Astral Chain

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3468 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,079 out of 3468
  2. Mixed: 143 out of 3468
  3. Negative: 246 out of 3468
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  1. Darklink5
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego no veo el problema muy buenos gráficos de los mejores juegos que e jugado lo recomiendo
  2. GudGuyTreX
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game. Easily one of the best this generation. Graphics is top notch with gameplay that is fast and fluid.
  3. Nickwolve
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Juegazo! Gráficos magistrales, gameplay un 10, no entiendo porque puntuaciones tan malas dejen la envidia compren un switch y jueguenlo lo digo porque también tengo un play station 4.. Y Astral Chain es el juego del año.
  4. ElSurge
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Undeniably cool combat with many unique mechanics utilizing the Legion and the chain between you and your Legion. It has unique story elements and surprising story with lots of charm to visual style
  5. Meatloaf916
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I own the game and it’s really good. It’s a shame that people are review bombing it. It takes sometime to learn but if you can handle figuring out new mechanics then you can handle this learning curve.

    It is awesome that Nintendo and platinum games are coming out with new ips.
  6. AKAslayer101
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. One of the best action games I have played. This, DMC and Bayonetta is a slice of action games goodness!
  7. Babiel
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Never played, but giving a 10 to raise the score.
    Pls don't give a game a low score just cuz it's exclusive to a platform. Platinum isn't responsable for it's exclusivity, you should be complaining to Nintendo instead
  8. bjorksson
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    IF haters with a little flat brains just rate as 0, I will rate as 10. If they do it, I'll do it too
  9. Juegosymas
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego lo recomiendo mucho, es sensacional en todos los apartados.

    Y no se dejen engañar por la puntuación que tiene el "User Score" porque está siendo manipulada por haters y fanboys, mejor hagan caso a la puntuación del Metascore.
  10. MusouTensei
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Another masterpiece by one of the best game developers, PlatinumGames, as usual very fun combat that could be called a best of of all previous of their games, Bayonetta like dodging and even some cutting mechanics of Metal Gear Rising got implemented, but of course it brings in lots of new ideas. But other than their previous games, if we don't count NieR Automata, this one puts more focusAnother masterpiece by one of the best game developers, PlatinumGames, as usual very fun combat that could be called a best of of all previous of their games, Bayonetta like dodging and even some cutting mechanics of Metal Gear Rising got implemented, but of course it brings in lots of new ideas. But other than their previous games, if we don't count NieR Automata, this one puts more focus on story telling and exploring, you can talk to many people like in an RPG, solve side quests and find chests and cats. The game is build to be replayed as you won't be able to find and do everything on the 1st playthrough.
    The graphics are very nice, animations are fluid, female characters are visually appealing, the nice boobs and butts are jiggling. It uses a cell shaded anime graphic style that fits the game very well and runs smooth 99% of the time.
    The game is played in chapters which are basically build in 3 parts, the headquarters where you can talk to your teammates and get your instructions, a part of the ark, mostly a part of a town to explore and interact with the citizen and the Astral Planes, where most of the fighting is puzzling takes place.

    If I had anything negative to say it's that the german translation is not the greatest, I played the game with japanese dub and german text and even though my japanese is limited I was sometimes baffled with the inaccurate translations, like translating a simple "Chotto Matte" into "Ma'am? Eww". I can't say how the english dub and translation are but normally they are decent in PlatinumGames' games. Also the character you play is mute. None of this lowers my love for the game though.

    The game has a decent lenght and a lot of replayability with unlockable difficulty and a Yakuza like Completion List to work through and unlock items, costumes, colors, lenses for your camera and more.

    For Switch owners that like action games, this is a must have.    … Expand
  11. otomanwarrior
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! looks so good, music: 10, graphics: 10, story: 10
    A must buy for nintendo switch
  12. XivisFalconix
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Excelent jeux d'action bourré de bonne idée avec des enquette tres interessante un gamplay nerveux et jouissif. une realisation et une pate artististe tres reussi je recommande ce jeu a tous ceux qui aime les aventure dentesque et bourré d'action hollywoodiene
  13. Kronos912
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    **** fantastic game. The combat is good at the start but can still be expanded upon once further in. There's non combat parts of the game that offers investigating cases of civilans and puzzles that are almost as good.
  14. Xander2882
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Solo le daré 10 puntos para que los que odian el juego se queden pichones, recuerden es exclusivo de swtich.
    Si va a 30 fps, pero es divertido. Muchos más que muchos juegos de play. Saludos. Piperos.
  15. CHRISTENR
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Juego excelente, de los mejores en su género. A pesar del dolor o ardor que ha generado su exclusividad.
  16. Granwea
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Sin duda es uno de los mejores juegos de Platinum Games, la verdad esperaba menos pero superó mis expectativas y por mucho.
  17. OMGreviews
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game deserves more than a 10! love the combat system, story, character design, music and more.
  18. Thanosimmortal
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A true masterpiece from Platinum! I have played it for hours, so much fun :)
  19. Tomico
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Adding a 10 to combat the salt.
    For what its worth the game is also well worth your time.
  20. Brygua
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, es uno de los mejores del año
  21. PauloSeiya
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Perfeito, como todo jogo da Platinum Games. Visuais lindos, excelente performance e trilha sonora épica, além da ação de alta qualidade, com boa curva de dificuldade. Um dos jogos obrigatórios no Nintendo Switch.
  22. Dyl8220
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing, deep and fresh combat, interesting world, pretty visuals and good side activities. Godlike game.
  23. NotaBot56
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    No puedo creer que existan tantos trolls aburridos queriendo desprestigiar una de las obras más valiosas que ha hecho Platinum. Lean las pseudo reseñas que están dejando para que se den una idea de que las reseñas negativas no están justificadas en lo absoluto.

    Lo más valioso del juego es su jugabilidad única, pensé que sería más bayonetta pero terminó siendo más Okami. Aunque el juego    No puedo creer que existan tantos trolls aburridos queriendo desprestigiar una de las obras más valiosas que ha hecho Platinum. Lean las pseudo reseñas que están dejando para que se den una idea de que las reseñas negativas no están justificadas en lo absoluto.

    Lo más valioso del juego es su jugabilidad única, pensé que sería más bayonetta pero terminó siendo más Okami. Aunque el juego es mucho más lento que antiguas entregas de Platinum, la dificultad radica en la cantidad bestial de opciones que tiene el usuario para combatir a los enemigos. Digamos que es un juego de acción un poco más mental donde hay que tener en cuenta tu espacio, tipo de enemigo, energia de tu legion, etc. Les recomiendo que lo jueguen en la dificultad de "Platinum Standar".    … Expand
  24. Sloven
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    These disgusting haters are the scum of the gamer world because they are denigrating an unreleased game to their platform. Just because of that, my vote is 10!
  25. AidonKallian
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Honestly speaking, this game is a 8.7/10, but I'm giving it the 10 due to review bombing. This game has a ton of personality, especially that quirky humor that P*Games tend to have (see Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising). The combat is tight and is quite varied especially as the game progresses. There is a ton of side content to play around with, and it is a welcome change to the formula asHonestly speaking, this game is a 8.7/10, but I'm giving it the 10 due to review bombing. This game has a ton of personality, especially that quirky humor that P*Games tend to have (see Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising). The combat is tight and is quite varied especially as the game progresses. There is a ton of side content to play around with, and it is a welcome change to the formula as I'm not really a fan of the strictly linear games we usually get from Platinum. I'd say the story, while fairly engaging, is a bit predictable and standard shonen fare. And some people may not like the mishmash of the detective and combat gameplay styles. It is probably GOTY for me.… Expand
  26. bepx
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Packed with good old platinum action and rpg elements , an instant platinum classic ! Does it hurt it's just on switch :) ? Get one !
  27. GemoXD
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Me he registrado únicamente para darle a AC la nota que se merece.

    Me parece una aberración y una vergüenza absoluta el hate de casi 800 usuarios (a día de hoy) que únicamente entran con la intención de rebajar la nota. Bien por que les da rabia que este juego no salga en sus plataformas o bien por que parece que escuece (y mucho) que Nintendo Switch esté haciendo las cosas bien. Es    Me he registrado únicamente para darle a AC la nota que se merece.

    Me parece una aberración y una vergüenza absoluta el hate de casi 800 usuarios (a día de hoy) que únicamente entran con la intención de rebajar la nota. Bien por que les da rabia que este juego no salga en sus plataformas o bien por que parece que escuece (y mucho) que Nintendo Switch esté haciendo las cosas bien.

    Es lamentable que la comunidad, en vez de celebrar que estamos en una época dorada, con un montón de juegos buenos, absolutas obras maestras, que salen mes tras mes para un montón de plataformas diferentes para todos los gustos y bolsillos, lo que hace es generar odio y envidias y pretendan hacer daño a una compañía que ha creado juegos tan buenos. Me da asco ver que la gente es tan ruin como para no tener ni un mínimo de respeto por el trabajo ajeno. Me gustaría ver que pensarían si fueran sus trabajos los que son criticados. Aunque sinceramente, pienso que un tanto por ciento muy grande de estos haters son niños y adolescentes que no saben lo que cuesta hacer un trabajo de esta envergadura. Cualquier persona con dos dedos de frente no entraría a poner un 0 por pura rabieta de niñato.

    Lo dicho, este juego, que ya llevo casi 10 horas de juego me parece una obra de arte, variado, divertido, con una propuesta fresca y que engancha desde el minuto uno. Puedo entender que no le guste a todo el mundo, pero es de cínicos negar que es un juego excelente y el inicio de una saga espectacular.

    Me da pena por los haters que nunca probarán Astral Chain por que son unos niñatos. Volved al Fortnite y dejad de fastidiar al resto.    … Expand
  28. Xeltazarus
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    One of the top 5 games i purchased for my switch! amazing graphics and playability, very engaging and fun, hitting those combos is VERY satisfying to watch :) definitely worth the buy!
  29. LucyHearto
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. No doubt platinum games brings us the best games like Bayonetta and more.
  30. Joedupp
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Lo mejor del 2019 desde RE:2 remake, gracias platinum games, increible juego y muy bien trabajado con el cel shading
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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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