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Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Action, Science fiction
OpenCritic87IGDB89
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.
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Epic, plot-driven, richly built and clear.
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EurogamerMartin RobinsonAug 2019Sprawling, varied and constantly stylish, Astral Chain is a very different breed of action game that ranks with Platinum's best.
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DualShockersTomas FranzeseSep 201910/10PlatinumGames' Astral Chain is the most innovative action games in years and certainly one of the best games of 2019.
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VGCMatthew CastleAug 20195/5 starsA one of a kind combat experience and Platinum’s most well-rounded adventure to date. A killer combo in every sense of the term.
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DigitalCentralMediaJordan MichealSep 201956/100There are a lot of good ideas displayed in Astral Chain but very little is well executed. A sequel with improvements could be exciting
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RPG SiteJosh TorresAug 20197/10The latest hit from PlatinumGames is an ambitious action adventure game that largely succeeds in many ways, though it's juggling so many aspects that some fall through the cracks.
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IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 114 ratings.
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