Astral Chain

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3468 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 246 out of 3468
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  1. Nikolasimo
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is a freaking masterpiece.My 10 goes to all the haters giving this game 0's cause they are angry with this game for being exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.Just deal with it,buy a Switch or move on with your lives!
  2. b00lpr0p
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    A bunch os PS4 and Xbox fanboys and Nintendo haters are giving it low scores just because it's a Switch exclusive. Most of this attacks comes from Spain. That is disgusting!!!
  3. here_and_there
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Platinum games did it again. Wonderful action and investigation gameplay, great setting with strong 80s/90s anime and cyberpunk vibes
  4. weskergamer
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    I am very surprised that i haven't review this game yet when i just beat it 1 month ago, but what can i say about this game. Well, this game is perfection in every detail: music, story, gameplay, graphics... The people in Platinum Games are really masterminds, i'm so ready for what's next from them.
  5. Smotethef0rk
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, one of platinum's best! Tight controls, good graphics, and a great story.
  6. Luanbrslv
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    muito bom, o jogo está incrível, arte, gameplay, música, mecânica e etc, vale muito a pena.
  7. Yallmae
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    The Game of the Year (so far)

    What an Awesome Game. The next Masterpiece from Platinum Games a joy from start to finish. The graphics are just breathtaking for the switch such amazin visuals artstyle is one of the best ive seen this whole generation. Gameplay is flued the story is great and you get well over 20 Hours of Content for one playthrough. Amazin experience that is worth every    The Game of the Year (so far)

    What an Awesome Game. The next Masterpiece from Platinum Games a joy from start to finish. The graphics are just breathtaking for the switch such amazin visuals artstyle is one of the best ive seen this whole generation. Gameplay is flued the story is great and you get well over 20 Hours of Content for one playthrough. Amazin experience that is worth every cent. Exclusive on Nintendo Switch. Really hope this world turns into a franchise and we get a sequel.    … Expand
  8. Mac_Ready
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    La verdad es que nunca uso esa página ni pongo reviews porque acabo de mala leche ante la estulticia que demuestra una parte de los usuarios de la misma. Sin embargo, como estoy hasta las pelotas de tanto pipero que le da un 0, le pongo un 10 (y ni siquiera lo he jugado, no voy a mentir) y así al menos compenso la nota de uno de estos amargados. Sí, esos que no han tocado ni van a tocarLa verdad es que nunca uso esa página ni pongo reviews porque acabo de mala leche ante la estulticia que demuestra una parte de los usuarios de la misma. Sin embargo, como estoy hasta las pelotas de tanto pipero que le da un 0, le pongo un 10 (y ni siquiera lo he jugado, no voy a mentir) y así al menos compenso la nota de uno de estos amargados. Sí, esos que no han tocado ni van a tocar una Switch ni con un palo de 3 metros.… Expand
  9. mariobenito55
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Astral chain is one of the best games of the year. This game has innovated a lot in its genre making a perfect gameplay mixing it with investigation phases
  10. FoxFire22
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excellent game, full of action and style, a truly Platinum and Nintendo game! PS: your negative reviews won't change the quality of the game nor will make it not be a Switch exclusive ;)
  11. chocochobi
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Amazing exclusive game, the battle system and the gorgeous graphics, all running smoothly.
  12. alexandrecn1985
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Platinum at it's best! Nice graphics, inovative and excellent combat system!
  13. The_Legend
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Excellent action game. The change of pace makes you enjoy the great presentation. Superb combat system.
  14. linkking
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    All what I want from PG, excelente masterpiece, great gameplay it take risk with new mechanics.
  15. Krzysztof81
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    If Deus Ex and Bayonetta had a baby. If you enjoyed previous Platinum games, you’ll enjoy this one too. I was really surprised how good it looks and plays. Saying that, I really don’t understand why this game was so heavily bombed with negative reviews. Because it’s Switch exclusive? Grow up people.
  16. Animegroove
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    juego digno de platinum games

    un juego frenetico de accion para nintendo switch

    recomendado
  17. CatbreadCrab
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Counteracting the 0’s. I haven’t played the game, but I don’t think any game deserves to be 0-bombed.
  18. GiantFrisk
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    I have to write more this game have everything you want it can't get boring still saying what I sayed already the best game from platinum games I was worried if I can play with this game but now I am healthy and ready to blast my time with this freaking game kyle and jena is the best in the game sad max need to die soo soon he was good but still the game is really good
  19. Cfgk24
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Seriously incredibly Good Soundtrack! Fluid , Technical , Satisfying combat Great script and Voice acting. - Guys instead of review bombing this - why don't you buy a Switch and join in the fun :)
  20. mrasos
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This videogame is the best title of 2019, it's no just Tha other gamer make bullying to this grat videogame.
  21. MikaHarker
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Awesome game !! This is platinum games at their best, combat system is Rich and very deep,
  22. komali
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    De lo mejor que ay en Nintendo Switch Un gran sistema de lucha Y una ambientación increíble Y técnicamente brillante
  23. cravingclarity
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Combat: 9/10
    Story: 9/10
    Graphics (for a Switch game): 10/10
    Value: 9/10

    Overall: 9.5/10. Rounding up cause of the pissed off losers giving it a 0 because it's not on their system. Get the game. it's awesome.
  24. xencosti
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. I was enthralled after the first few minutes. The story and visuals are all top notch. Im recommending this to everyone I know that has a Switch.
  25. visi87
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Forgot about people who says the frame rate is bad , ,,, it’s a master piece ,
  26. Somnlux
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, de lo mejor en Switch 100 de 100, Platinum y Nintendo, ahora sigue Nier Automata, el mejor trabajo.
  27. ScavengerDragon
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I received this game for a late birthday present for a friend and this game is an absolute masterpiece. I originally wrote this on mobile, so now I can fully explain my reasoning to why this game is so amazing..

    First off the visual details. This game does not try to be the most graphically impressive game out there. It doesn't NEED to be either. Everything is done with an artistic flair that many games nowadays opt out of in favor of a more realistic approach which kind of stifles creativity. This is why games like Pokémon, Dragon quest, and a few choice other RPG's don't go for a realistic approach but for an artistic one, and this artistic design really makes a difference in terms of visual appeal for someone playing for long periods of time.

    Secondly is the story. While maybe not as in depth and deep as something like say Devil May Cry which has been a video game cultural icon for over what...15 to 20 years now? But it doesn't have to be either. It's a new IP drawing from the experience of the developers of Bayonetta and Nier Automata, both games that have received great praise from players the world over. And it takes those ideas, flips them on their heads and gives you a compelling story that drives you into wanting to find out more about the world surrounding Astral Chain.

    Lastly I'd like to note the gameplay. You'd probably think "Oh it's bayonetta" but really it's not. It has more depth than the Bayonetta series and yet also remains more simplistic. You control your protagonist character/Akira whichever Gender you decide to pick, and the controls feel fluid, the attack is kind of something you adjust to as it's basically ZR, but it's not a game breaker. Holding ZL and the Right stick, shifts control from the camera to your Legion, which is basically your secondary character which remains with you throughout the game. Think of it kind of like your Persona in that it's linked to you, but it's got a much more versatile set of uses that you can take advantage of in game. From jumping platforms which while I wish there was a dedicated jump button I'm not upset with this different mechanic, it makes you feel like the character is more human than other video game characters of the same genre, so what's wrong with needing a little help across a five foot or ten foot gap? Another useful little mechanic is the chain which binds the Legion to you, and this can be used to parkour around the stage, or even bind an enemy for a short time to deliver a flurry of attacks while they're vulnerable. You can also use that chain as a sort of bungie cord to repel enemies back when they try to ram right into you. Mechanics honestly that I never thought would work in a video game but Astral Chain achieves this in ways that make the game feel fluid, more natural.

    Overall I'd say that this game is a must buy for any Switch Owner who loves the game genre's of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, because it builds on and improves the fluidity of the gameplay of those games and puts us in a right step to where I think the genre could become much more open to the more inexperienced players that find Devil May Cry just a bit daunting.

    I give this game a perfect 10 because I haven't played a game on the Switch this much since a game's release since Breath of the Wild. So if you have a Nintendo Switch and you're on the fence...I personally think that you should at least give the game a shot. It's definitely worth the money that they're asking for.    … Expand
  28. javifdez2388
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    It´s a great story, more mature than others from Nintendo, the game play it´s a really good new way, the controls are fluid, the characters are amazing, the graphics are regular but the game it´s really, really good.
  29. DatSchnizzle
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This game is pretty much one of the highlights this year... it may be my favorite game next to Three Houses and Devil May Cry 5 this year.

    If you are a Fan of a fast paced Bayonetta like game then you are really well served with this game. The variety of combos and fighting possibilities with all your Legions and your Weapons are pretty cool. Everything works out well... the Graphics,    This game is pretty much one of the highlights this year... it may be my favorite game next to Three Houses and Devil May Cry 5 this year.

    If you are a Fan of a fast paced Bayonetta like game then you are really well served with this game. The variety of combos and fighting possibilities with all your Legions and your Weapons are pretty cool. Everything works out well... the Graphics, Art Style, Cyberpunk Theme... its a pretty good synergy.

    I can highly recommend this game for everyone who likes a game with a customizable character, really enjoyable fighting system, fast paced combat (with a few stops because of the counter and parry options), a wide variety of attacks and combos, a pretty good story and pretty good graphics! I think that it is a must buy for Switch players!    … Expand
  30. thinknintendo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is a MUST play if you own a switch, if you don't, you can always buy one, I know it sounds like a zany idea, but it's true.
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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#70 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 92
  3. 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. ZTGD
    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.
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