Techtober SaleEnds Sunday. Limited quantities. No rainchecks.Shop now

Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content

Astral Chain - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+)
SKU: 6363810
Sold byBest Buy

Customers are saying

Customers admire ASTRAL CHAIN's amazing gameplay, interesting story, fluid action, and top-notch music. Many players also appreciate the overall performance and well-executed controls. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding the frame rate, learning curve, and difficulty. Additionally, a few found the side quests to be unengaging.

Generated by AI based on customer reviews.

Features

  • ASTRAL CHAIN, a brand-new action game from PlatinumGames, is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch

  • As part of a police special task force, it's up to you to fight against mysterious, alien-like creatures who have invaded the world

  • In order to resist the creatures, humanity developed a special weapon - the Legion

  • The Legion acts as your partner and helps with your investigations

  • Work together with the Legion, and use all sorts of combat styles to fight your enemies

  • Use this synergetic action system to battle and explore

Specifications

  • ESRB Rating
    T (Teen 13+)
    ESRB Descriptors
    Drug reference, Language, Use of alcohol, Violence
    Compatible Platform(s)
    Nintendo Switch
    Software Format
    Digital
Sponsored

Reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 880 reviews

98% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers admire ASTRAL CHAIN's amazing gameplay, interesting story, fluid action, and top-notch music. Many players also appreciate the overall performance and well-executed controls. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding the frame rate, learning curve, and difficulty. Additionally, a few found the side quests to be unengaging.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Gameplay (519)
  • Story (132)
  • Action (81)
  • Music (58)
  • Controls (20)
  • Frame Rate (8)
  • Learning Curve (7)
  • Difficulty (3)
  • Side Quests (3)

Customer Images

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Anime Cops Done to Perfection

    This game has it all. A high speed chase that is one of the best openings to any game I’ve played, fun versatile combat, entertaining co-op, investigations what will make you think out of the box and a thrilling story involving different dimensions, missing persons, a ton of mechanic adversaries and more. Game of the year along with Luigis Mansion 3 for me.

    This review is from ASTRAL CHAIN - Nintendo Switch

    Posted by Edwin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PLATINUM Has done it once again

    I went into this game with high expectations and it surpassed my wildest dreams! Right from the start you are thrown in to a beautiful game with steady frame rate in hand held mode on the NINTENDO SWITCH! I can’t forget to mention that the game sound and music were immersive and relaxing! I played this game half in handheld and the other half docked!! Best game in about 30 hours! Can’t wait to replay soon!

    This review is from ASTRAL CHAIN - Nintendo Switch

    Posted by bobbyviol3t

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good story and gameplay!

    at first gameplay is slow but later is good and fast, feels natural. is nice experimenting with al legions and combining them with weapons

    This review is from ASTRAL CHAIN - Nintendo Switch

    Posted by HRCC

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best game on the Switch

    Really enjoyed this one. Platinum Games is a great developer.

    This review is from ASTRAL CHAIN - Nintendo Switch

    Posted by Bryan

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great switch exclusive

    i been playing this game for hours and i like it. i love the art style, the controls are great and feels good and the gameplay is awesome. there is a learning curve to get through at first and once you get past that the game is a blast to play. it's great on dock mode and port mode and i use both when i'm at home i go dock and i'm out i play portable. the one thing people should know is that this is a deep action game. if you put it down and don't play for a couple of days you will forget the game controls. it's that type of game. be aware of that. i miss the days when all you need to remember is the A button to shoot and the B button to jump. these days actions are so complicated you need to know how to code to understand how to play it. j/k of course, but you know what i mean. if you like action games and you are a switch owner you cannot past up Astral Chain. it's a must buy at best buy ;)

    This review is from ASTRAL CHAIN - Nintendo Switch

    Posted by Darkskin

Compare similar products

Astral Chain - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
Astral Chain - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

ASTRAL CHAIN is a new action game from PlatinumGames directed by Takahisa Taura, known for his work as the game designer on NieR:Automata, and supervised by Hideki Kamiya, creator of the Bayonetta series. This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit to learn more.

Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

Get behind the visor of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her critically-acclaimed first-person adventure. Step into the boots of Samus Aran as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the iconic Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to revisit hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward. With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D platforming debut has reached greater heights. Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission…but she is far from alone. Explore the alien environments and eerie isolation of planet Tallon IV. Journey through the diverse biomes of planet Tallon IV as you uncover the Space Pirates’ sinister experiments and gather information about the toxic substance that left the planet in ruin. Blast forward to your next objective or take time to stop and scan your surroundings and delve into the creatures and culture of Tallon IV. From the quiet stillness of the snowy Phendrana Drifts to the magma geysers of Magmoor Caverns, this alien planet introduces beautifully harsh landscapes and labyrinths. Upgrade your arsenal to take on extraterrestrial terrors.

Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]
4.9(87)

Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years. Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. After a harrowing encounter with a living Chozo—a race previously thought to be extinct—she ends up deep below the surface of the planet. The remote world has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threats stalking the depths of ZDR?. Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots. Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life. Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through a dangerous world. You’ll acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of ZDR. Blast multiple targets with the new Storm. Missile or use the Speed Booster to dash and break through walls. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR. New modes let you ease into ZDR, experience true dread, or take on a boss gauntlet. If this is your first time sprinting and shooting as Samus, the new Rookie Mode increases health gained from items and decreases damage from bosses. Bounty Hunters looking for a true challenge can face the new Dread Mode, which can be unlocked if the Hard Mode is finished. Complete the game to unlock Boss Rush and fight Samus’ most formidable foes one-after-another to try to get the best time possible! A new Samus amiibo figure featuring her suit from Metroid Dread and an E.M.M.I. amiibo figure are available in a 2-pack set. Scan the Samus amiibo for an extra energy tank to increase your health by 100; additionally, the Samus amiibo can be tapped again to receive health once per day. The E.M.M.I. amiibo grants Samus a Missile Plus tank, increasing her missile capacity by 10; additionally, the E.M.M.I. amiibo can be tapped again to replenish some missiles once per day. Software Update required. Nintendo.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - Nintendo Switch 2
5.0(4)

The Heroic Games are about to begin! Enter the Dagdan Empire—a prosperous land ruled by the gods—and compete in the Heroic Games for the chance to be granted one wish. Powerful fighters from across the land have gathered to participate, including four heroes whose fortunes are tied to the fate of the world. Play as Cai, a young boy determined to win the games to save his imprisoned father; Dietrich, a swordsman ever on the hunt for a stronger foe; Theodora, a queen seeking to fulfill the long-held dream of her homeland; and Leda, a musician with her sights set on revenge. The stories of these four heroes are key to this time-traveling saga of strength and steel. Guide your heroes to victory as each weaves their own tale. Prepare for each match of the Heroic Games by exploring Dagda and its capital city of Dagsion. Learn techniques and hone skills at the training grounds, recruit allies and build bonds of friendship, and explore beyond Dagsion’s walls to gain experience and strengthen your forces in a variety of ways. How you spend your free time is up to you, but the tactical matches of the Games themselves will put your preparations to the test. Use everything you have at your disposal, including your heroes’ special abilities, to turn the tide of battle!

Pros for Astral Chain - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
Gameplay, Story, Controls, Action, MusicControls, Graphics, Overall Performance, Remaster, PriceGameplay, Controls, Story, Difficulty, SoundThere were no pros for this product—
Cons for Astral Chain - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
Difficulty, Frame Rate, Learning Curve, Side QuestsDifficulty, Backtracking, Save PointsThere were no cons for this product—There were no cons for this product—

Specs

Questions & Answers

  • What kind of multiplayer experience does Astral Chain offer?

    Astral Chain offers a multiplayer experience.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Is Astral Chain a single-player or a multiplayer game?

    Astral Chain is both a single-player and a multiplayer game.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What are the main features of Astral Chain?

    Astral Chain is an action and adventure game developed by PlatinumGames. The game is directed by Takahisa Taura, known for his work on Nier: Automata, and supervised by Hideki Kamiya, creator of the Bayonetta series.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Do you have the digital edition of this game?

    no

    Answered by esha
  • How long will it take to complete

    I think I put about 75 hours

    Answered by BlueLions
Ask a question
No content
Sponsored