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Astral Chain Gets New Story Trailer

Astral Chain Gets New Story Trailer - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 10 September 2019 / 1,871 Views

Nintendo has released a new story trailer for the upcoming action RPG, Astral Chain.

View it below:

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 (ZETMANVideo 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 is available now for the Nintendo Switch.


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.


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3 Comments
Zenos (on 10 September 2019)

The story is surprisingly dark for a Platinum title.

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link3710 Zenos (on 10 September 2019)

Have you not played Madworld, Bayonetta or (from what I've heard) Nier? I mean I'd rank it as darker than Wonderful 101 and Infinite Space at least. Even Babylon's Fall looks darker.

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Zenos Zenos (on 10 September 2019)

Bayonetta wasn't dark and I'd still place Madworld below this. I can't comment on Nier, but this was a Yoko Taro game, so I don't think it should count.

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