To be fair right now this game is a 7/10 with a lot of potential, its direct competitors started similarly lacking a lot of content and had their fair share of bugs too (Division, Destiny, Warframe), the exception to this is Borderlands 2 which I still regard as the gold standard of content inside the disk. Is this game abysmally bad, unplayable or an instant refund? Not a chance. Is this game abysmally bad, unplayable or an instant refund? Not Ok, so is this game perfect, ground breaking or a must have? Absolutely not. Ok, so is this game perfect, ground breaking or a must have? Absolutely not. Players also customize their Javelin with gear they earn and craft throughout the adventure, and leave a lasting mark on the world. Throughout their adventure, players outfit their Freelancers with powerful Javelin exosuits, each of which are equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Shared danger means shared glory, and successful Freelancers are all be richly rewarded for successful exploits. In Anthem, up to 4 friends unravel the world’s mysteries and take on its most fearsome challenges together. The world is also filled with savage beasts and ruthless marauders where Freelancers are called to defeat the forces plotting to conquer humanity. In Anthem, Anthem is a shared-world action-RPG in which players delve into a vast world teeming with amazing technology and forgotten treasures.
Choices are what make you invest into BioWare stories so deeply, but Anthem doesn’t go down that route. Part of this is due to the fact that there is a lack of choices that alter the course of the narrative. For a game designed by a legendary studio known for their epic tales, Anthem will fall short of capturing your mind and heart. Now that we have a good understanding of the setting, we can dive into the story - or lack thereof. These advanced technological relics are what hold the power of the Anthem of Creation, which is this magical energy that humanity understands very little of. As you play through the story missions, you’ll learn that your main antagonists are the Dominion, an authoritarian faction that is seeking Shaper relics. You play as one of the rookie freelancers who joins a team of veteran freelancers.