched march 2017 and then june 2017 we already saw a very developed E3 build of Anthem which is more than you could've said for Andromeda or even DAI in their respective marketing cycles.
I believe in the time before Andromeda released though there had been rumors about Anthem kinda running in circles in its pre-production, and no doubt there must've been bad morale surrounding it considering Casey Hudson left back in 2014.
And, like most review threads lately, a whole lot of people who can't get over other people not enjoying something that they do.
Granted it's only 11 reviews but god damn a 64 average is depressing. Couldn't be further from what I would have expected just a few months ago. Hard to believe this is BioWare we're talking about.
Yes but that demo was a focused and developer driven effort that showed off the flight and elements of combat, not the things that are really driving the mediocrity.
The real issues surrounding the game, IE it being an MMO Lite but without the legs to carry it, are not present in that demo.
yeah i know, this all situation is not ideal at all.
but from a reviewer point of view, his choice is the right one.
p.s. yeah owen is ok.
I wanted to strangle Owen with my robot hands
No one ever stfus in this game. It almost feels as if they're trying to use constant talking as a way yo distract from how boring the game is
Reviews are intended to help consumers, and most consumers will be buying the general release.
I mean like shut down the servers and revoke licenses
the game is already released
I am just gonna pre-face this by saying I actually had my pre-order canceled so I am not sayint it to defend BW or justify my purchase AND I agree it is a shitting position that they bring upon themselves solely for subscription money via early access.
However I would argue the actual launch date is not arbitrary. All of their official advertising had 2.22.2019 as launch date. What they should have done is put a giant disclaimer for those that can play it early to say "early access experience does not include potential patches available at launch".
