Personally I have really been enjoying Anthem, I was never particularly hyped for it as I had literally been fluctuating between "on the fence" and complete and total disinterest. I have not experienced a lot of bugs, the game runs really well on ultra for me, and I have actually enjoyed the story and believe it does a good job at making me care about the game from a lore perspective.
I knew there would be a Hatewagon everyone jumped on, as they always do with literally everything BioWare and/or EA makes regardless of whether they are good games or not, and I do believe Anthem is a good game, at it's core.
Ey, you asked if it was "officially" out, not if it was functionally out.
It's out under both headings. All your points, with the exception of bugs, have been opinions. Speaking to bugs, they are there however, I have yet to see any that are game breaking to this point.
I am max level, Mostly masterwork equipment, running GM 1 and 2 with a bit of 3 content, which, is the same content you are running just much bloody harder.
I will point out also, those skills and weapons you find no use for, you probably will when you start fighting enemies that do not die quickly or easily.
The game is a blast, it does need more content and I think regular difficulty needs a ramp up as there is a pretty good power gap between Hard and GM 1 but those are tweaks, not bugs. Just my opinions.
Given 2/3 of my post was bugs...
And you can shorten your statement to "the same content you are running". And no, those skills have remained without use, there is already a clear numeric FotM forming.
Great you're having fun, that doesn't reduce any point prior made.
Did you make a point somewhere outside the minor bugs? Sorry sparky, but opinions don't equal facts. Also, if you are running the same content I am and not adapting, you are either full of shit, getting carried, or still leveling. I suspect the latter.
I already linked the list of mastery gear, your idea of "adapting" is greatly overblown. Fact is there's only a few items with specific traits, and most weapons are skill-agnostic while the skills are few. IE, you're not picking any sort of variety to be adapting your play style to. Bioware has stated they are aiming to expand on this, and that's part of their slated content releases, but as-is you are conjuring up something that simply does not exist yet.
Ok, so you can't build for AoE or single target or a mix? I can't vary the combos? I can't build to apply dots and debuff? Wait, Yeah, you can do that. Its far more beneficial when fighting a titan to have single target damage, but I guess you already knew that? Nice attempt at evading reality. Just one example, btw.
It will be nice when they expand it, but as it stands it can be done and is.
I have yet to see one bug that was game breaking, I acknowledge that there are bugs, I have yet to see them on that scale. So you may have something there, but I have not seen it.
If you want a new idea, go read an old book.
In order to be insulted, I must first value your opinion.
Ey, you asked if it was "officially" out, not if it was functionally out.
It's out under both headings. All your points, with the exception of bugs, have been opinions. Speaking to bugs, they are there however, I have yet to see any that are game breaking to this point.
I am max level, Mostly masterwork equipment, running GM 1 and 2 with a bit of 3 content, which, is the same content you are running just much bloody harder.
I will point out also, those skills and weapons you find no use for, you probably will when you start fighting enemies that do not die quickly or easily.
The game is a blast, it does need more content and I think regular difficulty needs a ramp up as there is a pretty good power gap between Hard and GM 1 but those are tweaks, not bugs. Just my opinions.
Given 2/3 of my post was bugs...
And you can shorten your statement to "the same content you are running". And no, those skills have remained without use, there is already a clear numeric FotM forming.
Great you're having fun, that doesn't reduce any point prior made.
Did you make a point somewhere outside the minor bugs? Sorry sparky, but opinions don't equal facts. Also, if you are running the same content I am and not adapting, you are either full of shit, getting carried, or still leveling. I suspect the latter.
I already linked the list of mastery gear, your idea of "adapting" is greatly overblown. Fact is there's only a few items with specific traits, and most weapons are skill-agnostic while the skills are few. IE, you're not picking any sort of variety to be adapting your play style to. Bioware has stated they are aiming to expand on this, and that's part of their slated content releases, but as-is you are conjuring up something that simply does not exist yet.
Ok, so you can't build for AoE or single target or a mix? I can't vary the combos? I can't build to apply dots and debuff? Wait, Yeah, you can do that. Its far more beneficial when fighting a titan to have single target damage, but I guess you already knew that? Nice attempt at evading reality. Just one example, btw.
It will be nice when they expand it, but as it stands it can be done and is.
I have yet to see one bug that was game breaking, I acknowledge that there are bugs, I have yet to see them on that scale. So you may have something there, but I have not seen it.
Your example is based on using all the general skills, which as prior noted, have some blunt numeric weaknesses (cannot be based on using mastery skills given how few of them there are compared to your comment on variance). You "can" make a bad build, yes, but it'll still be bad. Reality remains at a constant there.
And you having yet to see something a bunch of other people are dealing with really doesn't matter.
Personally I have really been enjoying Anthem, I was never particularly hyped for it as I had literally been fluctuating between "on the fence" and complete and total disinterest. I have not experienced a lot of bugs, the game runs really well on ultra for me, and I have actually enjoyed the story and believe it does a good job at making me care about the game from a lore perspective.
I knew there would be a Hatewagon everyone jumped on, as they always do with literally everything BioWare and/or EA makes regardless of whether they are good games or not, and I do believe Anthem is a good game, at it's core.
If we talk about personal opinion. The game is fun and I do enjoy it too. I wouldn't have chosen to play it every day this last week if I didn't think that.
The game does have issues though, and I can't in good conscience pretend issues don't exist. I've experienced a few of them myself, and it seems there are plenty of them being cataloged online already.
Alongside that, players have been doing the diligent work of breaking down the stats themselves since there isn't a stat sheet in the game, and that's lead to some prior made observations regarding class skills and current imbalances.
It's not like these complaints are simply hate, there is objective roots to bugs and numeric data to drive points to be made about gameplay balance, things that have to be addressed.
I enjoy this game quite alot, I'd like to see it succeed, and it has to improve in order for that to happen. Otherwise it'll be dead in the water.
It's funny that only people with nothing to play are bickering in the comments. While everyone else is too busy playing and enjoying a new game.
Kind of sad.
Naw don't take it too serious. Some of us take time out between missions etc. to see what's being posted. The game allows that. You can take it slowly if that is your whim. (and with no endgame yet why rush it?)
Glad I don't "envision" like you do. What makes you think they will need to do that? A robust cosmetic shop will do a lot to add extra income to the game. The javelins dress up very well. I'd be surprised if folks are not attracted to spending money that way. Assuming there is growth, longevity, etc. to the game.
Although not a fan, PvP might work here. Combat is a bunch of fun once you get it going
They have said previously that Anthem will be lootbox-free. That does not preclude random rewards from boss chests/loot caches, which coincides with the thing they were talking about with boss keys, which works at least since the randomized factor is tied to play, not pay. Paid unlocks should, for the time being, remain cosmetic. And paid expansion content does not seem to be on the docket quite yet.
EDIT: Correction to a comment I previously made, seems I'm actually averaging 5-6k xp, so almost twice what that other person claimed.
The same people here who haven't actually played the game or plan to play it knocking it and trying to give a bad impression. I think that is a good line up, and there is plenty to do at the moment to get ready for the future events. I personally don't want as much content as I can possibly get through at the beginning I be overwhelmed, take your time, get to know the game and progress at a good pace in my opinion.
I may the the minority here, but it seems counter-intuitive to just bash a newly launched game in the first month. I've been playing AAA launch titles and independent games for the past 30 years and I don't think Anthem is any different than its predecessors with respect to minor launch bugs and post-launch content. With that said, I'm not a fan of what EA has done with loot boxes in the past, and it's a real shame that Bioware is catching the brunt of the parent company problem -- despite saying they will never have loot boxes several times and all skins and cosmetics can be purchased with in-game money (I've already bought a few with the cash I earned from missions).
I found Anthem in its current state to be pretty darn fun. Mind you, I've played the game a little more than a "normal person amount" clocking in about 12 hours since launch, and attaining 12th level. I've found the graphics and gameplay to be impressive and fun. The missions vary from creative stories, to tough skill challenges, to the typical RPG collection missions with nice battle twists. The open world is gorgeous, filled with challenges and hidden objects to find. And there's nothing like the feeling of discovery in a Bioware-built universe.
The NPC voice acting is by far some of the best on the market, with Owen the "cypher" being beautifully animated and voice-acted. Some of the NPCs are a little annoying and appear to have non-consequential story arcs, but a lot of this seems optional, and it is what Bioware is most known for. Generally speaking, they do at least contribute to fleshing out this new universe with personal stories and game-world history.
Customization-wise, I really love what I can do with my Javelins. The plastic, leather, and metal materials look amazing. The color options and how they translate are pretty great, and there are the different types of modifications to help you customize your Javelin are fantastic. I currently am using Fire Grenades that cause the enemy to burn, an AOE damage mod, and then I launch my tracking missile to hit the same target as a Combo. With the mods I created that give me +50% combo damage and a 35% faster grenade cooldown, I'm wreaking havoc on the battlefield, and loving every second.
Of course with Bioware's announcement, the next chapter of Anthem content is on it's way, and I'm very excited to deep dive into the universe further.
I may the the minority here, but it seems counter-intuitive to just bash a newly launched game in the first month.
Perhaps it doesn't work for the habit of modern games launching in incomplete states, but the point of reviewing new titles is the assumption that we are paying for a full product, and judging it based on the content of that full product.
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I knew there would be a Hatewagon everyone jumped on, as they always do with literally everything BioWare and/or EA makes regardless of whether they are good games or not, and I do believe Anthem is a good game, at it's core.
It will be nice when they expand it, but as it stands it can be done and is.
I have yet to see one bug that was game breaking, I acknowledge that there are bugs, I have yet to see them on that scale. So you may have something there, but I have not seen it.
If you want a new idea, go read an old book.
In order to be insulted, I must first value your opinion.
And you having yet to see something a bunch of other people are dealing with really doesn't matter.
The game does have issues though, and I can't in good conscience pretend issues don't exist. I've experienced a few of them myself, and it seems there are plenty of them being cataloged online already.
Alongside that, players have been doing the diligent work of breaking down the stats themselves since there isn't a stat sheet in the game, and that's lead to some prior made observations regarding class skills and current imbalances.
It's not like these complaints are simply hate, there is objective roots to bugs and numeric data to drive points to be made about gameplay balance, things that have to be addressed.
I enjoy this game quite alot, I'd like to see it succeed, and it has to improve in order for that to happen. Otherwise it'll be dead in the water.
Kind of sad.
Although not a fan, PvP might work here. Combat is a bunch of fun once you get it going
That does not preclude random rewards from boss chests/loot caches, which coincides with the thing they were talking about with boss keys, which works at least since the randomized factor is tied to play, not pay.
Paid unlocks should, for the time being, remain cosmetic.
And paid expansion content does not seem to be on the docket quite yet.
EDIT: Correction to a comment I previously made, seems I'm actually averaging 5-6k xp, so almost twice what that other person claimed.
I found Anthem in its current state to be pretty darn fun. Mind you, I've played the game a little more than a "normal person amount" clocking in about 12 hours since launch, and attaining 12th level. I've found the graphics and gameplay to be impressive and fun. The missions vary from creative stories, to tough skill challenges, to the typical RPG collection missions with nice battle twists. The open world is gorgeous, filled with challenges and hidden objects to find. And there's nothing like the feeling of discovery in a Bioware-built universe.
The NPC voice acting is by far some of the best on the market, with Owen the "cypher" being beautifully animated and voice-acted. Some of the NPCs are a little annoying and appear to have non-consequential story arcs, but a lot of this seems optional, and it is what Bioware is most known for. Generally speaking, they do at least contribute to fleshing out this new universe with personal stories and game-world history.
Customization-wise, I really love what I can do with my Javelins. The plastic, leather, and metal materials look amazing. The color options and how they translate are pretty great, and there are the different types of modifications to help you customize your Javelin are fantastic. I currently am using Fire Grenades that cause the enemy to burn, an AOE damage mod, and then I launch my tracking missile to hit the same target as a Combo. With the mods I created that give me +50% combo damage and a 35% faster grenade cooldown, I'm wreaking havoc on the battlefield, and loving every second.
Of course with Bioware's announcement, the next chapter of Anthem content is on it's way, and I'm very excited to deep dive into the universe further.
I won't buy their crap because I have respect for myself, but I'm conflicted if I should think poorly of companies like EA making money off people.