New ANTHEM Gameplay Video Shows Off the Abilities of Each Javelin

Mech some time to watch it

by Stephen Tailby Fri 2nd Nov 2018

We've not seen or heard much regarding ANTHEM for a while, have we? BioWare has been beavering away at its shared world sci-fi action game, and it's finally ready to show it once again. IGN has released a video with brand new gameplay that goes through each of the four mech suits, or Javelins, and demonstrates their unique abilities and Ultimates.

It's clear that each Javelin emphasises a different style of play. Colossus is a powerful mech that looks to deal lots of explosive damage, Interceptor is more agile and focuses on speedy attacks, while Ranger and Storm both appear to take on more supportive roles with elemental projectiles. The action all looks fairly decent, and we must admit that flying around does look pretty fun.

What are your thoughts on ANTHEM? Fly underwater into the comments below.

[source youtube.com, via dualshockers.com]

Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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SegaBlueSky
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

The flying around does look amazing, I have to admit. Still not sold on Anthem but definitely interested.

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Nakatomi_Uk
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

If the actual suits have serious customisation then I maybe maybe interested but I hope for a demo before launch

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WanderingBullet
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

Reminds me of the War Machine and the Hulkbuster.haha Would be cool if we could customise the Javelins visually.

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Shellcore
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

@WanderingBullet You will be able to do this.

I'm certainly going all in on this one. Bioware have been really open during the development of this game and have regular "ask the dev" sessions where they clear up misconceptions and worries on being linked to big bad EA. I may be proven wrong, but I think this game is getting a lot more flak than it should do. EA have been shady in the past, but honestly, there is nothing that has been shown/discussed that should make the alarm bells ring.

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RogerRoger
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

@Shellcore Whilst I probably won't be playing it myself, I agree with your comment; nothing should be pre-judged to the destructive extent as ANTHEM has been.

I'm as guilty as the next person for making the occasional snarky comment about specific gameplay elements, but BioWare's outreach has been excellent and everything has the potential to be greater than the sum of its parts. I've got my fingers crossed for them, and for you if you're gonna be playing from day one.

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MaccaMUFC
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

Definitely interested in this, the more I see of it the more I’m thinking it’ll be a day one buy but still need to see and read a bit more about it.

I’d be surprised if they didn’t add micro transactions to customise your own Javelin.

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ApostateMage
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

I remember thinking that the combat for Andromeda didn't look all that but it was really fun and satisfying when I actually played it. The thing that stood out for me most in this video was the music. It reminds of the brilliant epic music when fighting dragons in DA Inquisition.

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BAMozzy
Fri 2nd Nov 2018

Certainly on my wanted list! has been for months. The Interceptor blade attacks do remind me a lot of the new void Hunter in Destiny 2: Forsaken though - not a bad thing as this does have more mobility, more verticality and more 'organic' looking worlds.