BioWare: Anthem Really Shines When Playing in a Squad, Probably Won't be as Rewarding Solo

BioWare Producer Thomas Singleton stated that Anthem really shines as a game when playing in a squad, and probably won't be as rewarding when played solo.

He also revealed some of the things they are doing differently compared to Destiny.

[Imp0ssibl3]

I hope so, it got boring fast in the Alpha.

[LucasRuinedChildhood]

Oh no. They're getting the "but it's fun with friends" excuse in early.

[DrumBeat]

Oh lord, that's exactly what they're doing. Hard pass.

[bloop]

I just don't get any of these games. Anthem, the Division, Destiny....... standing still unloading clip after clip after clip into an enemy with dumb a.i. Maybe it's because I've only ever tried these games solo. Must be much more fun standing still with 3 other people unloading clip after clip after clip into an enemy with dumb a.i. 🤷‍♂️

[notachance]

ikr, even watching water boils can be fun with the right friends

[-Foxtrot]

Here we go

When will people realise these kind of online co-op games today are only done because they can put in less content and let players get their replay value from playing the same repetitive grindy missions with their friends. It gives off the illusion that the game is filled with content when really you are replaying very similar missions or even the exact same ones..only thing that changes is the experience you have with your friends talking to them...one night Jack might be online while another Peter and Tony will be. The only real big difference.

[darthv72]

Fun with friends is never an excuse because it usually is just that.... fun.

[CanadianTurtle]

If it's a co op focused game, then obviously it's going to be boring if you play it by yourself. Even an awesome games like borderlands will get boring if you play it alone (not to mention, you're at a disadvantage gameplay-wise). I don't know why everyone is surprised that a game that was built to play with buddies, is boring if you play by yourself .

[ccgr]

Good to hear as long as multiplayer remains active

[JesusBuiltmyHotrod]

EA's destiny, with worst combat, no thanks.

[Alexious]

Combat isn't worse than Destiny.

[Adexus]

I found it to be far worse in its current state, it feels spongy and not satisfying at all, hopefully they improve it at launch.

[PapaBop]

Destiny has some of the best combat in a shooter released in the last decade. Anthem at least from watching clips looks very similar to Mass Effect Andromeda and nowhere near as satisfying as Destiny's. I hope to be proven wrong but the only decent thing about Anthem's gameplay is the flying from footage showcased at least.

[JesusBuiltmyHotrod]

LMAo..yes it surely is, are you high? Destiny has maybe the best pure gunplay on the market, Ahtmen is decidely average in comparison.

[Dragonscale]

Destiny has great combat mechanics, its the other crap that lets it down. This will be the same but without the great combat mechanics.

[Nyxus]

Thought so, this game looks like a pass to me.

[Kosic]

It's definitely a pass game. Tried the beta, and quit after 45mins. We've either seen it before or played better.

[AK91]

More reason for me to ignore this title.

[Razzer]

I kind of enjoyed playing the alpha solo. Will see. I'm getting it automatically with Origin Access so might as well give it a go.

[Alexious]

Origin Access only gets you a trial.

[Razzer]

Yeah.....should have said Origin Premier Access.

[Christopher]

^Look at Mr. Money Bags over here :p

[lelo2play]

I guess this game is not for me. I like single player games.

[--bienio--]

Probably the last game from Bioware😂

[Christopher]

I hope not. The issue is management, not developers. Get the right managers and they will be fine.

[Dizzy11523]

Will play this. Will get off Diablo and ESO.

[TheColbertinator]

Bioware is really not selling this game too well

[HeisenbergX]

Ohh great so it’s one of those games

[CanadianTurtle]

Aka every other series that is meant to be played with friends?

[HeisenbergX]

I thought this was going to be an awesome single player experience but it looks like it's going to be like that Destiny/Division crap.

[Dark-soul]

good, will not buy it

[Relientk77]

Well looks like I'm not getting it.

[Traecy]

I'll play solo & co-op.

[senorfartcushion]

No thanks

[LordoftheCritics]

So no story campaign.

[OhReginald]

Lol anything can be fun with friends. If this is another destiny I'm gonna give this a hard pass.

[InTheZoneAC]

Any game will "look or feel better with friends". If the game can't shine solo then it's overrated, imo

[Dreamcatcher45]

I agree. The beauty of a game is that it can immerse you by itself.

[Ristul]

I would even say that terrible games can be fun with friends b/c you will simply make your own fun in the group, making jokes and conversation etc. It's not exactly a proof of quality by saying "this game is fun with friends."

[neutralgamer1992]

I Won't be buying best of luck

[chris235]

uhuh, alright then. this title just made the top of my ignore list

[MIDNIITE_Z3RO]

Think I'll continue to wait on this one then. Get it on discount.

[Bobafret]

This doesn't sound appealing at all.

[BoneMagnus]

These developers need to have someone filter everything they say. - They come out with stuff that just shoots themselves in the foot.

That said, I do appreciate the heads up - my excitement for this game is much lower now.

[Dragonscale]

So basically another aaa gaas mt fest then. No thanks ea.

[Outlawzz]

If this game was single player with a focus on story it would probably be epic, I like the concept. But how it's looking right now I'll probably give it a shot when it goes on sale.

[dreamoner]

Wise man once said, every game is enjoyable when you play it with friends.

[Vanfernal]

Great... Another "it's more fun with friends" game...

[Hardiman]

Nothing I didn't already know but thanks for clarifying it for me Bioware. Hard pass!

[stamps1646]

The game will scale based on whether you’re by yourself or playing with three other people. Something Destiny still has yet to figure out. For me this is a plus, I won't have to worry about playing with friends or pugs to enjoy my session. My biggest worry will it live up to the story telling and characters from previous Bioware games (excluding Andromeda)

[william_cade]

Why can't they make a game that's just fun?

I have a game and it's only fun on a full moon at 20c and with 3 friends, if any of these are not present, then my game won't be fun. By the way, the collectors edition will be only 500 usd. Get'em while they're hot!

[Thundercat77]

Not looking good. It is a pass for me.

I am waiting to be released to hear about the micro transactions problems.

[Ninver]

This game looked like a hard pass when they first showed gameplay. Could spot its failure from a mile away

[HylianMigz]

🙄

[BrettAwesome]

Maybe if you pretend to have fun, you'll actually end up having some...if you pay just a little extra. Yeeeeeeeah....NO

[andibandit]

I will problably get this. COOP games where you can play the Story COOP, don't appear that often.

[Gheritt_White]

In which case it's a pass from me. No biggie, will simply devote the time i'd set aside for Anthem to The Outer Worlds instead.

[WickedLester]

Welp, cross this game off my list.

[Lukaszram]

Just another generic sponge shooter with simple quests and many little annoyances. Pass