Tag: Anthem

The reason why we are having this conversation today is that the Anthem patch from BioWare did not arrive at the announced time. This patch is quite stable because it is full of bug fixes, it includes some decently steep power upgrades for Javelins and other stability and performance improvements.

However, that is not the single thing that happened. For a few hours, there was a rain of Masterwork and Legendary loot in Anthem due to some sort of server-side changes that once again occurred before the patch went fully live. Even though players thought that was happening because of the update, that was not it. It is not the first time this has ever taken place as there was another period of “accidental” boosted drop rates before an update.

Anthem issues continue, although a new patch was designed to fix the game

The history repeated itself. Aside from not arriving on time, the patch has also those high drop rates. Players began getting 1-2 Masterworks and Legendaries barely feeling like they exist at all compared to the past when they were getting 5-8 Masterworks and maybe a Legendary or two in a Stronghold run. After the patch, no more green and white loot are dropping and yet it looks like it has been replaced with what people are not looking for, blues and purples.

It was predicted that the community would suffer from a meltdown as this is happening for the second time. There were endless threads of “BioWare, why?” on Reddit. However, Chad Robertson from BioWare said something about the situation.

“We appreciate all the feedback from the community on the game. We love the passion and share it. We’re not yet fully happy with the game’s loot behavior either. One of the downsides of moving so fast to improve is that we’re making changes to complex loot systems in several areas and it’s then harder to know how it’s performing,” Robertson said.

Francis E. Hagopian

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Star Wars The Old Republic was BioWare’s first foray into the multiplayer genre. The MMO provided an enthralling story experience, but the game failed to leave a dent in a genre dominated by established titles. With Anthem, BioWare tried to blend its award-winning storytelling capabilities with the mechanics and gameplay of a relatively new type known as looter shooter.

Looter shooter offers visceral shooting action coupled with an MMO layer which involves multiplayer, an evolving world and a generous amount of loot which becomes better as you progress through the game.

It is odd that EA decided to give Anthem to BioWare, a developer known for its single-player role-playing video game series, among which we can count Baldur’s Gate, Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

Anthem Is A Disappointment, And There’s Nothing To Change That

Anthem does feature a narrative, but it’s far from being the thought-challenging story encountered in the developer’s past titles. Gameplay has taken a central place in the case of Anthem, with the story orbiting around the four Javelin armors. Players of the game can choose one of the four Javelin, Iron Man-like armors, and participate in a series of quests and challenges as they journey toward level 30 and the end game. The Javelins are beautiful, able to fly, strike, and fight flawlessly. At an ideal level, the game could be carried by the Javelins alone, but that is not the case.

The combat sequences are lackluster after a few missions when the player realizes that the same scenarios are recycled over and over again. Flying is exciting but the open world scenario, although very detailed, feels empty and repetitive. In this context, the story of the game appears to be even shallower than it seemed at first. Long storylines will take from one zone to another but the plot twists are predictable, and many of the NPCs which populate the hub are unlikeable.

Further content will be added by a series of patches, according to the roadmap of the game. Until the first significant patch arrives in May, the servers may become barren, but that remains to be seen. However, some gamers think that no update in the world can change Anthem and make it look good.

Francis E. Hagopian

I’m Francis E. Hagopian, and I’m the voice and vision behind Billionaire365.com. For the last 15 years, I’ve lived and breathed Silicon Valley culture, arming myself with insights and know-how that I can’t wait to share with you. Think of me as your personal guide in the intricate maze of technology. I specialize in translating the complex into the understandable, so you can turn knowledge into power. This isn’t just about staying in the loop; it’s about giving you the tools you need to excel in a digital age. When you’re looking for reliable tech insights, know that I’ve got your back.