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  1. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This is my favourite Platinum games game. Nice visuals, fun combat and interesting environmental puzzles.
  2. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Astral Chain is perfect ACT!
    Astral Chain is perfect ACT!
    Astral Chain is perfect ACT!
  3. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game has a lot going for it. On the aesthetic side the art design is awesome and the music is all bangers. The combat is a little complex but fun once you get the hang of it. There are lots of options for character customization too. All in all a solid game.

    Some potential changes I would like to see in future patches is full button remapping, , and the ability to hold down the
    This game has a lot going for it. On the aesthetic side the art design is awesome and the music is all bangers. The combat is a little complex but fun once you get the hang of it. There are lots of options for character customization too. All in all a solid game.

    Some potential changes I would like to see in future patches is full button remapping, , and the ability to hold down the dodge button to run because L3 is kinda clunky.

    However this game is a must buy for any switch owner!
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  4. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Es genial, un estilo de jugabilidad tremenda, unos graficos muy buenos tanto en modo dock como en sobremesa.
  5. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Astral Chain is a game with phenomenal music, style, and gameplay. The use of the Legions as a "chained" controllable makes the combat experience very unique, and adds lots of creative uses in battle. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a beat-em-up along with lots of mission to complete with genuinely interesting characters and gameplay.
  6. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is smooth. The characters are really likable. It's overall really fun with a sense of satisfaction.
  7. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Treat yourself and go and buy this game. You know you will love it. Easily a top contender for GOY.
  8. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. A lot of d-bags giving it zero's because it's on Nintendo only or because it's about police even though they're dimension police... Looks great. Sounds great. Tight battle system that's really fun to use. All around great and unique story. What's not to love? Keep your **** politics away from great games.
  9. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing! This is Platinum Games in full form. Don't listen to the haters and the whiners. If you own a switch go out and buy this game. It will be worth every penny.
  10. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Grandes mecánicas, un gran esfuerzo por parte de Platinum Games, si viniste aquí por fanatismo y sólo quieres ver el mundo arder, es decir, vienes a criticar injustamente un buen título con un 0 debo confesarte que el que merece esa nota negativa eres tú.

    En otras cosas, el apartado gráfico y sonoros son excelentes, considerando la plataforma. La historia es envolvente y puede tener
    Grandes mecánicas, un gran esfuerzo por parte de Platinum Games, si viniste aquí por fanatismo y sólo quieres ver el mundo arder, es decir, vienes a criticar injustamente un buen título con un 0 debo confesarte que el que merece esa nota negativa eres tú.

    En otras cosas, el apartado gráfico y sonoros son excelentes, considerando la plataforma. La historia es envolvente y puede tener muchos puntos que te causan diferentes emociones.
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  11. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I don't have this game but from what I've seen so far, it looks awesome! I look forward to getting Astral Chain soon!
  12. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game really surprised me with the depth of the various systems. For better or worse, it pulls from the best of platinum's library to make an rpg like beat em up that is a ton of fun.

    The game might not be the best platinum game for everyone, but I've absolutely adored it!
  13. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Game is top tier 10/10, this is the exact type of game I got the switch for anyways.
  14. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Amazing game with vibrant and beautiful graphics and one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Really dont know why these losers give it a score below 8. The combat is new and innovative. Absolutely a must play for switch owners .
  15. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Excellent game, awesome style, this game deserve 10+ I love it in all ways.
  16. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Gtreat visuals, unique gameplay, interesting story.One of the best games of 2019
  17. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome, it didn't click at first, but when it did, it's completely unique and satisfying. Would recommend
  18. Acw
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Astral chain is amazing and it gives me satisfaction that switch haters will never get to play this game.
  19. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Had to step in after seeing this masterpiece get review bombed for being a Switch exclusive! Unbelievable how dumb some people are. The game is amazing so far.
  20. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    What can I say? Platinum Games strikes again with yet another beautiful, stylish, over the top action game!
  21. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game.
    Fun and innovative mechanics make the game an enjoyable experience.
    Some pacing issues most especially during the investigation part of the game. But even these sections are fun to play through.

    Yhis would be a cult hit in the making and another win for nintendo switch.
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  22. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Platinum and Nintendo once again outdo themselves with Astral Chain, after the succes of Bayonetta 2. Perfect pacing and mix of gameplay make this game worth your time and money. Breathtaking visuals , outstanding audio, and no damn loot boxes! Do not miss it and play it as soon as possible!
  23. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    So much love and effort went into the game. I don't have access to playing it yet but for the heart of the game alone I would give it an instant 10/10 and game of the year! Thank you so much to all the game developers!
  24. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Played for roughly 5 hours on launch day today. The game has great action, characters, and atmosphere. I thought the soundtrack was nice, too. Finally, it runs better than expected on Switch, looking just like the trailers.

    If you loved Platinum games' previous titles, like Bayonetta and Nier:Automata, you will like this title too.
  25. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    If you are expecting Bayonetta or Nier, this ain't it. The game really wants you to play the role of a cop, so there is a lot of side quest and detective work. You will probably spend 50% of the time battling and 50% of the time doing quest. However, this doesn't mean the game is bad. The combat system is really fun and unique; it may feel clunky if you don't get the combat system atIf you are expecting Bayonetta or Nier, this ain't it. The game really wants you to play the role of a cop, so there is a lot of side quest and detective work. You will probably spend 50% of the time battling and 50% of the time doing quest. However, this doesn't mean the game is bad. The combat system is really fun and unique; it may feel clunky if you don't get the combat system at first, but once you start getting into the grove, you can do some pretty awesome things. I hope they further refine the combat in future installments. Furthermore, the quest can be really fun. Highly recommend this game. It deserves an 8.6 out of 10 if i'm honest, but, i'm giving it a 10 to offset the review bombing trolls. Expand
  26. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just on 10 hours on this game and i like it so so much. PlatinumGames never fail.
  27. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A gem and amazing ass story and graphics for the switch, truly another great IP for Nintendo
  28. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I expected the controls to be a mess since you control two characters at the same time but they work perfectly, the soundtrack is great and I don’t ever ever get tired of hearing it, overall a great experience
  29. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. un juego increíble uno de los mejores del año muy adictivo. todas las malas críticas es porque no lo han jugado Expand
  30. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I'm Glad that is a NINTENDO exclusive game, must be sad to not play and be a whiny baby
  31. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is truly a great game, coming out of a NieR Automata fan. The story manages to be interesting, the investigation phases are not too long or forced. Combat is really fun and inspired !

    Tip : if you liked NA’s control scheme, switch to the control pattern C in Astral Chain
  32. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best action game since Devil May Cry 5. Tight controls, excellent combat, great story.
  33. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Really interesting concept and great gameplay!
    I’m excited to see what becomes of this NINTENDO ip in the future
  34. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Darn fantastic. One of my favorite games, ever. Amazing combat, fun story, awesome all-around.
  35. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    fantastic game with great story and fantastic gameplay. buy it, play it, love it
  36. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the best game by Platinum Games, awesome gameplay, good side quests and new features that all lovers of the action genre should play and try.
  37. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Videogame fantastico ed imperdibile. Un gameplay unico e accattivante, trama e caracter design pazzeschi. Anche le sound track sono particolari ed accattivanti.
  38. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I can give nothing but the max rating to this game. Maybe it tooks a little longer to learn the major mechanics if you are not used to Platinum style but once you get used to that you won't never turn off the Switch. Fast and "beautiful to see" combat system, the mysterious "detective" moments and a very interesting plot are the ingredients of this recipe. I did not feel like this sinceI can give nothing but the max rating to this game. Maybe it tooks a little longer to learn the major mechanics if you are not used to Platinum style but once you get used to that you won't never turn off the Switch. Fast and "beautiful to see" combat system, the mysterious "detective" moments and a very interesting plot are the ingredients of this recipe. I did not feel like this since xenoblade 2. It's a must have. Expand
  39. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Direction Artistique au top !
    Univers riche et surtout cohérent.
    Astral Chain ce révèle être le Hit imaginé des les 1eres images.
    Le Gameplay s'étoffe au fil de l'aventure, pour être au final un des jeux Platinum Game le plus complet.
  40. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente concepto, muy buena historia y gameplay súper interesante. Se siente como una evolución del gameplay de bayonetta con las características ya conocidas de los juegos de platinum games. Definitivamente una excelente colaboración.
  41. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Wonderfull game, full of action, good graphic, funny! I love the character desing
  42. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Epic. I don't understand why people want to review bombed a game they haven't even purchased. Please don't pay attention to the negative reviews and watch Nintendo Life's review of this game to make up your mind.
  43. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    If the only thing I have to suffer under is the 30fps, then I still say, PERFECTION ATTAINED!
    Those who criticize graphics on a Nintendo console have no understanding of what Nintendo is all about. Get bent complainers, this game is truly great!
  44. Nb2
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I was skeptical because of the graphics on youtube. But after playing first hand, i was blown away. So cinematic, feels like your playing a japanese anime, everything just works and is amazing. Didn't hit me hard like Nier automata did but it is close. Awesome game. Highly recommend.
  45. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelent gameplay, i luv ya the soundtrack, platinum games as created a very very good game
  46. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Trilha sonora excelente, história nem interessante mad o jogo ser destaca no sistema de combate, q sistema de combate maravilhoso
  47. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best Platinum Games game with NieR Automata. Better than Bayonetta, with a much more interesting story and gameplay. Very good graphics and great soundtrack. One of the best games for Switch.
  48. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Simply an incredible game. Must buy for the switch for sure, and something more or less anyone can enjoy.
  49. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Is the best game thanks platinum games for it im going to play every day this wonderfull game
  50. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Aamazing platinium games, It's better than Bayonetta in every point, I did not play Nier so I can't compare with this one.
  51. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It’s amazing. Platinum at its beat. People rating it poorly are salty people who haven’t even played the game and are annoyed it’s a switch exclusive, which is silly because that has nothing to do with how good or bad the game is.
  52. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Es un gran juego en jugabilidad e historia me encanto lo recomiendo ampliamente es un claro contendiente a GOTY de este año.
  53. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Music& 10/10
    Aesthetics&Character Design 10/10 Coolness 10/10 Long story short.The game has a cool and complex combat mechanic that you can only expect from Platinum.Thry did noticed the emptiness of Nier:AuTomata and made thr stages much more explorable with side quest-like things.And it is good for a fast-paced action game.It is better than Nier and equal to Bayo 2.Have
    Gameplay 10/10
    Music& 10/10
    Aesthetics&Character Design 10/10
    Coolness 10/10
    Long story short.The game has a cool and complex combat mechanic that you can only expect from Platinum.Thry did noticed the emptiness of Nier:AuTomata and made thr stages much more explorable with side quest-like things.And it is good for a fast-paced action game.It is better than Nier and equal to Bayo 2.Have fun playing it.
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  54. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Buen jugabilidad, buenos gráficos, buena trama argumental y tiene una buena duración de juego que mas se puede pedir en un juego para una consola híbrida osea en otras palabras es magistral lo que se hizo con este juego y como exprime todo el potencian de la nintendo Switch. HERMOSO JODER!!!!
  55. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Es simplemnt asombroso. Su calidad de juego es de lo mejor que he visto en años.
  56. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, muy adictivo y dinámico, es una delicia jugarlo sobre todo en modo portátil.
  57. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Es uno de los mejores de juegos de switch , es una maravilla, la jugabilidad es estupenda, tiene una buena historia.
  58. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    El juego es perfecto historia buena llena de accion Personajes muy buenos Graficos uno de los mejores de nintendo hasta hoy
    Jugabilidad increible llena de opciones sin duda una compra necesaria
  59. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Este es un gran juego y para quien no le guste, lo siento pero pudranse y dejen de odiarlo porque es exclusivo de switch
  60. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, me encanto, su historia, sus combates, sus misiones secundarias, sus graficos, es una delicia disfrutarlo. Recomendado por completo
  61. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Es una obra de arte este videojuego es 100% recomendable está compra ya que el juego lo tiene todo y salió perfectamente al mercado sin apenas errores
  62. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego no paró de jugar desde que salio.
    Es uno de los mejores juegos sino es el mejor que salio de su tipo hasta ahora.
  63. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Juego increíble, el sistema de juego es complejo y cuesta, pero agrega ese extra de dificultad, visualmente es magistral, se nota la calidad del estudio, el soundtrack es increíble y te atrapa en momentos, transiciones lentas entre batallas e investigación, pero que a la vez no se sienten tediosas, la historia es un poco floja, pero nada que no se haya visto antes. Un juego que mereceJuego increíble, el sistema de juego es complejo y cuesta, pero agrega ese extra de dificultad, visualmente es magistral, se nota la calidad del estudio, el soundtrack es increíble y te atrapa en momentos, transiciones lentas entre batallas e investigación, pero que a la vez no se sienten tediosas, la historia es un poco floja, pero nada que no se haya visto antes. Un juego que merece todo lo que vale. Expand
  64. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Una bestialidad de juego, graficamente es hermoso, corre a 30fps (Como muchos otros juegos) pero eso no afecta en nada. Sistema de combate muy profundo historia original y muy buena. Un 10/10 completamente.
  65. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el mejor juego de la historia muy buen juego muy divertido dinamico entretenido buena historia y banda sonora brutal Expand
  66. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego. Me encantan las obras de Platinum Game. El sistema de combate es adictivo y los gráficos hermosos.
  67. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Este juego es una bestia. Si tienes una nintendo switch es una compra obligatoria. Disfrutenlo
  68. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego! Supero mis expectativas en barios aspectos que creí que no serian tan buenos.un juego 100% recomendado si tienes una nintendo switch!
  69. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Haber este es un juegazo, tiene unos gráficos de puta madre y está exprimiendo cada gota de la switch, esto demuestra totalmente el potencial de la switch en manos de gente que sabe cómo hacerlo para esta plataforma. Tiene una gran historia y el combate es inclusive más profundo que el de Mier autómata y bayoneta
  70. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    es un excelente juego... la verdad me quede impresionado ... como es posible que exista un juego con estos gráficos en modo portátil... super recomendable especialmente en su modo portatil .....
  71. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que se han hecho, platinum games se a lucido con este juegazo, lo tienes que tener en tu colección.
  72. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game for age This game is a goty
    Es increible y sorprendente me quede atonito Que bueno que es exculsivo de switch
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  73. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Me ha gustado mucho este juego... Es increíble en todos los aspectos! Muy buen juego. Y es perfecto que corra en Switch. En fin es.... G E N I A L
  74. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is what you would expect from platinum games and nintendo, the combat is awesome and very unique.
  75. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Los que tiene switch están seguros que es un 10. Pará los que no tienen switch y le dan nota baja deberían de compraste pomada para el ardor
  76. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente gameplay, algo complejo al inicio pero luego de pasar el proceso de aprendizaje se hace muy divertido, la banda Sonora es soberbia, muy recomendable.
  77. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Long story short, if you like Platinum, this is the best they have to offer.
    Style, fluid combat, and goofy characters in a well developed world with amazing music, they do it all and they do it right!

    And it’s switch exclusive! :D
  78. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego, muy buena jugabilidad visualmente es increíble. Además de combates también se disfrutan las misiones de puzles.
  79. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lappy laughs at review bombers. Buy a Switch, losers.

    This game is incredibly deep, and the combat, story, and sensibility are incredible.
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  80. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    me parece un excelente a pesar de su apartado gráfico tiene una muy buena jugabilidad que pocos juegos tienen
  81. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    por que es un excelente, y me e enviciado realmente me gusta todo su musica sus personajes, sus gráficos,etc.
  82. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing action-packed fun that only Platinum can bring to the table with such visual style.
  83. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing! I love the gameplay and the entire premise of it is really interesting!
  84. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Juegazo, gran hack n slash, entretenida historia y gráficos alucinantes una joyita
  85. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    En mi humilde opinión este juego reúne la esencia de varios juegos y lo mejora a tal punto de ser original y brillar con luz propia su apartado gráfico topa el techo de la híbrida,su banda sonora magistral y ni mencionar su jugabilidad es un deleite.a mi opinión este es uno de los mejores juegos de este año.
  86. Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Nueva ip de Platinum Games en exclusiva para Nintendo Switch que sorprende por la mezcla de géneros que va más allá de un simple hack & slash, un inicio brillante de una saga que se hará muy grande de aquí a un futuro.
  87. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Jogo excelente, isso sim é inovação em Hackin Slash... ao contrário daquele falso jogo aberto GOW
  88. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Es un jugo con graficos brutales luce espectacular y con una gran historia y en conjunto con su jugabilidad es un juego perfecto
  89. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego, esos que critican y comparan con otros juegos mejor calladitos, por que de seguro ni la switch tienen. Excelente gráficos y todo un juegazo y lo mas importante que sea portátil.
  90. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excellent action game,Platinum does it again. Recommend for switch owner. I like the play style, story, and soundtrack. The performance on switch is really good both dock and handheld.
  91. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Why so many 0/10?
    That's game is wonderful!
    Platinum Games did a great game guys, don't worry about userscore, graphics and fps is normal.
  92. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Todos los que le dan 0 a este juego, es porque están ardidos y con el culo fruncido, porque no esta en su gaystation 4.
  93. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    buen juego, buenos gráficos, corre a 30 fps como muchos juegos GOW... es un buen momento para adquirir una switch, un excelente catálogo.
  94. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    excelente juego con mecánicas nuevas yl o mejor de todo puedo jugarlo en cualquier parte.
  95. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Without a doubt This is the best game that has produced platinum games because its playability is excellent.
  96. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Que gran juego me gusta su jugabilidad y sus gráficos ya sabiendo que viene de platinumgame que se espera Una buena calidad
  97. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Gioco sorprendente ... fuori dagli schemi di Nintendo .... consigliato ad un pubblico Hardcore e naturalmente a cui piace il genere.
    NINTENDO sempre in cerca di sperimentaziome ed innovazione e a cercare di innovare spesso si sbaglia ma stavolta ha fatto bingo
  98. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buenisimo juego recomendado jugabilidad exelente graficamente estupendo mis 10 Expand
  99. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! I can't stop playing it, fresh idea and really good gameplay.
  100. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    El Mejor Juego en Apartado Grafico este Video juego Lo tienen que tener Si o Si en La Nintendo Switch. No se crean a los piperos ardidos porque solo tendran la meada de Kojima
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 92
  2. Negative: 0 out of 92
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    85
    This one is more of a crowd-pleaser than a game-changer. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 68]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    100
    Astral Chain consists of varied genres, but is mostly an action game, which has great ideas and interesting, relaxed humour, that doesn´t spoil its serious plot. [Issue#298]
  3. Nov 7, 2019
    85
    Despite the hardware limitations and a handful of odd design choices, Astral Chain is one of the best new IPs to hit in recent years and one deserving the attention of every Switch owner.