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Published: 2019-08-26, Author: Steven , review by: in.ign.com
Astral Chain is another excellent game from Platinum, and one of the best action games of this generation. Period. Fighting off alien invaders with a Legion robot by your side proves to be even more fun than it looks, which is saying a lot. Even outside o...
The world is colourful, vast and imaginative, Combat is varied and challenging in some excellent ways, Everything oozes anime-infused personality, You can take selfies with cats and dogs
The camera can be a cruel mistress, Performance while docked isn't good enough
Astral Chain is one of PlatinumGames' finest acts this generation, cementing itself as yet another stellar exclusive for Nintendo Switch. It doesn't reach the heights of excellence achieved by Yoko Taro's NieR: Automata, but can more than hold its own tha...
Published: 2019-08-27, Author: Martin , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: Chain reaction.Sprawling, varied and constantly stylish, Astral Chain is a very different breed of action game that ranks with Platinum's best.After a period of relative obscurity - this is the studio's first outing since Nier Automata, a 30-month gap...
Abstract: I'll just cut to the chase, Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 are my favorite “hack-and-slash” games of all time. The kinetic combat, over-the-top spectacle and easy to learn, hard to master controls make them some of the best in the genre. It created the pedigre...
Published: 2019-09-14, Author: João , review by: neowin.net
From the moment I saw the announcement trailer for Astral Chain, I knew I wanted to buy the game, with the stunning visuals and fast combat being what captivated me the most. I had pretty high expectations for the title, but it ended up surpassing them by...
Published: 2019-09-11, Author: Tony , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: In a console landscape of re-releases, remasters, and years-after-the-fact ports from PC, Astral Chain both stands up as a wholly new game–and a throwback to PS2 era action games.Yes, fifteen years ago, when the focus of mainstream gaming wasn't on super-...
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...
Published: 2019-09-07, Author: David , review by: gamingtrend.com
Stylish as heck, Extremely deep combat system, Surprisingly good story, Beautiful aesthetic
Camera problems, A few tedious missions
Astral Chain brings together gameplay elements from all of Platinum's best, from Bayonetta to Transformers Devastation, and adds the secret spice of detective work to tie it all together. It's easy enough for newcomers to the genre, deep enough for vetera...
Published: 2019-08-30, Author: Michael , review by: gamespot.com
Inventive, gratifying combat system that gives you so many fun tools to work with, Variety and pacing through the lengthy campaign keeps things fresh from start to finish, Slick manga/anime-inspired presentation comes to life in motion with unrelenting st
Movement can sometimes be imprecise and cause occasional frustrations, Some cliches bring down the story
