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[Dane]

Game really looks good, sadly I don't have a Switch.

 

[Carna]

So is this a combat game, or adventure game?

 

[Fart Knight]

Its an action adventure.

 

[CJY]

88 is actually my personal cut-off point for MUST PLAY. The fact it's also Platinum makes this a DOUBLE MUST PLAY.

 

[RPGCrazied]

It should be a system seller. I hope them making it an exclusive pays off for Nintendo.

 

[JokerMM]

i hope the plot is good, hearing some dude that worked in Nier automata is working on this is THE reason i was/am interested in this game at all

 

[Otterz4Life]

Just like Mass Effect Andromeda you can choose and the one you don't choose will become your twin sibling.

Fixed

 

[Danjin44]

So is this a combat game, or adventure game?

Is kind of both, it between being linear like Bayonetta and open area to explore like Automata.

i hope the plot is good, hearing some dude that worked in Nier automata is working on this is THE reason i was/am interested in this game at all

I hate disappoint you, but Automata’s story Is all Yoko Taro and his not working on this game, it’s lead designer behind Automata is the one directing this.

 

[Fart Knight]

It should be a system seller. I hope them making it an exclusive pays off for Nintendo.

We all know how well their games sell on Nintendo hardware....

 

[mcz117chief]

88?

That is slamin' good score!

 

[Spaceman292]

Shame really, it looked quite good.

U serious bro?

 

[DonF]

any word on length of the game? If its like 10 hours, I'll wait for discounts.

 

[ROMhack]

U serious bro?

No lol

 

[Hotspurr]

I would read reviews, it seems the combat and action is good, but the rest of the game is somewhat meh, and there are areas that feel like a slog (mostly the ones out if combat). If you are expecting another bayonetta or rising, you may not be pleased. Not crapping on the game, just giving fair warning so you don't get buyer's remorse.

 

[Shifty]

Shame really, it looked quite good.

B-but GAF told me it looks like a PS2 game

 

[RaptorGTA]

any word on length of the game? If its like 10 hours, I'll wait for discounts.

Been hearing around 15 hours or so.

 

[Mista]

any word on length of the game? If its like 10 hours, I'll wait for discounts.

15-20

 

[mekes]

I’m seeing advertisements for this game everywhere. It did catch my eye, nice to see it has reviewed well.

 

[Danjin44]

15-20

To me it perfect length for an action game like this, not all games needs to 60-100 hour long.

 

[DonF]

To me it perfect length for an action game like this, not all games needs to 60-100 hour long.

Yep, specially this kind of game. I've replayed bayoneta 1-2 and DMC 3 countless times. I love starting the game, finishing a mission, kick ass and log out.
If the game keeps a score, like most platinum games, even better.

 

[Mista]

To me it perfect length for an action game like this, not all games needs to 60-100 hour long.

Agreed

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

Fuck it... Once the Switch mini comes out.. This gonna be my first game to buy. I've been itching for a good action game.

 

[Danjin44]

Fuck it... Once the Switch mini comes out.. This gonna be my first game to buy. I've been itching for a good action game.

But wouldn’t be better to get regular Switch so you play action like this on pro controller?

 

[Closer]

Oh Boy... I never expected this game to be reviewed this well. I guess I'm gonna need to buy it real fast. Good job Platinum.

 

[iconmaster]

If the game keeps a score, like most platinum games, even better.

IGN review says yes.

No stylish action game is complete with [sic – proofread people!] a rankings system, and in Astral Chain you’re graded for each “case” you complete in a mission, as well as given an overall grade at the end. I’ve already gone back to try to raise my grade in several missions by maximizing style and speed and minimizing damage taken.

 

[Danjin44]

Oh Boy... I never expected this game to be reviewed this well. I guess I'm gonna need to buy it real fast. Good job Platinum.

I guess most people seem surprised as well but for me the Threehouse gameplay footage completely sold me on this game regardless what review score it would have gotten.

 

[spartan30gr]

Platinum games have magicians in her team.Absolutely gorgeous rewiews so far for this game.Shame tha don't have a Nintendo switch

 

[Danjin44]

Platinum games have magicians in her team.Absolutely gorgeous rewiews so far for this game.Shame tha don't have a Nintendo switch

When it comes to their own original IP they deliver.

 

[Vawn]

i hope the plot is good, hearing some dude that worked in Nier automata is working on this is THE reason i was/am interested in this game at all

There are tons of dudes who work on every big game and the vast majority have nothing to do with the story plot.

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

But wouldn’t be better to get regular Switch so you play action like this on pro controller?

You're right but since im always on the go, the mini seems to fit my style.. Sure I'm sacrificing some features and controller options. But the game will be good.

 

[Ivellios]

88 metacritic.

Looking forward for this.

 

[MagnesG]

Just a reminder, this type of game was meant to be played multiple times on higher difficulties.

 

[kraspkibble]

Might pick it up.

Need to buy a Switch again tho.

 

[Kamina]

15-20

With or without the sidequests?

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

Exciting times

 

[Closer]

I guess most people seem surprised as well but for me the Threehouse gameplay footage completely sold me on this game regardless what review score it would have gotten.

I was already sold on the game way before the Threehouse segment. I'm just impressed how the media is swallowing it all up too. The reviews made me put the game way above everything else I had planned to buy.

 

[Danjin44]

Is he for real!? For love of god, what in the fuck is happening with world these days!!? People just actively looking for to get offended by everything and anything!

 

[JORMBO]

Is he for real!? For love of god, what in the fuck is happening with world these days!!? People just actively looking for to get offended by everything and anything!

Must be offended by futuristic anime cops fighting aliens.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Is he for real!? For love of god, what in the fuck is happening with world these days!!? People just actively looking for to get offended by everything and anything!

You would think they would let actual fans comment on the game before someone tries to rip it apart for silly reasons. Its like trying to relate JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to real world events. I feel like some of these "journalists" are a complete separation from people I've enjoyed video games with over the years.

 

[iconmaster]

He's wrong. The game deals very explicitly with police brutality against a minority race, the inter-dimensional Chimeras.

 

[MagnesG]

Is he for real!? For love of god, what in the fuck is happening with world these days!!? People just actively looking for to get offended by everything and anything!

He also complains that the game doesn't force him to experiment because higher difficulties being unlockables, plus, this is a bit absurd - game doesn't go nuts on Neon Genesis Evangelion settings. He's disappointed for that he says.

Also the game should touch on ma heavy heavy issues and should be developed with that focus in mind.

 

[Danjin44]

He also complains that the game doesn't force him to experiment because higher difficulties being unlockables, plus, this is a bit absurd - game doesn't go nuts on Neon Genesis Evangelion settings. He's disappointed for that he says.

Also the game should touch on ma heavy heavy issues and should be developed with that focus in mind.

This is crazy, It might have inspiration from EVA in terms how Legions function but the game was never trying to be Evangelion or touch on real life police issues, heck this game was going have Fantasy setting at first but they went with futuristic setting because Nintendo told them bunch of others done Fantasy setting already. Taru's goal with this game was to have "Synergetic Action" for this game and story and setting came after that.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I wish Digital Foundry would do an analysis soon. From the videos I've seen it looks super smooth 30. I like proper frame paced games.

Resolution no clue.

 

[RaptorGTA]

any word on length of the game? If its like 10 hours, I'll wait for discounts.

I wish Digital Foundry would do an analysis soon. From the videos I've seen it looks super smooth 30. I like proper frame paced games.

Resolution no clue.

I bet they will be releasing a video soon.

 

[flibbertyjibbert]

higher difficulties being unlockables

AHHHHH I HATE THAT SO MUCH

 

[Chromata]

Nintendo is absolutely killing it this year. We've still got Pokemon coming up too. I'm still playing fire emblem so I'll get Astral Chain further down the line.

 

[GorillaChilla]

I hope people have learned to not actually take Metacritic scores very seriously. Remember that Metacritic has Godhand at 73 despite it being one of Platniums (clover studios) best games. Game reviewers are hardly ever as qualified as the average gamer to actually review something.

In my experience is best to find a small group of reviewers or friends that you trust and base a game purchase off of that or see what games create the most dedicated fan bases.

 

[TheDuskwalker]

My game store jebaited me.......

*finishes ringing me up* "Oh wait a minute......we weren't supposed to sell this to the 31st."
I'm so sad......

 

[RaptorGTA]

My game store jebaited me.......

*finishes ringing me up* "Oh wait a minute......we weren't supposed to sell this to the 31st."
I'm so sad......

Thats soul crushing ...damn

 

[Ulysses 31]

Won't be an issue with digital and pre-loads.