Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Second Anniversary

Fun game for a couple of play throughs, but then becomes repetitive. Also the story was a mess. But the combat made up for it.

Fantastic game, really enjoyed the combat and the detective elements. Would love to see a sequel after Platinum is done with Bayonetta 3. They were happy with sales, so I'm confident we'll see a return to the series.

Oh yes, a sequel would be fantastic!

I've been waiting on an article about this, my own twin daughters have the same birthday as the game, as well as Noctis from FF XVI.

Also, I've really been meaning to pick this game up. I really hope the next Nintendo system is backward compatible with Switch. It probably will be, but I expect nothing with Nintendo.

This was a blind purchase I made around the beginning of 2020 and I couldn't have been more pleased. The end of game had me like, "Well I have to see what happens now!"

I forgot I owned this. And I have MonHun Rise in its cellophane. Lord I should get round to them.

I enjoyed the combat but didn't like everything else. i wish i could but I enjoyed the first few chapters before it devolved into the cliches.

I really hated they switched up the script into the lone destined hero trope. Every side character became useless. And the villain oh what a let done. The cliche god complex trope.

The game's plot really didn't need to be so over top with it's cliches. Ironically out of the characters in the game, the most interesting one with any substance is only featured in one chapter. Kyle. Everyone else was forgettable.

But again, first 3 chapters were excellent. It was downhill plot wise from there.

Honestly couldn't get into the game. The story interests me but the mostly silent protagonists ruin it. I like the concept for the action but would rather it just be an anime.

Really enjoyed this game! Got a bit old by the end of the main story. I would be up for a sequel, though.

It was a great game but I think W101 or Bayonetta 2 are the superior action games. But I love everything Platinum makes. So, sequel next please, along W102

I'd like to see a price cut.

The combat looks interesting but everything else looks blah. Not willing to pay full price for it.

@sketchturner Yeah sadly, outside of combat everything else is pretty lackluster. The detective side of things is underutilized and the story is just everywhere.

Really the only thing keeping the game together is the combat. Nothing else is all that interesting. I managed to snag it for 40 used so im not complaining too much.

I don't regret the time I spent with it, but If I could go back, I would have spent that 40$ on something else.

Had more fun with this game then W101 and Bayonetta and glad it was a Platinum game that actually sold well too which implies we might see more in the future. I honestly want a Astral Chain 2 over a Bayonetta 3 at this point

@Arawn93 Same. I would prefer a sequel to Astra Chain than to Bayonetta 3! My only complaint is that my switch pro controller might just died after this game due to multiple combos and moves and furious action. The left analogue stick is not responsive and I cannot repair it. It's not drift..

Fantastic game! Contrary to what others say here, the gameplay and story at least for me is a blast! Hoping for a sequel!

@Zyph Really? I found the story to be everything I dislike about anime dialed up to 11.

@Frailbay30 I guess it's just the magic of being human beings with personal opinions and tastes.
A complete garbage to one could be a shiny diamond for the other.

Not a game you can stop playing for about a year and come back to. I can’t remember the controls 😩

Yes, this is one of the best games on the Switch! And finishing the extra missions after the ending is a really fun challenge. Regarding the story, it's really crazy and a lot of fun, with maaaybe one too many plot holes.

Absolutely love this game!
The combat is amazing once you master the controls and pulling off combo’s.

I’m happy with my collectors edition.

Also, the music is great too.
The three Jena Anderson tracks are pure gold!
Can’t get enough of them.

Why is it always tweets? This is not being celebrated anywhere else?

I really enjoyed Astral Chain. The story was a bit meh, true, but I wasn't even expecting it to be good. That was just some short cutscenes between the action. And the action is something that can't be found in any other game. It was hugely satisfying to circle around enemies and tie them down with the Legion and then zap up close to pummel them.

Saying there isn't anything in this game beyond the combat is pretty harsh, in my opinion. For example the art direction is very stellar and all the visual flair with smooth 60fps makes this one of the most cool looking Switch games. Some of the environments look cool as hell. The soundtrack was also pretty good and the amount of content adequate for this kind of game. And there was some nice small customisation touches available to adjust the game to your liking.

Astral Chain is a very good game that the majority of people choose to ignore for no good reason

This is one of my favorite Platinum games. Combat was a little more complex than usual character action, but ultra fun once you got it and improved the abilities.

Glad this hidden gem still managed to sell a million copies. Astral Chain 2, anyone?

One of the best game I played on switch.

@Ewaldus Agreed the tracks are super dope! Got 'em on loop for a good couple of months after I finished the game xD

Started a second playthrough this week (after never quite completing the first) and I'm enjoying it more than I expected. Really good game.

I remember being bad at this game, but I still liked it. I would play a sequel.

I think they should make Astral Chain 3 first and then make Astral Chain 2 a few years later, just to be cool and original.

Why do anniversaries become news articles when there is literally nothing to report?

I couldn't get into the combat when I first tried it, felt like I was trying to pat my head and rub my belly at the same time.
Think I was also kinda annoyed that it wasn't Bayonetta 3.
But I started fresh 6 months later, the combat clicked and now it's in my top 5 Switch games.
Forget Bayo 3, give me AC2!

One of my biggest disappointment on switch. I don't know which problem i have with platinum games, but whenever i try one i get bored extremely fast.

@tech7 Yeah, game was just ok in my book. It gets stale very fast. It's a very repetitive game. Story is just terrible.

The rewards you unlock for doing Hard Mode were just extra colors. Very poor way to motivate someone to get better scores.

@Zyph Ummm, the user just said they disliked the story. Never implied it was complete garbage. Relax.

I need to get this game, it looks super cool, like everything Platinum does.

@Fangleman32 Oh I'm sure! I'm not being defensive. Just making a point.

Happy 2nd anniversary!! Love this game, pretty cool it’s now Nintendo owned IP…hopefully they don’t bury the franchise. Would love to see a sequel, day 1 purchase for me! Ready when u are Nintendo!

If it's time for a sequel, then it's time for a sale.

I wish it would go on sale. I can't pay $60 for a 2 year old game, but will play it eventually.

Just signed up love the YouTube channel! Would be amazing to see an Astral Chain 2, but we all know they have to focus on Bayonetta 3. When an Steal Chain 2 does drop (hopefully on switch pro) I hope they take their time on it. Cause it'll be hard to top the first one.