Anthem (New Bioware IP) - February 19, 2019

**Qalbert** · 2021-02-14 14:42

I know they are saying it won't be a live service game, and idk for sure what DLC plans they might have for it, but on paper Outriders sounds like it'll scratch that itch pretty well, and it has a free demo starting at the end of the month and progression carries over to the full game, so they're definitely playing their cards right imo.

**Takiwaki** · 2021-02-14 15:30

Originally Posted by Qalbert

I know they are saying it won't be a live service game, and idk for sure what DLC plans they might have for it, but on paper Outriders sounds like it'll scratch that itch pretty well, and it has a free demo starting at the end of the month and progression carries over to the full game, so they're definitely playing their cards right imo.

You have no idea how much I am hoping outriders is good. Even if its just dlc updates like BL3 and no live service milking I will be happy.

**Weltall** · 2021-02-14 16:03

Not even heard of Outriders before, but I'll cross my fingers lol

**Karbuncle** · 2021-02-14 16:17

I've seen a bit of Outriders gameplay and it just looks like an ultra-generic-third-person-shooter. Playing it safe everywhere, no risks taken on gameplay or loot or anything, just by-the-books "Pseudo-RPG with guns". Feel like its going to be Godslayer 2.0 or whatever that forgettable PS5 launch game was.

But I hope I'm wrong, cause even though "The Division II" basically looked generic-shooter, I still had a few weeks of fun with it and probably would have continued playing if I had the money for the expansion back then.

**Takiwaki** · 2021-02-14 16:23

Originally Posted by Karbuncle

I've seen a bit of Outriders gameplay and it just looks like an ultra-generic-third-person-shooter. Playing it safe everywhere, no risks taken on gameplay or loot or anything, just by-the-books "Pseudo-RPG with guns". Feel like its going to be Godslayer 2.0 or whatever that forgettable PS5 launch game was.

But I hope I'm wrong, cause even though "The Division II" basically looked generic-shooter, I still had a few weeks of fun with it and probably would have continued playing if I had the money for the expansion back then.

It does look generic on first glance but there is alot of info on the underlying systems in place that sets it apart. Also reading the story is good. Its like they took the best of what other games had to offer and pulled it together which is not a bad thing honestly.

**Krandor** · 2021-02-14 16:27

Yeah Outriders gameplay does not look overly interesting from what I've seen.

3rd person Destiny with less mobility and bullet sponge enemies.

**Qalbert** · 2021-02-14 16:36

Yeah I may play it and not be impressed, but on paper the systems and loot they've shown off seem to have potential, such as set bonuses which most shlooters lack, and they seem to be powerful/impactful on gameplay and not just small stat bonuses and such, the mod system seems interesting, plus the fact that you can play whatever limited area is in the demo as much as you want and it carries over is an encouraging sign of confidence when too many games these days are not as forthcoming. I'm not completely sold on it, but I like what I hear enough to be cautiously optimistic that it could end up surprising people.

**Weltall** · 2021-02-14 16:40

Third-person RIP

**Takiwaki** · 2021-02-14 17:34

Originally Posted by Krandor

Yeah Outriders gameplay does not look overly interesting from what I've seen.

3rd person Destiny with less mobility and bullet sponge enemies.

Its def not a third person destiny.

**6souls** · 2021-02-14 19:25

Outriders selling point is that it's not a cover shooter and you're always riding by the seat of your pants in battle (always about to die forcing you to use powers to survive).

**Serra** · 2021-02-14 19:50

If I remember, spamming abilities was the only good part of Anthem's combat, the shooting felt like trash.

**Takiwaki** · 2021-02-14 20:24