Anthem

What it’s like

Anthem offers a visually stunning shared-world experience defined by the exhilarating freedom of flight. Players control Freelancers in powerful exosuits, navigating the lush, vibrant landscape of Anthem while engaging in third-person shooter combat against mechanical and organic threats. The core loop revolves around completing missions to gather resources and upgrade gear, with a strong emphasis on cooperative play among up to four friends. While the narrative framework exists to drive this progression, it often takes a backseat to the visceral satisfaction of aerial maneuvering and weapon-based combat. The game’s primary appeal lies in its atmospheric beauty and the tactile feel of its suit mechanics, creating a sense of wonder that is occasionally undermined by technical inconsistencies and repetitive mission structures. It is less about deep role-playing immersion and more about the joy of flying and shooting in a beautifully realized sci-fi setting.

Strong in CombatVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCo-op / MultiplayerExploration / WorldGameplay / Mechanics

Keep in mind The game suffered from significant launch issues including bugs, performance problems, and a lack of endgame content, which have permanently impacted its community and server stability. It is not recommended for players seeking a robust, single-player narrative or those who are intolerant of technical glitches and repetitive gameplay loops.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, metacritic.com, pcgamer.com, screenrant.com, en.wikipedia.org.