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. Rashood55
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game really enjoyed it The combat is fun nice story and graphics for a switch
  2. Ziffy1
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This game, in my opinion, is a gem to play. You do not just fight and go through a story you perform investigations, answers quizzes on what you found, you solve puzzles to get information and to get to new areas. Things you miss due to not having a certain legion are accessible afterwards as you can replay every single level and refight every boss all over again as often as you want.This game, in my opinion, is a gem to play. You do not just fight and go through a story you perform investigations, answers quizzes on what you found, you solve puzzles to get information and to get to new areas. Things you miss due to not having a certain legion are accessible afterwards as you can replay every single level and refight every boss all over again as often as you want. There are post-game levels to unlock new items and armors and to challenge yourself. The fighting system is incredible. You can switch weapons mid-attack, chain together sync attacks, have a friend play as either the person OR the legion, and even the legions have their own unique battle abilities. The game takes risks in its style due to it being insanely unique, and it succeeds in every single area. It is easily one of my favorite games at the moment and among the best games i have on SWITCH. Those review bombing it probably have different gaming tastes, aren't used to the battle style because it is new and it is difficult, or simply are salty because it is a SWITCH exclusive. Console wars, how ironic. People get cocky when they have exclusives for their consoles then review bomb a good game because they don't have the console for it. It is hypocritical, moronic and utterly immature. If you don't have it, too bad, GO GET IT! This game is AMAZING. Or, just shut up and go enjoy your other game systems and their exclusives… Expand
  3. Lunarstill
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    One of the best action games around, a Switch must-buy title for sure! The average user score is only here because of stupid fanboys. Luckily, I can afford all consoles and I can say I'm all too happy Nintendo got this exclusive!
  4. Deathcripter
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Какие то озлобленные дебичи, дрочащие на свою одну единственную платформу порвались от того что эта игра экслюзив.
    Похожая история была с рдр2, наспех придуманные минусы высосанные из пальца и оценка 0. Неужели вы настолько наивны что думаете будто ваше нытье что то сделает этой действительно хорошоей игре. Ситуация максимально тупая. Ставлю этой игре 10, просто потому что. Хотя очевидно    Какие то озлобленные дебичи, дрочащие на свою одну единственную платформу порвались от того что эта игра экслюзив.
    Похожая история была с рдр2, наспех придуманные минусы высосанные из пальца и оценка 0. Неужели вы настолько наивны что думаете будто ваше нытье что то сделает этой действительно хорошоей игре. Ситуация максимально тупая. Ставлю этой игре 10, просто потому что. Хотя очевидно что у нее есть свои минусы и плюсы    … Expand
  5. Sai_Asakura
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    It's not the best platinum game, but it's really enjoyable to play, maybe a lot of people hate this game, but this game didn't deserve score below 5, just think about it, how bad can be the game that deserve 0-4, whoever give scores below 5, they hate it just because they can't play the game, either they're suck at playing game, or they didn't have Nintendo Switch.
  6. Serg_Svetashev
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game. New sensations and experience. Managing two heroes at the same time is very interesting! Thanks a lot, Hideki Kamiya! :)
  7. GamerXGamer
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    One of the best action games ever period. In the era or remakes and remasters, platinum games coming through with an original IP with an amazing and innovative gameplay. the gameplay itself if enough as price of admission but platinum has gone up and beyond. (Minor spoiler: ability to prioritize helping civilian and doing detective works actually puts you in a position e mindset,One of the best action games ever period. In the era or remakes and remasters, platinum games coming through with an original IP with an amazing and innovative gameplay. the gameplay itself if enough as price of admission but platinum has gone up and beyond. (Minor spoiler: ability to prioritize helping civilian and doing detective works actually puts you in a position e mindset, appaualding a game which penalize you for vandalism in 2019 is rare). And for the 60fps argument, this is a tactical action game, and 30fps does justice to it. More over platinum knows what they are doing. KUDOS PLATINUM GAMES.… Expand
  8. Diediegogo
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Un juego de acción desbordante , con muy buena trama , acción y un balance tremendo
  9. SergeSGO
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Fantastic... it is greate, surprised me in a very good way. necesary to play the game to confirm how good it is. forget the bad reviews from haters.
  10. Bucketninja
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Well worth the wait. A complicated, but fantastic combat system, a cool artstyle and hype as hell boss battles. It's Platinum Games at it's best. Shame about the review bombing made by fanboys with too much time on their hands on this website. Feels good to be able to play gamds on multiple platforms. Stop being so bitter, you guys.
  11. DatSchnizzle
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This game is pretty much one of the highlights this year... it may be my favorite game next to Three Houses and Devil May Cry 5 this year.

    If you are a Fan of a fast paced Bayonetta like game then you are really well served with this game. The variety of combos and fighting possibilities with all your Legions and your Weapons are pretty cool. Everything works out well... the Graphics,    This game is pretty much one of the highlights this year... it may be my favorite game next to Three Houses and Devil May Cry 5 this year.

    If you are a Fan of a fast paced Bayonetta like game then you are really well served with this game. The variety of combos and fighting possibilities with all your Legions and your Weapons are pretty cool. Everything works out well... the Graphics, Art Style, Cyberpunk Theme... its a pretty good synergy.

    I can highly recommend this game for everyone who likes a game with a customizable character, really enjoyable fighting system, fast paced combat (with a few stops because of the counter and parry options), a wide variety of attacks and combos, a pretty good story and pretty good graphics! I think that it is a must buy for Switch players!    … Expand
  12. mknight
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    No game is perfect, but this one is pretty darn fun. Dazzling graphics with a very unique Blade-Runner-meets-Naruto color palette, fun and varied combat that give me a Devil-May-Cry-meets-Vanquish feeling; fun side- and main-quests, just an overall joy to play, especially in couch mode on a big screen.
  13. josip23
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    One of the best Platinum Games releases, hope they release a sequel as awesome as this game
  14. Phaidros
    Sep 3, 2019
    4
    I am stunned, how the well known sites and reviewers are hyping this game.
    For me it plays like a 10$ game, unpolished and uninspired. Graphics are nice, but that is all.
    Pro:
    - graphics
    Cons:
    - sloppy programmed acting of the characters
    - uninspired story
    - no reason to play it, basically. Predecessors (Bajonetta, Nier Automata) are way better
  15. Pash2x4b
    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!
  16. Astral6666
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Hermoso juego por donde lo veas, llevo 9 hrs de juego y conforme avanzo mas me gusta y mas adictivo, post data me da risa los hater que le ponen 0 por no salir en su consola osea los ratitas de ps4 pobrecitos los tienen ilusionados con su uberstranding y su FFVII en pedazitos que no saben ni que jugar jajajajaa.
  17. PouncingTigers
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    An truly amazing new Ip from Platinum Games. A worthy new Nintendo title with so much action and fun gameplay. It's worth every penny.
  18. TheeLampshade
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    By far one of the best games I’ve been played. Sick of all this dumb people review bombing such a wonderful game.
  19. SoulkeeperEva
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Don't let the salty Sony fanboy cloud your judgement this game is amazing from art to music I highly recommended giving it a go. Also to any one review bombing it just because it's an exclusive means they have paid to make the game get over your self.
  20. Pinchito
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Un saludo para todos esos haters de Nintendo y todo lo relacionado con la compañía. Masticad esa envidia y expulsad esa bilis de una vez por todas. Cuanto unineuronal suelto, madre mía!! xD....
  21. ErkMcleod
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Imprescindible en tu catálogo de juegos, gráficos excelentes, una buena historia y buenas mecánicas de juego.
  22. Fang805
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Everyone review bombing this should have their accounts banned. This game is great. Story, gameplay, graphics, this game has it all. A great addition to the switch library.
  23. Cunado1519
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    No tengo el juego, Solo quiero Joder a los Sonyers. Pero asi soy mas honesto que los que le ponen 0 y nunca lo jugaron.
  24. Onisoka
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    First, yes, i played the game, unlike those idiots giving it a 0 (disgusting other consoles fanboys childishly review bombing) or 10 for no serious reasons.
    Second, while the game isn't perfect technicaly speaking, it looks (good artstyle) and runs (stable 30 fps, with some rare drops to 27 fps at worse) fantastic, even without taking in account that it is a switch (for reminder, a    First, yes, i played the game, unlike those idiots giving it a 0 (disgusting other consoles fanboys childishly review bombing) or 10 for no serious reasons.
    Second, while the game isn't perfect technicaly speaking, it looks (good artstyle) and runs (stable 30 fps, with some rare drops to 27 fps at worse) fantastic, even without taking in account that it is a switch (for reminder, a handheld hardware) game.
    Third, the story so far is good (i didn't finish it for now but i'm decently advanced) but i won't talk about it because don't wanna spoil.
    Fourth, NO, the 30 fps framerate doesn't impact the fluidity of the combat.
    Fifth, the combat itself is as good as you would except from a Platinum Games product : intense, with a deep complexity, the possibility of doing stylish combos as always. My only complain about this point is the foe locking that i don't know how to use without making the camera go crazy in a fight against multiple ennemis, especially flying ones. But maybe that's just because i'm really bad xD.
    Sixth, the gameplay diversity is dope, with the police cases that make you explore the various half-open places present in the game.

    In conclusion, a great (but not perfect, of course) action game, and a good addition to the now long list of Switch's classics.

    A little sidenote : the Switch exclusivity is perfectly logic considering Nintendo litteraly funded and helped the developpement of the game...    … Expand
  25. Hoodie78
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    What a fantastic game! Extremely stylish with varied, slick gameplay and awesome customization options. Most of the bad reviews seem to be from people who are mad it isn’t available on their platform- another testament to the quality of this game. Great work Platinum! And thank you Nintendo for supporting new IP.
  26. jakemoxx
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Love it, action packed, extremely polished. The lighting is ridiculously good, docked and handheld are both top notch. 10/10
  27. AngryyDog
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Best action game on Nintendo Switch, can’t wait for Astral Chain 2, thanks Platinum Games for this beautiful game
  28. DNC64
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Sadly much members of the site that played Astral Chain give a ridiculous review for game. No game desierves one zero. But sadly there are haters and the fact that a game does not have a version for your console its enough for a bad review.

    Astral Chain it´s a great game, not perfect but great
  29. biajfm
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Just because your broke ass can’t buy a Switch you shouldn’t downvote an exclusive I don’t owe a Switch either, but I won’t judge a company for making a great game to use as marketing, that is how they make money dummy
  30. Boilefthand
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game nice combat as expected from platinum duh. A must buy it is oh and it is one of the best looking switch games out there i hope beyo3 turns out as good as this game maybe even better so yea good game
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Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best Switch Game of 2019
2
#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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