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. Vic93
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Un juego brillante, graficos estilizados y una trama atrapante. El toque futurista del juego le da una ambientacion atrapante y el gameplay es muy divertido, no tiene nada que envidiarle a Nier: Automata
  2. Leonidas82
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Me a dejado muy impresionado los gráficos y la temática en general, me gustan mucho sus nuevas mecánicas, lo recomiendo mucho y gracias a platinum games por esta joyita
  3. wdnk
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    After i played Wonderful101, Nier:automata, Bayonetta 2, then i found Astral Chain is something new and very unique action gameplay. This game can not be compared to other hack and slash or action game. Yes, the based gameplay is action, but you will unlock something new (battle mechanism, JRPG element, etc) during the progress. This game is very recommended!
  4. Lelouch23
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    10/10 game, this game is a masterpiece except for 1 Con, and that is 30 fps, other than that I would rate this on equal terms as Nier:Automata and below Bayonetta, Platinum are gonna need to do something special to outdo this game with bayonetta 3
  5. Nemak
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Es simplemente el mejor juego que la NS tiene hoy, gráficamente un espectáculo, mecánicas de combate muy pulidas con el sello de Platinum game, una historia interesante y bien contada. Posee elementos RPG muy interesantes y tiene un alta rejugabilidad. A nivel del rendimiento aún me sorprende lo que hace la Switch, se mueve en su mayoría a 30 fps estables pero pareciera ir más rápido enEs simplemente el mejor juego que la NS tiene hoy, gráficamente un espectáculo, mecánicas de combate muy pulidas con el sello de Platinum game, una historia interesante y bien contada. Posee elementos RPG muy interesantes y tiene un alta rejugabilidad. A nivel del rendimiento aún me sorprende lo que hace la Switch, se mueve en su mayoría a 30 fps estables pero pareciera ir más rápido en ciertas areas. Gracicamente posee… Expand
  6. DiegoDash
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Buenos días!

    Tenia mucho tiempo que una nueva IP no me emocionara tanto, la verdad el juego esta excelente, espero que lo alarguen con contenido descargable porque lo termine ya, igual me falta completar todo al 100%. Lo recomiendo!!
  7. Aavatar
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    The Best Game of the 2019. Únicamente para nintendo Switch. Así que pasate a Switch jaja
  8. Serafintorres
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    En mi humilde opinión este juego reúne la esencia de varios juegos y lo mejora a tal punto de ser original y brillar con luz propia su apartado gráfico topa el techo de la híbrida,su banda sonora magistral y ni mencionar su jugabilidad es un deleite.a mi opinión este es uno de los mejores juegos de este año.
  9. Big0
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    It's a hella fun game best action game this by far. I have played the new entry Devil May Cry this one is still better in my humble opinion.
  10. MantelloDiVong
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Una maravilla, estoy sorprendido es mejor de lo que me esperaba tanto visualmente como historia y jugabilidad.
  11. RockGlau
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Um excelente game, a Platinum realizou um dos melhores trabalhos nos últimos anos, com uma ótima história e jogabilidade.
    Uma aquisição mais que obrigatória para um apreciador de Hack'n Slach.
  12. Frontier
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Platinum games nunca decepciona y tiene logros integrados por lo que no me molesta que no esté para otras plataformas xD
  13. NerdyBrother
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Bruh, yall are some sad fools. Out here crying cause you can't play the game. Yall are probably the same fools who were bragging about all the great AAA games you could play while laughing and making fun of how the Switch suposedly has no games. Now you seeing a dope GOTY level game you can't play so you throw a tantrum.
    Yall think review bombing it s gonna make a difference? Fuh outta    Bruh, yall are some sad fools. Out here crying cause you can't play the game. Yall are probably the same fools who were bragging about all the great AAA games you could play while laughing and making fun of how the Switch suposedly has no games. Now you seeing a dope GOTY level game you can't play so you throw a tantrum.
    Yall think review bombing it s gonna make a difference? Fuh outta here.
    The game is dope and you know it. If you can't afford it, stop cryin and save up some money or accept that you don't always get everything you want in life.
    Anyways...

    ASTRAL CHAIN REVIEW

    Pros:
    Good story
    -Great creative gameplay and Combat
    -Great soundtrack
    -Very nice graphics for a Switch game
    -Beautiful artstyle and animations.

    Cons:

    In my opinion, theres nothing that I don't like. Maybe they could fix the framedrops in some areas but the game is stable almost 90-100% of the time.

    So if you're a Platinum fan or a fan of action games in general, and you own a Switch or think about getting one, Astral Chain is a MUST buy! Definetly one of the best games on Switch and hopefully GOTY 2019.    … Expand
  14. pattcz
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    + nice music
    + great fights and investigative parts
    + environment
    + great graphic for low end portable device like Switch
    + nice details in world , funny easter eggs
  15. conandc
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que puedes encontrar en Nintendo Switch. Se nota que es marca Platinum Games. Frenético, con una duración interesante, una historia simple pero que te atrapa, unos personajes ideales... Ha sido divertido a más no poder.

    El único problema es la cámara. En combates frenéticos se vuelve un poco loca, aunque finalmente te acabas acostumbrando. Sin embargo    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que puedes encontrar en Nintendo Switch. Se nota que es marca Platinum Games. Frenético, con una duración interesante, una historia simple pero que te atrapa, unos personajes ideales... Ha sido divertido a más no poder.

    El único problema es la cámara. En combates frenéticos se vuelve un poco loca, aunque finalmente te acabas acostumbrando. Sin embargo esto me hace bajarle la nota del 10. Aún así... Gracias por este juego, Platinum y Nintendo!    … Expand
  16. Jus619
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Great new IP from Nintendo, good to see the score back up closer to what it should be after the review bombing efforts. Must buy if you own a switch!
  17. Elia233
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Ce jeu est une pépite aux nombreuses qualités , c'est juste dommage que la caméra soit pas du tout intuitive
  18. Ziemovit
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Best Platinum Games game so far. If you thought that Bayonetta 2 has a great combat system then you are in for a treat. Story wise I like it more than even Nier:Automata. I can't wait for Bayonetta 3, it is gonna be lit!!!
  19. zinzopzep
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Best exclusive game for nintendo switch ever! Very addictive! Platinum Games does it again!
  20. gunk91
    Sep 4, 2019
    1
    No comprendo a la gente que está tan contenta con este juego. Va completamente a tirones y me ha crasheado varias veces, la historia no tiene ningún sentido, es completamente infumable.

    A ver si tengo suerte y no borran mi review por ser negativa, ya que gastarste 50€ en esto es tirar el dinero completamente.
  21. KuroVinkling
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Good story, a Brand New combat system, both Very original. This game brings a Very original Idea and thats What The game industry needs right now: innovation.
  22. inrembrandt
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Best game in their genre right now!! this runs on Switch perfectly. I love this game (and too much people), but if you says that is "bad game", sorry... you are not a Nintendo console owner or your are a stupid kid too.

    100% recommended!!
  23. Amplifi
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Fantastic title by far , though graphics not 1080 at max 900p docked and 720p handheld, music and gameplay overall very solid, enticing to play again for the 100% , the mechanics and gameplay solid 10 for sure knowing that this game does utilize a majority of the buttons on the pro controller and joycons best platinum game i played so far by platinum games and for sure one of my favFantastic title by far , though graphics not 1080 at max 900p docked and 720p handheld, music and gameplay overall very solid, enticing to play again for the 100% , the mechanics and gameplay solid 10 for sure knowing that this game does utilize a majority of the buttons on the pro controller and joycons best platinum game i played so far by platinum games and for sure one of my fav titles of 2019, definitely a must buy for switch owners, do hope a sequel does come for this game. Graphics aren’t everything is to keep in mind as long as the game is fun , has great story , and great music it’s solid, would of loved 1080p with less rough edges but either ways something down the line the devs can fix and polish in the next game or so on. ^^… Expand
  24. rekens
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Variado, combate divertido, historia típica pero que te puedes dejar llevar. Muy buen juego
  25. Omaiga69
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego con una historia muy genial y envolvente desde el inicio, 100 de 100 si pudiera ponerle!… Expand
  26. Switchman
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Después de Zelda y Mario nos llega esta obra maestra de Nintendo orquestada por Platinum Games. El juego tiene una historia de 10, un gameplay más que sobresaliente con la posibilidad de jugar 2 personas como muchos otros juegos de Nintendo Switch y técnicamente está a otro nivel en cuanto a graficos en la híbrida de Nintendo. Tiene bien merecido su puesto en el TOP 5 de mejores juegosDespués de Zelda y Mario nos llega esta obra maestra de Nintendo orquestada por Platinum Games. El juego tiene una historia de 10, un gameplay más que sobresaliente con la posibilidad de jugar 2 personas como muchos otros juegos de Nintendo Switch y técnicamente está a otro nivel en cuanto a graficos en la híbrida de Nintendo. Tiene bien merecido su puesto en el TOP 5 de mejores juegos para Switch. En mi opinión, debería ser candidato a GOTY por la parte de Nintendo. Es divertido y entretenido de jugar y en resumen y sin hacer spooilers la historia te atrapa para que no quieras soltar el mando. Hay giros argumentales que no te esperas o que llegan muy pronto y se mantiene siempre ese interés incluso en las misiones más pausadas que son las de investigación. Sin duda, todo un acierto y mezcla de aspectos jugables que lo hacen una magnífica obra de arte.… Expand
  27. estoymuyperro
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Unexpected I believe but good game
  28. Lokia987
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game, awesome graphics, great ost, amazing gameplay and story. Btw thanks to ps4 fanboys for being salty af lmao
  29. AlinePadua
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Apenas sei dizer o quanto esse jogo é bom. Se tem algo do que não me arrependo foi de dar a chance para a Platinum, que mais uma vez, traz um jogo incrível.
  30. ReviewLover1997
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    I was going in expecting gameplay similar or at least reminiscent of Bayonetta, but to my delightful surprise, Astral Chain is nothing like it. It's a completely original concept with unique gameplay you wouldn't find in Bayo. The graphics are more on the cartooney side but at the same time absolutely gorgeous. Haven't gotten that far into the story but my experience has definitely beenI was going in expecting gameplay similar or at least reminiscent of Bayonetta, but to my delightful surprise, Astral Chain is nothing like it. It's a completely original concept with unique gameplay you wouldn't find in Bayo. The graphics are more on the cartooney side but at the same time absolutely gorgeous. Haven't gotten that far into the story but my experience has definitely been positive so far. It uses the old "futuristic world on the brink of destruction by otherworldly monsters" troupe but it owns it by adding its own unique flair to it. 10/10 would recommend

    P.s. ignore the fanboys giving it bad scores because it's a Switch exclusive    … Expand
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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
70
#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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