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TRAILER FOR ASTRO MOTHERFUCKING GDAMN BOT HAS RELEASED, GAME COMES OUT SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 (09/05: reviews posted)

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On 5/30/2024 at 8:23 PM, stepee said:

I don’t know why they couldn’t just put it in VR as a gamepad game on psvr2 :/ It works great, people can mod old games to work that way. Why can’t Sony do it to provide unique content for their unsupported headset oy.

 

Also I’m a little cynical in a post Studio Japan era and with just their general output and respect for their history to have a game celebrating it.

 

THAT SAID.

 

Game. Of. The. Fucking. Year.

 

 

On 6/12/2024 at 5:38 PM, stepee said:

This really is serious GOTY potential. Ofc John from DF agrees

 

Ima enjoy the fuck out of it for you, bro.

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Reviewing like a legitimate GOTY contender.  Love to see it!  Maybe we’ll finally see a 3D platformer recognized as such for the first time since Mario Galaxy.  It‘ll have some recency bias over FF7 Rebirth as well.

 

Maybe Dragon Age or Zelda could play spoiler.

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Using @Commissar SFLUFAN preferred review aggregate for the time being

 

Game Information

Game Title: Astro Bot

 

Platforms:

  • PlayStation 5 (Sep 6, 2024)


Publisher: Sony

 

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 95 average - 99% recommended

 

Critic Reviews

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Arabhardware - Khaled Abdelkhalek - Arabic - 10 / 10

Simple..Creative..Marvelous and Genius, Astro Bot has emphasized that you don't need big AAA budgets and lots of complications to make a joyride and fun game


Atomix - Alberto Desfassiaux - Spanish - 100 / 100

Astro Bot is simply perfect. One of the best PlayStation games ever made. A 3D platformer that rivals with Nintendo's work. A serious candidate for the Game of the Year award.


Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 5 / 5

Astro Bot is one of the best platformers in years with endless charm and inventive levels that celebrate decades of gaming history.


BaziCenter - ارسلان خودی - Persian - 10 / 10

Play Has No Limits has been PS5's campaign motto since the beginning, and Astro Bot truly defines it. With a tremendous amount of improvements over its predecessor, Astro Bot pushes the lines out wide when it comes to creativity and offers a satisfying experience to any gamer, regardless of age or interests.


CGMagazine - Jordan Biordi - 10 / 10

ASTRO BOT is creative, inventive, insanely fun, and a true love letter to the legacy of the PlayStation.


ComicBook.com - Logan Moore - 5 / 5

This isn't just one of the best games of 2024, it's one of the best platformers that I have played in the last decade


ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 10 / 10

Filled with brilliant small touches that will leave a smile on your face, Astro Bot is one of the best 3D platformers ever made and a true celebration of gaming.


Daily Star - Tom Hutchison - 5 / 5

Excellent for for gamers of all ages and abilities.


Dexerto - Brad Norton - 5 / 5

From start to finish, from top to bottom, no matter how you look at it, Astro Bot is simply sublime


Digitec Magazine - Domagoj Belancic - German - 5 / 5

Astro Bot impresses with its ingenious level design, detailed visual presentation and flawless controls. 


The game lets me feel every step, every jump and every attack with haptic feedback, visual feedback and sound effects. No other game feels so damn satisfying to control.

The game is bursting with original ideas in its level design and creative power-ups that deserve their own games. This perfect platformer package is rounded off by a host of guest appearances from well-known gaming legends and levels inspired by iconic PlayStation games. Astro Bot is a love letter to PlayStation history and a must-play for anyone who owns a PS5.


Easy Allies - Michael Damiani - 10 / 10

Everything about Astro Bot is brimming with delight, polish, and creativity, elevating it to stand among the best platformers ever made.


Eurogamer - Christian Donlan - 5 / 5

Sony's glossy mascot gets an outing filled with imagination and loving craft.


Eurogamer.pt - Bruno Galvão - Portuguese - 5 / 5

Astro Bot is 3D platforming with charm and fun reminiscent of the best Nintendo has to offer, in an experience that pays joyful homage to PlayStation's history.


Evilgamerz - Christiaan Ribbens - Dutch - 10 / 10

Astro Bot takes the great inventive approach of the demo games and takes it to new heights. The result is fantastic and beautifully packaged in a full game with lots of surprises for Playstation fans. The game sounds nice and cheerful and looks fantastic. The game makes full use of all the features of the Playstation 5, game design is of the highest quality and the special powers are fresh and innovative. Astro Bot is a must-have for any Playstation 5 owner and it hasn't been since the Playstation 2 that Playstation has shown Nintendo how to make a 3D platformer.


Explosion Network - Dylan Blight - 10 / 10

A true must-play for 2024 and all PlayStation 5 owners, Astro Bot, rekindles a feeling of simplicity in the joy we can find in video games like nothing else this console generation.


GGRecon - Joshua Boyles - 5 / 5

If, like me, you’ve been waiting for Nintendo to deliver a new 3D Mario game for the best part of a decade, look no further - Team ASOBI has done it themselves. For those who own a PlayStation, consider Astro Bot an essential purchase.


Game Rant - Dalton Cooper - 5 / 5

Astro Bot from Team Asobi is a brilliant 3D platformer, one of the best PS5 exclusives, and an absolute joy to play from start to finish.


GameBlast - Victor Vitório - Portuguese - 10 / 10

Astro Bot continues the good work of representing the history of PlayStation and opening smiles with countless adorable references, but it has much more than that to offer, being a fun, creative, dynamic and beautiful game in every detail, deserving a place in the pantheon of the best 3D platformers of all time.


GameSpew - Richard Seagrave - 10 / 10

Engaging from start to finish and full of wonderful touches that take your breath away, Astro Bot is a phenomenal experience that will keep you glued to your screen.


Gameffine - Uphar Dutta - 100 / 100

Astro Bot is one of the best platformer games to have come out on the PlayStation platform. It outshines in terms of creativity and with every corner in the game having a secret is just pure joy. A great flow, captivating graphics and the endless homage to the franchise characters makes the game truly legendary.


Gameliner - Rudy Wijnberg - Dutch - 5 / 5

Astro Bot is a must-play that showcases the PlayStation 5's features with engaging gameplay, making it perfect for all ages.


GamesFinest - Luca Pernecker - German - 10 / 10

Astro Bot convinces with a unique platforming experience and an impressive variety of worlds that are second to none. The creative level design and innovative power-ups make it a masterpiece in the 3D platformer genre. With its successful combination of nostalgic references, charming characters and outstanding gameplay, Astro Bot sets new standards and is an absolute must-have for every PlayStation collection!


GamesRadar+ - Matt Cabral - 5 / 5

Astro Bot doesn't just deliver on the promise and potential displayed in PS5 pack-in demo Astro's Playroom, but soars above and beyond to serve up a near-perfect platformer to rival – and possibly surpass – the best of Super Mario's Mushroom Kingdom romps.


Gaming Age - Benny Rose - 10 / 10

Astro Bot is well worth the price of admission and will be a great gaming option for all ages with the Holidays coming up quickly.


Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 10 / 10

Team ASOBI came out swinging for the fences, expanding on the existing games in the series in every direction. Astro Bot is a delight in every sense of the word. A magnificent tour through Sony PlayStation's history, the franchise – and the Astro Bot character – has enough charm and chops to now launch forward as PlayStation's premier mascot-driven series. Stellar platforming, a mountain of secrets, and a never-ending sense of discovery and adventure, Astro Bot is a new classic. So. Much. Fun.


God is a Geek - Lyle Pendle - 10 / 10

Astro Bot is a love letter to video games that sets a new standard in 3D platforming, with ridiculously creative stages and gorgeous visuals.


Guardian - Keza MacDonald - 5 / 5

Fun-packed and brimming with personality, this full-length Astro Bot outing pays tribute to PlayStation history while pushing the console's capabilities


IGN Spain - Estrella Gómez - Spanish - 10 / 10

Astro is back stronger than ever. Team Asobi has created a game that not only celebrates the history of PlayStation, but also the very existence of the fans. Astro Bot is a platformer that, despite always following the same thread, manages to constantly surprise the player and awaken a multitude of different emotions.


MonsterVine - James Carr - 5 / 5

Astro Bot is nothing short of magic, applying fun and fluid platforming to a creative love letter to video games. The quality of detail in Astro Bot is only rivaled by the passion its developers so clearly have for video games.


One More Game - Chris Garcia - 10 / 10

PlayStation has once again worked its magic, delivering a confident GOTY contender and one of the best experiences this year. Despite its simplicity, the game is supremely fun, and perhaps the highest compliment I can give is that you’ll play through the entire game with a smile on your face. Astro Bot proves that games do not need extremely bloated budgets and development times to succeed when you are laser-focused on fun and quality.


PPE.pl - Wojciech Gruszczyk - Polish - 10 / 10

This is more than a 3D platformer. It's a sentimental journey that will allow you to meet many old friends. Astro Bot is a real must have for PlayStation fans.


PlayStation LifeStyle - Shaan Joshi - 10 / 10

In a world of by-the-numbers sequels and soulless cash grabs, Astro Bot stands as an oasis, an absolute masterpiece packed to the brim with charm, creativity, and a genuine love for video games, old and new. There are still four months left in the year, but if I’m being honest, I think I’ve already found my pick for game of the year.


PlayStation Universe - John-Paul Jones - 10 / 10

An obscenely polished and soul-affirming triumph from every angle, Astro Bot isn't just an unabashed celebration of all things PlayStation, it's a deeply passionate celebration of everything you could and should love about a video game. There are no microtransactions, no season passes and no busywork padding - just precisely engineered 3D platforming with an overabundance of joy on offer. Astro Bot is a big, warm hug of a videogame that also happens to be not just one of the best platform games ever made, but one of the best PS5 games ever made, too. Team Asobi, please never stop making these games.


Push Square - Stephen Tailby - 10 / 10

Astro Bot is a stunning 3D platformer, and easily among the best games in PS5's library. It fully delivers on the promise of Astro's Playroom, building on the rock solid core of tight controls and inventive gameplay and turning everything up to 11. With tons to see and do, almost endless fresh ideas, innovative use of the DualSense's features, and truly charming presentation, it's a confident and cohesive experience that players of all ages will love. To top it all off, it's a perfect game to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary, reflecting on the myriad series that made the platform what it is today.


Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 10 / 10

A culmination of 10 years of hard work. An experience that is at times relaxing, soothing, thrilling and even sentimental. Technically spotless, artistically impeccable, this is an experience not to be missed.


Seasoned Gaming - Bryan Finck - 10 / 10

Stop what you are doing and go play Astro Bot right now.


Shacknews - TJ Denzer - 10 / 10

Astro Bot is a charming and cheeky nod to a lot of PlayStation history and a powerful demonstration of PS5 hardware, but more than anything, it's just a ridiculously good game.


Sirus Gaming - Lexuzze Tablante - 10 / 10

Astro Bot not only drives you back down memory lane, but it successfully captures your heart by bringing your beloved franchises into one, big adorable package that brings a lot of experiences back from the depths of our core memory. Astro Bot is lovable, charming, and most importantly, an incredible game.


Stevivor - Jay Ball - 10 / 10

The amount of dedication and passion that’s gone into Astro Bot is obvious in every pixel of every texture; there’s not a single bug, glitch, or texture issue to be seen. Its controls are easy to understand and incredibly tight, with Astro moving exactly how you need him to. In the 15 hours I’ve spent so far in finishing its campaign and going back to replay levels to pick up missing Bots, I’ve not encountered a single moment of frustration. It’s beautifully designed both in its self-contained levels and those dedicated to much-loved, Sony-exclusive franchises.


The Beta Network - Samuel Incze - 10 / 10

Astro Bot is a delightful platformer that excels in delivering a fun, nostalgia-filled experience for PlayStation fans. The intuitive controls, immersive DualSense features, and visually stunning levels make it a joy to play. While the challenge might be lighter than some platformers, it more than makes up for it with its charm, creativity, and heart-warming nods to PlayStation’s history. If you’re a PS5 owner looking for a feel-good adventure, Astro Bot is an absolute must-play.


The Jimquisition - James Stephanie Sterling - 10 / 10

A jubilant little adventure that dedicates itself fully to making an audience happy


TheGamer - Stacey Henley - 5 / 5

You tend to start writing lines in your head when compiling a review, and one that stuck with me early was to call Astro Bot 'the best platformer since Super Mario Odyssey'. Then I played a little more and started to think 'maybe it's better'.


TheSixthAxis - Nic Bunce - 10 / 10

Just as with Playroom, Astro Bot is a game that absolutely celebrates all things PlayStation, aimed at anyone and everyone who loves this console and the games that have made it what it is. Whether you're an old timer or a young kid with their first console - or better yet, a combination of the two - the are dozens of hours of fun to be mined here. It's a fun, easy-going romp through PlayStation history, and absolutely impossible to play without a smile plastered to your face.


Too Much Gaming - 5 / 5

Astro Bot is a phenomenal 3D platformer that elevates the PlayStation 5 experience with its charm, creativity, and engaging level design. From vibrant worlds to clever nods to PlayStation classics, every moment feels like a celebration of gaming. This is one adventure you won't want to miss—a true gem among PlayStation's recent offerings.


Twinfinite - Tom Hopkins - 5 / 5

In its playful personality and incredibly inventive design, Astro Bot reminds me a lot of Mario Odyssey. It truly does sit alongside the best platformers of all time, providing some moments of pure magic and joy. Considering how smart and unexpected much of Astro Bot is, the possibilities for future adventures are endless.


Use a Potion - 10 / 10

Astro Bot isn’t only the best game on the PlayStation 5, but it’s also one of the best platformers of all time. It might seem like hyperbole, but it really is THAT good. Team Asobi have whipped up something super special here with the wonderfully creative level design, gorgeous visuals, and throwbacks to all things PlayStation making this one of the easiest perfect scores we’ve ever handed out.


VG247 - Tom Orry - 5 / 5

Astro Bot doesn't care about such baggage, but if it did you'd probably use your mechanical arms to throw it at a giant robotic ape before smashing in said ape's teeth and propelling yourself into its soon-to-be exploded head. Astro Bot only cares about fun, and I genuinely can't think of a single moment it made me wish something had been handled differently, tweaked to be easier, or expanded upon. It's just perfect.


VGC - Jordan Middler - 5 / 5

Astro Bot isn't simply an enjoyable platformer with some nostalgia tying it together; it's a generationally impressive entry in the genre that understands PlayStation at an atomic level. The sheer level of joy the game produces makes it impossible to compare it to anything other than Mario's very best adventure. Astro is no longer a vector through which to reference PlayStation icons; he is a PlayStation icon.


Washington Post - Gene Park - 100 / 100

The PlayStation 5′s ecstatic new platformer matches childlike wonder with high-fidelity visuals and physics


ZTGD - Ken McKown - 10 / 10

This game brings me more joy than I expected, and it will be at the top of my favorite games of the year.


COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 95 / 100

Astro Bot is a delightful adventure that blends original ideas with a solid platforming foundation, delivering an experience that has long been missing from the PlayStation Studios catalog.


Capsule Computers - Dustin Spencer - 9.5 / 10

Astro Bot is a modern masterpiece. Team ASOBI have created an instant classic here, reviving a genre for Sony while giving us one of the most enjoyable experiences to hit the platform in years.


Digital Chumps - Nathaniel Stevens - 9.5 / 10

Astro Bot from developer Team Asobi and Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wonderful entry into Astro’s bigger adventure possibilities. The game features creative levels, plenty of personality and positivity, and several reasons to replay it once the main adventure has concluded. While it could have a bit more variety with its common enemies, the bosses, and uniquely built levels deliver more entertainment and joyful meta than should legally be allowed. This is a great big beginning for what should be a long-lasting Sony mascot.


Gamefa - Mostafa Zahedi - Persian - 9.5 / 10

Astro Bot is a masterpiece. a creative game full of great levels, innovative mechanics and lovely bots. I simply have nothing to say about Astro Bot, but to sing it praise!


INVEN - Dongyong Seo - Korean - 9.5 / 10

I'm not just saying Astrobot is a great game because it's fun as a platformer, or because it's full of PlayStation nostalgia. The real reason lies in how every element of the game is focused on delivering the 'pure joy of gaming'. Every aspect points in this direction, making it stand out as a truly remarkable experience.


LevelUp - Pedro Pérez Cesari - Spanish - 9.5 / 10

ASTRO BOT is fantastic. It is one of those videogames that knows how to follow a direction and fully commits to make you fall in love with the purest fun. Although it is clear that this is a videogame made by and for fans of the Japanese brand, it is also a celebration of what this medium represents and all those incredible moments that it has made us spend from childhood to adulthood. It is a game that celebrates being a videogame to remind us why we love this medium so much.


PSX Brasil - Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho - Portuguese - 95 / 100

Astro Bot is an excellent platformer. Fun, accessible, very varied and full of collectibles. The references to the various franchises and games that have gone through the history of PlayStation consoles is something sensational, especially the phases themed with specific series. The only drawback is that it's relatively short, and it looks easy for veterans of 3D platformers.


Rectify Gaming - Henry - 9.5 / 10

Team ASOBI did an outstanding job with Astro Bot, a delightful yet playful platformer that is sure to capture the hearts of many gamers and one that I found difficult to put down once I started playing. Its innovative use of the DualSense controller, stunning visual design, engaging audio, and charming narrative make it pure bliss to play and most definitely give Nintendo a run for their money!


TechRaptor - Andrew Stretch - 9.5 / 10

Astro Bot is a must-play title for anyone yearning for a classic 90s platformer and collect-a-thon. With vibrant levels and additional challenges, this game will be a blast for those of all skill levels. Fans of PlayStation since the PS1 will adore all of the references packed in.


Tom's Hardware Italia - Andrea Maiellano - Italian - 9.5 / 10

Do you enjoy well-made productions that represent the very essence of the word "video game"? You need to play ASTRO BOT! Do you love 3D platformers and eagerly await every new Super Mario release? You need to play ASTRO BOT! Are you simply a PlayStation fan? You need to play ASTRO BOT! We could go on for dozens of more lines, finding countless other reasons why you should play ASTRO BOT.


TrueGaming - Arabic - 9.5 / 10

The game literally has everything that makes a platform game an ideal experience, and at the same time it works as a peak at the rich history of PlayStation, which created fun and beautiful memories for generations of players, and it does so in an innovative, fun and emotional way.


GamePro - Tobias Veltin - German - 94 / 100

Robotastic! With Astro Bot, the unofficial PlayStation mascot has finally arrived in the absolute top class of Jump&Run.


The Games Machine - Danilo Dellafrana - Italian - 9.4 / 10

Team Asobi turns a convincing tech demo into a full-fledged game with top marks, again showing all developers out there the potential of haptic feedback. Entertaining, full of secrets and framed by an impressive audio-visual presentation, Astro Bot is a winner, partially limited by a moderate longevity and a series of facilitations that will not appeal to everyone. If you plan to explore its universe far and wide in search of secrets after watching the credits roll, make it yours immediately.


Video Chums - A.J. Maciejewski - 9.4 / 10

With copious amounts of variety, a delightful presentation, rewarding collectibles, an absurd amount of references, and cuteness to spare, ASTRO BOT is one of the best 3D platformers ever created. It's essentially a tribute to gaming as a whole. 🤖


Areajugones - Claudio Torres - Spanish - 9.3 / 10

The little Astro has been accompanying PlayStation for several years, but this game serves to give the Japanese company that saga of platforms for all audiences that is placed at the height of other famous franchises such as Super Mario. A work made that overflows with love from the first minute of play to the last and that keeps you smiling all the time.


Chicas Gamers - Estela Villa - Spanish - 9.3 / 10

A fun platform game full of nostalgia, fun and good times for PlayStation fans.


Everyeye.it - Giuseppe Arace - Italian - 9.3 / 10

Astro Bot never stops, it plays with the player and lets you play continuously. It alternates commitment and simplicity, nostalgia and joy, with even a touch of unexpected epicness at the end. It is a videogame amusement park where a smiling treasure hunt has been organized. What treasure? The video game itself.


GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 93%

Astro Bot is just one of the best platformers of recent years. The high variety of gameplay and setting, precise controls, great boss fights and several wonderful references to famous PlayStation video games, the game is a need to play for any genre fan with a PS5.


NoobFeed - Andres Aviles - 93 / 100

ASTRO BOT can never be accused of being a tech demo, unlike its predecessor, as many of the ideas previously toyed with in Playroom are now fully fleshed out and in a way that feels just as much a love letter as it does a defiant creative statement in PlayStation's library. Whatever the future holds for this charismatic little robot, it is safe to say that ASTRO BOT is firmly planted as this historic company's new face.


Wccftech - Kai Tatsumoto - 9.3 / 10

As one of the few platformers to keep me grinning from beginning to end, Astro Bot is some of the most fun I've had working on a review all year. There's a profound sense of whimsy and wonder to everything that plucky little robot can do while the worlds he visits inhabit such a diverse set of environments and abilities. Astro Bot's adventure still may be far from over, but this time he's brought a few hundred friends along for the journey.


Cerealkillerz - Nick Erlenhof - German - 9.2 / 10

Astro Bot is a dream for platformer fans and should be played by anyone with a PS5. It won't convert dislikers of the genre, but it does everything right, is incredibly fun, looks great and couldn't celebrate 30 years of PlayStation any better


Gamersky - 心灵奇兵 - Chinese - 9.2 / 10

During this cosmic journey, I believe you'll rediscover, just like I did, the purest and most joyful moments of playing video games.


Hobby Consolas - Alberto Lloret - Spanish - 92 / 100

Astro Bot is the celebration of 30 years of video games on PlayStation, a tribute that does not remain only in nostalgia or the easy wink: there is room for the great sagas and hits, but also for forgotten games, and all are gathered around a great and no less fun platform game, that feels like it will be a classic in a not very distant future.


CBR - Mark O'Callaghan - 9 / 10

From PlayStation references to charming interactions with other Bots, there’s a treat on every level. It’s wild to think that Sony finally has a platformer that rivals the excellent 3D Super Mario Games, but Team Asobi really did it. Don’t miss out on one of the best platforming experiences in gaming history with Astro Bot.


Checkpoint Gaming - Luke Mitchell - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is not just another platformer; it's a vibrant celebration of PlayStation's storied history and a triumphant re-introduction to its newest mascot. Every world offers compelling gameplay that is elevated to the next level by the innovative use of the DualSense controller, and its heartwarming nods to the last 30 years of PlayStation ensure that the experience is charmingly nostalgic while still feeling refreshingly original. Astro Bot is whimsical, inventive and just feels downright fun to play. While Astro Bot's previous outings were impressive, this latest adventure solidifies him as a beloved character in his own right. They've truly done it. PlayStation has finally found the mascot it's always wanted.


Digital Spy - Joe Draper - 4.5 / 5

Everything about Astro Bot has been painstakingly crafted to make it fun to experience, whether it's the fluid gameplay, unrivaled creativity or every interaction being a kaleidoscope of satisfying particle effects and sounds. Astro Bot is one of the best platformers in years and is a must-play title you shouldn't miss.


Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio - 4.5 / 5

The expertly designed PS5 exclusive plays like an intervention with its own publisher. It brings the PlayStation platform on an intergalactic journey through its history to rediscover its long lost sense of wonder. It’s not just a very effective ad for Sony; it’s an exuberant adventure that remembers that there’s power in play.


Digitally Downloaded - Matt Sainsbury - 4.5 / 5

What is undeniable is that Astro Bot is worth every second you put into it.


Enternity.gr - Platon Peppas - Greek - 9 / 10

With Astro Bot we finally have a proper, complete release of a game from Team Asobi that has nothing to envy from other platformers.


GameSpot - Mark Delaney - 9 / 10

Team Asobi cements itself as an essential PlayStation studio with an imaginative platformer for the ages.


Gameblog - French - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is an ultra-efficient platformer, but more than that. More than just a PlayStation tribute game, it's an experience in its own right. A Madeleine de Proust that will appeal to the little gamer in all of us. Far removed from the violence of many of today's AAA games, this is an outpouring of love for video games, and for PlayStation too, of course. In this sense, DualSense is more than ever in the spotlight, and all the better for it. We'd totally forgotten about its functionality, as the poor thing is generally under-exploited. Gameplay is a clear winner here, and you'll even find yourself experimenting with the hyper-calibrated haptic feedback. All in all, Astro Bot offers a dynamic, well-paced game that continually renews itself. There are a few glitches where skills, game sequences and OST use are repeated, but that's just nitpicking. In reality, it's a blast and leaves you wanting more. Astro Bot has a message, one that reminds us of what's essential: have fun, enjoy yourself and love video games. And for that, it's a total success.


GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is a wonderful love letter to all things PlayStation, and an exceptional platformer in its own right. If you own a PS5, you need to play this game.


GamingTrend - Jack Zustiak - 90 / 100

Astro Bot captures all of the strong points of a brand new puppy. It's cute, playful, and doggedly loyal to PlayStation's history. While it still has room to grow into its legs and sharpen its teeth, most missteps are easily forgiven. I mean, just look at it!


Geeks & Com - Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote - French - 9 / 10

Quite simply, Astro Bot is a more complete experience than its predecessor, featuring all the key elements that made the franchise such a success. The developers at Team Asobi have come up with their biggest project to date, leaving us wanting more and more. Even after I'd finished the game 100%, I still wanted to play levels over and over again. Progression is addictive, and the art direction pays homage to the world of video games. Leaving aside the few problems of inaccuracy due to the genre, for me, the title is already a benchmark for 3D platform games!


Hardcore Gamer - Michéal Murphy - 4.5 / 5

While enemies and themes could have used more variety, Astro Bot is a sure-fire Game of the Year contender and poised to be one of PlayStation 5's signature titles that's well deserving of said namesake.


IGN - Simon Cardy - 9 / 10

A very inventive platformer in its own right, Astro Bot is particularly special for anyone with a place in their heart for PlayStation.


IGN Italy - Francesco Destri - Italian - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is a very accessible and enjoyable 3D platform game, featuring gameplay full of great ideas, flawless controls, and solid graphics. It's hard not to fall in love with it, especially if you're new to the genre.


IGN Korea - Jieun Koo - Korean - 9 / 10

The general intention of the development was to focus on easier difficulty, even if you never played platformers. So when players expect an easy and average game, they will be positively surprised by how thoughtful the experience would be. The intensity of details in the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers allow some of the most dynamic gaming experiences ever. The players will be in for a ride for the 30 plus years of PlayStation titles and the console legacy, which were naturally blended within its gameplay.


Impulsegamer - Andrew Paul - 4.5 / 5

However as an arcade game, Astro Bot ticks all the right boxes and really challenges the medium but in a good way with its crazy mechanics, sturdy controls and next-gen experience, particularly with the DualSense Controller.


Kakuchopurei - Alleef Ashaari - 90 / 100

Team Asobi's Astro Bot is proof and evidence that the best 3D platformers are timeless and will always be fun when they're well-made with passion and love, and that's exactly what Astro Bot is. If you're a long-time PlayStation fan who's been with the brand since the original PS1 days, there's no way Astro Bot won't make you relive your best nostalgic memories and make you feel like a kid again, in all the best ways.


Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 9 / 10

An excellent 3D platformer, with the best force feedback ever seen (or rather felt) in a video game, even if it's a curiously flawed celebration of 30 years of PlayStation.


Nexus Hub - Ryan Pretorius - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is an absolute must-play - Team Asobi delivers one of the most wildly creative and enjoyable PS5 games to date, packed with charm, sincerity and outstanding game design.


Play Watch Read - Marcella Taalman - Dutch - 9 / 10

Are you looking for a trip down Playstation lane? Then this is really something for you. Astro Bot is filled with small hints towards old acquaintances of Sony, but also popular equipment from the past regularly passes by. Collect trophies, bots, puzzle pieces and more. The most important thing is of course, have fun while you discover this new platform game.


Press Start - Kieron Verbrugge - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is an easy pick for one of the year's best, if not the PS5's as a whole. The first fully-spec'd adventure might not move the needle forward for 3D platformers, but it's a triumphant effort from Team Asobi that stands toe-to-toe with some of the best in the genre. It's full of joy and surprise, and presented with an astonishing level of detail and tactility and packed to the rafters with reverence for PlayStation history.


SECTOR.sk - Michal Korec - Slovak - 9 / 10

After years, Astro Bot made it to the star of the platforming genre in PlayStation universe bringing full-fledge game with tens of rich levels, funny power-ups, secret passaged and different planets. It is one of a few games you'll enjoy without stress, pressure and will admire the creativity of Team Asobi.


Spaziogames - Marcello Paolillo - Italian - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is a gem, a game crafted with heart that manages to unite tradition and innovation. Despite its "small" size, the latest title from Team Asobi delivers an extraordinary experience thanks to the power of the PS5 and the clever use of the DualSense.


Tom's Guide - Rory Mellon - 4.5 / 5

Astro Bot is a joyful platforming experience that soars thanks to inventive level design and countless loving nods to PlayStation's rich history. It also takes full advantage of the PS5 and its use of the DualSense controller remains novel.


UnGeek - Nicolo Manaloto - 9 / 10

Using Astro’s Playroom as a template, Team Asobi delivered a bigger and better 3D platformer with Astro Bot. This latest series entry features creative levels and mechanics that are a joy to play. And while it’s accessible to players of all skill levels, it has enough challenges to satisfy platforming experts. To top it all off, it’s an excellent tribute to PlayStation’s various iconic and lesser-known characters.



Even if Astro Bot doesn’t seem like the type of game that you’d play, it’s very much worth playing given the sheer fun that you can have with its creative platforming gameplay. As such, Astro Bot has the makings of PlayStation’s next big franchise.


VideoGamer - Tom Bardwell - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is special, a beaming reminder that bright, unfettered play is a truly wonderful thing.


WellPlayed - Adam Ryan - 9 / 10

Astro Bot is a wonderfully entertaining and diverse platformer that throws new ideas at you at an incredible rate, topped with stunning visuals and an injection of PlayStation nostalgia.


Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 9 / 10

The highest praise I can give Astro Bot is that it genuinely feels like PlayStation has its own Mario now. The gameplay, creativity and charm are competing with Nintendo's powerhouse with wonderful level design and engaging gameplay from start to finish. Only the relatively short runtime is a potential negative, and even that feels like a minor complaint. If you're a longtime PlayStation fan looking for a rush of nostalgia, a parent looking for a good game for their kids, or you just want a darn fun platformer, Astro Bot is a must-play.


GRYOnline.pl - Adam Zechenter - Polish - 8.5 / 10

Besides Nintendo there aren’n many companies developing big-budget platformers. Astro Bot is a part of a dying breed that delivers tons of pure dopamine shots. If games should first and foremost provide fun, then Astro Bot is a Game with a capital G.


Nerdburglars - Dan Hastings - 8.5 / 10

Astro Bot on PS5 is a delightful expansion of everything fans loved about Astro's Playroom, offering more levels, power-ups, and impressive DualSense features. The game showcases stunning visuals that fully utilize the PS5's hardware, making each level a visual spectacle. With sharp controls and creative level designs, Astro Bot provides a fun, polished platforming experience that’s both accessible and engaging for players of all ages. If you enjoyed the original, this game is a must-play.


XGN.nl - Rox van der Helm - Dutch - 8.5 / 10

If you love PlayStation and its franchises, you will absolutely love this game. The levels are unique, and you will have a smile on your face the entire game. What a brilliant experience.


New Game Network - Alex Varankou - 84 / 100

As an entertaining, accessible, and polished 3D platformer, Astro Bot offers plenty of variety in both visuals and gameplay, delivering a lively space adventure with plenty of PlayStation references.


Niche Gamer - Fingal Belmont - 7 / 10

Astro Bot is a crowd-pleasing kind of game, but it is also a very superficial one that you forget about after playing. The haptics and the sensory experience from playing are novel, but after a while, there is not much else to the game. It can be depressing for older gamers who wish the cameos didn’t feel like you were in a wax museum of dead celebrities; a haunting reminder of Sony squandering some of their classic games.


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Console Creatures - Luke Williams - Essential

Team ASOBI again perfectly demonstrates why they are a first-party PlayStation Studio with Astro Bot. While the DualSense implementation is lovely, Astro Bot delivers on its promise of something we rarely see: straightforward, linear games that don't promise the world but deliver an experience that's out-of-this-world, astronomical fun. Every time I zipped through its glorious galaxy, I was joyful and excited throughout the playthrough. It's rare to feel so much joy today, but that's precisely what Astro Bot has provided.


Echo Boomer - David Fialho - Portuguese - Essential

If there were any doubts, Astro Bot is the answer: PlayStation finally has a big exclusive platformer that can rival the charm and magic of Nintendo's Super Mario games.


Entertainium - Eduardo Rebouças - Unscored

Astro Bot is one of the best platformers released in over a decade, oozing with content and fun scenarios that should appeal to just about every kind of player there is.


Kotaku - Moises Taveras - Unscored

For what it is, though, Astro Bot is incredible, and that is worth celebrating here and now. I just can’t help walking away from the experience with a bittersweet taste in my mouth and a hope that someday soon, we don’t have to look to gaming’s past for the best bits of it all.


La Orden del Pixel - Sebastian Cigarreta - Spanish - Yes

Astro Bot, Team Asobi's platformer, reaffirms what was seen in Astro's Playroom, reaching excellence and positioning itself at the top of the genre as one of the best games of the year. Team Asobi's work offers an exquisite gameplay and takes care of every single aspect that makes it up. This is not a good attempt or a great contender for the crown. On the contrary, we are talking about one of the best platformers of the last 10 years.


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Astro Bot is a Nintendo-tier PlayStation platformer, at last

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Sony has been reaching for something like Astro Bot since PlayStation launched 30 years ago in the age of Mario and Sonic. It has cycled through mascots like Crash, Jak, and Sackboy in its quest for a breezy family game that could hold its own with Nintendo’s best as well as mesh with Sony’s cooler, tech-centric brand. Sony ended up settling for edgier cinematic action heroes instead, but deep in the consoles’ soul, it felt like something was missing. Astro Bot — a dazzling, joyful game — is a celebration of all the failed attempts and quizzical detours Sony made on that quest. And it might also be the game to fill that hole at last.

 

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‘We fill a gap for PlayStation Studios’ - Behind the scenes at Astro Bot’s Team Asobi | VGC

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On the 15th floor of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Tokyo building, we follow a trail of gold PlayStation coins to the entrance of Team Asobi, the unconventional studio behind PS5’s most brilliant platformer.

 

Stepping inside the open plan development floor, which is strewn with colourful mementos of PlayStation’s past and present, we’re initially struck by how spacious the room is for a first-party studio – especially in Tokyo, where floor space comes at a premium.

 

There’s room for a ping pong table, multiple sofas and break-out areas, a small reception decorated with awards, memorabilia, and photos of staff members, and even a traditional Japanese tatami room filled with retro consoles.

 

Then we realise it’s not the room that’s spacious, but the team that occupies it that is – for a first-party studio making AAA games, at least – surprisingly small.

At around 65 people, Team Asobi is PlayStation’s smallest first-party studio (at least of its established teams). Naughty Dog, Insomniac and Guerrilla all have over 400 employees – and even Housemarque and Media Molecule have virtually double the number of developers of the Astro Bot studio.

 

Yet, it’s often Asobi who passes knowledge to PlayStation’s blockbuster creators, particularly around the use of PS5’s most unique hardware features, such as its DualSense controller. Now with Astro Bot, its modest team has managed to create one of the most genuinely delightful video games of the modern console era in just three years. So what’s the secret?

 

Just like its imaginative adventures, Asobi is imbued with an inventive spirit. During our visit, nothing about the studio felt off-the-shelf: its structure, culture, development process and technology appear to be carefully considered for the kinds of playful toys it makes, utilising the bleeding edge of PlayStation hardware knowledge.

 

 

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I hadn't even heard of this game until yesterday.

I can't believe how good it looks. Like, it very much reminds me of some Unnamed Nintendo game I've been waiting for all this time but didn't know it.

I'm not gonna buy it myself, but after I have been gifted Dragon Age, this might be the next game I beg for.

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I hadn't even heard of this game until yesterday.

I can't believe how good it looks. Like, it very much reminds me of some Unnamed Nintendo game I've been waiting for all this time but didn't know it.

I'm not gonna buy it myself, but after I have been gifted Dragon Age, this might be the next game I beg for.

 

How in the hell haven't you heard of this?

 

Stepee would be really excited right about now. 

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They aren't my preferred genre, but it's a nostalgic genre that makes me feel like a kid.

 

Astro must be crazy good. I just went through a bunch of reviews.

 

In stepee's memory I could buy you a copy if you truly want it? 

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Astro Bot is virtually flawless and a joyous celebration of gaming

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Astro Bot is an explosion of colour and creativity that constantly flips your expectations on its head. When it hits, you'll feel the urge to stand up and cheer in excitement - but let's step back and break this down into chunks to better understand why it's so impressive. The formula for creating great platform games always involves carefully aligning disparate pieces to create a cohesive and engaging whole - and Astro Bot is no exception.

 

At its core, Astro Bot is built on the technical foundation of Astro's Playroom. Using its own in-house technology, the design objective seems clear - to deliver a smooth platforming experience at 60 frames per second while dazzling the player with physics and pyrotechnic effects at every corner. From a technical perspective, the execution is virtually flawless. It's not something we can often say about new games but in this case, the experience is so bulletproof and polished that it feels as if the team perfectly achieved what they set out to do.

 

 

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So, at this point, it's fair to say that Team Asobi nailed the core game feel, the level design and the visuals. It's a beautiful game that plays like a dream and offers things that manage to feel completely new and fun - and ultimately, as I think about my time playing Astro Bot, I can't help but feel great about it. Astro Bot is what video games are all about. It's pure joy and a reminder of what the first three generations of PlayStation embodied. It's a game that perfectly combines technology, design and creativity into a singular, ultra-polished whole without any filter whatsoever. This is about as perfectly executed as you can realistically expect these days and I urge you to play it.

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