Anthem (video game)/YMMV


 * Overshadowed by Controversy: Hype for the game has been muted due to the performance of past Bioware and EA games. The flawed mixed bad that was Mass Effect: Andromeda and Dragon Age: Inquisition not living up to expectations tarnished the Bioware brand name in the eyes of many fans. The recent lootbox debacle over Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) has led many fans to suspect that EA will try to shoehorn lootboxes and microtransactions into Anthem.  The departure of several key members of the development team, including lead writer Drew Karpyshyn, form the project provoked questions.  A visit to the Edmonton studio during development by controversial media personality Anita Sarkeesian raised further questions and concerns about the game.
 * Win the Crowd:
 * While the jury is still out on if the game will be any good or not, many fans are pleased with the amount of open communication between the developers and fans on social media.