Astral Chain

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  1. btl630900
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Astral Chain Is an excellent new direction and IP showing how platinum can grow and an amazing action game for the switch. The dual combat is really unique and leads to tons of depth and potential with abilities, setups and a ton of potential. The world design is amazing with anime and cyberpunk like places in the arc that feel rich and fun to play in. This game has tons of content andAstral Chain Is an excellent new direction and IP showing how platinum can grow and an amazing action game for the switch. The dual combat is really unique and leads to tons of depth and potential with abilities, setups and a ton of potential. The world design is amazing with anime and cyberpunk like places in the arc that feel rich and fun to play in. This game has tons of content and variety with "cases" separation of combat and fun adventures really making you feel like a police officer. So many good elements like bosses, enemy design, style, fun quests and completion, motorcycle segments, the chill investigations and iris, the cats and toilets', the music being fantastic. This game is an absolute gem. While story craziness at end, and not as tight platforming elements and a few other elements like switch locked 30 fps could hold this back from perfection, it cant be overstated how much of a triumph this is. You can pet the beast legion! There is even an great challenge postgame with bosses and tough cases leading to one of the best secret and tough bosses I've fought ever. This game is special, Absolutely one of the best switch games of all time.… Expand
  2. ZYMROD
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    Astral Chain es una excelente propuesta que logra sacarle el provecho a la escueta potencia de la consola. Y una de las mejores propuestas presentadas en Nintendo Switch.

    LO MEJOR - La historia con un típico futuro distopico pero con una ambientación increíble. - Las legiones que son una criaturas que podemos utilizar para combatir junto a sus respectivas variantes. - El apartado    Astral Chain es una excelente propuesta que logra sacarle el provecho a la escueta potencia de la consola. Y una de las mejores propuestas presentadas en Nintendo Switch.

    LO MEJOR
    - La historia con un típico futuro distopico pero con una ambientación increíble.
    - Las legiones que son una criaturas que podemos utilizar para combatir junto a sus respectivas variantes.
    - El apartado sonoro con una música acorde a cada situación y bastante recordables.
    - El carisma de los personajes que no caen en los típicos clichés.
    - Sistema de combate fluido y con una dificultad bien medida.
    - Los gráficos que sacan provecho a la consola.
    - Apartado artístico notable que te mantiene inmerso en el juego.

    LO MALO
    - Problemas de rendimiento debido a limitaciones del hardware.    … Expand
  3. Blackdog22
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    Great game! I thought the combat was new and interesting. It is hard to get used too, but thats because it controls like no other game. It makes you relearn gaming. Thats kind of Platinums niche, they make you feel like a kid again learning new things.

    My only negative really is information overload and a very long early game process of tutorials and introducing something new and then    Great game! I thought the combat was new and interesting. It is hard to get used too, but thats because it controls like no other game. It makes you relearn gaming. Thats kind of Platinums niche, they make you feel like a kid again learning new things.

    My only negative really is information overload and a very long early game process of tutorials and introducing something new and then tutorials and then something new and then tutorials. It felt like I was barely playing and more learning new things before I had truly gotten down the initial mechanics and it kind of just keeps giving you new stuff constantly when you don't feel comfortable with the old stuff. Then going through the game it doesn't feel necessary to even do the new stuff outside of S Ranks.

    Very fun though, just pacing was bit too much. I kind of like to get the grasp of the game and just go about playing. Simple but hard to master is ideal. This felt a bit convoluted or overdone. Then again would I have had the same feeling of learning and playing a fresh game if it wasn't introducing tons of new things? Maybe not!    … Expand
  4. CILIZ
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    The game has pretty solid and innonative combat, but the platforming elements and the weird, riddiculous side quests extremely slows the pace. If there were no platformer levels and those side quests (carrying boxes, ice cream, injured people etc) the game would have been the best action game in years.
  5. jelikey
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    Here is my HONEST, 100% Non Biased review of The Game Called Astral Chain: “Astral Chain reminds me a lot of games like Nier, Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and much more. And with this game, I believe it takes all of that inspiration and evolves it into what we have now. This game is really good, The Characters, The Story, all pretty much flow very well. The Combat is pretty damn good, as wellHere is my HONEST, 100% Non Biased review of The Game Called Astral Chain: “Astral Chain reminds me a lot of games like Nier, Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and much more. And with this game, I believe it takes all of that inspiration and evolves it into what we have now. This game is really good, The Characters, The Story, all pretty much flow very well. The Combat is pretty damn good, as well as the graphics. Now I do want to point out that yes this game is 30 frames per second, but I believe that doesn’t diminish the overall picture for this game. I do also want to point out a couple of things: The legions and being to switch between each of them with ease is really awesome, u can call out your legion to perform pretty sick combos or use your legion to navigate places that are harder to reach on your own… Expand
  6. Smashley
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Gameplay is essentially pokemon ranger X Ace Attorney. Story is essentially a futuristic/apocalyptic shounen anime. It's not super original but it is charming at times. Combat has a lot of mechanics to master but feels great once you do. I'd recommend it overall.
  7. scorp332211
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    This is a pretty good game overall for the Switch. It has quite a bit of action. However the enemy types are not varied enough-except bosses. It gets a bit repetitive with the combat. I found the investigation activities to be pretty boring. I just wanted to get through them to get to more action. This is not the constant action of Bayonetta. The missions (Files) are very long- about 1-2This is a pretty good game overall for the Switch. It has quite a bit of action. However the enemy types are not varied enough-except bosses. It gets a bit repetitive with the combat. I found the investigation activities to be pretty boring. I just wanted to get through them to get to more action. This is not the constant action of Bayonetta. The missions (Files) are very long- about 1-2 hours or more for each file. The final files are challenging. Overall I found it to be an interesting game and worth a shot if you can get a good deal on it.… Expand
  8. jdavis3581
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Astral Chain is a game I really looked forward to playing. I just finished it and I must say it's pretty boring. The story is nothing special, and the combat is slow. The two worst issues are the camera, and the controls. As for the story it just goes way too over the top, and I was laughing all the way to the end. It was the "Black Knight always triumphs," kind of boss fights. Sekiro hadAstral Chain is a game I really looked forward to playing. I just finished it and I must say it's pretty boring. The story is nothing special, and the combat is slow. The two worst issues are the camera, and the controls. As for the story it just goes way too over the top, and I was laughing all the way to the end. It was the "Black Knight always triumphs," kind of boss fights. Sekiro had the same boss fight and it wears thin.

    The things I loved about the game is the chimera a creature from the astral plain one can used to fight in battles and solve puzzles. I did a great majority of the side quests. But the game kept dragging on. There are more than ten side quests to each file/chapter, and the chapters are too long. The astral plain is nothing to think about, and only looks cool when it invades the main world. The music is nothing special and considering it was made by the same team that made Nier, this is disappointing.

    There were many mechanics I did not enjoy including the aerial bosses, I can't jump so there is only one way to take them out is with arrows. The other is the tap, tap, teleport monsters/boss fights. This is really annoying when the camera spins like a tornado. There are many times when my character can't defend himself so he just gets pummeled into submission. I can do nothing because my chimera gauge has to fill. When the gauge fills the chimera will defend the character if knocked out.

    The graphics are nothing special either it reminds me of the cartoon design from Borderlands. Overall this game is fun, and I would recommend just playing the main story for the quick play through. If you are a completionist, you are in for a boring ride. I give this game a 8/10.    … Expand
  9. BlackFang
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    The game for its graphics and performance is super solid. Its a very beautifully crafted game but it doesn't really teach you much before jumping you right into the actions. The storyline itself is decent or maybe even pretty good but nothing to brag about really.
  10. jocariba
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Es un muy buen juego pero también tiene muchos errores, a veces la movilidad en la exploración se siente limitada y no tan precisa, se reciclan muchos escenarios y el sistema de combate es complejo, también el que el juego corra a 30fps no ayuda mucho, pero fuera de eso gráficamente se ve hermoso, sin duda de lo mejor de la actual generación, el arte ayuda mucho, el soundtrack excelente,Es un muy buen juego pero también tiene muchos errores, a veces la movilidad en la exploración se siente limitada y no tan precisa, se reciclan muchos escenarios y el sistema de combate es complejo, también el que el juego corra a 30fps no ayuda mucho, pero fuera de eso gráficamente se ve hermoso, sin duda de lo mejor de la actual generación, el arte ayuda mucho, el soundtrack excelente, buena historia, muy entretenida.… Expand
  11. VTL
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    Jugavilidad totalmente impecable, es de Platinium, no esperava menos. Lo unico que me chascarrea es la historia, algo predecible a mi gusto. Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de este año sin duda y un gran gran reto en el modo de juego más dificil. Juego para rato si quieres rejugar y conseguir el 100%.
  12. CYS
    Sep 19, 2019
    8
    Un gran juego que para mi gusto no está a la altura de otros grandes trabajos de la compañía como bayonetta 2 o nier automata. El sistema de combate es brutal, y las fases de lucha son súper divertidas.
  13. DreamEaglr
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Astral Chain

    За исключением повторяющихся пару раз локаций и чуть менее, чем полностью унылого сюжета, претензий к игре вообще нету.

    Один из лучших эксклюзивов свича, Платинум Геймс и Таура гении.
  14. PabloDesigns
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    This game honestly deserves a 9 or an 8. Then, why a 10?
    Just to try to cancel some retarded people giving it a 0.
  15. Drawnimo
    Sep 11, 2019
    8
    Astral Chain is not perfect. But if you're looking for an action game with solid mechanics, nice game-feel, a well-paced story, and stellar graphics? It's about as perfect as you can currently get.

    Pros: - The Legion mechanic is both creative and fun. The control scheme takes a decent while to get the hang of, but once you do, controlling two characters in tandem becomes second nature.    Astral Chain is not perfect. But if you're looking for an action game with solid mechanics, nice game-feel, a well-paced story, and stellar graphics? It's about as perfect as you can currently get.

    Pros:
    - The Legion mechanic is both creative and fun. The control scheme takes a decent while to get the hang of, but once you do, controlling two characters in tandem becomes second nature.
    - Unlike other action games, Astral Chain REALLY takes its time. If you're impatient and just want to beat things up, this might be an issue for you. But the investigation segments of the game provide a nice break from the combat and make the combat segments feel special.
    - The story is pretty decent. It won't blow your mind and it's nothing particularly masterful or flawless. However, it provides a reason to engage in combat and gives certain story segments heart-pumping tension when it needs it.
    - The game's soundtrack is absolutely amazing. No complaints, it fits the theme and general style of the game perfectly in my opinion.
    - The grading system found in other Platinum games is altered for the better. The damage you take isn't a factor, and you are graded on pure style. This encourages effective use of all your options and tools. Getting consistent S+ ranks is extremely satisfying, and switching between weapons/abilities is just as satisfying.
    - This game is both style and substance. Some areas honestly look like they belong on a Playstation 4. This isn't due to the texture quality or fidelity, but just the pure aesthetic these select scenes display.
    - (SLIGHT SPOILER) Post-game content is generous, as well. Not only are bonus missions provided, but you can play the game again on a new difficulty that offers a challenge, even with all your Legions fully leveled.

    Cons:
    - The game runs at 30fps. This isn't a glaring issue and is almost not even worth mentioning when playing through the calmer moments of the game, but it does become noticeable in combat. There were also a couple of dips from the time I played.
    - The duration of Astral Chain isn't as long as you'd expect. My first playthrough took roughly fourteen hours. Granted, I skipped some side missions and read some dialogue quickly. But even so, the game could have had one or two more areas without the game getting stale.
    - Enemy attacks are often hard to read (this is accentuated by the 30fps cap) and enemy stagger felt inconsistent when I played. Once you unlock the Perfect Call ability, this issue is less severe but is definitely noticeable. Doing no-hit runs on bosses or mob fights is more frustrating than its worth.
    - The Pt. Ultimate difficulty is not selectable when starting a new game. I thought I just had to unlock it by finishing the game once, but the Pt. Ultimate difficulty is accessible exclusively through a save file where you already beat the chapter you want to play. Pt. Standard isn't challenging enough for subsequent fresh playthroughs (personally), and a tough-as-nails challenge would have been greatly appreciated. However, I understand this decision due to the sheer difficulty of Ultimate, but it would've been fun to attempt regardless.
    - Dark Hero isn't played enough even though it's clearly one of the best soundtracks in the entire game (this is a half-joke half-serious point)

    As I mentioned before, Astral Chain is a wonderfully-crafted game. Even though it's short, every second of the experience is fun and rewarding. There's no fat here - just pure joy smacking monsters around and picking up cans around the city. :D    … Expand
  16. AsrielDreemur
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Just what you would expect from Platinum Games , they manage to deliver another great action role playing game. In Astral Chain, you play as a character who link with its Legions to perform different types of attacks combination, the combat in the game is really fast and explosive. The world design in the game feels unique and the battle soundtrack in the game is just superb which add intoJust what you would expect from Platinum Games , they manage to deliver another great action role playing game. In Astral Chain, you play as a character who link with its Legions to perform different types of attacks combination, the combat in the game is really fast and explosive. The world design in the game feels unique and the battle soundtrack in the game is just superb which add into the atmosphere. There's not much to complain other than they could have improve the camera angle of the game which sometimes doesn't follow your Legion or your main character when they are far apart, the story in the game is really rich but there are some part which is predictable and uses some of the old "anime cliche" story but nonetheless the story is still really good. Ultimately this is one of the game you should pick up if you own a Nintendo Switch, you wouldn't be disappointed by this game that's much I could assure you.

    My persona verdict
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Story- 8/10
    Gameplay - 9/10    … Expand
  17. boris_out
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Очень хороший и драйвовый слэшер с абсолютно уникальным геймплейным ядром!
    Сюжет очень разочаровывает ближе к концу игры, но не ради него стоит потратить пару вечеров своей жизни на управление своим персональным легионом-мясорубкой)    Очень хороший и драйвовый слэшер с абсолютно уникальным геймплейным ядром!
    Сюжет очень разочаровывает ближе к концу игры, но не ради него стоит потратить пару вечеров своей жизни на управление своим персональным легионом-мясорубкой)
  18. TheHambro
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    Astral Chain is a fantastic, and welcome addition to the action, hack-n-slash genre that PlatinumGames is known for. It is by no means a perfect game, but it everything else is so incredibly fun and engaging to get you hooked from the get go.

    Let’s get to the good stuff. The graphics are pretty good for the most part, but there are certain aspects (like backgrounds) that take a hit so    Astral Chain is a fantastic, and welcome addition to the action, hack-n-slash genre that PlatinumGames is known for. It is by no means a perfect game, but it everything else is so incredibly fun and engaging to get you hooked from the get go.

    Let’s get to the good stuff. The graphics are pretty good for the most part, but there are certain aspects (like backgrounds) that take a hit so that character and enemy models, effects and everything else on screen can be as flashy as possible. The music is also very catchy, with some pretty bangin’ metal riffs to get you hyped up to and ambience to set the mood. While going through each level, the game highly encourages you to explore: you might find a chest with consumable items, cosmetics, or other secrets. You’ll run into side quests that are fun and feel unique. As you progress through the story, you’ll have to play detective and pay attention to certain details NPCs will give you, which I found pretty neat. Speaking of the story, I was fully engrossed and kept wanting to keep going to see what happens next as things started getting crazier. Last but not least, the combat is engaging and so much fun: there is definitely a learning curve and a sense of mastering the combat with your Legions, button inputs, abilities, etc. in order to get a better rank. Of course, there are objectives that ties this all together that you can fulfill for a reward, i.e. killing a certain amount of enemies.

    Alright, lets talk about somethings that could have been improved. These are flaws that don’t drastically impact that game, but are worth noting as more of an annoyance. My biggest gripe is that you can miss side quests/items completely if you progress the main story just enough in that same level because it will prevent you from backtracking just a little bit to explore anything you might have missed. The mechanics of the game don’t quite work all that well, like jumping from platform to platform, and sometimes feels “janky”. Finally, a game that focuses on fast and flashy combat, dodging, and moving or quickly switching from target to target, the camera is a real hindrance during it all and can be very frustrating.

    Again, Astral Chains certainly does have its flaws, but it really such a fantastic game and an awesome experience throughout. If you’re a Switch owner, definitely don’t second guess yourself and pick this one up immediately; I promise you won’t regret it.    … Expand
  19. Lyvins
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    The game provides a very fun and interesting story, while the side missions might feels a bit awkward at times they are still fun. The game has a lot of potential and if a second game would be made I can see it even being better.

    The graphics are great are really give just pull you into the game. the variation in area's is nice with some feeling very alive others are more back ally few    The game provides a very fun and interesting story, while the side missions might feels a bit awkward at times they are still fun. The game has a lot of potential and if a second game would be made I can see it even being better.

    The graphics are great are really give just pull you into the game. the variation in area's is nice with some feeling very alive others are more back ally few people in it. overall the setting is spot on.

    2 "problems" the game has in my opinion: first of all it might be a bit overwhelming for some people to control both your legion and your char. but you get used to this. ! (Do not give up) The other is that sometimes when having to move through moving platforms it might be a bit tricky. But these are minor problems in my personal opinion.

    the game has 30 fps and performance really really well on the switch no issue's at all. This game deserves a sequel but ffor that to happen we will need to wait for the next gen console of Nintendo. Astral Chain Runs amazing but I do believe that it is also pushes the switch to it's max.

    Game is a solid 8.5/10, could have been a 9 if not for the minor issue's (platforming)    … Expand
  20. nusco
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Whatever it does, Astral Chain does a lot of. The weirdly original combat is just as complex as other Platinum games'. There's a seemingly limitless amount of side missions, mini-games and fetch quests. The internal achievements-and-rewards system is large enough to be annoying to scroll through. The skill trees and upgrade system is so vast that you'll probably have only scratched itsWhatever it does, Astral Chain does a lot of. The weirdly original combat is just as complex as other Platinum games'. There's a seemingly limitless amount of side missions, mini-games and fetch quests. The internal achievements-and-rewards system is large enough to be annoying to scroll through. The skill trees and upgrade system is so vast that you'll probably have only scratched its surface by the time you finish the game. This is a game that really wants to be triple A, and one of the very few big budget third-party Switch exclusives.

    All that abundance, however, doesn't make Astral Chain a masterpiece. The game is just as plentiful when it comes to shortcomings. The mini-games and side missions can get repetitive and annoying. The camera is a disaster. The story is as silly as most Platinum games, and it sports a double-ending that's as jarring as the first version of Blade Runner. And the characters are generally unlikable and cliche, with the only memorable character appearing in a single mid-game chapter and quickly disappearing forever.

    At times, all the game's kaleidoscopic elements gel together. At those times, Astral Chain is a feast of hectic combat and complex mechanics that are uniquely its own. More often than not, however, all those ideas end up disjointed. After the initial fireworks, you realize that the seemingly open-ended chapters all share the same structure: a first part of pseudo-open world mission hunting, followed by a story-advancing, combat-heavy sequence. The idea of complex investigations based on collecting clues, that sets the template for the first few missions, is quietly dropped in favor of… well, just more and more bland missions and mini-games.

    Astral Chain is certainly a game worth playing, and it must be commended for trying something different–but it doesn't really go the whole nine yards with its novel ideas. It might be those ideas that you came for, but ultimately you'll only stay for the combat.    … Expand
  21. Felipeolivares
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    Es un buen juego, pero un Hack and Slash de este tipo innovador, debe tener un poco más de fluidez.

    Pero en lo general muy buen juego!
  22. Lupitayoh
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Es inovador, tiene buena dificultad, los diseños de las quimeras son muy buenos, y los combates son divertidos...
    Le pondría pegas en que es un poco repetitivo, los escenarios no varian mucho y es un asco jugarlo con los Joicon para alguien con tuner carpiano...Control pro obligatorio.
  23. bersi84
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    For me Astral Chain is an 8.0/8.5 out of 10. As usual I follow my gut to whether rounding it up or down and this time concluded myself to an 8. The story beyond Astral Chain is somewhat innovative but feels also like a bland mix of already seen sequences newly arranged. For what the Switch can contribute in terms of graphical power the game is fairly impressive although besides the mainFor me Astral Chain is an 8.0/8.5 out of 10. As usual I follow my gut to whether rounding it up or down and this time concluded myself to an 8. The story beyond Astral Chain is somewhat innovative but feels also like a bland mix of already seen sequences newly arranged. For what the Switch can contribute in terms of graphical power the game is fairly impressive although besides the main focus of battle nothing is particular detailed or interesting. Due to the plot itself the color palette is kind of cut and a bit monotaneous.

    The sound design feels pretty good on a decent home cinema system. The surround could ve been a little bit better still feels fairly well in comparison to other titles. Overall the world design is very uninteresting whereas the combat system can be interesting or simply painful button mashing. You can use numerous types of beasts and 2-3 weapons with which a combo-combat-system will drive the game forward. I liked the system a lot. Sometimes it felt a bit overwhelming but the game did a good job with introducing and forcing you to use dedicated stuff to get a grip onto it.

    Story and characters felt okay-ish. Acting and voicing is mostly available and good, which is plus, but the quality is so-so. I enjoyed the campaign and did a lot of side-stuff driving me to nearly 20hrs of gameplay but some of the game loops are very un-entertaining and feel very lengthened without any fun and necessity. It was hard to score this game. Sometimes it felt like a weak 7 but then the combat was driving and the boss monsters are well designed pushing it to a higher 8. Overall 8 seems fitting. The game is recommendable but the price tag might be a bit high.    … Expand
  24. DaveVlzqz
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    Falta pulir un poco para evitar crasheos. Bueno nivel gráfico y jugabilidad. Un juego bueno de platinum games
  25. Mogakumono
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    The gameplay is really good, elevating the lesser parts of the game. The story is Evangelion-lite and by the numbers. The red shift plane is a fatiguing and boring world which I am finding myself pushing through. Detective and city dwelling busywork is fine, but also gets a bit old. The game could have been distilled to a shorter length in a similar vein to Devil May Cry 5 (an arguablyThe gameplay is really good, elevating the lesser parts of the game. The story is Evangelion-lite and by the numbers. The red shift plane is a fatiguing and boring world which I am finding myself pushing through. Detective and city dwelling busywork is fine, but also gets a bit old. The game could have been distilled to a shorter length in a similar vein to Devil May Cry 5 (an arguably better title). It sounds like I hate the game, but the truth is the gameplay really keeps me coming back for more... The sensation of wrapping monsters up in your chain and throwing yourself around is amazing, though not recommended on the standard Joy Cons as any normal sized hand will feel cramped.… Expand
  26. Guttenor
    Nov 29, 2019
    8
    Pros.
    - Combat is great from chapter 6 or so -- deep and rewarding. - Replaying levels on the highest difficulty, trying to get S+ ranks, feels very satisfying.
    - puzzles are creative and fun - The sections where you investigate are exciting, more so because the world is so immersive and beautiful. - Finding and rescuing those stray cats feels great. - Surprisingly emotional ending. Cons    Pros.
    - Combat is great from chapter 6 or so -- deep and rewarding. - Replaying levels on the highest difficulty, trying to get S+ ranks, feels very satisfying.
    - puzzles are creative and fun
    - The sections where you investigate are exciting, more so because the world is so immersive and beautiful.
    - Finding and rescuing those stray cats feels great.
    - Surprisingly emotional ending.

    Cons
    - The combat feels lackluster for the first 5 chapters or so, simply because you havn't unlocked enough skills and legions. It means you are are stuck with some pretty underwhelming combat moves. - The camera can get REALLY bad when you are fighting serveral enemies simultaneously. - The enemy art design is quite bland.

    One of the top games of the year, for sure.
    Ps: Do your self a favor and choose japanese voice acting and the male protagonist.    … Expand
  27. RJD2
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    A good game despite the shortcomings, very enjoyable but it needs to be played in standard mode difficulty, the easier difficulties are way too easy.
  28. Kafkan
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    Astral Chain es un Hack and slash diferente al resto, el hecho de tener que controlar a dos personajes de manera simultanea y conseguir una simbiosis entre ambos, aparta un toque diferente para un género que parece que está todo inventado.
    Uno de los must para todo poseedor de una Nintendo Switch, poco bombo se le ha dado para el juegazo que es.
  29. Jefedemuchanina
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    Its is perfect? No but over 1k reviews had to be removed because of pissed off sony fanboys so that tells you how good it is
  30. Viciousblue
    Nov 6, 2019
    8
    Me lo han traído hoy por fin y estoy alucinando con lo que he visto hasta ahora. Super frenético y me parece que sus mecánicas son divertidas y originales. El diseño artístico me parece una flipada bestial, y la música acompaña en todo momento.

    Seguiré jugando y dependiendo de como avance la experiencia mejoraré o bajaré la puntuación, pero por ahora tiene la pinta de que como mínimo el    Me lo han traído hoy por fin y estoy alucinando con lo que he visto hasta ahora. Super frenético y me parece que sus mecánicas son divertidas y originales. El diseño artístico me parece una flipada bestial, y la música acompaña en todo momento.

    Seguiré jugando y dependiendo de como avance la experiencia mejoraré o bajaré la puntuación, pero por ahora tiene la pinta de que como mínimo el 9 se lo merece con creces.    … Expand
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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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