Astral Chain

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3468 Ratings

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  1. Babele
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Astral Chain is an absolutely extraordinary game. It's amazing how the Platinum games have managed to put together such a varied, fun and long-lived action.
  2. Gamingking007
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Wow!!! Simply generation defining! Platinum games has just created a masterpiece of epic proportions and created a new world we didn’t even know we wanted but can’t live without now! Thank you platinum games you are definitely one of the best developers around !
  3. THE_COCONUT_MAN
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Very cool game - I brought a Switch for it especially. Combat is original but fiddly, however once you get the hang of it it is really satisfying. Cool visuals, love the sci-fi setting and inter-dimensional threat.
  4. pcuk
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    I don't frequently replay games right away, but this one I jumped right back in. The NG+ options are excellent. If you like TRPGs, JRPGs, any Fire Emblem games, or just... good games, you will likely love this one.
  5. Ozimandeus
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    An utterly amazing looking game, that makes you believe you are IN a manga film. Without doubt yet another 'must have' reason to buy a Nintendo Switch.
  6. D4rKNiGhT
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    El mejor exclusivo de Switch a día de hoy. Gráficos excelentes, animaciones suaves, jugabilidad entretenida e historia bastante interesante aunque peque del tipico gliché anime. Un juego muy solido del cual no me esperaba tanta calidad y que la historia va desde algo muy normal a algo que realmente sorprende dado que las peleas de bosses son muy entretenidas y la historia que hay detrás daEl mejor exclusivo de Switch a día de hoy. Gráficos excelentes, animaciones suaves, jugabilidad entretenida e historia bastante interesante aunque peque del tipico gliché anime. Un juego muy solido del cual no me esperaba tanta calidad y que la historia va desde algo muy normal a algo que realmente sorprende dado que las peleas de bosses son muy entretenidas y la historia que hay detrás da para mucho juego, en especial por si quieren hacer una segunda parte.

    Las misiones secundarias son muy diferentes unas de otras, así que no te aburrian y la historia principal esta bien llevada a pesar de ser bastante normal al principio, pero los tiempos de las cinematicas y las misiones principales tienen un buen ritmo así que no te aburrira.

    Constar que el juego me ha durado unas 21 horas con secundarias hechas.    … Expand
  7. TheLittleMelo
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Clarísimo juego del año 2019 en Nintendo Switch y candidato a serlo en global, toda una sorpresa. PG vuelve a firmar un juego único dónde la jugabilidad y el frenetismo de los combates destacan por encima de todo, pero a su vez nos ofrece un juego variado que engloba multitud de mecánicas. Un action RPG (no os equivoquéis, aquí el H&S se huele a lo lejos y sólo en el combate) de corteClarísimo juego del año 2019 en Nintendo Switch y candidato a serlo en global, toda una sorpresa. PG vuelve a firmar un juego único dónde la jugabilidad y el frenetismo de los combates destacan por encima de todo, pero a su vez nos ofrece un juego variado que engloba multitud de mecánicas. Un action RPG (no os equivoquéis, aquí el H&S se huele a lo lejos y sólo en el combate) de corte policial, pausado, que requiere cierta dosis de exploración y recolección de objetos que nos ayudarán a mejorar las habilidades de nuestras Legiones. Quién busque un juego de acción lineal no lo encontrará (no al menos al 100%), este es un juego que se toma su tiempo, necesita reposo, como cualquier JRPG.
    Astral Chain nos ofrece los mejores combates de la generación y un producto global excelente. Mención especial al característico estilo artístico y apartado gráfico general, que muestra una vez más lo que puede llegar a ofrecer Switch con un poco de mimo.
    Una experiencia fascinante que sólo se ve ligeramente empañada por algunas misiones secundarias un tanto anodinas en algunos casos (algunas de ellas directamente desesperantes) que además merman la experiencia de la rejugabilidad, siendo este un título organizado en capítulos en los que puedes obtener una puntación y calificación, eso llega a afectarle negativamente.
    Las historia es ciertamente interesante, acompaña en todo momento, aunque es algo predecible y podría estar más desarrollada y explotada (quizás para un Astral Chain 2).
    En definitiva un juego soberbio que nadie se debería perder, mucho menos si eres poseedor de una Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  8. marsbarrow
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game is so good. It has a ton of unique combat modes with an interesting story that keeps you coming back for more. It's an excellent looking game on the Switch and has enough flair to wow your friends as they pass by your TV. I really enjoy the character and monster design and the number of things you can do as you get into the game. Sound and music are typical for a PlatinumThis game is so good. It has a ton of unique combat modes with an interesting story that keeps you coming back for more. It's an excellent looking game on the Switch and has enough flair to wow your friends as they pass by your TV. I really enjoy the character and monster design and the number of things you can do as you get into the game. Sound and music are typical for a Platinum Games game--top-notch. If you have a Switch and enjoy action games... get this game!… Expand
  9. lucasbrum
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great and exclusive. Congratz Platinum and Nintendo. Your partnership is great for gamers.… Expand
  10. 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!
  11. ME123
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    The game is flipping awesome. PeriodT.

    Combat, gameplay, story are all wacky and over the top ridiculousness. Just amazing.
  12. Sbc0412
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Amazing graphics, engaging story. Don't believe those dumb zero scores... It is just losers spamming negative reviews because they have no lives.
  13. CrazyRah
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    A must buy for fans of excellent combat and fans of incredible soundtracks. But the game got more than that, it also got a really stylish design with some really awesome use of colours and lightening. The story and the characters are of the quality you would expect to find in this kind of game and while an area of improvement is still at such a level of quality as to no detract from theA must buy for fans of excellent combat and fans of incredible soundtracks. But the game got more than that, it also got a really stylish design with some really awesome use of colours and lightening. The story and the characters are of the quality you would expect to find in this kind of game and while an area of improvement is still at such a level of quality as to no detract from the overall experience. The level that the player can customize their character is good enough that most people should be able to find a design that they like and can look at for the 20ish hours they might need to complete the game!… Expand
  14. pmdgv
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    ANÁLISE PONTUAL:

    A história é genérica mas sabe bem disso e mesmo assim consegue te manter entretido. Os personagens são carismáticos e memoráveis, a jogabilidade é "padrão Platinum", ou seja, excelente (destaque para as animações de movimentação do protagonista). Os gráficos claramente não levam o console ao seu limite (comum em jogos hack 'n slash), mas ainda assim são muito bonitos e    ANÁLISE PONTUAL:

    A história é genérica mas sabe bem disso e mesmo assim consegue te manter entretido. Os personagens são carismáticos e memoráveis, a jogabilidade é "padrão Platinum", ou seja, excelente (destaque para as animações de movimentação do protagonista). Os gráficos claramente não levam o console ao seu limite (comum em jogos hack 'n slash), mas ainda assim são muito bonitos e bem desenhados; por todos os cenários há muitos detalhes interessantes e que conseguem te fazer imergir ainda mais naquele mundo. No entanto, existem algumas inconsistências visuais, mas que não chegam a incomodar. A trilha sonora é bacana, mas a Platinum já fez bem melhor em NieR. Gostaria que o foco na exploração fosse um pouco maior, mas aí já é pessoal. Enfim, os maiores problemas são a câmera, a qual pode não obedecer em lutas mais fechadas, e algumas quedas de frame em batalhas contra inimigos maiores. A Platinum já está trabalhando em melhorias e já lançou seu primeiro update. No mais, o jogo é excelente.

    HISTÓRIA: 7
    VISUAL: 8
    SONS: 7
    JOGABILIDADE: 9
    NOTA FINAL: 8

    Mas eu dou 10 em protesto contra os haters!    … Expand
  15. EpicLeap
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome! Art style, story, mechanics and combat. It's a really masterpiece
  16. MORJ
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Amazing action game by Platinum. Dont pay attention to the salty sony stans, who are review bombing the game. Look up videos on youtube, and youll know, theyre salty. Because this is, AND ALLWAYS WILL BE a Nintendo exclusive franchise. Keep them tears flowing sony drones, im basking in them :D
  17. Sdmac
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Stop review bombing and just buy a switch you sony idiots LOL What a waste of time
  18. Impulse
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    As someone who's always kinda liked Platinum's games but thought they were usually a bit rough around the edges, this is the most fully-realized and polished game they've put out. Tons of stuff here for both newcomers and genre veterans, and tons of surprisingly good side content and worldbuilding on top of the usual excellent combat and presentation.
  19. redwing605
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Great game, awesome to have system exclusives like this! Always look forward to the next platinum games title.
  20. Liostro
    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.
  21. link_danirojo
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Creo que merece un 9, pero le doy un 10 debido a la cantidad de ceros sinsentido que tiene. Es un juegazo que mezcla una historia anime con toques de los mejores como Evangelion con unas batallas marca de la casa Platinum muy frenéticas y con unas mecánicas muy profundas que convierten cada batalla en una experiencia increíble. Aunque sus fases de investigación y secundarias son algo másCreo que merece un 9, pero le doy un 10 debido a la cantidad de ceros sinsentido que tiene. Es un juegazo que mezcla una historia anime con toques de los mejores como Evangelion con unas batallas marca de la casa Platinum muy frenéticas y con unas mecánicas muy profundas que convierten cada batalla en una experiencia increíble. Aunque sus fases de investigación y secundarias son algo más flojas, cfeo que esos cambios de ritmos no le hacen ningún mal a un juego que, en casi todo, es excelente. Lo he acabado en 28h y he flipado en casa misión.… Expand
  22. jholden3249
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Bayonetta 2 was nominated for GotY, showered with 10/10, and this game is even better. It has the amazing combat as expected, but a better story and more things to do than just fight. Haven’t come close to beating it but, my opinion isn’t going to change. The game is incredible. Another masterpiece from Platinum. You know a game is good when it draws the review bombing fanboys out of theBayonetta 2 was nominated for GotY, showered with 10/10, and this game is even better. It has the amazing combat as expected, but a better story and more things to do than just fight. Haven’t come close to beating it but, my opinion isn’t going to change. The game is incredible. Another masterpiece from Platinum. You know a game is good when it draws the review bombing fanboys out of the woodwork.… Expand
  23. Cryday
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Imagine review-bombing a game because it’s an exclusive. Imagine not having a Switch in 2019. The game is actually a 9/10 for me but you have to counter 0‘s with 10‘s or the trolls will get their way.
  24. sanitariusz
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Great game with great gameplay and story. Musthave for any gamer. Good job Platinum!
  25. Damedus
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Geat action game with many RPG elements and nice story. Diverse subquests and nice learning curve. Another hit for the switch and platinum games.
  26. coolflare
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Had to give this game a proper rating because idiots are review-bombing this game.
  27. eugy906
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Fantastico! Sotto ogni punto di vista.
    Come al solito non basta fare un ottimo gioco per evitare recensioni negative ingiustificate.
  28. YoSahop
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game is Godlike. How is this running on the Switch? Got it at Walmart for $49.99 and it’s the best money I’ve spend this summer. Hard to put the controller down. Highly recommend this game.
  29. FreedomFighters
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I’m gonna be honest with you, 2019 has been a pretty underwhelming year in gaming for me. Sure, I haven’t gotten to play some of the year’s big games just yet (like the “Resident Evil 2” remake or “Devil May Cry 5”), but it feels like, for the most part, the year’s just been really unexciting. Well, unless you’re a Nintendo Switch fan, of course: outside of a few very minor misstepsI’m gonna be honest with you, 2019 has been a pretty underwhelming year in gaming for me. Sure, I haven’t gotten to play some of the year’s big games just yet (like the “Resident Evil 2” remake or “Devil May Cry 5”), but it feels like, for the most part, the year’s just been really unexciting. Well, unless you’re a Nintendo Switch fan, of course: outside of a few very minor missteps (“Yoshi’s Crafted World” was just okay, and I’ve heard mixed things about “Daemon X Machina”), Nintendo’s been consistently putting out well-received titles like “Super Mario Maker 2” (which, I can confirm, is fantastic), “Fire Emblem: Three Houses” (not my kind of game but I’ve heard nothing but amazing things), “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” (haven’t started it yet, but I’ll get to it soon), “Luigi’s Mansion 3” (have started it and I’m definitely loving it), and of course this game, “Astral Chain.” Now, this was one I was really excited for: I may not be extremely invested in PlatinumGames’ entire library, but I love the “Bayonetta” games, and I’m one of the six people on the planet that like “Star Fox Zero,” and early looks at the gameplay impressed me a lot. Having played through the game, I can honestly say this may be one of the best games I’ve played this year.
    “Astral Chain” impressed me on all fronts. From a story perspective, I may not be an anime viewer (I know practically nothing about anime), but this game’s story feels like an anime lovingly crafted into a video game; the dramatic moments work perfectly, I love the game’s cast of characters (even if the protagonist is a silent one), and the game’s world is breathtakingly realized and absolutely incredible down to the tiniest details. The anime-like aesthetic not only affects the story, but the visual design as well, and even in the game’s darkest moments, the visuals spring to life with lush, beauty, and an incredible sense of wonder. Adding to the already-strong visual presentation, the music is incredibly varied and fits within the game’s tone perfectly. Gameplay, though, is where the game really stands out: the combat is deep and intricate, made even better by the vast majority of Legions the game gives you to use. The teamwork mechanic between you and your Legion is also well-crafted, and it feels like every Legion is important, making your use of each one incredibly gratifying. The campaign is also quite varied in its mission structure, strikes a perfect balance in regards to length, and features some very memorable boss fights and enemy encounters. It’s a game that checks every box, and not only establishes PlatinumGames’ strong grasp on action games, but also refines their formula and sees them reaching one of their biggest creative highs.
    If there’s one very minor criticism I can give the game, it’s that the AI of your Legion can be the tiniest bit wonky at first, but it doesn’t take long to get it down, and once you do, the game becomes a rip-roaring good time. I could gush about it even more, but I think you guys get the point, “Astral Chain” is breathtaking from start to finish. Not only is it one of the best games I’ve played this year, but this might honestly go down as one of the best games (perhaps even the best game, though it’s a tight race between this and “Bayonetta 2”) in PlatinumGames’ library of titles to date. If you haven’t gotten a chance to play it yet, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Go play this right now. PlatinumGames, thank you. I can’t wait to see where you take this franchise in the future!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 “Fantastic”    … Expand
  30. gcnexus
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game in every respect, anything this good is bound to upset some very stupid people.… Expand
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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
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#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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