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  1. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Great game! Could be game of the year! Action Fans have to play it! 10/10
  2. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Es un juegazo. Para quienes gustan de juegos de acción, es el toque de frescura que le faltaba a estos juegos, y para aquellos que se introduzcan en el género con este, la evolución que posee mientras vas avanzando es de lo más agradable, siendo muy amigable con los nuevos jugadores. Conforme avanzas y consigues nuevas técnicas el juego se hace muchísimo más divertido, y su sistema deEs un juegazo. Para quienes gustan de juegos de acción, es el toque de frescura que le faltaba a estos juegos, y para aquellos que se introduzcan en el género con este, la evolución que posee mientras vas avanzando es de lo más agradable, siendo muy amigable con los nuevos jugadores. Conforme avanzas y consigues nuevas técnicas el juego se hace muchísimo más divertido, y su sistema de combate es más completo que otros del género visualmente, si bien no es tan técnico.
    Es un gran juego tanto para viejos como nuevos jugadores del hack and slash, y una compra obligada para usuarios de Nintendo Switch no excesivamente casuales. Platinum lo hizo otra vez.
    La mayoría de las críticas negativas son de ardidos de Sony, quienes solo estan algo celosos por el exclusivo y lo vienen diciendo de hace un tiempo, pero son bienvenidos a probarlo si consiguen una Switch.
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  3. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This is such a great Switch exclusive. So glad I chose to buy it on day one.
  4. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, I love it so much, another huge hit by platinum. Must buy switch exclusive!
  5. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Game looks damn near perfect.
  6. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Superb game on every level. Beautiful graphics, original concept - absolutely a must buy.
  7. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    If the game continues at the quality of the first hour experience this will be Platinums best game yet.
  8. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Platinum Games has rarely done anything disappointing at all, and they managed to deliver their usual great quality one more time.
  9. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Dope game! Platinum does it again. Epic music, epic combat and a cool aesthetic.
  10. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Absolutely beautiful and amazing gameplay. I'm gonna be the coolest anime cop on the whole street!
  11. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is a 10. This game is a 10. This game is a 10. This game is a 10. This game is a 10. This game is a 10. This game is a 10.
  12. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    First game in a loooooong time that firstly has me excited to play and secondly I can lose several hours to that feels like minutes! I have been struggling to get into ANYTHING on any console for close to a year but this game has reawakened the spark!
  13. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Great action, great character design and great soundtrack. Made in Platinum Games.
    Beware of the fake reviews due to the fanboys/hardware elitist saltiness.
  14. 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!
  15. Apr 9, 2020
    6
    I could not find the awesomeness that everybody found in this game. Thematic is interesting and also the legions gave new mechanics. However, the camera is a total disaster and fights at some points feels like smashing buttons with no contemplation,
  16. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Imprescindible en tu catálogo de juegos, gráficos excelentes, una buena historia y buenas mecánicas de juego.
  17. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing and incredibly fun. Understand that all the 0s and 1s are people who are mad that the game is a switch exclusive. Why would they be this mad if the game was ACTUALLY a flop?? A good game doesn't deserve bad reviews from jealousy.
  18. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Platinum Games and Nintendo are a match made in heaven. Astral Chain is an amazing game.
  19. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Great fun game for binging and diving into the great story. I highly recommend this game for anyone bored and needing a new game to play.
  20. Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Platinum and Nintendo have truly added a brand new must have franchise to their names. Astral Chain is a happy surprise on Nintendo Switch.
  21. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Amazing game! Platinum does it again. Everything from combat to story. 10/10
  22. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I'm only four hours in but having a blast so far! Platinum games did it again.
  23. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Actually i was expecting a different kind of game but thats great too. Firsr 1 or 2 hours are little bit boring. Then, game is becoming breathtaking.
  24. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Just perfect! The game is a peace of art! Very well done! Game of the Year!
  25. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Astral Chain is perfect ACT!
    Astral Chain is perfect ACT!
    Astral Chain is perfect ACT!
  26. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Astral Chain is a game with phenomenal music, style, and gameplay. The use of the Legions as a "chained" controllable makes the combat experience very unique, and adds lots of creative uses in battle. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a beat-em-up along with lots of mission to complete with genuinely interesting characters and gameplay.
  27. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Amazing game with vibrant and beautiful graphics and one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Really dont know why these losers give it a score below 8. The combat is new and innovative. Absolutely a must play for switch owners .
  28. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Direction Artistique au top !
    Univers riche et surtout cohérent.
    Astral Chain ce révèle être le Hit imaginé des les 1eres images.
    Le Gameplay s'étoffe au fil de l'aventure, pour être au final un des jeux Platinum Game le plus complet.
  29. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It’s amazing. Platinum at its beat. People rating it poorly are salty people who haven’t even played the game and are annoyed it’s a switch exclusive, which is silly because that has nothing to do with how good or bad the game is.
  30. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Me ha gustado mucho este juego... Es increíble en todos los aspectos! Muy buen juego. Y es perfecto que corra en Switch. En fin es.... G E N I A L
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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 92
  2. 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. 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.