Astral Chain

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3468 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,079 out of 3468
  2. Mixed: 143 out of 3468
  3. Negative: 246 out of 3468
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  1. CyberElf
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best action games I've played in my entire life. Worth every and each secon wasted on it. Absolute Master Piece!
  2. David175110
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Platinum games se lucio con esta obra maestra, excelente juego super recomendado para todos los fans de este género… Expand
  3. Ego_Stultus
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Just a Counter Balance for the **** negativ reviews from People who dont own the Game. This Game is really good. Its like most of Plartinum games games but with the addition of the Legions the Combat feels fresh and familiar at the same time.
  4. MathiozX
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is just amazing! It deserves more than a 10! Good work, and good work should be rewarded with a good rating!
  5. Pems
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A magnificent experience that you could only get from Platinum games. Truly spectacular.
  6. DanDonato
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Stop been haters, this game is incredible and you’re only giving bad notes cus’ for some reason, you guys hate Nintendo, just because it is better than sony and microsoft. Stop wiping about it, buy a switch and enjoy it.
  7. Toab
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game is a great game. Good gameplay, graphics, and the story hooked me from the start to the end.
  8. aldebaran0
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Wonderful. Best action game since Devil May Cry 5. Tight controls, excellent combat, great story.
  9. Jengaboyz
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, Platinum has done it again. Graphics, Music and gameplay are all great. Once you unlock more gameplay mechanics and get the hang of them combat becomes very satisfying. Would highly recommend to all action game fans.
  10. Ruffz
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love this game so much, being a Switch exclusive makes me even more happy
  11. 7ime5top
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Great visuals, solid combat and a mix of genres make this another win for platinum games.

    Reserve your judgements till after File 03 as everything really opens up then. Was not expecting handheld mode to run as great as it does and beautiful to boot.

    Dont console hate, actually play the game, you will not regret it.
  12. G4m3r_alex
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I LOVE this game. In the firts minut I play blow my brain. The music its increíble, I can belive dont need extra download becouse the graphics are amazing. This game for me its the best game nintendo had in switch. Dont think and play now, you dont regret I promesse.
  13. Cyanfox-d
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No lo pongo en inglés para no equivocarme jajajaja pero es un muy buen juego Spoiler: los 2 protagonistas principales son hermanos we Boom ya chingue al que no sabía eso jajajaja… Expand
  14. Mike285
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Una obra maestra... Otra más para nintendo de tantas que ha tenido en su corta vida
  15. J2004
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego que muchos critican por no salir en su consola, merece más que un 10.
  16. DuckOfDoom
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    This game is definitely not perfect, but it is very very good. It is not 100% polished and my not live up to the hype, but if you have realistic expectations going in you will have some fun for sure.
  17. Hider
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Insuperable!!! Compra el juego sin dejarte llevar por las malas críticas. :)
  18. Slaughterweek
    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!
  19. Usagilyn
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The game is literally Amazing. I love it. Another great Game that Platnium has put out. Just like Bayonetta. To all the losers review bombing just cause its a Switch Exclusive your pathetic trash. Stay mad.
    The Switch is a great Console so if you dont have it yet it's your own fault.
  20. Blackjulep
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It probably won’t stay on switch, chill. The review bombing is really stupid. If you’re reading this and actually care about whether the game is good, be aware that it’s been review bombed for exclusivity reasons, and there are many great independent reviewers on YouTube that have covered this game.
  21. Raikou
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Great game , awesome story line and it's being review bombed by these sony fanboys cause it's a Nintendo exclusive
  22. FumoZumo
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Better than i expected, bayonetta its a "God" Game, but that one give me better feelings about the story. And the battle system its simply awesomw when you "chain" with it.
  23. Starplay
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Greta game plays wery well in dock and on the go. Gretat story and wanderfull combat.
  24. eugy906
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Fantastico! Sotto ogni punto di vista.
    Come al solito non basta fare un ottimo gioco per evitare recensioni negative ingiustificate.
  25. Valkeers
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    (Disclaimer: English isnt my mother tongue, i'm doing my best to express my thoughts tough.)

    Normally i'd be the first to moan about 30 fps in action games (I literally couldnt play Bloodborne without the motion plus setting on my tv) That being said this game just works for me. It feels really smooth to actually(!) play and doesnt hurt my eyes even after several hours. I also    (Disclaimer: English isnt my mother tongue, i'm doing my best to express my thoughts tough.)

    Normally i'd be the first to moan about 30 fps in action games (I literally couldnt play Bloodborne without the motion plus setting on my tv) That being said this game just works for me.
    It feels really smooth to actually(!) play and doesnt hurt my eyes even after several hours.

    I also really dont get people complaining about bad graphics and cell shading either.
    First off all: This game is running on tablet hardware, which also needs to run portable without draining the complete battery in 15 minutes.
    Some concessions have to be made, and everyone owning a Switch knows this. Its also not like every cell shaded art style looks the same.
    This one imo is surely on the cooler side, with some a lot off cool inbetween steps on rounded surfaces, cool particle effects and such. All of this also really helps selling this unique style of cyberpunk to me. And maybe, just maybe, these sly "issues" with fidelity even help with that, as everything about this aesthetic is digital glitches and pixelation.

    As for the soundtrack: It's simply amazing. It's just the right kind of music to go with every moment and set piece. Especially the combat themes are superb to me.
    It's all a cool blend between what i would call scifi-electro stuff, and cool metal guitar riffs.
    I own the collectors edition with the soundtrack, and i'm really looking forward to having many of these tracks come into play later in the game.

    Now to the gameplay side. I'm about 4 hours in and the game really starts to open up in the gameplay variety department. You get introduced to new legions (kinda the main "weapons" in this game), customization and updgrade options, new combos and new ways to use the chain mechanic in a really good pace. I also really appreciate how the game manages to coherently splice many mechanics from other games into it. The game really feels like a "platinum games best of" in that regard. And all of this doesnt feel shoehorned to me.

    At last i want to talk about the "weeby" characters and story. This game is an unapologetic loveletter to classic anime, and i love the game for it.
    Do many character stereotypes look familiar and one dimensional? Yes. Are the dialoges often corny as hell? Yes. Does the story feel like every shonen anime ever smashed together? Yes.
    Yet i enjoy every second of it. It's still just so entertaining to experience and have fun with. You'll never know what crazy Thing happens next. Nothing more to say really. (as i wouldnt want to spoil stuff)

    To summarize: I really, really like this 30fps, cellshaded, lofi, piece of badass anime-cyberpunk trash for all that it is. And i'm really looking forward to playing much more of it.    … Expand
  26. Maykoncorreia
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    O jogo é muito bom. Possui uma mecânica e uma linha de aprendizado bem fluída. O trabalho feito para o hardware do Nintendo Switch foi muito satisfatório.
    O rage que a comunidade têm dado se deve ao alto preço do jogo, concordo que o preço está alto, mas o trabalho dos desenvolvedores foi excelente. Nota 10
  27. starceph
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Combate muy chulo y accesible de primeras, pero profundo si te interesa que lo sea, la historia es un anime
  28. GordonCatFoe
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even my dog enjoyed watching me playing the game soo kawaii switch is a **** beast in this game when you are running always thinked about collecting cats job on street now I can for free what 10/10… Expand
  29. EyeOfPower
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best game ever platinium out done himself masterpiece oh my gid I love this game soo mindblowing how good this is
  30. Hugo_Vomit
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Awsome game best game ever made by platinum no joke try it out yourself love this game
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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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