Finished Astral Chain yesterday. I'll write up my thoughts in more detail in the dedicated thread over the next day or so, but I thought I'd make a more general post here saying how excellent it is; its now comfortably my second favourite Switch game after Breath of the Wild.
If you've ever liked either a Platinum game, or perhaps more surprisingly, a Deus Ex game, I would absolutely implore you to try Astral Chain. Also; if you're put off because you assume the controls will be prohibitively complicated, or the combat over-reliant on learning combos, I can assure you it isn't. Even on the standard difficulty, the moves are rolled out at a manageable pace and integrated into the gameplay for more than just combat. Plus, the game has two easier modes for people who want simpler controls and/or easier fights. Although playing on standard, I only died (i.e. lost all my revivals) on a couple of occasions, anyway.
It's also not held back by the arch snarK of Bayonetta. Despite certain bosses and sequences getting pretty crazy, the game itself is far more grounded overall, and as I said before, often feels more like a Deux Ex game, as you take on side quests, explore large, bustling open areas, and uncover elements of the wider mystery. The game's an absolute pleasure to play 95% of the time, and the high points - of which there are many - will put an absolutely massive grin on your face.
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