Astral Chain

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3468 Ratings

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  1. teoweiherng
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    Pros: Interesting gameplay ( very much similar to Bayonetta but futuristic theme), Musics, custom-able character and Mar.. i mean Lappy!

    Cons: Mute & expressionless MC, only 5 legions available (the more the merrier :D), bike gameplay sucks by the way Ok, since review bombing has been solved i would like to give it my real score instead of 10 to counter those 0 score.. it's a solid 8    Pros: Interesting gameplay ( very much similar to Bayonetta but futuristic theme), Musics, custom-able character and Mar.. i mean Lappy!

    Cons: Mute & expressionless MC, only 5 legions available (the more the merrier :D), bike gameplay sucks by the way

    Ok, since review bombing has been solved i would like to give it my real score instead of 10 to counter those 0 score.. it's a solid 8 with a few flaws but an interesting game    … Expand
  2. Kajinka
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Attualmente uno dei giochi switch che più adoro sotto ogni aspetto, e sono solo all’inizio
  3. Dacedoga
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Este juego se merece un 10 porque es de Nintendo y está lleno de máJia y de poteeeencia.
  4. MatiFalsetta
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Es simplemente PERFECTO! Es sin duda alguna mi GOTY, tiene unos gráficos increíbles y corre mejor todavía, es mágico ver con la fluidez que se puede jugar. En cuestión de gráficos es de lo mejor que se puede ver en la consola, y en tema de música tiene un soundtrack hermoso. Platinum junto con Katsura hicieron todo bien!
  5. 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!
  6. Lukas28
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Very good game os game very game game game game wwwwwwoowooooowwowowow game very game ooooooowowowowowowowowowowowo
  7. HuyChu
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, I even go so far that I would like Astral Chain to be a contender for Game of the year.
    In the first two chapter, without the Legion, the combat feels kind of weird but when it get to chapter 3, oh boy, the combat was really good. The story ... it was amazing, from chapter 3 you will have a little heartbreak and the story just build up from then, it keep getting    The game is a masterpiece, I even go so far that I would like Astral Chain to be a contender for Game of the year.
    In the first two chapter, without the Legion, the combat feels kind of weird but when it get to chapter 3, oh boy, the combat was really good. The story ... it was amazing, from chapter 3 you will have a little heartbreak and the story just build up from then, it keep getting better and better. A must play for Nintendo Switch owner.    … Expand
  8. wildinstict
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    very fun combat...a lot of eye candy....i don't really mind the 30FPS when my eyes adjust to it. overall a very solid game. it deserves a 10 in my book. the story is also cool and above average..
  9. Ble
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Really good game incredible story and gameplay and really well on switch.I am having a really good time playing and I suggest for everyone who has a switch
  10. Kaizaki11
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu estava com bastante saudade de um jogo nesse estilo, e ele conseguiu me fazer amar esse jogo… Expand
  11. DeadsFortune
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Positives:

    Excellent enemy variety Good level design Good cast of characters Interesting lore/universe Amazing over the top stylish action The detective segments (which aren't bad) don't overstay their welcome The combat, while maybe not on the same level as DMC, has good depth and variety Cats Good boss design Negatives: No button mapping No prolonged i-frames like in    Positives:

    Excellent enemy variety
    Good level design
    Good cast of characters
    Interesting lore/universe
    Amazing over the top stylish action
    The detective segments (which aren't bad) don't overstay their welcome
    The combat, while maybe not on the same level as DMC, has good depth and variety
    Cats
    Good boss design

    Negatives:

    No button mapping
    No prolonged i-frames like in other Platinum games
    The story (while still good) can get really predictable
    Runs at 30 FPS
    The graphics are good but the Astral Plain [an in-game location] gets bland to look at after a while    … Expand
  12. MrSpiffy
    Sep 5, 2019
    7
    After finally finishing the game I found the game to have certain issues that most highly rated games should not have. Firstly, I believe the games most redeeming quality is its combat which should come to no surprise since it was developed by Platimum games; but its animation, voice acting, and story is pretty subpar. The faces of the main characters look off putting, the voice acting isAfter finally finishing the game I found the game to have certain issues that most highly rated games should not have. Firstly, I believe the games most redeeming quality is its combat which should come to no surprise since it was developed by Platimum games; but its animation, voice acting, and story is pretty subpar. The faces of the main characters look off putting, the voice acting is pretty poorly done and takes some Tim to get used to, the story reminds me off some cheesy anime plot lines, and there are quite a few graphical glitches and frame drops when in combat with your legion. The out of combat gameplay within the world also posses its own problems with its bland side missions and graphical issues all of which aren't really saved by the combat when moving through the main storyline. Finally, the biggest issue from the game is its pacing, many say the game gets better as you move forward (which is undoubtedly tru for the combat aspect of it) but the rate at which you reach those points is quite slow. With games only real redeeming quality being its combat, the games other issues stands out heavily within its beginning and middle portions of the game and become tolerable when the game finally reaches its later portions. Overall, with the removal of all the review bombing (and right fully so its a pretty crappy thing to do) the perfect scores that were placed to counteract the review bombing are still there and are in my opinion over inflating its score. The game is fun yes, but it still holds a slew of problems that should be discussed and not dismissed solely because it's a Nintendo game that was review bombed.… Expand
  13. outz
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Purchased this game last Friday - it's fantastic! Very well done. Extremely happy to have this on the Switch. Don't be afraid to grab Astral Chain ASAP!
  14. ScottPilgrim
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    this game is a must own for switch owner. the combat is sharp and responsive and very satisfying. i enjoyed this game more than i did bayonet-ta 1&2 but not as much as Nier automata because (Nier is an all-time favorite of mine) so that doesn't take away from it. the story is interesting and the characters are great and likeable . I had a hard time putting this game down. i even bought newthis game is a must own for switch owner. the combat is sharp and responsive and very satisfying. i enjoyed this game more than i did bayonet-ta 1&2 but not as much as Nier automata because (Nier is an all-time favorite of mine) so that doesn't take away from it. the story is interesting and the characters are great and likeable . I had a hard time putting this game down. i even bought new joy cons for this game so it would feel even better playing. i will be doing another playtrhough on the harder difficulty that you unlock so im definatley getting my moneys worth. thanks platinum for making this game… Expand
  15. bbain
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Awesome gameplay, cool setting and the music is good too. Potential game of the year contender maybe.
  16. Dodec
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Excellent game. Intuitive action play broken up by sections of great world building that give a nice change of pace. Really nice looking graphics (using the switch to the best of its abilities). More cats than expected. Bonus.
  17. Yeeeeeeee
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    GOTY! If you have Switch, play this. If you don't have Switch... What's wrong with you? Go get one and play this!
  18. Korfid
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Очень интересный и затягивающий геймплей! Играть сразу, одновременно двумя персонажами с хорошей графикой и эпичными битвами - это просто афигительно! Игра стоит того, чтобы её купить!
  19. dano08
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Es un juego ciertamente sobresaliente, es muy innovador. Es una verdadera maravilla!
  20. tygerjoe
    Sep 5, 2019
    0
    I traded it in after playing for several hours. Exploration is a bore and using the astral chain is clunky. Rumor is it gets better but I want willing to put any more time into this game. Traded in within the first week. Buyer beware. Rating game too low because others are rating it too high. Visuals are great but gameplay is most important to me.
  21. Ramaraja
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    One of the best games for switch, good game play, good graphics, lot of entertainment. Like the music and the mechanics. Go and buy it.
  22. Gasopy
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    It is not the best game i've ever tried even i think the people is
    exaggerating. But i need to be honest it's a good game, and i'm enjoying it, not as boring as Bayonetta or DMC5. Good for Platinum, Good for Nintendo and good for us.
  23. MelronPeredor
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Very solid action game, intriguing mechanics making it deeper than simple hack and slash. Well worth it.
  24. Osodrilo
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Lo probé en la switch de un amigo y me encantó, el sistema de combate es bastante bueno y va muy bien a nivel visual de fluidez, es compra segura para cuando me paguen el sueldo :)
  25. inedible_egg
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game! One of the best available to the Switch! Certainly a must-buy!
  26. FrozenRain
    Sep 5, 2019
    5
    Having played through all the main story files on Pt Standard, I'm kinda dissapointed with the game. Visually stunning, the soundtrack is brilliant, but the gameplay feels pretty bad. Defensive options feel very limited, combos are dulled down in favour of the Legions and sync moves, many of which leave you wide open to damage. Enemies have numerous attacks, especially projectile ones,Having played through all the main story files on Pt Standard, I'm kinda dissapointed with the game. Visually stunning, the soundtrack is brilliant, but the gameplay feels pretty bad. Defensive options feel very limited, combos are dulled down in favour of the Legions and sync moves, many of which leave you wide open to damage. Enemies have numerous attacks, especially projectile ones, which often leave me wonder how on earth I'm meant to evade them aside from running away.

    The ranking system urks me most; unlike other platinum games where they employ the system, it seems to disregard usage of items and damage taken and encourages you to do as much as you can as quick as you can. On the last boss, which was a huge and frustrating difficulty spike from everything else in the game, I had to chug through all my healing items and revives and STILL got an S+ ranking despite feeling like I had just brute forced my way through without learning anything about the fight.

    The story is incredibly messy, and while I really don't care about it in actions games normally, the holes just really, really stood out to me. Character arcs feel unfulfilled, the backstory and lore feels very poorly explained, and the conclusion just doesn't make sense.

    I'll probably never play through it again, or finish the endgame cases for cosmetics, and it certainly wasn't worth the near £50 price tag. I hope Platinum steps up their game for whatever they make next. If you want a properly in-depth action game, pick up Devil May Cry 5 or Bayonetta 2 instead of this.    … Expand
  27. Peter23Nelson
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    So far I love it..just 5 hours in but the combat is in depth..need to learn a lot more..my only worry is the replay value of the investigations....but overal it is a solid game
    As I progress the game just keeps getting better
    .
  28. Bellonintendo
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Astral chain is a master piece. Gamers who hate Nintendo and platinum........should remember that. You can dislike a good game, but that doesn't change the fact it is a good game.
  29. Kibochan
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Juegazo. Apartado artístico y sonoro excelente. El mejor hack n Slash en años.
  30. milhoxp
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    By far, one of the best games I've ever played! One of the most beautiful switch games, it's graphics are simply amazing. The fight system is very joyful and the game graphics cut scenes gives the player a deep immersion. Recommend for sure!
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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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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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