Astro's Playroom Reviews

Astro's Playroom is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Lee Mehr
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2020

Despite clinging to some underwhelming gimmicks, Astro’s Playroom is a cute-n-capable platformer and a respectable assemblage of PlayStation antiquity included in every PS5.

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Nov 6, 2020

On its own, Astro’s Playroom would be a fun platforming distraction fit for younger gamers or families. Its world is vibrant and wonderfully detailed, and it looks exceptional on the PS5. But in all honesty, this isn’t so much a game as it is a showpiece for what the DualSense controller can do. And as a result, this isn’t so much a review, as it is an opportunity to highlight how well the features on the PS5 controller work.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2020

Astro Bot has replaced Knack as the cute Sony mascot and I'm okay with it. Although Astro's Playroom isn't a killer app, booting up your PS5 and playing it for free is a great way to get accustomed to your shiny new toy from multiple angles.

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GameCentral
Top Critic
7 / 10
Nov 6, 2020

A highly enjoyable introduction to the PlayStation 5 but also a charming celebration of the entire history of PlayStation, even if it's something you'll only ever play once.

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7.4 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2020

Astro's Playroom is way more than a tech demo: it's fun and brilliant, definitely worth playing.

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2020

In a year that’s already brought us some stunning platforming titles, Astro’s Playroom feels like another well-oiled cog in a larger, towering machine. The nostalgia is enough to carry this one though and as someone who’s grown up with gaming since the early Amiga days right the way through to Sony’s 5 different PlayStation consoles, Astro’s Playroom is an incredibly fun, beautiful trip down memory lane.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2020

All in all, this game is perfect for what it sets out to do – make it clear the power the PS5 has while also making the game fun and enjoyable. It falls short, though, with the difficulty spiking only at the very end, and none of the four-section paths providing much challenge. It is a must-play if you want to experience all the PS5 has to offer next-gen players though.

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79 / 100
Nov 19, 2020

Astro's Playroom is an excellent showcase for the new PS5 DualSense controller, plus it's also an enjoyable platformer with charming presentation and lots of neat cameos to discover. The fact that it's free is just icing on the cake.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2020

It's incredibly hard to sleep on this one, as it literally comes free with every PS5, but I can recommend this as the first thing you play on the console without any hesitation. Make the time for it to see where this generation's headed. You won't regret it.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2020

Astro’s Playroom is a celebration of PlayStation past, and showcases PlayStation future with its use of Dual Sense. It is a fun platformer that is short enough to not get stale, and long enough that it is bonkers that it is free and preinstalled on your PS5.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2020

Astro’s Playroom took me by surprise. I was expecting a short tech demo that would impress me because of the new controller, but instead, I was greeted with a full-blown, short and fun 3D platformer.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2020

Astro's Playroom is a fun, interactive platformer that will keep you busy for about 4-5 hours and no one can complain about that since the game comes pre-installed with every PS5.

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80 / 100
Nov 15, 2020

Astro’s Playroom is a wonderful first romp into everything seemingly possible with the PlayStation 5. Serving as both a technological showcase of the system as well as a beautiful and nostalgic trip down memory lane for the PlayStation brand; it is clear the game was created with passion. Although it might completely skimp on narrative, it more than makes up for it in the sheer amount of unique gameplay to show-off the Dual Sense and the wondrous sense of luring players to discover and explore the vivid and delightful worlds on offer. In many ways, it feels like a product of a bygone era. A piece of software specifically built to showcase new hardware. However, this beautiful bundling of software and hardware to offer an experience unavailable on any other platform is ultimately what makes the game so incredible good, and why it will be remembered as a ‘must play’ title for years to come.

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8 / 10
Nov 10, 2020

Astro’s Playroom is a divine technological preview of the new DualSense controller for PlayStation 5. The developers have created not only a great game with a lot of the demonstration of the DualSense controller, but also a wonderful 3D action platformer with playful elements that will entertain everyone. The game is short, you can complete first pass in less than 6 hours with all the challenges, but it's completely free. It offers beautiful stylized graphics in native 4K resolution, good challenges and also good humor.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2020

Astro's Playroom isn't just a wonderful little platformer, but a celebration of PlayStation in general. It's short length may only be good for a lovely night or weekend, but there's enough here for die-hard PlayStation fans to embrace.

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GameGrin
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2020

Sony's obligatory 'tech-demo' game is a fun-loving trip through PlayStation history. Despite looking like a throwaway title, it easily stands alongside the biggest hits on the launch of the PlayStation 5.

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8 / 10
Nov 26, 2020

It might be short and simple, but it's also free, enjoyable and well done, and a great showcase for the system and its controller, and a required trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up on PlayStation.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2020

Astro's Playroom is a great showcase for the next generation. The game and controller were developed together, which is easy to sense. This is currently the best demonstration of the capabilities of the next-gen pad for PlayStation

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AusGamers
KostaAndreadis
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2020

So the question heading into Astro's Playroom becomes - is it actually a game, or more of a tech demo to showcase the fancy new next-gen controller Sony has been cooking up for years?.

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4 / 5.0
Nov 6, 2020

Astro's Playroom is an irresistible delight.

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