Now that the public demo is over, will you buy Anthem?
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Will check it later this year when most of the links have been worked out, it has some solid content and probably had a price drop as well.
Absolutely no chance. The game seems neat, and I hope it does well but it isn't my kind of thing.
I have something of a useless opinion as I didn't actually play the public beta, but I never liked anything about BioWare multiplayer in Mass Effect, so I already had reservations. Seeing all of the negative Impressions kind of confirms to me what I suspected of this, it's just not for me. So no, not even on a sale.
Undecided. Need to see reviews and how the end game is seeming, if the story missions are better than what was in the demo etc. Even if that is all good I'll only get it if a couple of friends I play these type of games with do. I got bored of Destiny 2 as those guys skipped it and playing solo or with randoms isn't fun to me in these games.
I finally kicked the Destiny habit right before Season of the Forge started and was hoping Anthem would scratch that same itch, but the issues with the demo left a bad impression. A few friends are still in for release and had the same issues, so I'll wait on their word before I commit.
Not sure. I only got to play for like 15 minutes before the demo ended and in that span of time, I saw a bad performing game (probably my CPU? Have a 1080ti and a 3570k) and multiple loading screens.
100% YES...and I normally don't like multiplayer co-op online shooters like Destiny...but something about Anthem drew me in- the jetpack flying mechanics, the diversity of the javelins, the gorgeous world, the graphics on PC, the fluid combat and movement and the Goldlike power of Storm!
only issue I'm debating is whether to get it on Day 1 or wait a few weeks...I also really want to play Metro Exodus and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice so I might wait till early April to pick up Anthem...but I loved the demo so much that I might just jump in on Day 1
only issue I'm debating is whether to get it on Day 1 or wait a few weeks...I also really want to play Metro Exodus and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice so I might wait till early April to pick up Anthem...but I loved the demo so much that I might just jump in on Day 1
See how end game shapes up before buying, was pretty meh on it though, really didn't enjoy the shooting.
I really enjoyed the demo but the performance issues on PS4 kind of killed it for me. I'll keep a close eye on it post-launch though.
Negatory ghost rider, the Anthem "demo" confirmed the reservations I had about it before going in
No way. Mostly because it 'felt' really bad to play. Guns had no impact and nothing felt right. I actually had it pre-ordered but I had to cancel.
Damn, was hoping this game would get a positive response.
Might be landing an Rtx 2070 for a crazy price if help from a friend pans out and was going to go for this as my free game.
Might be landing an Rtx 2070 for a crazy price if help from a friend pans out and was going to go for this as my free game.
Tbh I don't have time for both Division 2 and Anthem.
Trying to decide on which. Anthem isn't a bad game I just really feel it needs more time in development.
Thats probably what EA is telling themselves, but I think player tastes are more fluid than that and there will be more overlap than they think (to Anthems detriment)...
I think a lot of those people will probably end up falling into the "checked it out using the 1$ origin access deal or the 15$ tier premier access" category.
It felt unfinished from what i played. From dumb enemy AI that literally just stand around until u get close to them, to horrid interface, to inconsistent NPC's in overworld.
Like NPC's literally loop the same animations. I was getting Andromeda vibes from how unfinished everything outside of the combat/flight. That's the one thing that felt polished, was the flying, shooting.
But even then they have no clue how to do Loot compared to destiny, and the story is super uninteresting and smells like the rumors were true of original ME1+2 writers leaving/getting kicked off the project.
I'll look at it when it's $19.99. Even then I may not spend a lot of time in it. The gameplay loop wasn't super satisfying, and there seems to be issues with how the gameplay loop will be in terms of variety.
Like is there going to be a horde mode like Gambit? Since there's no pvp, the strongholds feel like they are raids, but there's only 3 of them.
Like NPC's literally loop the same animations. I was getting Andromeda vibes from how unfinished everything outside of the combat/flight. That's the one thing that felt polished, was the flying, shooting.
But even then they have no clue how to do Loot compared to destiny, and the story is super uninteresting and smells like the rumors were true of original ME1+2 writers leaving/getting kicked off the project.
I'll look at it when it's $19.99. Even then I may not spend a lot of time in it. The gameplay loop wasn't super satisfying, and there seems to be issues with how the gameplay loop will be in terms of variety.
Like is there going to be a horde mode like Gambit? Since there's no pvp, the strongholds feel like they are raids, but there's only 3 of them.
The PC version is a mess with horrendous interface design that does not work well with mouse and keyboard, the performance issues and bugs. The two latter can be fixed easy enough, but the first problem is stemmed from a console first development. It's really, really bad how the menus felt awful to navigate.
As much as I kinda liked the one Stronghold shown and the movement mechanics, I think for now The Division 2 is a much safer card to bet on.
As much as I kinda liked the one Stronghold shown and the movement mechanics, I think for now The Division 2 is a much safer card to bet on.
It's gonna be a no from me. I wanted to see if Anthem would be a game I could play along side The Division 2, even a few months later after launch.
I was thoroughly unimpressed with the PC demo. My issues include: the flying and swimming controls sucked, the gameplay loop overwhelmingly favors abilities over gunplay, and too many loading screens.
The Division 2 remains my go-to GaaS but I'm sure Anthem will still gather a decent following despite me giving it a pass.
I was thoroughly unimpressed with the PC demo. My issues include: the flying and swimming controls sucked, the gameplay loop overwhelmingly favors abilities over gunplay, and too many loading screens.
The Division 2 remains my go-to GaaS but I'm sure Anthem will still gather a decent following despite me giving it a pass.
I was not really interested before the demo, but after playing it and getting a feel for what the javelins can do and that it's closer to a traditional MMO than Destiny got me really excited for it. I also really enjoyed the javelin customization available in the demo and can't wait for more options in the full game.
I have not yet decided whether I will buy it day 1 or wait for them to add more strongholds, but I'll definitely buy it at one point.
I have not yet decided whether I will buy it day 1 or wait for them to add more strongholds, but I'll definitely buy it at one point.
This seems like the most obvious game to not buy at launch to me. I'll get the complete version if any later
Nope. Maybe one day when it's $25 or less. But definitely not at launch. First Bioware game I'm not getting day one since the first Baldur's Gate.
If they add crossplay at some point it bumps it up to maybe cus a few of my xbox friends are way into it, but right now its a hard pass. Couldnt stand how awful the combat felt
I canceled my preorder after the 2nd demo. The game is beautiful but it's absolutely empty. I worry for content - seems like something we'll burn through far too quickly.
Oh damn. I didn't have time to play the demo, but the game definitely doesn't sound like something I should be prioritizing.
I had 3 copies pre-ordered to play with my girlfriend and roommate, but I think I'll save my money.
On the other hand, God Eater 3 is looking tempting for the right price down the line to scratch my co-op itch.
I had 3 copies pre-ordered to play with my girlfriend and roommate, but I think I'll save my money.
On the other hand, God Eater 3 is looking tempting for the right price down the line to scratch my co-op itch.
Nope. Performance was bad on Pro and gunplay wasn't satisfying enough. I think I'd have more fun just going back to Destiny 2.
I originally had no intentions to buy the game anywhere near launch but I got a free copy with my new graphics card so I guess I'll be playing a little at launch to see how many of their changes they've talked about since this weekend they have actually made good on.
I thought about selling my game code but I know that eventually it will be a decent game like how Destiny 1/2 took time to get good. I'm still shocked though at the fact that despite Destiny 1, 2, Warframe, etc being out and mature products, this game is still making so many bad choices with design.
I get that they were making this while Destiny 2 was being made but surely they saw what happened with D1 and the changes Bungie made based on player feedback?? And surely they saw Destiny 2 at launch and thought "boy glad we're not them... we'll never make those kinds of mistakes".. and yet here we are with atrocious PC menus (thankfully being fixed), massively downgraded visuals (especially in the playable world area) vs the 2017 reveal, no way to change gear in the game, long load screens if you fly out of the mission zone, literally not being able to do ANYTHING if you get taken down in a no respawn zone. If someone on your team goes AFK you have to literally quit the mission instead of just waiting a little longer to respawn.
Destiny didn't get everything right but being able to see the green and blue drops and change that gear and then take your purple engrams back to town is the way it should be done. If I pick up an uncommon or rare item in Anthem, I should be able to see what I'm getting and equip or scrap stuff without leaving the action. I suspect that will eventually be how it is but I don't think it will be soon.
Also, I REALLY hope that they fix flying with the mouse. That was horrendous. Felt like I was out of control the whole time (RocketeerLearningToFly.gif)... seriously I'd pay $20 for a Rocketeer skin that changed the javelin into the OG Rocketeer outfit/helmet without all the guns and crap. Just a German Mauser pistol that had whatever ammo/weapon type my actual equipped weapons had.
I thought about selling my game code but I know that eventually it will be a decent game like how Destiny 1/2 took time to get good. I'm still shocked though at the fact that despite Destiny 1, 2, Warframe, etc being out and mature products, this game is still making so many bad choices with design.
I get that they were making this while Destiny 2 was being made but surely they saw what happened with D1 and the changes Bungie made based on player feedback?? And surely they saw Destiny 2 at launch and thought "boy glad we're not them... we'll never make those kinds of mistakes".. and yet here we are with atrocious PC menus (thankfully being fixed), massively downgraded visuals (especially in the playable world area) vs the 2017 reveal, no way to change gear in the game, long load screens if you fly out of the mission zone, literally not being able to do ANYTHING if you get taken down in a no respawn zone. If someone on your team goes AFK you have to literally quit the mission instead of just waiting a little longer to respawn.
Destiny didn't get everything right but being able to see the green and blue drops and change that gear and then take your purple engrams back to town is the way it should be done. If I pick up an uncommon or rare item in Anthem, I should be able to see what I'm getting and equip or scrap stuff without leaving the action. I suspect that will eventually be how it is but I don't think it will be soon.
Also, I REALLY hope that they fix flying with the mouse. That was horrendous. Felt like I was out of control the whole time (RocketeerLearningToFly.gif)... seriously I'd pay $20 for a Rocketeer skin that changed the javelin into the OG Rocketeer outfit/helmet without all the guns and crap. Just a German Mauser pistol that had whatever ammo/weapon type my actual equipped weapons had.
I wouldn't mind playing it more but not nearly enough to pay full price for. Maybe if The Division 2 wasn't coming out at the same time and I happened to be in the right mood that week.
I'll keep tabs on it and wait for a price drop.
I'll keep tabs on it and wait for a price drop.
It's not particularly fun, it runs like shit and there's no significant attractive quality that offsets the rudimentary (at best) gameplay and horrific performance like an engaging story.
BioWare, I love ya toots, but I'm not going anywhere near it.
BioWare, I love ya toots, but I'm not going anywhere near it.
Whats this about? How are they changing this?
Edit: Read the fixes. Its not much but its something I guess.