John Rairdin
Nintendo World ReportAstral Chain (Switch) Review
Published 8/26/2019
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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.
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- PlatinumGames
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- Nintendo
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Critic avg
87
45 scored reviews
Total coverage
45
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Score range
70–100
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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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45 included scored reviews
90–10023 reviews · 51%
80–8921 reviews · 47%
70–791 review · 2%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Blake Morse
ShacknewsAstral Chain review: An unbreakable bond
Published 8/26/2019
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80
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Read originalDamien McFerran
Nintendo LifeReview: Astral Chain - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It
Published 8/26/2019
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90
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisAstral Chain Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 8/26/2019
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80
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Read originalIGN Astral Chain Review
Published 8/26/2019
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90
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Read originalJames Berich
Press StartAstral Chain Review - Strong Links With Some Kinks
Published 8/26/2019
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeo Faierman
Screen RantAstral Chains Review: Another PlatinumGames Classic
Published 8/26/2019
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Gosper
StevivorAstral Chain Review: Big sparkle destiny, tiny officer’s salary
Published 8/26/2019
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85
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Read originalHayes Madsen
TwinfiniteAstral Chain Review
Published 8/26/2019
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrancesco De Meo
WccftechAstral Chain Review – The Twins Of Destiny Don’t Disappoint
Published 8/26/2019
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93
+6 vs critic avg
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