Bioware's Anthem

Malevolence · 17 Apr 2019 at 17:59

Another quick jaunt in Freeplay tonight and I'll hit 30.

Rezident said:
How is the game now? gameplay looks good if they can iron out the major bugs.

Still feels half-finished and is full of bugs. Shame really as there is what could be a great game lurking underneath.

V F · 17 Apr 2019 at 21:19

Malevolence said:
Another quick jaunt in Freeplay tonight and I'll hit 30.

Still feels half-finished and is full of bugs. Shame really as there is what could be a great game lurking underneath.

Flying through the cave tunnels and hidden areas is gorgeous. Some parts in below the world is like The Matrix's machine world. I can never stop playing this it's so much fun with all the battles. Sadly the majority of people has managed to kill the game with the bad publicity that matchmaking rarely adds players. I can only find them in Freeplay.

Even the final mission I had to load it 3 times before one other player slotted in with you.

Distracted · 17 Apr 2019 at 23:22

V F said:
Flying through the cave tunnels and hidden areas is gorgeous. Some parts in below the world is like The Matrix's machine world. I can never stop playing this it's so much fun with all the battles. Sadly the majority of people has managed to kill the game with the bad publicity that matchmaking rarely adds players. I can only find them in Freeplay.

Even the final mission I had to load it 3 times before one other player slotted in with you.

People do like to find things to complain about, but Bioware killed this one all by themselves.

If an expansion is released and the game gets fresh reviews then assuming all the bugs are fixed and broken promises are kept I expect people will return or pick it up.

Rezident · 18 Apr 2019 at 13:26

Malevolence said:
Another quick jaunt in Freeplay tonight and I'll hit 30.

Still feels half-finished and is full of bugs. Shame really as there is what could be a great game lurking underneath.

Ok thank you for that. I will leave it for a while so. Yes it does look like it has great potential but I am always wary of anything to do with EA.

drs101 · 18 Apr 2019 at 13:37

Rezident said:
How is the game now? gameplay looks good if they can iron out the major bugs.

better than expected and the demo, best bit is the flying, but isnt worth more than £25

Tom|Nbk · 18 Apr 2019 at 22:18

Got this tonight for 18 quid. It was 22.99 on CD Keys and they kindly gave me a £5 voucher for a messup on a previous order. Figured it was worth 18 quid at least, looking forward to playing. Have not played since the VIP Demo...

Distracted · 18 Apr 2019 at 23:51

Tom|Nbk said:
Got this tonight for 18 quid. It was 22.99 on CD Keys and they kindly gave me a £5 voucher for a messup on a previous order. Figured it was worth 18 quid at least, looking forward to playing. Have not played since the VIP Demo...

I picked it up for £15 after playing the alpha/beta and it feels like £15 wasted. I've barely played it, and not because of lack of enthusiasm. I wanted it to be good. After the trial i was hoping it would get patched to reach the potential it has and become the game that was promised, but nope.

Tom|Nbk · 19 Apr 2019 at 07:13

Distracted said:
I picked it up for £15 after playing the alpha/beta and it feels like £15 wasted. I've barely played it, and not because of lack of enthusiasm. I wanted it to be good. After the trial i was hoping it would get patched to reach the potential it has and become the game that was promised, but nope.

That's dissapointing to hear but I'm not going in with any expectations I'm just thinking I like the flying and the world etc.

I hear they are working on it ??

V F · 19 Apr 2019 at 12:15

Distracted said:
I picked it up for £15 after playing the alpha/beta and it feels like £15 wasted. I've barely played it, and not because of lack of enthusiasm. I wanted it to be good. After the trial i was hoping it would get patched to reach the potential it has and become the game that was promised, but nope.

I played the Scar Stronghold last night for the first time. Damn that was intense. Everything was so confined, between getting lasered and the turrets. It was madness but what a light show!

Finding someone else doing it on GM1.

Tom|Nbk · 20 Apr 2019 at 06:24

Played a couple hours yesterday and tbh I am enjoying it. Yes it seems a bit grindy but the visuals are awesome and it feels really quite immersive.

It's the ideal type of game for me as I can just pick it up as and when I feel and have a blast.

Hopefully they keep improving and building on it.

Darujhistan · 21 Apr 2019 at 17:03

Q. Can we have great single player games please?

A. No, you can have live service games that are crap, and like it.

I cannot think of another industry or business where the customer gets exactly the opposite of what they ask for, and then the industry blames the customer when their products fall flat on their face.

NoobCannon · 22 Apr 2019 at 19:16

Darujhistan said:
Q. Can we have great single player games please?

A. No, you can have live service games that are crap, and like it.

I cannot think of another industry or business where the customer gets exactly the opposite of what they ask for, and then the industry blames the customer when their products fall flat on their face.

The goverment?

Glanza · 23 Apr 2019 at 13:40

Not that many of us are still playing but supposed to be a patch out today or tomorrow that will 'add or fix' things.

Malevolence · 23 Apr 2019 at 18:03

https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/anthem/news/patch-110

Added the ability to access the Forge during Missions, Strongholds and Freeplay. You can now change your gear without having to return to Fort Tarsis or the Launch Bay!
Fixed a bug where the Storm’s shield did not get the intended 20% damage resistance increase while hovering.

To quote Alan Partridge, "Jurassic Park!".

Darujhistan · 26 Apr 2019 at 23:32

Road map to nowhere.

Bioware's handling of this game has been nothing short of a disgrace.

Minusorange · 27 Apr 2019 at 01:09

It's just a train wreck, the game is a looter shooter without the loot

And LOL

https://ea.gr8people.com/index.gp?opportunityID=155359&method=cappportal.showJob&sysLayoutID=122

BioWare is looking for an creative and passionate Senior Systems Designer with experience in Loot Systems to join our studio in either Austin or Edmonton to work on our newest IP Anthem. Building a truly great server side loot system, that is scalable, has modern concepts like streak-breaking, and easily modifiable data formats. A great loot system ensures that the players have predictable experiences that can be measured with data.

So we're going to have to wait until the vacancy is filled ?

AStaley · 27 Apr 2019 at 09:15

I enjoyed my time in Anthem, but once I hit endgame it seemed pointless and then Division 2 was released and I never looked back.

Drollic · 27 Apr 2019 at 09:50

Did they ever fix the unequpping items making you more powerful? The reddit thread all about it including the math was removed within days. Game breaking design flaw.

banbom44 · 27 Apr 2019 at 18:53

Game is pointless what's the point in chasing legendary gear with a super low drop rate when no one is doing GM3 content try to do a legendary GM3 contract or stronghold your on your own.