Astral Chain

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3468 Ratings

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  1. ArtemaSailor
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Incredible Just incredible, the music, the graphics, the playability everything in this game is incredible, a must buy game for all switch players
  2. Stormyrise
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. I love the fluid gameplay and the challenge it has. I’ve always been a big fan of Bayonetta and I get some Bayonetta feels with how it plays which makes me love the game more. This is the GOTY for me for sure and the one I had been looking forward to the most. I’m not going to spoil anything but I actually love the Legions and the thought process into the Astral ChainThis game is amazing. I love the fluid gameplay and the challenge it has. I’ve always been a big fan of Bayonetta and I get some Bayonetta feels with how it plays which makes me love the game more. This is the GOTY for me for sure and the one I had been looking forward to the most. I’m not going to spoil anything but I actually love the Legions and the thought process into the Astral Chain link. It’s a nice touch. The overall lighting and vibrant colors in the game make it more appealing. The thought of chimera being used in this way it very interesting and well thought out and I commend the devs for making a stunningly brilliant vibrant world with amazing play. Love the game so much.… Expand
  3. Kilocubo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es muy genial, aun no lo completo pero por lo pronto me deja con la boca abierta, es muy fluido y divertido, sobre todo los gráficos son sublime… Expand
  4. Charizards
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Fingers crossed this wont be the one only one of these titles! Platinum Games did a fantastic job!
  5. AlexRL
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game looks so cool.
    There's no pre renderized cutscenes. But even the game looks really nice, you doesn't feel like you're playing a 30fps game.
    It has multiplayer and multiple game features and ways to play, it's really really fun and action.
    Must have in your switch collection
  6. JoseTomas
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Astral Chain is the best video game ever played on the Nintendo Switch, At the level of graphics, sound and playability the game is excellent
  7. Alexzyo3
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Platinum games does it again. A really welcoming experience for platinums REAL fans (not like the entitled ps4 **** who are bombing).
  8. deskark
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game is graphically beautiful, excellent soundtrack, this game is much better than the DMC 5.
  9. nickzz235
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    many PC / PS master race got butthurt because this game is exclusive for NSwitch, pffft. go play your PC and scram. (there IS a user review named "PSFans" that gives 0 score and only write about comparing them with Bayonetta / DMC, really?)

    you get customization right in the start, not really depth custom, but the choice is actually neat (anime hairstyle, anyone?). the game is    many PC / PS master race got butthurt because this game is exclusive for NSwitch, pffft. go play your PC and scram. (there IS a user review named "PSFans" that gives 0 score and only write about comparing them with Bayonetta / DMC, really?)

    you get customization right in the start, not really depth custom, but the choice is actually neat (anime hairstyle, anyone?). the game is narrative, and lots of scene is cinematic. the combat is not superwhacky fast, but feels alright (more of Nier rather than Bayonetta or DMC), there are "peace" mode, where you do lighter quest, like fetch quest, not quite deep sub-quest, but it's good change of pace after you do a combat mission. there are upgrade and more action combination for the character so the combat adds extra depth as you progress.

    this is a japanese game, and lot of anime trope / cliche. if you are a Witcher-only type of guy, then this game is not for you, no need to butthurt over it.

    TL;DR this is Nier but with a lot of anime material injected inside, either for good or bad.    … Expand
  10. Spikanor
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I can give nothing but the max rating to this game. Maybe it tooks a little longer to learn the major mechanics if you are not used to Platinum style but once you get used to that you won't never turn off the Switch. Fast and "beautiful to see" combat system, the mysterious "detective" moments and a very interesting plot are the ingredients of this recipe. I did not feel like this sinceI can give nothing but the max rating to this game. Maybe it tooks a little longer to learn the major mechanics if you are not used to Platinum style but once you get used to that you won't never turn off the Switch. Fast and "beautiful to see" combat system, the mysterious "detective" moments and a very interesting plot are the ingredients of this recipe. I did not feel like this since xenoblade 2. It's a must have.… Expand
  11. Leigh28
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Please dont listen to the negitive reviews as you'll find most of them are written by sony fanboys that are unhappy that astral chain is only on the switch. Its a pathetic attack by toxic sony fanboys! And metacritic should stomp it out! Game is simple fantastic, you should definitely buy it!
  12. Jax360
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Presentation. 100/100
    Graphics TV. 98/100
    Graphics Handheld. 99/100
    Music. 100./100
    Controls. 100/100
    Content & Replayability. 90/100
    Gameplay. 98/100
    Funfactor. 98/100
  13. Caineghis
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best action game since Devil May Cry 5. Tight controls, excellent combat, great story.
  14. DADAnet
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Had to step in after seeing this masterpiece get review bombed for being a Switch exclusive! Unbelievable how dumb some people are. The game is amazing so far.
  15. thordavid
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. un juego increíble uno de los mejores del año muy adictivo. todas las malas críticas es porque no lo han jugado… Expand
  16. J33P3R5_CR33P3R
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing ost, smooth gameplay with lots of variety, interesting setting and story, and looks really stylish and nice. Worth it just like every other Platinum game

    P.S: the people review bombing this are children, the game is well worth the $60 and they just have nothing better to do
  17. ps3fan2
    Aug 30, 2019
    4
    Fantastic graphics but everything else is really mediocre or outright poor. Go buy Devil May Cry 5 or Bayonetta for a true action game experience. Gameplay is worse than NieR Automata's.
  18. TheTitaniumNub
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    What can I say? Platinum Games strikes again with yet another beautiful, stylish, over the top action game!
  19. markwinap
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Treat yourself and go and buy this game. You know you will love it. Easily a top contender for GOY.
  20. dr0nzer
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Very anime-esque feel to the game, this format makes it quite refreshing from the other typical AAA's out there, combat can feel a bit slow at times, the game does feel like it's an experiment from Platinum so it's not going to be to everyones tastes but if you have an open mind, you may find it a surprise.
    To me I thought it was pretty impressive.
  21. QueenSith
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de Platinum Games. Visualmente es una pasada, y para ser de Switch técnicamente es bastante bueno. Jugablemente es otra genialidad de la compañía. Una vez más se marcan un sistema de combate original, profundo y adictivo que requiere de práctica y tiempo para llegar a dominarlo. Además, queda combinado con una historia y personajes interesantes que aportaUno de los mejores juegos de Platinum Games. Visualmente es una pasada, y para ser de Switch técnicamente es bastante bueno. Jugablemente es otra genialidad de la compañía. Una vez más se marcan un sistema de combate original, profundo y adictivo que requiere de práctica y tiempo para llegar a dominarlo. Además, queda combinado con una historia y personajes interesantes que aporta mecánicas que añaden algo más que acción pura en el juego.

    La banda sonora es sencillamente brutal.    … Expand
  22. Sijun
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    I finally got my hands on Astral Chains and I will try to give you a good resume. So here are my pros and cons so far before I write down my verdict. If you are looking for some feedback to decide weather or not to buy it yourself, here are my thoughts.

    Pros: - stunning graphics and visuals - awesome soundtrack - very unique and fun game mechanics - complex combat system - very    I finally got my hands on Astral Chains and I will try to give you a good resume. So here are my pros and cons so far before I write down my verdict. If you are looking for some feedback to decide weather or not to buy it yourself, here are my thoughts.

    Pros:
    - stunning graphics and visuals
    - awesome soundtrack
    - very unique and fun game mechanics
    - complex combat system
    - very action packed but not the typical buttom masher
    - great eye for details in the surrounding world
    - the city feels very much alive
    - interesting story
    - great and epic boss battles

    Cons:
    - 30 fps
    - most sidequests are boring

    Verdict:
    The true nature of this title is a wonderfully made action game. It has everything I asked/hoped for and even more.
    The boss battles are well directed and challenging. The city feels very much alive and the scenery is just beautiful and eye-pleasing.
    To me this game is one of the best games I've played in a long time and I hope for a sequel.
    The only downside I can see is the 30fps the game is running on. While I dont recognize it all the time, on rare occasions I had the feeling that I saw some frame drops but it was really minor.
    If you are into action games and loved Nier:Automata and Bayonetta, you for sure will love this game to death.
    Iif you asked yourself if you should buy this game, at least I can highly recommend it at this point of time.    … Expand
  23. bfsm99
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Jogo com jogabilidade única, história envolvente e criativa, personagens carismáticos, uma boa combinação de elementos RPG com hack n'Slash, gráficos impressionantes tanto no modo portátil quanto no modo TV, um dos melhores jogos da Platinum Games até agora, sem dúvida!
  24. bcdserra
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Greaaaat a couple of tasteless, salty losers come and destroy a great game's user score.....AGAIN. Don't believe the lies of a couple of sausage finger morons who suck at the game and therefore qualify it as bad. It's a fantastic piece of art. It's fun, rich, interesting, it's everything you want from an action RPG. Enjoy it !
  25. AsrielDreemur
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Just what you would expect from Platinum Games , they manage to deliver another great action role playing game. In Astral Chain, you play as a character who link with its Legions to perform different types of attacks combination, the combat in the game is really fast and explosive. The world design in the game feels unique and the battle soundtrack in the game is just superb which add intoJust what you would expect from Platinum Games , they manage to deliver another great action role playing game. In Astral Chain, you play as a character who link with its Legions to perform different types of attacks combination, the combat in the game is really fast and explosive. The world design in the game feels unique and the battle soundtrack in the game is just superb which add into the atmosphere. There's not much to complain other than they could have improve the camera angle of the game which sometimes doesn't follow your Legion or your main character when they are far apart, the story in the game is really rich but there are some part which is predictable and uses some of the old "anime cliche" story but nonetheless the story is still really good. Ultimately this is one of the game you should pick up if you own a Nintendo Switch, you wouldn't be disappointed by this game that's much I could assure you.

    My persona verdict
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Story- 8/10
    Gameplay - 9/10    … Expand
  26. Gohax
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Astral Chain is one of the best switch exclusives out there reaching top 3 with Zelda and Mario
    this game is packed with action and cool story and because of its developers Platinum Games you already know this game will have the coolest art style that goes so well with the switch
    story: you are and your twin sibling enrolled together to the police academy and your grades were the    Astral Chain is one of the best switch exclusives out there reaching top 3 with Zelda and Mario
    this game is packed with action and cool story and because of its developers Platinum Games you already know this game will have the coolest art style that goes so well with the switch

    story: you are and your twin sibling enrolled together to the police academy and your grades were the highest in the class that caught the attention of a secret police task force called neuron
    neuron is a special police task force that battles invisible creatures called the chimera and can only be seen by people that have a legion ( basically a tamed chimera) neuron equips you and your sibling with a legion and you become the newest neuron member that protects humanity and the ark which is the last city of the humans

    pros:

    game starts right away no main menu just press two buttons and it just dives in to the cut scene
    but then after you start the game again there will be a main menu so no need to worry

    the art style Platinum Games went with is just beautiful looking and i was just amazed by it

    Platinum Games really worked hard on the game and it can be seen they poured their heart into it
    from the funny side quests to the amount of detail they managed to add and so much more

    while free roaming in the map you can do cop stuff such as arrest graphite artists and pick up littered trash and cleaning up the streets by doing that you will get good points for obeying the law and if you destroy property you will get bad points for not acting like an officer which is a good thing because it kind of keeps the role playing alive

    the amount of detail and animations they added is just astonishing i was really amazed by the game even more than a normal ps4 title only because its a switch exclusive and it is hard to do a good looking game on a weak console like the switch

    the endgame missions are a cool add on adding more difficult missions and newer monsters and the whole thing is just awesome

    the music is just awesome although recycled at certain locations the music is just a masterpiece and fits really well with the action scenes and the resting chill moments

    cons:

    the character you pick is just voiceless and has no personality what so ever and the other twin just takes
    the spotlight which just sucks i really wished my character would have a voice and talk about all whats going on and not be a voiceless blend character

    It really annoyed me the whole Im the main hero and give me all your powers meaning at the end you will have all the legions they show you in the beginning and it really sucks because they could just give you three or two special ones and let the other characters keep theirs and so they could do more character development and make you care more about the characters you meet

    not much replay value you can replay the game twice with the other twin but besides that and changing the difficulty there isn't much

    they really recycled the homunculus bosses although there was a different approach every time it was still annoying to fight the same enemy 4 or 5 times

    in conclusion astral chain is a must buy switch exclusive although there are some minor problems the game is really amazing and i really recommend it my final score to astral chain is a 9 out of 10    … Expand
  27. kiukg
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Juegazo.
    Lastimosamente estan dandole malas notas adrede para bajar la nota del juego.
    Lamentable los que lo hacen sin haber siquiera jugado el juego.
  28. GunSlinger1110
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Here is my HONEST, 100% Non Biased review of The Game Called Astral Chain: “Astral Chain reminds me a lot of games like Nier, Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and much more. And with this game, I believe it takes all of that inspiration and evolves it into what we have now. This game is really good, The Characters, The Story, all pretty much flow very well. The Combat is pretty damn good, as wellHere is my HONEST, 100% Non Biased review of The Game Called Astral Chain: “Astral Chain reminds me a lot of games like Nier, Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and much more. And with this game, I believe it takes all of that inspiration and evolves it into what we have now. This game is really good, The Characters, The Story, all pretty much flow very well. The Combat is pretty damn good, as well as the graphics. Now I do want to point out that yes this game is 30 frames per second, but I believe that doesn’t diminish the overall picture for this game. I do also want to point out a couple of things: The legions and being to switch between each of them with ease is really awesome, u can call out your legion to perform pretty sick combos or use your legion to navigate places that are harder to reach on your own (… Expand
  29. enriquelozano21
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game, lo amo, es hermoso, perfecto, merece una muy buena calificación, duela a quien duela… Expand
  30. DAVIDE7582
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Gioco orinale e affascinante...Combat System unico e appagante... fasi investigative buone.. personaggi interessanti...consigliato
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#9 Best Switch Game of 2019
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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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