Tag: Astral Chain
Soapbox Astral Chain Was The Game Nintendo Needed Most In Its 2019 Switch Lineup
And Platinum, for that matter
Astral Chain is now a year old. In this soapbox piece, Mitch Vogel explains why he thinks it's one of the most significant Switch titles yet. This past weekend marked the first anniversary of the release of Astral Chain, the latest product of the long-standing collaboration between PlatinumGames and Nintendo...
News Platinum Celebrates The First Anniversary Of Its Switch Exclusive Astral Chain
But what's this about a sequel?
It seems like a lifetime ago (at least to us) since the action-adventure hack and slash Astral Chain arrived exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, but this week it's only just reached the one year mark. To celebrate the game's first anniversary, PlatinumGames prepared a special Lappy cake for the occasion, and Platinum...
"too early to say"
Now that a Kickstarter campaign for a remastered version of The Wonderful 101 has been officially launched, there's talk about what other Platinum-developed Nintendo exclusives could potentially be released on other platforms. One game that many people would like to play (who don't seem to own a Switch, we might add) is Astral...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets Four New Astral Chain Spirits This Week
Summon a Legion
Nintendo has held a lot of spirit events in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for its exclusive Switch titles, but one game that missed out around the time of its release was Astral Chain. To make up for this, later this week the all-star brawler will be hosting a special-themed event based on PlatinumGames hit release. This spirit event...
News Astral Chain Director Says Nintendo Switch Exclusive "Sold Above Expectations"
Sequel confirmed?
Astral Chain was one of last year's most impressive Nintendo Switch releases. When it arrived in August, it managed to grab first and second place in the UK and Japanese gaming charts respectively, and it followed this up in the
Feature From Astral Chain To Zetman: The Story Of Masakazu Katsura
Get to know the man behind Astral Chain's art
Although he's a famous manga artist in Japan, there's a good chance you've probably never heard of Masakazu Katsura – and if you have, it probably wasn't until very recently. He’s the character designer for Astral Chain, the latest action title from PlatinumGames. In anticipation of Astral Chain’s...
News Monkey Ball Director Loved Astral Chain, Was Inspired By Takahisa Taura "To Improve"
"It was a well-made, fun, solid action game"
Yesterday saw the release of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD on the Nintendo Switch. The game is a remake of the 2006 Wii launch exclusive and comes with enhanced graphics and two brand-new modes. In charge of this remake was the director and producer Masao Shirosaki. He's been doing the press rounds...
News Astral Chain Was One Of The Best-Selling Games Of August In The United States
Fire Emblem had the best Switch software sales overall
August wasn't the best month for the video game industry in America, with software sales falling to their lowest since 1998 according to NPD Analyst Mat Piscatella. Despite this, Nintendo still had a good run and the Switch was once again the best-selling hardware system as well as the only...
News Metacritic Takes Action Against Disgruntled Gamers Who Review-Bombed Astral Chain
Game now has a 9.0 rating
Update (Fri 6th Sep, 2019 15:45 BST): It would appear that Metacritic has taken action against review-bombers and has nuked a whole bunch of negative reviews. As a result, Astral Chain now stands at a 9.0 rating (thanks to Quarth for the heads-up). While it's good to see that little issue solved, the negative rev
News Hideki Kamiya Slaps Down Demands For Nintendo Switch Exclusive Astral Chain On PS4
"It would be great to have Mario, Zelda, and Metroid on the PS4 too"
Astral Chain is a bit special, as you'll know from our glowing 9/10 review. It's PlatinumGames at its finest, offering thrilling combat, superb visuals and a nice mixture of gameplay styles – and it's exclusive to Switch. However, such a fact doesn't seem to have stopped people...
Round Up Is Astral Chain A "Platinum-Plated Masterpiece" Or "Flavourless Disappointment"?
The critics wade in
Today sees the launch of PlatinumGames' latest epic, the action-packed Astral Chain. Showcasing the company's trademark combat-focused gameplay and eye-catching visuals, this Switch exclusive also features sections where you investigate crime scenes and compile clues. It's a fantastic mix of genres and is effortlessly one of the...
Gallery The Astral Chain Collector's Edition Is From Another Dimension
*Spoiler Warning*
It's launch day for PlatinumGames' latest frenetic action game, Astral Chain. If you're one of the lucky ones, you might have ordered the Europe-exclusive Collector's Edition – and if you are one of those people, we suggest you look away now and save your eyes for your own private unboxing. However, there are many more people...
Review Astral Chain (Switch) - Platinum's Best Game Ever? You'd Better Believe It
In the chain gang
With games like Bayonetta, Vanquish, Wonderful 101 and MadWorld in its back catalogue, it's little surprise that Japanese developer PlatinumGames has gained a reputation for tight, action-packed titles that mix stunning visuals with intricate and rewarding gameplay mechanics. While its games haven't always been the commercial smash...
Preview Astral Chain Mixes Bayonetta, Wonderful 101 And Metal Gear Rising, And You'll Love It
Trust us on this one
You’d think it’d be a little easier to relax when you’re lounging inside a hotel suite playing a video game, Platinum Games’ Astral Chain, to be exact. High above Comic-Con, Seagulls were flying face level to the glass panes of the room, while sailboats were lazily drifting off in the San Diego bay; yet all anyone could...
Preview Astral Chain Is The 2019 Switch Game Everyone Should Be Talking About
Off the chain
When Astral Chain was announced earlier this year, it was easy to forgive some mild scepticism from Nintendo fans. Wait, another anime-styled action title from PlatinumGames, and one that's less than a year from release? While the studio has built up an incredibly solid reputation with titles like Bayonetta, The
News PlatinumGames Is Bringing Astral Chain To Switch This August
Under the watchful eye of Hideki Kamiya
PlatinumGames is working with Nintendo on a brand-new IP for Switch called Astral Chain, it was revealed today. One of the shock announcements of the February Nintendo Direct, Astral Chain is set in the near-future, with monsters and cool-looking police officers battling it out for the sake of...
