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So... Astral Chain is GoTY
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The game is riddled with too problems and wasted potential to be a serious GOTY contender, let alone a winner IMO.
Have not played it yet but when I get a Switch, Astral Chain is near the top of my list of most wanted games. My personal GOTY so far is Devil May Cry 5 but I haven't gotten to a lot of stuff.
It's tied with Three Houses for me. I think Three Houses barely wins in my book, but I agree the game is excellent. I loved the combat, the story is kind of dumb, but I expected that out of a Platinum game that isn't Nier Automata. The issues like the framerate and camera could get annoying, but really didn't bring it down enough to significantly ruin my experience.
I'm surprised by the reception here. Given that the gameplay is a lot better than most AAA games that end up getting GOTY.
I truly feel that if it was a big budget PS4 title the feedback would be much more positive.
I truly feel that if it was a big budget PS4 title the feedback would be much more positive.
It most definitely is! I wish they would put a patch to adjust the motion controls in some side missions.
Other than that...one of Platinum's best games ever.
Edit: I haven't played DMC5 yet but I did borrow my friend's copy and I let him get my Astral Chain so maybe this opinion could change soon.
Other than that...one of Platinum's best games ever.
Edit: I haven't played DMC5 yet but I did borrow my friend's copy and I let him get my Astral Chain so maybe this opinion could change soon.
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Has nothing to do with it being a switch game. Gameplay is frankly plenty undervalued for shallow shit and the second part is the type of crowd that would really dig what Astral Chains gameplay would offer, got Devil May Cry 5 this year.
didn't play it, but always looked the most interesting game this year, so I trust you.
I don't have anything I would call GOTY currently I think and nothing else interests me as much.
I don't have anything I would call GOTY currently I think and nothing else interests me as much.
Dunno, plenty of people seem to think really highly of it in this thread.
It's just that this year is pretty stacked with solid competition, even just on Switch and AC has flaws and peculiarities that woulld weigh it down to different extents, depending on the person.
Sure, but the optional side tasks before File 08 were quite interesting IMO and a good change of pace to the combat sections so I went into File 08 with the intentions to complete every little quest I see, but like many others already said, it was such a slog compared to the previous levels. I'll attempt to get back to it some day and streamline through it.
Absolutely! I l (unexpectedly) enjoyed every second of it. The combat was excellent and unique from any other action games, this combat system truly shines in Ultimate PT difficulty and late Chapter 12 cases. The OST was so good. The art style is amazing and reminds a lot of the old-styled anime.
Also, I'm not sure about the "repetitive", the game never felt like that (to me at least). Each case has its own gimmick. Some of them are puzzle-focussed (like Heavy Traffic and the Ghost lady cases), some are purely combat (like the red cases and post-game stuff), and the other focuses on the other characters.
Anyway, this game is definitely my GotY.
Also, I'm not sure about the "repetitive", the game never felt like that (to me at least). Each case has its own gimmick. Some of them are puzzle-focussed (like Heavy Traffic and the Ghost lady cases), some are purely combat (like the red cases and post-game stuff), and the other focuses on the other characters.
Anyway, this game is definitely my GotY.
I'm with OP. Sekiro, Astral Chain and Death Stranding is the trifecta.
And shoutout to Fire Emblem.
And shoutout to Fire Emblem.
Astral Chain was really well received by critics but I can't help but notice in all of the pre-GOTY outlets it's consistently forgotten along with Super Mario Maker 2. I think releasing at the forefront of that massive fall onslaught of games hurts its chances.
I still haven't decided on my GOTY but it's pretty high up there alongside Sekiro, Resident Evil 2 and Ring Fit Adventure. It's definitely the game that I want a sequel to the most this year.
If a AAA game released with such a ridiculous amount of hit stop, a camera hellbent on frustrating you with its unfortunate angles and jankiness, and so much visual noise that it heavily affects combat readability, it'd get raked over the coals.
Ok so I do really dig most of the side stuff but will agree that File 08 is the lowest part of the game, especially the first half.
this game was too easy, and this is coming from someone who had trouble beating both bayonettas
Game was really "cool" with the presentation and all, but it could've had a lot more content to it, and instead padded it with too much repetition.
Game was really "cool" with the presentation and all, but it could've had a lot more content to it, and instead padded it with too much repetition.
The asinine story and characters as well as the terrible platforming kinda takes it down a notch for me. Combat is alright but having to control two characters while trying to dodge incoming attacks just isn't for me. The music is indeed good though.
I liked it but it's not GotY by any means. By the time it was over I was struggling to keep going honestly, the terrible story and samey combat and puzzles bored me after 10 or so hours.
I really liked the visuals though, top notch use of the Switch's capabilities.
I really liked the visuals though, top notch use of the Switch's capabilities.
For me, it is.
amazing! Nothing came close right now. I'm still waiting for the Star Wars game.
ps.: i havent played resident evil 2 yet.
amazing! Nothing came close right now. I'm still waiting for the Star Wars game.
ps.: i havent played resident evil 2 yet.
I e joyed the shit out of that game, however as I tend to do I dropped it imemdiately after finishing the story, and therefore haven't touched the post game.
It's my number 2 GOTY right after Judgment. Can't wait for a sequel, hopefully with a more open environment instead of a File structure.
It's my number 2 GOTY right after Judgment. Can't wait for a sequel, hopefully with a more open environment instead of a File structure.
same, my most hyped game release of 2019. Played it, really dug it at first but then stopped caring about it immediately. Really expected it to be closer to Psycho Pass but it ended up being an okay game. Also, I don't think the game ever managed to look good, Switch really held it back. I'd take screenshots of scenes I liked but then looking back on them I was like "uh this is kind of awful" and then delete them.
A shame, I really, really love the character designs.
As much as I liked the combat, I agree. There are too many things in that game that drag it down. Hell, the constant falling off the edge of stuff alone is a major issue.
Most disappointing game of the year for me. I do think it's really good but almost nothing besides the concept did it for me.
I couldn't get through it, and yet I enjoyed Jump Force, Breakpoint, and some other glitchy/critically panned 2019 games more!
I couldn't get through it, and yet I enjoyed Jump Force, Breakpoint, and some other glitchy/critically panned 2019 games more!
Playing right now. On File 7 I think. These types of games aren't my favorite, but it's prob the bottom of my list for that type.
The controls are just....jesus.
The platforming is just...jesus.
The narrative is...lol.
Thank god for that 60fps patch/hack though.
The controls are just....jesus.
The platforming is just...jesus.
The narrative is...lol.
Thank god for that 60fps patch/hack though.
Nah game is probably the weakest Platinum fare Ive come across over the years.
Really weak story and characters with combat that never felt as cohesive as it could be.
Really weak story and characters with combat that never felt as cohesive as it could be.