Astro Bot Rescue Mission

 PlayStation 4
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 554 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 554
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  1. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Best PSVR game i have played. It brings a smile to my face every time I load in and i get lost in the beautiful rendered worlds. Really good platforming and music to go along with it. level design is really well done, takes advantage of the VR and lots of secrets to find along the way. Also you dont really get much motion sickness playing this, so if you are beginner at VR this is aBest PSVR game i have played. It brings a smile to my face every time I load in and i get lost in the beautiful rendered worlds. Really good platforming and music to go along with it. level design is really well done, takes advantage of the VR and lots of secrets to find along the way. Also you dont really get much motion sickness playing this, so if you are beginner at VR this is a good game to start.… Expand
  2. Olajo82
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I played for years. Its just so damn fun.
    Ended up playing this more then red dead redemption 2 now under the holidays. You feel like a kid playing mario 64 for the first time again.
  3. Arma15
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best if not the best games of VR, fun and somewhat challenging. As for most of the games of its genre, it lacks of a solid story, it is fun anyway and becomes more challenging as you move forward but not as challenging as it should be, that gets solved by the challengues you unlock allong the way so it is suitable for everyone.
  4. pacific1
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    This game is magical, I would say this is now the best psvr game. Even if you don't normally like platform style games this title is so creative it will win you over.
  5. anakaki
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    Hands down the best VR title as of yet and the best platformer of this generation.
  6. Ali2018k
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    If u love games like mario but in vr, this is a similar stunningly good game on psvr, absolute must play!
  7. ClubPS
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Empezaré sin mucho rollo, Astro Bot Rescue Mission es sin duda el mejor juego que puedas tener para PlayStation VR, saca el niño interior en ti. Simplemente un imperdible.
    Gameplay: Un plataforma a la vieja escuela combinado con las VR que son muy necesarias a la hora de buscar a tus compañeros perdidos y coleccionables, todo está bien cuidado, utilizarás el DualShock 4 como nunca antes    Empezaré sin mucho rollo, Astro Bot Rescue Mission es sin duda el mejor juego que puedas tener para PlayStation VR, saca el niño interior en ti. Simplemente un imperdible.
    Gameplay: Un plataforma a la vieja escuela combinado con las VR que son muy necesarias a la hora de buscar a tus compañeros perdidos y coleccionables, todo está bien cuidado, utilizarás el DualShock 4 como nunca antes en otros títulos. Las VR también juegan un papel importante a la hora de jugar. Todo lo que haces en este título es sumamente divertido.
    Gráficos: Un estilo caricaturesco muy bien logrado, recuerda a la animación de WALL-E de Disney, todo está perfectamente bien animado y luce maravilloso, cada nivel te hará sentir cómo si estuvieras allí.
    Duración: El título es relativamente corto, con cinco mundos disponibles para explorar, el juego te invita a acabarlo buscando a toda la tripulación perdida, aunque siendo honestos yo lo sigo jugando aunque ya lo haya acabado al 100% ya que todo es sumamente divertido.

    Astro Bot Rescue Mission es el juego que debes tener si o si, no por nada se llevó varios premios al mejor juego VR 2018.    … Expand
  8. NioseWamPicie
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    One of most enjoyable games I have ever played. I love everything about it - locations, music, diversity of the gameplay. It is also funny, it's a real pleasure to play it!
  9. All_Final_Thing
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    This is an excellent game. this should be the go to game for anyone playing VR and in the top 3 best games of the year across all platforms.
  10. bbtothe
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Another 10 from me, an absolute treat to play and a masterful example of how VR should be shaped into the future
  11. koshige
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Admitted society was fine for something good. Will the former game history history be the most fascinating game for this?
  12. VRPolska
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    The story in this game is practically non-existent. Maybe there is a short interlude at the beginning, but as befits most of the platformers, this is just an excuse, which is not particularly important in this case. The game shines for this in terms of binding. Maybe the backgrounds of most levels are practically one color, but the levels themselves have a lot of details, are stylisticallyThe story in this game is practically non-existent. Maybe there is a short interlude at the beginning, but as befits most of the platformers, this is just an excuse, which is not particularly important in this case. The game shines for this in terms of binding. Maybe the backgrounds of most levels are practically one color, but the levels themselves have a lot of details, are stylistically and coloristically different, and the animations of both robots and enemies are at the highest level. Because fighting with huge bosses makes an impression as big as the bosses themselves, because in comparison to our protagonist, they are really great. It is a pity that music, despite the fact that it fits quite well, repeats in many levels. Astro Bot is the forerunner of Sony goggles. With its pampered presentation, the honey gameplay, or enough for about 8h campaign (and you can even extend it by doing much more difficult challenges), Astro Bot can not be omitted by any PSVR holder, if you are not allergic to platformers.

    Benefits

    Binding
    Ingenuity
    Gadgets
    Length (about 8 hours)
    Fighting with bosses

    Disadvantages

    Losing DualShock tracking
    Limited use of gadgets
    No plot

    Full reviev https://vrpolska.eu/gry-vr/astro-bot-rescue-mission-recenzja/    … Expand
  13. Sfex3champion
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    If the mascot was mario on this guy we wouldn't hear the end of the praises. It's built around vr your inside the 3d platformer remember. The level design is up, down, left, right you wouldn't even know what I mean but it forces you everywhere.

    Anyway this isn't just that the level design is astoundinggg and that because of the vr and that 3d depth It uses every single mechanic you can    If the mascot was mario on this guy we wouldn't hear the end of the praises. It's built around vr your inside the 3d platformer remember. The level design is up, down, left, right you wouldn't even know what I mean but it forces you everywhere.

    Anyway this isn't just that the level design is astoundinggg and that because of the vr and that 3d depth It uses every single mechanic you can think of and it looks just beautiful while at it. Think Pixar level graphics in 3d but jooollllllllly jooollllly good fun while moderately challenging too. There's level designs that'll take you back to sonic underwater levels but like 50 gazillllllin times better and then a little awesome karting bit too that took me back to megaman x5. It's just incredible the level design I thought I saw it all in the first 3 levels but holy **** did it just keep getting better and better.

    Honestly Astrobot is one of those times you just stand up and salute the creators. Just phenomenal on every level. I played each level on repeat 4 times already. Even after the Plat I want more.

    Exceptional!

    Been a good 20 years since I smiled as much as this over a video game.    … Expand
  14. Moogle_kupo
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Astro Bot is an absolute Master Class study of fun and creative level design in a VR space. I'm not sure it's possible to play this game with out smiling. It's hands down must play and must own!

    Astro Bot is an awesome game that continually wowed and surprised me. With each level I played, I thought I had discovered my new favorite level. It just keept getting better all the way to its    Astro Bot is an absolute Master Class study of fun and creative level design in a VR space. I'm not sure it's possible to play this game with out smiling. It's hands down must play and must own!

    Astro Bot is an awesome game that continually wowed and surprised me. With each level I played, I thought I had discovered my new favorite level. It just keept getting better all the way to its fun and creative conclusion.

    There are many good games now that make PSVR worth the investment, but this game by itself makes it worth the purchase. It's a true system seller and more than worthy of all the good reviews it's gotten.

    For those of you old enough to remember the feelings of pure fun and joy you had the first time you played Mario 64 in the 90's, be prepared to have those feelings again!

    If you own a PSVR and dont have this game, buy it now or at least try the demo! There is a free demo available on PSN that let's you play the first 2 levels of world 1 and part of the Boss fight. These levels are fun, but the full game only gets better and more creative!

    If you are on the fence, but interested in VR, now is the time. This is a game for people that love games and will convert all that try it into believers of 3rd person platformers in VR!

    You are in for a treat as this is the best display of VR on PSVR and the best platformer on any headset at the moment.    … Expand
  15. ifox1009
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Great Game and a must have. Reminds me of the good old days with the N64 with a VR twist.
  16. BLAGnobe
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    I'm pretty sure Miyamoto is a little jealous of this one. Awesome game and easy to play for long sessions in VR. Great job Studio Japan.
  17. Rebarbado
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    This is it.
    I've been playing games since Zx Spectrum, moved on to PC and jumped on Sony's bandwagon when Playstation arrived. Meanwhile, I did get a Nintendo Wii for my kids - and since everyone was talking about Super Mario Galaxy (1 and 2), I gave it a try. And I was absolutely stunned. Up until now, even if I'm more of a "great graphics" kind of guy, I still regard Super Mario Galaxy    This is it.
    I've been playing games since Zx Spectrum, moved on to PC and jumped on Sony's bandwagon when Playstation arrived. Meanwhile, I did get a Nintendo Wii for my kids - and since everyone was talking about Super Mario Galaxy (1 and 2), I gave it a try. And I was absolutely stunned. Up until now, even if I'm more of a "great graphics" kind of guy, I still regard Super Mario Galaxy 2 as one of the best videogames ever. Move forward 8 years, put on a PSV helmet and launch Astro Bot. Just wow. A game that justifies VR on its own. One of the best games I have ever played. And just like Super Mario Galaxy (where Astro Bot gets a lot of inspiration), it's all about the gameplay. The fun. The joy. Enough for me to create a Metacritic account just to tell you how thrilled I am to experience this gem. Game of the Year, for me.    … Expand
  18. BillLikesVR
    Dec 14, 2018
    9
    An absolute joy to play. I went in skeptical, as I don't think 3rd-person VR often works well, but I was all smiles all the way though. Polished to a mirror sheen, with some delightful little details. Perhaps a bit easy for older players, but great fun.
  19. sbgla
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Just got PSVR as Xmas gift. Tried a few games. Downloaded the Astro Bot demo to see if I liked it. Around 2 minutes into the demo I knew I was buying the game. An excellent little 3D platformer. The best thing I can say about it is that it has come the closest to making me feel how I felt when I played Mario 64 for the first time around 22 years ago. It is a beautiful game and if you areJust got PSVR as Xmas gift. Tried a few games. Downloaded the Astro Bot demo to see if I liked it. Around 2 minutes into the demo I knew I was buying the game. An excellent little 3D platformer. The best thing I can say about it is that it has come the closest to making me feel how I felt when I played Mario 64 for the first time around 22 years ago. It is a beautiful game and if you are new to VR as I am then I thoroughly recommend it as a first game. Only played the first two worlds so far and loving it. Not too difficult although one or two of the challenges have been tricky. Really hope they have a sequel in the works with more worlds, more collectibles but along the same lines. My favourite PSVR game so far.… Expand
  20. JoeBJobbles
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    The most feel good VR game out there. I played the one that came with PSVR worlds and I wanted more, I'm so happy this game came around. Reading at the two 0 ratings... like what? How? How did you rate 0? Looking at their comments, literally they have 1 point as to why it's bad. The game is amazing, this, Firewall and Beat Sabre made my PSVR worthwhile. Would recommend. 9/10 missing oneThe most feel good VR game out there. I played the one that came with PSVR worlds and I wanted more, I'm so happy this game came around. Reading at the two 0 ratings... like what? How? How did you rate 0? Looking at their comments, literally they have 1 point as to why it's bad. The game is amazing, this, Firewall and Beat Sabre made my PSVR worthwhile. Would recommend. 9/10 missing one because it could be longer.… Expand
  21. juakola
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    A true masterpiece, Astro Bot is the new definition for 3D platformers. It works surprisingly well with VR. Good for all ages.

    The only con is the shortness. Therefore 9/10, with more content it would be 10/10.
  22. ds2000
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This is an absolute must for anyone with PSVR. If it were a standard none VR game it'd still be fun but getting into Astro's world in VR is a game changer.
    The worlds are unique, finding the little bots can be challenging on some levels and they are so damn cute their cries for help really make you feel the need to go back and get them all.
    It game is absolutely beautiful along with a    This is an absolute must for anyone with PSVR. If it were a standard none VR game it'd still be fun but getting into Astro's world in VR is a game changer.
    The worlds are unique, finding the little bots can be challenging on some levels and they are so damn cute their cries for help really make you feel the need to go back and get them all.
    It game is absolutely beautiful along with a great sound track. Best platformer I've played in 10 years if not longer.    … Expand
  23. pierobianchi
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    it is the first must play vr games all over the world!!! the resolution is perfect
  24. Nieblaashx
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    Un juego redondo en todos sus aspectos. Te transporta a tu infancia y te hace sonreír continuamente. Imprescindible.
  25. Siome
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Perfect plate-forme game, beautiful, lots of levels and mechanics, perfect game play, lots of secrets. A must play.
  26. coorhys
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    Astro Bot is as close as you'll get to a perfect representation of what can be done in VR currently.

    It's one of the most fun games I can remember playing, and gave plenty of awe-inspiring moments by making perfect use of the new perspective, whether it is the sheer size of boss enemies feeling like they are towering over you, taking a moment to enjoy the spectacular surroundings,    Astro Bot is as close as you'll get to a perfect representation of what can be done in VR currently.

    It's one of the most fun games I can remember playing, and gave plenty of awe-inspiring moments by making perfect use of the new perspective, whether it is the sheer size of boss enemies feeling like they are towering over you, taking a moment to enjoy the spectacular surroundings, physically using your head to attack enemies or break obstacles, or moving yourself to peer around corners or stand up to look over walls and realising you can find hidden areas this way.

    It can be fluid and almost rhythmic in its' gameplay at times, as you control Astro over platforms and around enemies, while ducking and weaving around obstacles yourself, and it can be quite challenging late in the game. Forgiving checkpoints help with this however and ensure you don't get too frustrated with having to repeat lengthy sections of a difficult stage.

    If you own a PSVR you definitely need to get this game. It's one of those games you will want to show your friends to convince them of the wonders of VR gaming.    … Expand
  27. Exlee3000
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    A simply amazing experience in every way. Aa good as any Mario game. I pray they make a PSVR 2 sequel.
  28. Leeen
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Brilliant game!
    The platforming is fun, creative and tight.
    The graphics are clean and crisp! Surprisingly good for what I have come to expect from VR games in general and the performance (framerate) seems like pure perfection in my eyes. I played this on a PS4Pro though so that might be different on the standard, although I heard that it is only the resolution that is lowered. Only    Brilliant game!
    The platforming is fun, creative and tight.
    The graphics are clean and crisp! Surprisingly good for what I have come to expect from VR games in general and the performance (framerate) seems like pure perfection in my eyes.
    I played this on a PS4Pro though so that might be different on the standard, although I heard that it is only the resolution that is lowered.

    Only "complaints" (small ones) would be that the controller tracking isn't perfect but it is still good enough so that it isn't a big issue in the slightest and generally, the controller tracking isn't the most used feature in the game. You mostly just use the traditional buttons on your DS4.
    Another one is that the scope/ambition of the game isn't that big and the price tag reflects that. For the price, you get more than enough. But as an overall game i would love something with greater ambition.    … Expand
  29. Rubes
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! The best and most fun video game of all time!! Sorry Kyoto, PSVR is the undisputed king of the world of 3d Platformers with this gem; This is another level of gaming and a true system seller (Like Ferris Bueller said "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up")..An absolute gorgeous, brilliant and progressively challenging experience that will literally takeMasterpiece! The best and most fun video game of all time!! Sorry Kyoto, PSVR is the undisputed king of the world of 3d Platformers with this gem; This is another level of gaming and a true system seller (Like Ferris Bueller said "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up")..An absolute gorgeous, brilliant and progressively challenging experience that will literally take your breath away (in a good way!) I'm nearing the end of the game and I have never been so sad to see a game end. Luckily these last levels are by far the most amazing in the game and just when you think you've been blown away..Bam! You're blown away again and then world 5-2 comes and you're in awe.I lost sleep last night after 5-2; I was so impressed and couldn't stop thinking about it! Oh and the challenge stages..Pure brilliant hardcore platforming at its absolute finest and most fair! If you die, it's 100% your fault. A truly fun experience of epic proportions and wonderful game and I thank Sony's Japan Studio for giving this to the world! Oh, and the music is amazing too..I mean really amazing! Whole game is a masterpiece of design! I cannot stress how fine of a game this is! A++ 10/10… Expand
  30. legrandkba
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Clearly a must have
    It's fun, nice, beautiful and original Even if you are not a big fan of plateforme you gonna love
    My favourite game on ps vr
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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#25 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#7 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    85
    Sony’s in-house studio brought us a really well made platformer. It is also the second (after Moss) mandatory buy for every owner of PS VR. [13/2018, p.79]
  2. GamePro Germany
    Feb 3, 2019
    88
    Creative, VR-exclusive gameplay ideas embedded in a sugar-sweet world with pleasant mini-robots. A feast for platformer fans.
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  3. Screen Rant
    Dec 20, 2018
    90
    The first board meeting held for Astro Bot Rescue Mission could have featured a single word written in all caps on a whiteboard: CHARM. It oozes through the game’s pores, but never feels like a cheap or thoughtless cash-grab; this isn’t another me-too half-baked mascot platformer fast-tracked out the door.
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