Astro Bot

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95

Top Critic Average

99%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9 / 10
Game Rant
5 / 5
Eurogamer
5 / 5
TheGamer
5 / 5
GamesRadar+
5 / 5
GameSpot
9 / 10
VG247
5 / 5
Hardcore Gamer
4.5 / 5
Creators: Asobi, Sony
Release Date: Sep 6, 2024 - PlayStation 5

Astro Bot Review Summary

MightyCritic Consensus

Fun and creative level design

Smooth, intuitive controls

Nostalgic PlayStation references

Astro Bot is a delightful 3D platformer that has captured the attention of critics with its creative level design, smooth controls, and nostalgic PlayStation references woven throughout. It delivers a fun, accessible experience that should appeal to new players and long-time fans. Critics have praised its charming aesthetics and the seamless gameplay mechanics, but some note the occasional repetitive elements. Despite minor flaws, it stands out as one of PlayStation’s finest platformers, with many calling it a Game of the Year contender.


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Critic Reviews for Astro Bot

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

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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.

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

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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'.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Industry Coverage

Astro Bot Devs Were Torn On Whether The Emotional Ending Was Too "Cruel" For A Family Game

Astro Bot Devs Were Torn On Whether The Emotional Ending Was Too "Cruel" For A Family Game

Devs scrutinized Astro Bot’s ending.

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Astro Bot Is Getting Five New Levels & Special Bots Following Yet Another Game Of The Year Award

Astro Bot Is Getting Five New Levels & Special Bots Following Yet Another Game Of The Year Award

Five new levels are coming to Astro Bot.

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PlayStation Will Make More Games Like Astro Bot

PlayStation Will Make More Games Like Astro Bot

PlayStation is finally embracing family games again.

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Rumor: New PS5 Bundle Details Leak Online

Rumor: New PS5 Bundle Details Leak Online

A well-known industry insider reports that Sony is preparing a new PlayStation 5 bundle, which could hit the market sooner rather than later.

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