Anthem has released its launch trailer. This clearly shows the feeling that the action RPG wants to convey: the supernatural power of a superhero.
What does the trailer show? We get primarily a taste of what the four Javelin classes are capable of. The exosuits all have overpowered skills, which they demonstrate in all their glorious power in the video.
Be it the Interceptor, which acrobatically slashes through enemies with its blades, or the Storm, which unleashes a magnificent elemental storm upon its foes.
This trailer shows: Javelin are damn powerful!
Anthem plays with the power fantasy
This is what makes Anthem special: Anyone who steps into the exosuit should feel like a superhero. That’s why flying in Anthem is so important to the developers at BioWare . The complete map is designed for vertical gameplay.
Flying is one of humanity’s oldest dreams. BioWare wanted flying to be a core aspect of the superhero fantasy that Anthem fulfills. In the video, you can also see how the Javelin zooms through the areas.
Anthem fulfills a power fantasy where the world is at our feet. The launch trailer makes this even clearer. Sparks and explosions fly everywhere, and the camera cuts are fast-paced. It resembles a trailer that could have been produced for the Avengers.
From the trailer: “Feel the power of the Javelin, its precision. Trust each other, unleash your power. Never give up: You are Freelancers.”
Release of Anthem is just around the corner: Starting February 15, the first players can play Anthem. This applies only to players on PC and Xbox One in the head start. On February 22, the official release will take place, allowing PS4 players to join. Will you step into the Javelin and become a superhero?
