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Astral Chain

Astral Chain

PlatinumGames·Released Aug 30, 2019·Single player

Platforms
Switch
Genres
ActionAdventure
Critic90/100
Across 5 reviews
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Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on fluid, dual-character combat.

Reviews

7 reviews
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Kotaku
Mike Fahey·Sep 17, 2019
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What I wanted is there, and it’s good. There’s just so much more, and I love it all.

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GameSpot
Michael Higham·Aug 26, 2019
Critic80/100
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Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain elevates the stylish action genre with an inventive, gratifying combat system and an unrelenting sense of style.

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IGN
Steven Petite·Aug 26, 2019
Critic90/100
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Astral Chain is every bit as awesome as it looks in motion, which is to say it’s downright incredible.

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Nintendo Life
Damien McFerran·Aug 26, 2019
Critic90/100
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With its amazing visuals, fantastic presentation, varied gameplay and deep, rewarding combat, Astral Chain could well be PlatinumGames' most accomplished game yet.

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Eurogamer
Martin Robinson·Aug 26, 2019
Critic100/100
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After a period of relative obscurity - this is the studio's first outing since Nier Automata, a 30-month gap that feels…

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