Richard Scott-Jones
PCGamesNAnthem PC review: a strong beat, repeated, endlessly, without variety
Published 2/21/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 2/22/2019
Anthem
Anthem is a shared-world action RPG, where players can delve into a vast landscape teeming with amazing technology and forgotten treasures. This is a world where Freelancers are called upon to defeat savage beasts, ruthless marauders, and forces plotting to conquer humanity.
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- BioWare
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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58
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Critic avg
58
62 scored reviews
Total coverage
62
All coverage currently scored
Score range
0–83
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 58 across 62 scored reviews, with a 83-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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62 included scored reviews
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80–893 reviews · 5%
70–7912 reviews · 19%
Below 7047 reviews · 76%
Showing 51-60 of 62 matching critic reviews. 62 total critic reviews. Page 6 of 7.
Steven Messner
PC GamerAnthem review
Published 2/21/2019
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55
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Duggan
IGNAnthem Review
Published 2/21/2019
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65
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Rodriguez
Rectify GamingReview: Anthem
Published 2/21/2019
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83
+25 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrendan Lowry
Windows CentralAnthem review: A fantastic foundation buried beneath countless issues | Windows Central
Published 2/21/2019
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltAnthem Review – The Songs We Sing
Published 2/21/2019
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50
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
PC InvasionAnthem PC Review: Better Than Destiny In Every Way… Except One
Published 2/21/2019
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50
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthem Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 2/21/2019
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0
-58 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Anthem
Published 2/19/2019
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70
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalCole Watson
CGMagazineAnthem (PC) Review
Published 2/19/2019
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70
+12 vs critic avg
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