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. Aavatar
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    The Best Game of the 2019. Únicamente para nintendo Switch. Así que pasate a Switch jaja
  2. Riggi
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game, excellent soundtrack, has the platinum style all over it. aside from the frame rate I have no complains, combat may seem simple but it reach its highs, good optimization. stop the review bombing just because is not on your favorite console, That does not reflect the quality of the game (that was built from the beginning for switch), or should affect the people that work on itGreat game, excellent soundtrack, has the platinum style all over it. aside from the frame rate I have no complains, combat may seem simple but it reach its highs, good optimization. stop the review bombing just because is not on your favorite console, That does not reflect the quality of the game (that was built from the beginning for switch), or should affect the people that work on it and make a living out of this. is actually a 8-8.5 but to counter back all the haters.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. Diediegogo
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Un juego de acción desbordante , con muy buena trama , acción y un balance tremendo
  5. 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
  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. 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
  8. 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!
  9. Rashood55
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game really enjoyed it The combat is fun nice story and graphics for a switch
  10. ihamina
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Wonderful gameplay and will go down as another platinum classic! Just finished the main story but will be going back to unlock as much as I can. Only complaint is that the game can be slightly overwhelming at first with all of its options and menus but makes more sense as time passes.
  11. Haseo199
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Wasnt sure if i liked the combat at first but I'm loving it now. Havent beaten the game just yet. Taking my time trying to do all the side stuff before progressing into each mission. Played about 22 hours and I'm loving it
  12. DevilTrigger
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Amazing Game. Highly recommend it. Can’t get enough of it. It’s so beautiful.
  13. Guillefidd
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    It's a pretty awesome game, honestly can't put it down. Whoever is trying to review bomb this masterpiece is a true and dishonest loser.
  14. Russie12
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    ¡simplemente genial! en el poco tiempo que llevo jugandolo se ha convertido ya en uno de mis juegos favoritos, es bastante entretenido
  15. BleizhanDruyzan
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Increible juego que logro sacar su mayor potencial llevando al techo lo que puede lograr una pequeña consola como switch
  16. Leo121
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game, so glad it’s on the switch. Just the right amount of action, gameplay is stunning
  17. 21cLife
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Platinum games se superó a sí misma en este juego. Representantes de la empresa han estado hablando de sus deseos de crear cosas nuevas, estilos nuevos, cosas nunca antes vistas... Astral Chaín es sin duda es un reflejo de esta visión.
  18. Educhivas
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor juego de Nintendo, una buena historia y el control mas fantástico inventado, no es muy fácil de pasar cosa que se agradece, mantiene el ritmo de emoción a pesar que no es totalmente hack and slash, muy bien por nintendo ya hacia falta mas de este tipo de juegos exclusivos en la consola.… Expand
  19. Glaucoalex7
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game. PERFECT!!!
    Best action game today, Platinum Games teaches you how to make a beautiful action game!
  20. tio1
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, buena historia (aunque no es nada del otro mundo), gameplay excelente, graficos a la altura, frenetismo buenisimo.

    mis felicitaciones a platinum games.

    y dejen los lloriqueos de los que le marcan 0 por ser exclusivo de nintendo
  21. Anfurus
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This game is simply masterful. The combat system is one of the best I've had the luck to try, and it has a very intriguing story that grows in each chapter.

    The level design in terms of aesthetics is breathtaking. As for the technical, the game is very smooth, and its fluidity is surprising considering all the movement on the screen during fights. Platinum Games has done a miracle with    This game is simply masterful. The combat system is one of the best I've had the luck to try, and it has a very intriguing story that grows in each chapter.

    The level design in terms of aesthetics is breathtaking. As for the technical, the game is very smooth, and its fluidity is surprising considering all the movement on the screen during fights. Platinum Games has done a miracle with Astral Chain. I recommend buying this game of course. For me it is a masterpiece, a flagship of Switch and of the entire generation.    … Expand
  22. Hanamichi90
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es excelente, un claro ejemplo de la calidad de Platinum Games, pasarlo es simple, lo difícil del juego es aprendes a usar a la perfección a cada una de las legiones
    Simplemente un juego perfecto    … Expand
  23. Oberonspelling
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Super lo mejor que hay en el mercado de videojuegos. Excelente combinación entre Nintendo y Platinum game.
  24. Gagagamer
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Soy un amante de los rpgs que cada vez gusta más de la acción directa de los Hack and Slash y cada vez menos del rol estrategico clasico (por turnos), en este caso, Astral Chain combina la estrategia y la gestion con los combates dinámicos (y que combates!), además de eso logran mezclar los combates con partes de exploracion y con parte de investigación que hacen que el juego no seSoy un amante de los rpgs que cada vez gusta más de la acción directa de los Hack and Slash y cada vez menos del rol estrategico clasico (por turnos), en este caso, Astral Chain combina la estrategia y la gestion con los combates dinámicos (y que combates!), además de eso logran mezclar los combates con partes de exploracion y con parte de investigación que hacen que el juego no se convierta en un mata mata y punto, sino en una preciosa obra, compleja y divertida, cuyo sistema de combate es facil de jugar dificil de dominar, una autentica maravilla.… Expand
  25. Markozxxx
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Un juego maravilloso digno para esta generación,y que mejor jugarlo en casa y en cualquier lugar .
  26. Masword
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Un excelente juego de peleas. recomiendo jugarlo con el pro controller ya que con los joycon puede ser algo incómodo
  27. JorgeAZLMX
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Increíble juego la verdad vale totalmente es una nueva mecánica y quizás la primera que me toca jugar en donde tendrás que manejar 2 personajes es un juego fresco y se siente diferente con cambios y cosas muy positivas nada aburrido recomendado si eres amante de este tipo de juegos platinum games está realizando grandes trabajos uno de ellos es Astral Chain si no te a tocado jugar esteIncreíble juego la verdad vale totalmente es una nueva mecánica y quizás la primera que me toca jugar en donde tendrás que manejar 2 personajes es un juego fresco y se siente diferente con cambios y cosas muy positivas nada aburrido recomendado si eres amante de este tipo de juegos platinum games está realizando grandes trabajos uno de ellos es Astral Chain si no te a tocado jugar este juego y cuentas con una switch vale la pena tener este exclusivo del catálogo de nintendo … Expand
  28. Shi4
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Increíble juego. Recomendadisimo!!!
    El arte, la música y el gameplay son excelentes! La ambientación es sobre todo lo que más me gustó. La historia muy buena
  29. PhpProxy
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    The gameplay, graphics,soundtrack and world building are all amazing. Some camera issues. The story has a nice concept and was executed fairly decently. Could use more exposition or character building.
  30. Joce_ant
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego lo compre de una como decimos los dominicanos Saludos desde República dominicana
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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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