Astral Chain boxart, screenshots, art, trailers, fact sheet (August 30th, 2019)

[Chaos17]

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.

• 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

• 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

• Local co-op (one player use character, second player will use the Legion)

• Character creator (it will be able to change outfit, it was annouced during Tree House, we've a visual confirmation HERE)

• Your life as a police officer (multiple type of quest or sub quests) : investigate, motorcycle chase, clean up trash, etc.

You think the battle is just a huge boring QTE fest? Let this guy teach you how wrong you're ^_^

Spoiler: Click to see

FAQ

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Q: I heard it will be a trilogy?
A: It was mistranslated

Q: Can I get pants for my female officer?
A: Yes, you can

Q: Who is the music composer?
A: https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/10282

Q: I am not good at Platinium games, bro
A : Dev got you covered, there're multiple option to automate some combat stuff

Q: Is this game an open world game?
A: No, it's not.

Q: Can you pet the dog?
A: Yes, can.

Credits and Sources:

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https://gematsu.com/2019/06/astral-chain-e3-2019-trailer-screenshots
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/ab48a/index.html
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGIY_O-8vW4rfX98KlMkvRg

Related THREADS

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https://www.resetera.com/threads/gematsu-astral-chain-action-overview-trailer-switch.124438/
https://www.resetera.com/threads/astral-chain-japan-expo-footage.127784/#post-22565258
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.resetera.com/threads/astral-chain-you-can-customize-your-character.131066/#post-23050866[/URL]

 

[Dekuman]

Not feeling the box art. But the gameplay video is insane

 

[Deleted member 8593]

It still says 1-2 players. I hope they show it off during the Treehouse.

 

[GJ]

That is one ugly ass boxart. But the game is looking amazing, so who cares? Day 1!

 

[Chrono]

That's some conveniently-placed text.

 

[finalflame]

That box art ain't quite my jam, but the game otherwise looks amazing. I'll go digital on this one.

 

[silva1991]

I like it.

 

[Normal]

They need to move the text. How are they going to sell copies with that there. Smh. Nintendo shooting themselves in their own foot.

 

[Mediking]

That manga style box art is hype

 

[Gutsfree]

If reviews are alright, I'll probably get this eventually but holy shit does that case look terrible. Dumb ass showing, twisted spine pose and the art just seems bad?

 

[Gobias-Ind]

I feel the box art

 

[ΑGITΩ]

How does one twist ones back in such a fashion?

 

[grand]

NoA: what do we do about the stupid butt shot on the Astral Chain art?

Employee: *drags logo over the butt*

NoA: *metalgearcomicshocked.jpg*

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

The boxart is whatever and I'm worried about the framerate... but yeah, Day 1.

 

[CGiRanger]

OP (Chaos17). You maybe should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

 

[Wandering Robot]

Don't like that art
Hopefully there's a good reverse side if I end up picking this up.

 

[Comic Obsessed]

Dammit, the game looks great but that's a terrible boxart.

Hope there's a reversible cover at least.

 

[Damn Silly]

Ass-tral Chain with that box art, more like.

Hyped for the game, regardless.

 

[HadesHotgun]

So is it co-op then?

 

[Harpoon]

OP. You should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

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I almost feel like the site should have its own thread, as there's hell of a lot of info and gameplay on there.

 

[Deleted member 249]

Looks fantastic

 

[Maximum Spider]

Gameplay looks goddamn incredible.

 

[Spine Crawler]

to have a video game cover with characters from the guz that made I's..

 

[Kane]

UGH, the cover art is terrible.
Hope the games turns out to be good.

 

[StarskySilvers]

Can't wait to see how Co-Op works

 

[Kiraly]

OP. You should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

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Holy shit that looks so good

My most anticipated game!

 

[Gunny T Highway]

LOL at convenient text placement.

 

[NotLiquid]

OP. You should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

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I'm so glad Platinum can make interesting new combat systems that don't just live in the shadow of Bayonetta. This looks so fucking sick.

 

[ItsOKAY]

That game looks extremly polished. It looks like they could exactly achieve what they had in their minds for that game.

 

[Linde]

this looks insane, holy shit

 

[BBsnakes]

OP. You should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

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Wow. It's gorgeous

 

[NESpowerhouse]

Yup, I can definitely see the lineage of the designer's work

 

[Alex3190]

That genre description, "Synergetic Action".

Also I love those "chain" combos in the trailer.

 

[CGiRanger]

I am so happy for Takahisa Taura. He cut his teeth working with Yoko Taro for Nier: Automata, and now has the chance to make his own game. So far it is shaping up very well.

 

[Hucast]

They covered her butt :(

Wah, wah, waaahh

 

[Equanimity]

Hideous cover art for what seems like a great action game.

Is this 60 or 30fps?

 

[Dr. Mario]

I'm starting to warm up to the art. Also this box art.

 

[Shahadan]

Why would you hurt your sales with such a box art

Oh yeah Platinum love shooting themselves in the foot

 

[cucholix]

Not like the boxart, they should keep the original renders without any filter on it.
Hopefully the reverse cover is more pretty.

 

[Menx64]

Game looks amazing. The trailer just gave it hype levels max. Day 1 for me.

 

[Deleted member 4093]

OP. You should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

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Dayum

 

[Koppai]

Hawtttttt

 

[Chaos17]

OP. You should add this gameplay video from the japan website. It shows it off very well!

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Thanks !

 

[Vampirolol]

Loving the boxart, it's so 90's anime.

 

[CGiRanger]

Loving the boxart, it's so 90's anime.

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That seems to be what the character designer is most famous for right? Zetman started in the 90's right?

 

[Altazor]

this game looks SO good. Not a big fan of the boxart but IDGAF

 

[Mesoian]

That Box Art is so terrible...man.

 

[GameBytes]

So they haven't announced a special edition outside of Japan for this?

 

[Chaos17]

Adding new video found on the official website

 

[CGiRanger]

Adding new video found on the official website

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Indeed, the "Chain" mechanic being focused on. And of course the background music still sounds stunning even in this short clip