Astral Chain Reviews

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8 / 10
Sep 8, 2019

Astral Chain ends up being a mixure of genres in an action game quite hard to define but easy to qualify: Explosive, frenetic and hella fun.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2019

All in all, Astral Chain is a solid and enjoyable action-RPG. It suffers from a lot of Platinum Games' most common problems, such as poor instructions for basic gameplay and an over-reliance on minigames, but the charm and enjoyment of the core game more than make up for that once you get past the rough opening. It's not quite up the highs of a Bayonetta or Nier Automata, but it's worth playing for fans of the company or those looking for a fun action-RPG on the Switch.

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Sep 9, 2019

While fans are waiting for Bayonetta 3 to finally come out, PlatinumGames has released yet another gem on a Nintendo platform with one of their best and most entertaining combat systems to date in Astral Chain.

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GameSkinny
diegoarguello
Top Critic
Sep 10, 2019

Astral Chain is a new IP that feels like a must have for Nintendo Switch users looking for a new hack-slash to dive into

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Sep 10, 2019

While it may not be for everyone per se, Astral Chain blends a beautiful story and world together with tight action as you fight to save everything from enemies both and far. If you love Platinum Games, and you want a truly new and fresh experience on Switch, get Astral Chain.

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80 / 100
Sep 10, 2019

Overall 80 - Astral Chain successfully combines great action, exploration, and puzzles together with a strong narrative. Despite a few problems with pacing and repetition, it's a fun, engaging, and above all original experience.

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Sep 11, 2019

Astral Chain feels like the culmination of Platinum Games’ work, combining sleek character-action gameplay with well-defined progression mechanics, a striking world, and more than a few memorable moments.

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Sep 11, 2019

"Action game that shines like neon lights."

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Unscored
Sep 12, 2019

If only more big-league developers dared to be this bonkers, the industry would be that much more untamed.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2019
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TrueGaming
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2019

Astral Chain is a great action game by PlatinumGames that presents an innovative combat system, epic boss fights, and the great soundtracks the developer is known for.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2019

While it falls into some trappings both general and unique, its inspired design choices in combat and the wealth of customization it provides makes the game stand out even amongst other Nintendo published titles. It can be intimidating at times, but Astral Chain is a game anyone with a Switch should be investigating for themselves.

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9 / 10
Sep 16, 2019

Astral Chain definitely falls within the higher tiers of Platinum Games’ offerings. It boasts a wholly unique and fully-realized gameplay mechanic, above-average world-building and characters straight out of animé, a memorable soundtrack, and more than enough replay value, all glistened with a coat of polish that will have you itching for more, even once you’ve completed its twenty-odd-hour campaign.

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GameGrin
Francis Kenna
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

As it is now, Astral Chain is a great action game with a few blemishes. It might not be perfect, but it should be a high priority for any Switch owners, and fans of the action genre as a whole.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

It may not be PlatinumGames' finest title, but it's definitely a fun time for any Switch owners looking for their next blood-pumping action title.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

Since the moment Astral Chain was teased for the Nintendo Switch, I’ll be the first to admit this was a game I wasn’t going to just enjoy, but one I knew would be a must-have heavy hitter. From its visuals to its gameplay elements, it hasn’t disappointed, and it stands out rather well among its peers.

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Sep 16, 2019

Astral Chain is a unique and beautiful game that excels at what it’s trying to do. It’s one of the best games of the year so far, and it makes me excited to see what the studio will come up with next.

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BaziCenter
Danial Karimi Tar
Top Critic
10 / 10
Sep 16, 2019

Astral Chain is one of the best Hack 'n' Slash titles in recent years and a reliable asset for Nintendo to help them in Console war.

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Sep 17, 2019

Astral Chain is a different take on Platinum Games' proven formula, so much so that it still deserves to be given a chance if you're a fan of their previous works. Although the battles never quite reach the same level of finesse and variety as in Bayonetta, there are still a couple of opportunities in the game that are really close. Especially during confrontations with the bigger bosses.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 17, 2019

What I wanted is there, and it’s good. There’s just so much more, and I love it all.

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