Astro Bot Review

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

For multiple console life cycles, PlayStation has fostered a brand built on gritty anti-heroes, fantastical worlds at conflict with themselves, and a trope colloquially referred to as "sad dads." I like most of those games and find the praise they receive in many cases to be well-earned, but Astro Bot is a reminder of another side to the PlayStation DNA. Not only does it feel like a revitalization of an important part of the brand, but it also feels like a spotlight shifting to a character who has been lurking in the background, previously unable to see over the hulking Kratos, the war-ready Aloy, or the tortured Joel. Team Asobi's Astro Bot quickly, consistently, and joyously launches its titular hero into the pantheon of all-time greats, both in its first-party family and genre, with a platformer whose incredible ambition is matched by its brilliant execution.

The simply titled Astro Bot is meant to be the cute robot's first significant foray into video games following a 2018 VR exclusive that earned praise but was stuck in its headset-only bubble, and a 2020 pack-in tech demo that hinted at more to come. The beauty of the game, as suggested by its title, is that even players returning for their third Astro adventure will find hours upon hours of new experiences, collectively and magnificently presented as a parade of joyous sights, sounds, and adventures. This is a grand re-opening for Astro Bot, and it surely marks the start of what is destined to be a beloved new series that is shooting for the moon.

[Marksman]

Crazy how Sony went from having had one of their biggest fails in their history to delivering one of the best games of the year in the same week

[Scyon]

Bro underestimates how good kids are at video games

[yc_]

This reminds me of an era where games were designed to be fun instead of draining every last penny from the player

[advanced]

GameSpot 9's are serious business

[jsserch]

This game doesn't need a review, it is a must buy. A review is just a formality.

[lucasvieiradacosta]

The kids had their fun with Wukong, now it's time for the men to play ASTRO GOTY 😎😎😎

[michaelp.]

THIS should have its own episode in Netflix's Secret Level show, NOT Concord. What an embarrasment.

[Chonkybeatz]

Astro bot kart racer needs to be next !!

[lor.d.vinsmoke]

I think it's 2024 goty contender, considering just how amazing the free demo was

[happyjam]

I'd love for playstation to create more colourful games again like this. As much as I love most of the heavy hitter exclusives. It's good just to kick back and have silly fun sometimes.

[The.Host_XO]

Time to get a 4th fun Platinum to my small Casual Collection.

[mecharobots]

Hope this sells well as people say they want sony to mix it up and here we are. Plus this is the 1 of the 2 studios only in japan ( thanks for correction) . Waiting for my copy to come tomorrow 😀

[FredMorgan-gbel]

I hate the people saying awww 10 hours that’s so short but it looks so fun and fun is what gaming is about

[Ice_]

I think when he said that some kids might have a hard time getting some of the rewards because it's too hard for them is a good thing. When they get older if they come back to it it sort of a revenge tale.

[macjae]

Switching between Astro bot and Space Marines 2 brings joy to my heart ❤️

[franzebert]

This looks like a new mario odyssey. Sony absolute goated

[mrheytino]

Astrobot's playroom was great for a demo. This is a must play.

[GFANATIC]

My first impression was “wow, I’m having fun.” Modern gaming has become so grey and hyper realistic. It’s all starting to blend together. I don’t care about cinematic experience. They’re called GAMES! Make it fun let me interact with the world. Most of these modern games I find myself putting the controller down for a long cutscene. Not once so far have I put the controller down playing Astro Bot.

[anasshahid]

Gane of the year contender! Team Asobi did it! Astro Bot is a masterpiece 👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

[kinematics]

Really simple but addictive, a lot of work went into the making of this game... they nailed it! Definitely a game for everybody.