One of the bigger games coming out at the end of this month is PlatinumGames' Switch exclusive, Astral Chain.
While we're all looking forward to this release at Nintendo Life, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl is particularly excited about it. Fortunately, he doesn't have to wait quite as long as the rest of us, as he's already got his hands on the game.
The good news: it's looks and plays just as you might have hoped. To prove it, Zion has uploaded around 10-minutes of gameplay footage featuring the game's combat, bosses and level sections. Check out the full gameplay video below:
So, what do you think? Will you be trying out Astral Chain at the end of this month? Share your thoughts.
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Can't wait for this. Gonna check the reviews first before committing to it though. Worried that we're only being shown the best bits.
I'm not even waiting. Platinum hasnt done me wrong yet, and we've danced many times. This looks awesome as heck to me too. Sadly I do have to wait tho. But hopefully not long. This and Dragon Quest next month will keep me busy for awhile.
Definitely one of my most hyped games for this year, it's looking really good
This looks amazing
Nice gameplay video. This is looking like another game I'll end up playing in spite of it not running at 60fps. I really wish they would implement a high frame rate mode, at least for docked play, that gets it up to 60fps. Maybe at least have VR battles that run at 60? Please, give me a 60fps bone! The VR battles that you can do at the HQ look fun, as does the whole game. I love the obsession with toilets. Thanks to Tim Rogers for his video where lots of details were shared in a funny manner.
Every day i count down on my calender to astral chain day and links awakening day. I'm trying not to watch too much footage other than the treehouse live at e3. It's day 1 for me no matter what.
Xenoblade 2 better edition
Not watching any of the videos! Have it on pre-order, so I won't ruin any surprises by these spoiler videos
@kingjonelulz When I saw the reveal I thought it'd be a sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles X.
I have to admit, I was really underwhelmed by this game prior to this video. But after seeing this game play, I am more interested now. Still not sold, but it looks better than I thought.
Great video, glad you got a chance to play it.
It seems like everyone and their dog, platinum and Nintendo included, are determined to spoil everything about this game. Dodging these spoiler bullets is getting harder as the days count down.
I am very tempted to pre-order this as well as links awaking tomorrow thanks to the gamestop deal where I can trade in a select game to pre-order a game for €10.
Though I am also tempted to use one of the games I am going to trade in for animal crossing. Such a tough choice to make when you want 3 games to get cheap but only 2 games on the list that I have no problem trading in.
Finally a game that represents the boys in blue. Excited to play this but might have to wait on this one. Link's Awakening, Dragon Quest, Witcher 3 and the Baldurs Gate collection are my top priorities.
@Old-Red It's a new IP, they need to convince more people.
I would love a demo
@Qwertyninty I think there's a lot of nuance to gameplay. When Platinum released W101, a lot of people tried the demo, didn't pick up on the intricacies of combat, and did not buy it. They may hold back on a demo (though I'd love to have one too, for sure).
Pre ordered! Collectors edition. Let hope it doesn't let me down.
@Muddy_4_Ever yeah other way around for me. I won’t buy this game without trying it for myself first. I do hope it sells well though.
@finalstan I know, I just wanted to use the term spoiler bullets.
Waiting for this feast makes me hangry!
When they showed the first trailer, I was completely sold. It just looked so...... fun?
Astral Chain will surely join Fire Emblem on my all time favorite games list (and Dragon Quest XI S will surely join Xenoblade 2, Persona 5 and Final Fantasy X and XII on my all time fave JRPG list). Up until now, Bayonetta 2 was my favorite action game, and definitely an all-time fave. Astral Chain just looks better. Here’s a good article that just dropped:
Even The Non-Fighting Parts Of The New Switch Game Astral Chain Are Excellent
I have the digital version preloaded, the physical version preordered, the EU special edition on lock, and the JP special edition as well due to the cool collector box that matches the Bayonetta 2 special edition (will just sell the contents on eBay, I only want the box).
I know they didn’t promise a multi player over than Mario odyssey style for 2 people, but this boss battle and the fact they had multi for Bayonetta 2 make me believe we might see a multiplayer for this game and this make me even more hyped
@JaxonH the more I learn about it, the more it seems GOTY material
@Tantani
Bayonetta 2 was nominated for 2014 GotY, and Nier Automata was nominated for several smaller GotY award categories. Astral Chain is where statements such as “the hype is real” are born from.
It is multiplayer as well, btw. They already confirmed you can play with two people, one controlling the legion.
@60frames-please
Dear God will you just stop!!! I can't be the only one sick of your posts. If 60 is all you care about buy a pc and leave is all alone. Me would rather have a good game that a plays at 30 than some mediocre that's plays at 60
It looks interesting. But its not high priority, I'll grab it eventually.
@Freddo this will be on average at the lowest an 8.8 out of 10
@suikoden judging by the sheer amount of dislikes they get, I don’t think you are.
@suikoden I'm not trying to bother you at all. I'd prefer a good game that runs at 60, but to each their own.
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