Gamer Manages to Get an Anthem Refund Even After Playing It, Cites False Advertising & Fraud as Reasons

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By now, it’s no secret that Anthem hasn’t had the best launch and player feedback that BioWare would have hoped for. Not only has there been issues regarding bugs, but even integral stuff like loot are still not fixed to where the player base wants it to.

In addition to that, BioWare’s own roadmap for the game hasn’t been fulfilled (here’s the studio’s explanation about that), and this was the final straw for one gamer, who asked for an Anthem refund on Amazon, and surprisingly, got it! Over on the Anthem subreddit, user lastKryptonian1991 posted his experience on how he got an Anthem refund on Amazon for the full purchase price, and he cited false advertising and fraud regarding the roadmap as causes.

First of all, I’d like to give some background to this.

I’ve been a massive supporter of Bioware and its games since I can remember. Even with the recent news and bad rep that EA built for itself, I was gonna support Anthem based on what it looked like a very open collective effort on making a great game.

BUT, given the recent events we are all aware of, my fading interest in playing Anthem completely turned in anger.

See, I work hard for my money. I work in a comic book store, and although I love it, is not a job that allows you to spend your money eyes closed. I’m sure many of you can relate.

And frankly, I don’t see why I am not entitled to get my money back on a product that was wrongly advertised. Because that’s what happen, and I think what people need to realise is that this is no small matter, what Bioware and ultimately EA did is illegal.

They advertised the product with an attached roadmap and now that “promise” as been broken. You can make any argument about the state of the game, but you CAN’T deny this specific point.

So I was quite ready to fight for my money, but was pleasantly surprised with the Amazon customer service, because they clearly knew what’s up.

I got a FULL refund just yesterday Apr 30th and I am shipping the game back today. That’s right. And I urge people that are not happy with the game to refund it no matter how long you played it, because what these companies have done is, without a doubt, fraud.

You can read the full transcript with the Amazon employee right here. Given the Reddit thread is now at over 2,700 upvotes already, I suspect more players will be trying this out themselves.

Do you think the gamer was right for asking for a refund even after he’s played countless hours? For those who bought Anthem, will you ask for a refund for the game too if you can?

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Germaximus
4 years ago

No. He’s a fucking moron and so is every single person that agrees with him.

Bilal Prince-Ali
Bilal Prince-Ali
Reply to  Germaximus
4 years ago

because…?

Kemo Spear
Kemo Spear
Reply to  Germaximus
4 years ago

Its morons like yourself that causes game companies to put out half assed products. Grow up and realize that the game is trash.

J.j. Barrington
J.j. Barrington
Reply to  Germaximus
4 years ago

That’s not very nice.

AvanStrike
AvanStrike
Reply to  Germaximus
4 years ago

It seems you suffer from a severe case of butt devastation, take it easy and put some Vaseline.

Hates bad writers.
Hates bad writers.
Reply to  Germaximus
4 years ago

Lol. Standing up for consumer rights is considered being moronic. Yikes. Gamers like you have set us back decades.

Kratos Deus da Guerra
Kratos Deus da Guerra
4 years ago

Satan is coming!

zero
zero
4 years ago

Companies can’t keep releasing broken games with missing advertised features. Imagine if your car dealership did this & sold you a broken car missing advertised features?? LAWSUIT.

Aerodynamique
Aerodynamique
4 years ago

Good on this guy. Horrible business practices like these ought to not be supported. The entire mess surrounding this game is insulting toward players. Especially when compared with the types of high quality games EA used to put out 10 – 15 years ago.

GrimmyReaper
GrimmyReaper
4 years ago

Wauw, unbelievable but honestly, more than fair.
I didn’t buy the game (because of EA) but did follow the massive trainwreck.

So many were being so patient saying it will get better during April and the game is at death’s doorstep. So many lies, so many false promises.

I said it before and will say it again. If Bioware fucks up Dragon Age 4, they can kiss their studio bye bye. Honestly, I think Bioware should just close for the better of everyone.

Yes many will lose their job but at what cost do you keep it? Your health? Your sanity?

GrimmyReaper
GrimmyReaper
4 years ago

Wauw, unbelievable but honestly, more than fair.
I didn’t buy the game (because of EA) but did follow the massive trainwreck.

So many were being so patient saying it will get better during April and the game is at death’s doorstep. So many lies, so many false promises.

I said it before and will say it again. If Bioware fucks up Dragon Age 4, they can kiss their studio bye bye. Honestly, I think Bioware should just close for the better of everyone.

Yes many will lose their job but at what cost do you keep it? Your health? Your sanity?

Hates bad writers.
Hates bad writers.
4 years ago

Good for him. I encourage anyone else who (foolishly) bought the game to do the same, especially if it was through Amazon. They seem to have good customer service.

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