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
Published: 2019-08-27, 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
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...
Published: 2019-08-26, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Stellar, unique combat, Fun traversal and puzzle solving, Creative implementations of Legions, Excellent graphics and sound design,
Dull dialogue, Detective scenes are a mixed bag, Convoluted systems and menus,
(Image credit: Nintendo)Astral Chain is one of the Switch’s best action games yet, putting a truly unique spin on the genre with its layered, creative and flat-out fun Legion-based combat. Traversing the astral plane with your Legion’s unique abilities is...
