BioWare's Anthem (PC/XB/PS)

[Morbo]

Definitely noticed the graphics downgrade. light is totally flat compared to the trailers, that's the biggest difference I saw. Running on a 1080ti.

 

[John Price]

Game drops today for the Origin Premier members.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Game drops today for the Origin Premier members.

I pre-loaded last night.

Pessimistic, but tentatively excited.

 

[John Price]

I pre-loaded last night.

Pessimistic, but tentatively excited.

Wish I hadn't broken my computer on Tuesday while installing new components to play this game. Hope everyone enjoys it

 

[542365]

I'm at work, does anyone know what time we'll be able to play? Is it already unlocked?

 

[KlausJopling]

Game drops today for the Origin Premier members.

That turned out not to be true. You can launch it this afternoon but servers go live Friday morning.

 

[542365]

That turned out not to be true. You can launch it this afternoon but servers go live Friday morning.

Friday morning as in Midnight EST?

 

[KlausJopling]

Friday morning as in Midnight EST?

10am eastern

 

[542365]

10am eastern

Ah damn. Was hoping to play a bit before bed tonight. Thanks for the info.

 

[KingBran]

Anyone play it yet?

 

[Commander Clueless]

Anyone play it yet?

Just need to get home from work.

 

[Smoke]

Completely unplayable.

I spent most of my time in loading screens.

Had an issue with the world not loading properly. I would die to enemies that hadn't appeared yet. So I restarted and loaded in to freeplay and got the VIP demo 95% loading bug...

 

[Leafs at Knight]

I haven't ran into any problems yet on PC. They've made performance changes and flying/swimming controls are a lot better on PC also.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Sank a couple hours in so far. No problems.

The combat is fun and they've definitely improved the controls. Will absolutely keep playing.

I'm already feeling like it's a cool world with a lack of emphasis on story line...sort of reminiscent of Destiny.

I'm enjoying playing solo despite the game's constant harassment that it's better with people.

 

[CBJx614]

I pre-ordered the legion of dawn edition, comes with a legendary javelin and legendary weapon (both of which I'm sure everyone will have a week after release, but oh well.

My group of friends all bought the game as well so it should be pretty fun! The demo was pretty good, here to hoping the game is even better.

 

[Commander Clueless]

They REALLY overdid the voice distortion for NPCs talking over the radio. Very annoying.

 

[542365]

Played through the tutorial and logged off and started playing Warframe again. I don’t know. Something feels off. The combat just seemed so bland. I need to keep pushing through and give it a real chance. It should be a game I love but I can’t get into it.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

The combat is easily the best part so I disagree with you there.

 

[syz]

Played through the tutorial and logged off and started playing Warframe again. I don’t know. Something feels off. The combat just seemed so bland. I need to keep pushing through and give it a real chance. It should be a game I love but I can’t get into it.

Yea I dunno, it feels bland but it's also more of an RPG so maybe it'll get good once you level up/get better weapons/skills. But then the problem would be that there's not going to be much content to do at that point.

TBH this game feels like they didn't pay attention at all to where things like Destiny or Division succeeded and failed. The industry keeps trying to make these games but they can't seem to learn from each other's mistakes.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Yea I dunno, it feels bland but it's also more of an RPG so maybe it'll get good once you level up/get better weapons/skills. But then the problem would be that there's not going to be much content to do at that point.

TBH this game feels like they didn't pay attention at all to where things like Destiny or Division succeeded and failed. The industry keeps trying to make these games but they can't seem to learn from each other's mistakes.

These types of games are essentially designed by execs.

 

[syz]

These types of games are essentially designed by execs.

Design isn't always the problem, it's just that the execs are the ones who are setting the release dates. They want to start making money on games ASAP, so the result is we keep getting games that come out and then take another 6-12 months to get good.

 

[18Hossa]

Design isn't always the problem, it's just that the execs are the ones who are setting the release dates. They want to start making money on games ASAP, so the result is we keep getting games that come out and then take another 6-12 months to get good.

You think they would’ve learned their lesson after Andromeda...

 

[Leafs at Knight]

You think they would’ve learned their lesson after Andromeda...

Just like Bungie after Destiny. Unfortunately publishers get the final call on when to release a game.

Game is fun, performance/bug issues seem to be the biggest downfall. We'll see how the end game is after a few weeks; they'll need to be pumping out content often for sure.

 

[John Price]

I played a bit earlier today. It's okay. I can run on high and don't want to try going Ultra. Everything actually runs pretty smooth though so I don't mind.

 

[Commander Clueless]

I was actually really getting into the game...until my next story mission was grinding out bullcrap in freeplay for some reason. Exactly what I was afraid of in this game.


Also, why the heck do they restrict your flight so much in freeplay? It's so annoying to have to deal with overheating while just trying to travel. I understand they need the overheat mechanic during combat, but it takes the fun out of an otherwise enjoyable travel mechanic. Any time you fly too high, you are also blinded for way too long.

And yes, game, I do in fact want to play the missions in private mode. Why do you harass me every time I launch one?