Astral Chain (Nintendo Switch)

Reviews

"Awesome!" by Desh - 10 January 2022

After having finished Astral Chain with a playtime of just under 28 hours, I can firmly say that it is one of the best Switch games that I've played thus far. The combat is simply outrageous with how much fun it can be and there is a wide variety of moves and combos for you to pull off. The finishing moves are immensely satisfying and the animations across the board are also amazing. There were a fair few "jaw drop" moments for me during some of the sequences. Rest assured, the story is no slouch either. Whilst it isn't overly complex or in-depth, I don't think that's a bad thing, as it held my interest until the credits rolled. Getting to know the characters was fun as well, as they are quirky and interesting in their own ways. The game is also gorgeous to look at, with vibrant colours and awesome art direction. A minor complaint that I have, however, is that some of the chapters (the game calls them "Files") can be quite long and feel unnecessarily drawn out at times. For new players, the concept of taking control of both your character and the Legion may seem a bit intimidating, but the game has a difficulty mode called "Unchained Mode", which essentially takes care of the combat and makes it a lot easier, allowing you to focus on the story. Overall, I had a blast with Astral Chain and it's combat is some of the most fun that I've experienced in a game to date. If you're a fan of action-adventure games with doses of exploration sprinkled throughout and enjoy the futuristic, "cyberpunk" style and atmosphere of the game, I would definitely recommend it. Awesome game!

"Amazing game" by Nicole S. - 18 September 2019

I feel as though it is one of the best games available on the Switch. The combat is very interesting and fun. Some cases are a bit too long though if you want to 100% complete it.