Astral Chain Requires 9.6 GB of Storage - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 August 2019 / 2,985 Views

Nintendo Switch owners who are looking to buy a digital copy of Astral Chain are now able to pre-load the game ahead of its release at the end of August. The pre-load has revealed the game requires 9.6 GB of storage.

Here is an overview of the game:

Master multiple combat styles in this synergetic action game!

Humanity’s last chance against an interdimensional invasion is a special living weapon called the Legion. As a rookie officer in the elite police task force Neuron, you and your Legion will work together to solve cases and save humankind.

The Astral Chain game gives you full control over two characters at once for thrilling Synergetic Action, courtesy of PlatinumGames. Alternate between several Legion types and skills to save the world your way.

Astral Chain features character designs by the acclaimed manga artist Masakazu Katsura (ZETMAN, Video Girl Ai), and marks the directorial debut of PlatinumGames’ Takahisa Taura (designer of NieR: Automata). Hideki Kamiya, director of the Bayonetta game and writer/supervisor of the Bayonetta 2 game, provides supervision.

Key Features:

Players can control the protagonist and a special weapon called a Legion simultaneously, building stylish combos by using both characters in tandem
There are multiple Legions in the game, each with different combat styles and abilities. Players can even strategically change between Legions at will during real-time battles
This apocalyptic setting is full of intricate details and interesting characters, including citizens and suspects you can interact with in the city, others in the special police task force, and your twin sibling
Use the abilities of the Legion not only in battle but also for investigating cases and solving environmental puzzles
Uncover the secrets of the alternate dimension called the Astral Plane, where the mysterious invaders originate
Astral Chain is 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

Astral Chain will launch for the Nintendo Switch on August 30.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.