There could also possibly be another twist on gameplay, with Anthem doing something similar to BioShock 2. If neither of them are romanced by the player character, they may become romantically involved with each other instead. While Anthem may not give players romantic choices, the game could possibly let players watch romances play out among supporting NPCs, not unlike watching romance in a movie.ĭragon Age: Inquisition has done something similar before, with Dorian and Iron Bull. A Possible NPC LoopholeĪnd while news on Anthem has said the player’s avatar will not have romance options like in other BioWare games, nothing has been said about the absence of romance among NPCs. There would be no half measures Anthem can just make platonic relationships take center stage. While Anthem could remain open to both romantic and platonic possibilities, perhaps going the opposite way and narrowing in on platonic themes can work in a refreshing way.Īn exclusive focus on platonic relationships over romantic relationships could be a bold decision.
“The relationships we are focusing on are ones around companionship and camaraderie of heroes.” “There will be relationships, but not romantic ones,” said Anthem’s executive producer, Mark Darrah, on a Twitter post discussing BioWare’s upcoming game. Romance can be everywhere-and sometimes, people may want to take a step back from it. All this romance in film, books, television, music, games, and other forms of media can leave the impression that romance is the most important relationship, that you have to find “the one,” that you have to be part of a couple.Įlizabeth Brake, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Arizona State University, uses the term amatonormativity “to describe the widespread assumption that everyone is better off in an exclusive, romantic, long-term coupled relationship, and that everyone is seeking such a relationship.” This sounds like an ultimately restrictive idea that can put a lot of societal pressure on people. Though they can be well done and more open, BioWare romances could be a part of what can be seen as the general oversaturation of romance in the media. Taking a Break from RomanceīioWare romances have been more open, with LGBTQ+ possibilities and some have been well done, showcasing depth and complexity in characters and their relationships.īut while there are many forms of a romance that should be explored, romance isn’t the only shape a relationship can take. While player feedback has included disappointment in the absence of romance, there’s a certain potential in Anthem being-at least-the one BioWare game without it. However, Wccftech reports that BioWare’s General Manager, Casey Hudson, said they were open to player feedback and the potential of romance in the game’s future. The romantic stuff, we’re moving away from that for Anthem.” You and Garrus sitting up, shooting-that kind of stuff, we want to lean into that. “Some of the stuff we did with Mass Effect-the Citadel DLC specifically-there was a lot of friendship moments. Anthem is currently scheduled for release on February 22, 2019.
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