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[Mista]

Destructoid: 9/10

Whatever criticism you can throw at Astral Chain, you can't say it isn't unique. In the first few hours, I was all over the place when it came to an assessment, as it can take some time to really turn it up. But when it does it just clicks, and I don't want to stop playing it.

COG connected: 91/100

Astral Chain is an excellent action game that uses the Switch’s unique hardware in creative ways. It fits handsomely in PlatinumGames’ excellent catalog and should satisfy anyone who likes Japanese action RPGs, or third-person action games. It is a wholly satisfying experience.

Game Informer: 9/10

Astral Chain is fun from start to finish, and gives the player plenty to chew on in terms of side missions and post-game content

GameSpot: 8/10

Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain elevates the stylish action genre with an inventive, gratifying combat system and an unrelenting sense of style

Twinfinite: 4.5/5

Astral Chain could is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch, period. PlatinumGames has proved, once again, that no one does stylish action games better, and I sincerely hope we get to return to the Ark again someday.

USgamer: 4/5

Astral Chain is the directorial debut of Nier Automata designer Takahisa Taura, and it proves that he's a creator worth paying attention to. Part melodramatic anime, part overly complicated Tamagotchi, it's an eminently playable action role-playing game that delivers the pleasure of good teamwork in a way few singleplayer games accomplish. Building on action design ideas seeded in Nier, Astral Chain encourages you to bond with your beloved pet cybermonster both on and off the battlefield. Then, it teaches you how to fight as one.

TheSixthAxis: 8/10

Astral Chain boasts the same winning elements of Platinum's finest work – exhilarating combat, characterful visuals, and a compelling story – but it loses a bit of personality. Where Bayonetta and 2B provided an emotional centre point for the fantastical storytelling, Astral Chain's unnecessarily silent protagonist is a charmless creation saved by an utterly charming world.

IGN: 9/10

Astral Chain is every bit as awesome as it looks in motion, which is to say it's downright incredible.

EuroGamer: Essential

Sprawling, varied and constantly stylish, Astral Chain is a very different breed of action game that ranks with Platinum's best.

MetaCritic: 88
OpenCritic: Mighty

 

[Komatsu]

The OT is going live on August 28th with all the reviews.

 

[Mista]

The OT is going live on August 28th with all the reviews.

Good, thanks. We always do separate review threads for games before release

 

[Starlight Lotice]

Expecting 9s and 10s.

Metacritic at 96 and going down to 91.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Let's see if it's worth keeping my Collector's Edition pre-order!

 

[Vawn]

Expecting 9s and 10s.

Metacritic at 96 and going down to 91.

That's high expectations. I'll go 86 (which is also high).

 

[Stilton Disco]

Hoping for high 80's to low 90's. Looks cracking, and exactly my cup of tea, so I really hope not to be disappointed.

 

[IKSTUGA]

Mid to high 80's incoming.

Edit: Nailed it

 

[Birdo]

Starting in 90's, with the big corp reviewers. But going down to 70's when the indie reviews come in.

If I'm wrong, I'll run down my street in nothing but a gold thong and matching bra.

 

[Vawn]

Starting in 90's, with the big corp reviewers. But going down to 70's when the indie reviews come in.

What's your logic behind this prediction?

 

[Birdo]

What's your logic behind this prediction?

Over thirty years of observation.

 

[mejin]

nah, this game will have solid reviews

 

[ThatGamingDude]

I'll give it 78-90 on both fronts
I'm sure people will have their grievances with it, but over all they'll enjoy it

Over thirty years of observation.

 

[MagnesG]

Please be good.

 

[Vawn]

I'll give it 78-90 on both fronts

That a bold prediction.

I guarantee it will score in the double-digits on Metacritic.

 

[Mista]

I'll give it 78-90 on both fronts

I believe it’ll get 0+

 

[ThatGamingDude]

I believe it’ll get 0+

 

[mcz117chief]

This is gonna be a wild ride!

 

[deriks]

Waiting for Kamiya get inside my Switch

 

[Shifty1897]

84 Metacritic let's go!

 

[Starlight Lotice]

That's high expectations. I'll go 86 (which is also high).

I think it will eventually dip into the 80s after a few months on the game but the hype should keep it high for the first month.

 

[MagnesG]

Anytime soon..

90 lol I'm calling it.

 

[Ogbert]

Low to mid 80s.

Will go with 82.

 

[mcz117chief]

Anytime soon..

90 lol I'm calling it.

91!

 

[MayauMiao]

Will this game be coming on Steam, PS4 ?

 

[Mista]

Updated op

 

[MagnesG]

Will this game be coming on Steam, PS4 ?

Nintendo is publishing this, so na na.

 

[mcz117chief]

Updated op

Lookin' good!

 

[MayauMiao]

Nintendo is publishing this, so na na.

Well shit, at some point I have to get a Switch. Nintendo is killing it with great titles.

 

[JORMBO]

Great reviews so far. Thanks for collecting them up.

I can’t read through them now. Any comments on game length?

 

[MagnesG]

Updated op

I’m reading the review, but it will be good if you could add some excerpts.

 

[Hey Blinkin]

Does anyone mind to let me know if any of the reviews mention how long the game is?

I'm at work and can't read all of these right now.

Happy to see it review well.

 

[Mista]

I’m reading the review, but it will be good if you could add some excerpts.

I always do but since I’m out I’m doing this from mobile. Sorry about thst

 

[MagnesG]

I always do but since I’m out I’m doing this from mobile. Sorry about thst

Nah it's okay.

 

[mejin]

great scores for this one was expected. what really surprised me was Control...eating crow here

 

[Mista]

Nah it's okay.

There you go

 

[Northeastmonk]

Astral Chain is at once the most Platinum game to date and also the studio's biggest departure yet; it's where the outlandish combat of Bayonetta is lavishly embellished before it rubs up against puzzle-solving, dungeon traversal and environmental interrogation. There's nothing quite like it, in either the studio's back catalogue or elsewhere, though you can draw a clear line between Astral Chain and Nier: Automata, another variety box that was shares the same director, Takahisa Taura. For my money, Astral Chain is a much more refined, focussed experience.

Astral Chain review - a Platinum-plated masterpiece

After a period of relative obscurity - this is the studio's first outing since Nier Automata, a 30-month gap that feels…

www.eurogamer.net

 

[MagnesG]

There you go

Nice.

Btw I'm seeing conflicting input for the game's length, some said 12 hours, 20 hours and even 40 hours. Maybe multiple difficulties and new game+ are in part?

 

[Mista]

Nice.

Btw I'm seeing conflicting input for the game's length, some said 12 hours, 20 hours and even 40 hours. Maybe multiple difficulties and new game+ are in part?

Yeah I believe so too

 

[Wesleyalucard]

Mario and Zelda are the only 90+ Nintendo exclusives?

 

[JokerMM]

man, bayonetta 3 is gonna be something truly special i can feel it

 

[MagnesG]

Mario and Zelda are the only 90+ Nintendo exclusives?

I guess? I don't know though still what's the point. Mario Maker 2 is 88 MC and that still sold like bonkers.

Truly debunks all those Nintendo games auto "high scores" bullshit.

 

[Shifty1897]

Between this, Mario Maker 2, and Fire Emblem, my PS4 will be untouched for like 3 months now.

 

[MagnesG]

Okay from what I've read, you can get about 20 hours of playtime in general for the first playthrough. Subsequent plays for higher difficulties will add more.

The battles are complex and unique enough and the downtime busywork are fun. Game is great, guys

 

[Birdo]

I'll give it 78-90 on both fronts
I'm sure people will have their grievances with it, but over all they'll enjoy it

 

[ThatGamingDude]

I need more coffee; what's the lady boner for?
I would hope the alpaca in the window

 

[Birdo]

I need more coffee

To be honest, I think I do too. And I don't even drink coffee.

Anyway, I'll be running down my street in a gold bikini later.

 

[ThatGamingDude]

To be honest, I think I do too. And I don't even drink coffee.

Anyway, I'll be running down my street in a gold bikini later.

Y....You didn't answe...

You know what, it's too early in the morning and I didn't get enough sleep lol

 

[MagnesG]

To be honest, I think I do too. And I don't even drink coffee.

Anyway, I'll be running down my street in a gold bikini later.

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[DonF]

Oh nice! looking great! Added to wishlist!

edit:
Gamespot
Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain elevates the stylish action genre with an inventive, gratifying combat system and an unrelenting sense of style

lmao with this review, come on! Its platinum we are talking here! This could be said for every one of their games!