In Astral Chain, players assume the role of a new recruit in a special police task force called the Neuron, as humanity is on the brink of extinction after being attacked by an inter-dimensional species known as the Chimera. Platinum Games’ signature stylized-action gameplay can be expected alongside dungeon-like world design, puzzle-solving, and large scale boss battles, as well as the ability to customize the character’s gender, face, hairstyle, and outfit.
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So, what do the critics have to say about Platinum Games latest IP, Astral Chain?
Nintendo Insider (Darren Palma)
Score: 10/10
IGN (Steven Petite)
Score: 9/10
GameInformer (Andrew Reiner)
Score: 9/10
ScreenRant (Leo Faierman)
Score: 9/10
Twinfinite (Hayes Madsen)
Score: 9/10
Destructoid (Chris Carter)
Score: 9/10
EGM (Reid Mccarter)
Score: 8/10
Press Start Australia (James Mitchell)
Score: 8/10
GameSpot (Michael Higham)
Score: 8/10
Many other publications have moved away from the traditional scoring method when reviewing games. Eurogamer called Astral Chain “Sprawling, varied and constantly stylish,” Polygon praised the game’s accessibility calling it “an action game for everybody,” and Kotaku compared the experience to asking for an ice cream scoop and being given a sundae; “What I wanted is there, and it’s good. There’s just so much more, and I love it all.”
Overall, Platinum Games’ has clearly created something special with Astral Chain that will please longtime fans of the developer and genre while offering something fun and accessible to newcomers. For more on Astral Chain, Nintendo has released a 35-minute gameplay demo showing off the games combat, world traversal, and a boss battle against the player and their Legion.
Astral Chain releases on August 30, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
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