New to the channel? - I try to get straight to the point in my video reviews. I don’t like adding any unnecessary long intro animations or waste your time telling you things you probably already know. I don’t care about hitting the 10 minute mark so I can put in more ads. That stuff annoys me with the channels I watch so I’m not going to do it in mine. If you want to support this practice, please hit that subscribe or like button :) Now, ARE YOU HYPED FOR ASTRAL CHAIN!?
I believe you aren't bs this so I'll subscribe again. Been awhile since I checked Nintendo Enthusiast here hoping I don't unsubscribe again since Shawn left
Having a silent protagonist is how they managed to start developing, announce & then finish + release this game in such a short time frame and have it turn out SO good. Having the 2 mains communicate effectively wouldn't be as simple as enabling both characters dialogue as they were clearly both written & recorded back to back so they're the same pace throughout the game depending on your choice. They'd have to record 2 entire new sets of dialogue for the entire game to have the characters react to and interact with the other character realistically. Probably would have added months to the development time, cost a ton of extra money and require tons more tweaking and work that I couldn't even imagine if I tried.
Regarding the blank state main character, platinum said that they wanted the players to project themselves in, and the character was merely a avatar. I agree that a siblings bickering would have been more favourable. Or at least a defined character like Sam from vanquish
@@OrangeBox93 You also have to take into fact that there was a bunch of hype and buzz surrounding the title before anything was shown off. More specifically, I think that everyone was expecting a spiritual successor to Silent Hill with what was shown off before Gamescon.
Exactly my case, when i heard about the 20hr campaign i thought it was too short, and i still do, but think i'll get it anyways. Clearly its a job well done so as gamer gotta support their effort.
I was in the same boat. But I want to support new IPs, especially if they have a unique game mechanic. In my head, it’s how we as gamers vote with our wallet to end the yearly cookie cutter re release games
Received it yesterday morning and I love it! I never really got into bayonetta, did finish both games though but this game is way more balanced in doing different things than just combat and I enjoy it way more.
Two issues I heard 1: you can go long with out combat 2: lack of environmental variety in the astral plane 3. Story doesn’t go in depth at certain points. Other than I heard great things no game is prefect but I love platinum.
Nintendo Enthusiast I just went and picked up the game tonight,I took your word for it and I also like Bayonetta so I’m enjoying this game!It’s pretty good man thanks again
Beware of the crappy english voice acting. Turned it to japanese right after the forced tutorial at the start. Fire emblem is still my game of the year.
It sadly only supports local multiplayer and each player has to use one joycon. It also simplifies the gameplay quite a bit as well when you can’t control the Legion
I hate silent mc’s. I think it’s just weird and immersion breaking when your character just stands there and just grunts and nods. Fortunately it takes more to ruin a game, plenty of great games with silent mc’s
My opinion about silent MCs goes in that direction too but I do like Okami Amaterasu and Joker a lot. Although there likeable and talketiv companions help to prevent things from getting boring
Scarlet I still think FE has it for me, it had me glued to my TV for 60 hours haha 1. FE 2. Metro Exodus 3. Astral Chain 4. Plague Tale 5. RE2 remake How about you?
I thought this was coming out Friday? Cause don't wanna annoy anyone but I have a hacked Switch and I have the torrent dl right now. I'll b playing it soon! But I suppose tons of others would b too but dang, so stoked!
ScribbleVicious I’m curious to ask why,I’ve been considering buying this game and so far only heard good things so I wanna hear your complaint as to what’s bad about it before I buy it
Wish I held off before pre-ordering. Game is kind of short for max 18 hours of gameplay. Guess I'll just have to play it multiple times to get my money's worth.
naonaomika1 that’s odd getting 10 to 15 hours of entertainment is not worth 60 dollars? Less then a dollar an hour of solid gameplay. Do you only play open world games?
@@tebhernandez not really, fe3h is fun, but game length being this short for such a "big" game is rare, hell xenoblade 2 DLC is longer than this. I don't have faith in it, nintendo doesn't, besides these reviews, there's nothing promoting this game going on
@@cius2112 switch is the only console I play actively atm, and it's my favorite console of this generation, I simply do not think this game is worth it, barely any postgame content, and when is the last you see a main nintendo title with no DLC announcement, it has no legs. BTW, do some research, nintendo basically invented loot boxes, and they are still doing it on their mobile games, I love nintendo, but why do ppl act like they are saints.
The gameplay is almost perfect with an adictive and fun combat, but the voice acting and writing suck. And the plot is ripped off straight from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
New to the channel? - I try to get straight to the point in my video reviews. I don’t like adding any unnecessary long intro animations or waste your time telling you things you probably already know. I don’t care about hitting the 10 minute mark so I can put in more ads. That stuff annoys me with the channels I watch so I’m not going to do it in mine.
If you want to support this practice, please hit that subscribe or like button :)
Now, ARE YOU HYPED FOR ASTRAL CHAIN!?
Nintendo Enthusiast so many reviews with useless overviews to stretch to 10 min, thank you for not being one of those channels
I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms already n the game still isn't out
I believe you aren't bs this so I'll subscribe again. Been awhile since I checked Nintendo Enthusiast here hoping I don't unsubscribe again since Shawn left
we should all show support to this type of games, otherwise switch will be crammed with 2d pixels games
Thats why I bought this game digitally on day one lol
Nothing wrong with 2D pixel games.
@@O1OO1O1 not at all but you dont have to spend 2-4 hundred bucks on a machine that can play retro inspired games
Having a silent protagonist is how they managed to start developing, announce & then finish + release this game in such a short time frame and have it turn out SO good. Having the 2 mains communicate effectively wouldn't be as simple as enabling both characters dialogue as they were clearly both written & recorded back to back so they're the same pace throughout the game depending on your choice. They'd have to record 2 entire new sets of dialogue for the entire game to have the characters react to and interact with the other character realistically. Probably would have added months to the development time, cost a ton of extra money and require tons more tweaking and work that I couldn't even imagine if I tried.
Regarding the blank state main character, platinum said that they wanted the players to project themselves in, and the character was merely a avatar. I agree that a siblings bickering would have been more favourable. Or at least a defined character like Sam from vanquish
Never find it works in story driven games. Only games it works in is a fallout or oblivion where you make the story.
I complained about the lip syncing at first too, but then realized how lucky I am that the game is not exclusive to Japan
The best thing: no one taking a leak to grow mushrooms.
Aries73 lol!
Why are people so upset by that?
@@OrangeBox93
If I had to guess, it is because it subverted fan expectations for the worse.
@@zerochill4096 How though? It's literally just a piss mechanic. There's literally no harm done. It doesn't magically make the game worse.
@@OrangeBox93
You also have to take into fact that there was a bunch of hype and buzz surrounding the title before anything was shown off. More specifically, I think that everyone was expecting a spiritual successor to Silent Hill with what was shown off before Gamescon.
2:47 I was sold at the jiggle physics!
I wasnt planning on getting this but you've convinced me lol thanks for a great review
Exactly my case, when i heard about the 20hr campaign i thought it was too short, and i still do, but think i'll get it anyways. Clearly its a job well done so as gamer gotta support their effort.
I was in the same boat. But I want to support new IPs, especially if they have a unique game mechanic. In my head, it’s how we as gamers vote with our wallet to end the yearly cookie cutter re release games
2:48 yeah something caught my attention
Awesome review! I can't wait to play it. I might have to wait a couple of months but it is sure great to know it will worth the wait.
Nintendo switch is killing it. This game and fire emblem are both perfection
Heartracer agreed!
2:47
WOAH, okay, that is, *s u b s t a n t i a l .*
damn those tiddies
This game will get a sequel Nintendo said if it did well omg will it wow
Watch this character be a DLC character for SSBU
Omg please yes!
One advice from me. Play this on TV. It's great to see everything on big screen
Bravo bro. Dope ass video. Glad you loved the game. Can't wait to play it Friday.
HipHop Geek86 thanks for watching dude!
This was a really great review, I'm going to be picking this game up in the next few days.
Awesome! I’m excited for you to play it! Thanks for the nice comment!
Received it yesterday morning and I love it! I never really got into bayonetta, did finish both games though but this game is way more balanced in doing different things than just combat and I enjoy it way more.
Great to hear. Now I know I'm gonna buy. Makes me twice as hype for Bayonetta 3.
The ummmm physics are really good 👌 if you know what I mean 😉
I instantly preordered it digitally after this video. Thank you.
Will this take the *"Breath"* away from the next Zelda?
Two issues I heard
1: you can go long with out combat
2: lack of environmental variety in the astral plane
3. Story doesn’t go in depth at certain points.
Other than I heard great things no game is prefect but I love platinum.
The developers have stated that if this game does well, sequels are for sure coming
I was looking at something else other than that helicopter 👀
Dude! I am so pumped for this! and this video amps my hype up even more!
Been considering Astral Chain for my 2nd Switch Online voucher. I may very well prepurchase it now!
CaptainAwk DO ITTT :)
How many hours did you get (including side quest)?
The Mac I neared 20 hours by the end and I did a lot of side stuff
@@Nintendoenthusiast so only main story will end in 10 15h?
Anto99993 yeah
@@Nintendoenthusiast You mean from file 1 to 11 or including file 12?
I’m happy I found this channel,you sold me on this game and I appreciate the content you upload!I’m definitely subscribing for more
Thanks so much! Means a lot :)
Nintendo Enthusiast I just went and picked up the game tonight,I took your word for it and I also like Bayonetta so I’m enjoying this game!It’s pretty good man thanks again
Beware of the crappy english voice acting. Turned it to japanese right after the forced tutorial at the start.
Fire emblem is still my game of the year.
The voice acting is far from bad. That might just be on you. Enjoy what you like though.
Good review. Concise. Just subscribed.
I have played Astral Chain so far on unchained as a casual player. It's a good game though the controls arent the best for me.
Brett, quick question. I know there is multiplayer, does the other player need their own game Cartridge?
It sadly only supports local multiplayer and each player has to use one joycon. It also simplifies the gameplay quite a bit as well when you can’t control the Legion
@@Nintendoenthusiast Thanks! Now friend and I can play together.
And no Pro controller support?
Trey Hogan I tried a pro controller and it didn’t work :(
@@Nintendoenthusiast oooof, thank you for trying.
Best review in the web. Totally agree
I hate silent mc’s. I think it’s just weird and immersion breaking when your character just stands there and just grunts and nods. Fortunately it takes more to ruin a game, plenty of great games with silent mc’s
My opinion about silent MCs goes in that direction too but I do like Okami Amaterasu and Joker a lot. Although there likeable and talketiv companions help to prevent things from getting boring
Just biught the game on its released date and its a bop and nice 💯/💯
so another protagonist that doesn't speak and has the personality as a piece of wood
Typical self-insert bullshit.
I still hate the bronze color pallet. everything is bronze-like. its just deus ex machina on the ps3 all over again (yellow pallet)
Is this your game of the year now
Scarlet I still think FE has it for me, it had me glued to my TV for 60 hours haha
1. FE
2. Metro Exodus
3. Astral Chain
4. Plague Tale
5. RE2 remake
How about you?
Friday cant come quick enough
Is Japanese voice over available for us to switch to?
Yes, you can switch to japanese voices aswell
Yes^
Great. That part is never clear. On Nintendo's page, it only listed English. I guess that is UI. Thanks. I will order the game as soon as I got home.
hmm it looks very nice, but kinda nervous how it will run in handheld.
Christopher Keith runs good! Only rough spots are some big boss battles
@@Nintendoenthusiast if that's the case im totally sold :D
From an earlier demo video I really wasn't interested at all. Now I'm hearing great things about this.
If this game is better than a masterpiece idk what to say.
I was concerned about the combat but sounds like it's a smooth ride
Hey Jay! I wasn’t. I was hyped af for it because it’s P*Games
Is it worth $59.99 in your opinion?
The Mic Will Experiment yeah! Unless you’re looking for something that’s super time-consuming. There’s a lot of content but it’s nothing extravagant.
Multiplayer was not mentioned..
Eliezer Vega sorry I wasn’t able to try multiplayer as it’s local only and my wife doesn’t game and my kids are too young
Just played it it’s awesome!
Future smash bro character?
AstralChain4Smash!
So excited for this!
The outher world creatures are called "chimeras" not legions...
Gato Brujo my bad, they call them Legions after they capture them and use them as weapons
Sounds like "Astral Chain" should scratch my Platinum Games itch until "Bayonetta 3" finally releases by next year (I hope!). ☆☆☆☆
To me it looks like they learned alot from Nier: Automata
this game reminds me of chaos legion which was developed by capcom for the ps3. too many similarities.
Well quite a few of important staff in Platinum were former Capcom staff.
chanell of the year😍😍😍
Idk... platinum games have never been known for having long games. I wanna be into it but I doubt there’ll be replay value.
I've been playing it for 20 hours, it is not over yet.
I thought this was coming out Friday? Cause don't wanna annoy anyone but I have a hacked Switch and I have the torrent dl right now. I'll b playing it soon! But I suppose tons of others would b too but dang, so stoked!
Well.. it's platinum game.. not surprise..
I barely care about the story so far it’s pretty predictable and it’s some awkward ass cutscenes too lol
It's not better than I think.
My
Played it for an hour. So far i hate it lol. So bummed. Hopefully I start to like it soon
ScribbleVicious I’m curious to ask why,I’ve been considering buying this game and so far only heard good things so I wanna hear your complaint as to what’s bad about it before I buy it
chaos legion v2
I will pass, game length is an issue being only 10-15 hours including side quests, not interested to play same lvl just for a higher rank
Wish I held off before pre-ordering. Game is kind of short for max 18 hours of gameplay. Guess I'll just have to play it multiple times to get my money's worth.
naonaomika1 that’s odd getting 10 to 15 hours of entertainment is not worth 60 dollars? Less then a dollar an hour of solid gameplay. Do you only play open world games?
@@tebhernandez not really, fe3h is fun, but game length being this short for such a "big" game is rare, hell xenoblade 2 DLC is longer than this. I don't have faith in it, nintendo doesn't, besides these reviews, there's nothing promoting this game going on
and this is why we have loot crates.
@@cius2112 switch is the only console I play actively atm, and it's my favorite console of this generation, I simply do not think this game is worth it, barely any postgame content, and when is the last you see a main nintendo title with no DLC announcement, it has no legs. BTW, do some research, nintendo basically invented loot boxes, and they are still doing it on their mobile games, I love nintendo, but why do ppl act like they are saints.
The gameplay is almost perfect with an adictive and fun combat, but the voice acting and writing suck. And the plot is ripped off straight from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Nice, subscribe
The name of your channel is nintendo enthusiast. Your opinion is bias
wookyz1 “Enthusiast” does not mean fanboy. I also run a channel called PlayStation Enthusiast
The game is made by Platinum.
Your logic doesn't work, regardless.