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. Jedichii
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the best action game available in Nintendo Switch. Love the game mechanics and the actual fight mechanics.
  2. iMrKiwi
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    The game is so much fun! the music,the combat heck even the customization is so fun. i dont mind the 30 fps at all and the graphics are so beautiful.
  3. Andy94
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Sony Fans: Nintendo is for kiddos lol
    Also Sony Fans: WHAT!?! Platinum drops an Amazing Game exclusively on the Switch? But... we want It >:( Let's review bomb them, without even played the game and saying b*****it! like serious gamers do!.
    Jokes apart, I'm playing this Masterpiece, and I think that It's one of the best games that you could get on the Switch, Plot and Gameplay are    Sony Fans: Nintendo is for kiddos lol
    Also Sony Fans: WHAT!?! Platinum drops an Amazing Game exclusively on the Switch? But... we want It >:( Let's review bomb them, without even played the game and saying b*****it! like serious gamers do!.

    Jokes apart, I'm playing this Masterpiece, and I think that It's one of the best games that you could get on the Switch, Plot and Gameplay are amazing!, the character design and the soundtrack also are fantastic. If you have a Switch go get it.!    … Expand
  4. GhostType
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Great game! I like this video game because it is a good video game. This video game has action. The art style is really very good. My ps4 friend says he hates all games that are not on ps4. I tell him this one is pretty good and he should stop being poor and buy it.
  5. Ezzern90
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Un altra bomba nintendo! Gioco completamente appagante sia in portatile che in fisso, un mix di azione e investigazione.
    Trama molto bella, personaggi caratterizzati bene e albero delle abilità dei Legion estremamente curato. Straconsigliato!
  6. Massimo8
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is not a 10 given to counter the **** of stupid fanboys and newbies here. This is a 10 given with all my heart and passion ti videogames. This game is in my top 5 ever, it caused me shivers down my spine in the first 15 minutes of the game. It really brings to life my idea of videogame. That's all i have to say. If u give 0 u just didn't even tried the game and are a trashy little kidThis is not a 10 given to counter the **** of stupid fanboys and newbies here. This is a 10 given with all my heart and passion ti videogames. This game is in my top 5 ever, it caused me shivers down my spine in the first 15 minutes of the game. It really brings to life my idea of videogame. That's all i have to say. If u give 0 u just didn't even tried the game and are a trashy little kid that can't affords a Nintendo Switch… Expand
  7. Luisfranjul
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Platinum Games como siempre sorprendiendonos con sus excelentes juegos y Astral Chain es un ejemplo de que no todos los hack and slash deben ser 100% peleas.
  8. visi87
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Forgot about people who says the frame rate is bad , ,,, it’s a master piece ,
  9. Neog23
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Gran juego! De las mejores ip originales en lo que va del año. Es un buen hack and slash, tiene un tinte rpg y muchos minijuegos y misiones secundarias. La ost es increible, los graficos son buenos y la historia de momento esta muy hien. Recomendado!
  10. Betotti
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Es un excelente juego, no me puedo despegar de él, súper adictivo, creo que es lo mejor de este año para Switch, quizás le pondría un 9.4, pero uso el 10, como contramedida a tanto injusto 0
  11. quimmedes
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The game is much better than the bad reviews try to show off, it has Stunning Graphics, Great Sound, Good History, Unique Gameplay. It's not a game for everybody but if you like Platinum games or Action RPG you will definitely like it.
  12. Kinzoku
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. buen juego nose que tanto lloran por correr a 30 fps da igual que vaya a eso deberian testiarlo y ver que merece la pena ya que en consolas hay bastantes juegos que van a 30 fps por eso no hay excusas que critiquen sus fps no todo es fps si quieres buenos fps pos andate a un pc las consolas tienen sus limitaciones pero eso no deja que sean buenos juegos… Expand
  13. souma2312
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Muy buena la jugabilidad y todo,me encanto la historia muy buen juego la verdad no tomes en cuenta opiniones sobre el frame rate ya que es muy retrasado hablar sobre eso teniendo en cuenta que es una tablet muy pequeña a comparacion de otros.
  14. Melalink
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This title is awesome! One of the best from Platinum Games and Nintendo Switch~
  15. Viog2102
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Gran juego, buena jugabilidad, se nota mucho la calidad de Platinum Games, el inicio de una buena saga
  16. Tjtaz
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I finished it ! What i can say about it ?
    Pros :
    A pretty, good game. 30 fps is outstanding for the switch an it looking so good. The gameplay is one of the more dense i've ever seen in a game of this genre. Only on Switch :) Cons : The story is ovbious but well writed with deep details of the world You will need to swap on the preset C for the best experience Flat texture on the    I finished it ! What i can say about it ?
    Pros :
    A pretty, good game.
    30 fps is outstanding for the switch an it looking so good.
    The gameplay is one of the more dense i've ever seen in a game of this genre.
    Only on Switch :)
    Cons :
    The story is ovbious but well writed with deep details of the world
    You will need to swap on the preset C for the best experience
    Flat texture on the background of the shops are a bit sad to see    … Expand
  17. ErickAg
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, recomendadisimo
    Gráficamente se ve excelente para la potencia que tiene la consola, excelente jugabilidad y buena historia
  18. deadline74
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing game from Platinum Games!!! A must play masterpiece for the Switch!
  19. RipThisJoint
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Magnificent game. Must buy. Many things to do, wonderful graphics, good story, what more could you ask for?
  20. ishxekly
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Super genial, lo mejor que he jugado después de zelda botw. (Texto para Rellenar los caracteres mínimos)
  21. Guy_Potame
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Un jeu fantastique ! Une nouvelle license absolument prometteuse ! Magnétique, moderne, énergique avec en plus un gameplay extrêmement travaillé ! J'aime ce jeu !!! Merci PlatinumGames, Merci Nintendo !
  22. Llengo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Maravilla técnica y jugable, es increíble jugarlo en modo portátil, para mi debe de ser nominado a GOTY.
  23. jlhm
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Este juego merece un 10 en todos los apartados. Graficos, gameplay, musica, quiza lo unico no tan bueno sea la historia, un poco copiada de evangelion.
  24. luis2667
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    excelente juego, tope gráfico del switch hasta el momento, jugabilidad muy demandante pero excelente, gran apartado musical, buena historia, gran arte, va para GOTY del año, aun que le pese a los heaters que le bajan la puntuación por no estar en su consola (compren mas de una plataforma pobres amargados y dejen de echar tierra a lo que tanto anhelan pero no pueden tener), debes de tenerexcelente juego, tope gráfico del switch hasta el momento, jugabilidad muy demandante pero excelente, gran apartado musical, buena historia, gran arte, va para GOTY del año, aun que le pese a los heaters que le bajan la puntuación por no estar en su consola (compren mas de una plataforma pobres amargados y dejen de echar tierra a lo que tanto anhelan pero no pueden tener), debes de tener este exclusivo si o si en tu colección… Expand
  25. Kemmo_ado
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Games good not sure why y’all are giving it a zero. But hey I guess we need to be mad if a game gets to be an exclusive huh? Anywho it’s worth checking it out
  26. Redash
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Increíble ,dinámico sin comparación es una compra segura para cual quier usuário de la nintendo switch
  27. aucorr
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Very addictive. The game looks incredible on Nintendo Switch. The action is spectacular!!!
  28. e1ma
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best Platinum Game so far. Awesome Gameplay, cool Setting and Characters, cool OST.
  29. Souit
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excellent gameplay music
    One of the best looking games on switch
    Its a must buy in my opinion
  30. AstralRanger
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Great game love the action love the combat love the story love the characters love the art style.....love it!!!
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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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