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Switch - 8/30/2019

Astral Chain

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.

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure
Developer
PlatinumGames
Publisher
Nintendo

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Critic average

87

Average of 45 scored external reviews.

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Review coverage

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Critic avg

87

45 scored reviews

Total coverage

45

All coverage currently scored

Score range

70–100

Lowest to highest scored review

Signal shape

Mixed response

Score range is 21–30 points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 87 across 45 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.

Score distribution

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45 included scored reviews

90–10023 reviews · 51%
80–8921 reviews · 47%
70–791 review · 2%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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John Rairdin

Nintendo World Report

Astral Chain (Switch) Review

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

85

-2 vs critic avg

Blake Morse

Shacknews

Astral Chain review: An unbreakable bond

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-7 vs critic avg

Damien McFerran

Nintendo Life

Review: Astral Chain - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+3 vs critic avg

Dominic Leighton

TheSixthAxis

Astral Chain Review – TheSixthAxis

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-7 vs critic avg

IGN Astral Chain Review

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+3 vs critic avg

James Berich

Press Start

Astral Chain Review - Strong Links With Some Kinks

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-7 vs critic avg

Leo Faierman

Screen Rant

Astral Chains Review: Another PlatinumGames Classic

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+3 vs critic avg

Matt Gosper

Stevivor

Astral Chain Review: Big sparkle destiny, tiny officer’s salary

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

85

-2 vs critic avg

Hayes Madsen

Twinfinite

Astral Chain Review

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+3 vs critic avg

Astral Chain Review – The Twins Of Destiny Don’t Disappoint

Published 8/26/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

93

+6 vs critic avg

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