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ASTRO BOT

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Native PS5 application
Yes

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Release Date
September 6, 2024
Metacritic Score
94

Reviews

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Good
  • Astro's Playroom showcased Sony's new console hardware
  • Astro Bot is one of the best platforming games
  • Astro Bot is considered the best platformer on PS5
  • The game provides an insight into PlayStation's long presence
  • Astro Bot provides a fundamental pleasure to play
  • Astro Bot possess engaging level design
  • Astro Bot's crash site hub is a large level itself
  • Feel-good gaming at its absolute best
  • Excellent use of PS5's DualSense controller
  • High quality technical design and near 4K resolution
  • Astro Bot is rich in detail
  • No microtransactions, no season passes and no busy work padding
Bad
  • The game's flaw is that it eventually ends
  • Astro Bot isn’t the longest game ever
Good
  • Astro Bot’s Playroom has amazing graphics
  • Game has DualSense controller
  • Game includes over fifty planets to explore
  • Gameplay rewards exploration
  • Incredible audio work in the game
  • Effort put into game's accessibility
  • Optional buddy senses collectables in the game
  • Amazing level design throughout
  • Game has additional hidden gameplay
  • Lots of PlayStation’s icons and lore used in game
Bad
  • Game was originally only a tech demo
  • Game centres around the new PlayStation mascot
Good
  • Astro's Playroom has cutting-edge graphics
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics
  • Enthralling narratives
  • Vibrant world
  • Recreates joy and magic
  • Confident in gameplay and design choices
  • Variety in abilities
  • Changes game mechanics regularly
  • Suitable length of boss fights and levels
  • Brings joy and wonder
  • Lots of neat interactions and hidden Easter Eggs
  • Experience needs to be played, not just read about or seen
  • Packed with charm and creativity
  • A love for video games
Bad
  • Core mechanics haven't changed
  • Astro Bot cannot swim in this game
Good
  • Astro Bot is a full three-course game
  • Developed by a well-respected team
  • Excellent 3D platformer
  • Encourages exploration in search of bots
  • The hub world evolves and expands as you progress
  • Varied, playful, and fun levels
  • Offers a great variety
  • New toys and power-ups are available
  • Astro's move set is simplistic yet executed excellently
  • The difficulty is well-balanced
  • Fantastic score with catchy tunes
  • Iconic Sony character cameos
  • Outstanding game presentation
  • It's a game that celebrates PlayStation's 30th anniversary
Bad
  • Some iconic games are surprisingly absent
  • DualSense support drains the battery
  • Not graphically as impressive as other titles

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