Astro Bot Rescue Mission

 PlayStation 4
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 554 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 500 out of 554
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 554
  3. Negative: 43 out of 554
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  1. Chanunnaki
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. Having been a lifelong fan of 3D platformers, I could easily see the potential of the short demo (Robot Rescue) that came with PSVR, to have a full game is like a dream come true!
  2. kingofgames
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a superb game; the promising result of tasking a group of clearly talented game designers and developers with building a game around a brand new medium like VR. The game expertly executes every idea it brings to the table. There's charm throughout, derived from excellent animation, art direction, FX and SFX, right down to the interactive credits sequence. AstroAstro Bot Rescue Mission is a superb game; the promising result of tasking a group of clearly talented game designers and developers with building a game around a brand new medium like VR. The game expertly executes every idea it brings to the table. There's charm throughout, derived from excellent animation, art direction, FX and SFX, right down to the interactive credits sequence. Astro Bot Rescue Mission claims our first 10 out of 10 because it's full of smart VR game design, and plays plays to the platform's strengths while avoiding its weaknesses. In addition to having the right amount of content to leave the player with a truly satisfying experience, it's hard to imagine many ways in which the game could have been better made. Best psvr game out !period.… Expand
  3. EpicLatios
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, this sets a new standard for all VR titles, and is a triumph among all platformers as well.
  4. bennibop
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    An absolute joy to play its does seem like this could be VRs breakout moment as the game would not work as well without it. Game combines the best of Sonic and Mario games past to give PlayStation its best ever platformer. - Absolutely essential for all PSVR owners and if you don't own a PSVR get one to play this!
  5. epiroute50
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    This game is phenomenal. I've been looking for a reason to dust off my psvr, and this game is the platformer we needed to continue the trend of vr.
  6. Mcalche
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    This game is a must buy! Best looking game for PSVR, even on the OG. do yourself a favor and join the fun.
  7. PocketMnky
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Think about it: when was the last time you truly felt the emotion of awe? Awesome is one of those overused words that people have forgotten that feeling that it is attached to. Do you remember your first time at your favorite theme park as a small child? Do you remember the way your mouth dropped open and your cheeks curled into a smile; your eyes wide and some kind of sound likeThink about it: when was the last time you truly felt the emotion of awe? Awesome is one of those overused words that people have forgotten that feeling that it is attached to. Do you remember your first time at your favorite theme park as a small child? Do you remember the way your mouth dropped open and your cheeks curled into a smile; your eyes wide and some kind of sound like "whooooaaaah" mixed with a deep guttural involuntary chuckle?

    Want to remember what awe feels like again?    … Expand
  8. thebriandavid
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    The game absolutely deserves the praise it's getting. It's not hype, it's genuinely the most fun single player VR game I've ever played. If you have a PSVR it's a no brainer. I'm not sure if it's worth buying the headset just for this one game, but if you have the money to do so then jump on it!
  9. devlar
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Jeremy was right. This is the real deal. It truly is VR's Mario64 moment. It's just unfortunate that it's a lovely 3D platformer, as people get all bent out of shape when they don't understand what that means. It's not comparing it to Mario 64, but instead that game's impact on gaming and its particular genre. This really is a watershed moment in VR.
  10. OdynParlatore
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Simplesmente genial,artistico, imerssivo, divertido, sensacional!!!
    Esse é um grande momento pra quem ainda não pegou o VR! Esse game junto com Moss beiram a perfeição! Parabéns a Japan Studios e a sony pelo excelente trabalho!
  11. nicolasgamer
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece, the best VR game ever! Thank you so much for this game sony, I feel in my childhood again!
  12. ymini
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    It's the best game.
    It was a game that I felt after a long time.
    It's the best game to give you a new feeling and a new feeling.
  13. jimmercise
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    A true gem of VR! I don't care for platformers much, didn't really like SMO on the Switch. I only got this because it came in my bundle and it's my favourite PSVR game for sure.

    The environments and puzzles are very inventive, and the tricky jumping puzzle nature of platformers is kept to a minimum.
  14. daywalkr
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Best PSVR Game yet! I was never so much into Jump 'n' Runs, but after I played this the first time (tried it just because of the high ratings) I was completely blown away. This game is so much fun. It simply puts a smile on your face while playing it. A must have! Not only for VR enthusiasts, but for everyone who likes likes Jump'n'Runs
  15. Not_Ur_Momz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best Virtual Reality games I have ever played! The mechanics and graphics are great!
  16. starthemel
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Excellent game (2 hours in) - Allthough i can't find all my little friends, some of them are really hard to spot :)
  17. CoolJudge
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. This game is a masterpiece that will put a big smile on your face from start to finish and even after you removed the headset. Visually breathtaking, easy to pick up and a pure joy to play, it is probably the best VR game to date and everyone should give it a try.
  18. rrafemi
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Absolutamente sensacional.

    Un juego de plataformas original, fresco y divertido. Hay momentos que tienes que forzar un poco el cuello para poder alcanzar a ver algunas zonas, pero se perdona. No solo hay que controlar al personaje, a veces uno, como jugador, tiene que hacer también cosas, como esquivar con la cabeza las bolas de tinta que lanzan los calamares (y que entorpecen la    Absolutamente sensacional.

    Un juego de plataformas original, fresco y divertido. Hay momentos que tienes que forzar un poco el cuello para poder alcanzar a ver algunas zonas, pero se perdona.

    No solo hay que controlar al personaje, a veces uno, como jugador, tiene que hacer también cosas, como esquivar con la cabeza las bolas de tinta que lanzan los calamares (y que entorpecen la vista) y romper con la cabeza algunos carteles. Seguro más adelante hay más cosas con las que interacturar con el cuerpo.

    Me parece fantástico, porque realmente hay 2 protagonistas. El robot que controlas y tú mismo, trabajo cooperativo.

    El género de las plataformas elevado a siguiente nivel.

    Creo que es el mejor juego VR y uno de los mejores plataformas de la generación.    … Expand
  19. Gmklouse
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This is legit. I didn't really like the Playroom... but this is just incredible. It's like the next evolution of Mario type games. I am just blown away by this game, even with all of the hype... I didn't know what to expect.
  20. jayoso9615
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    I’ve been visiting Metacritic for years and created an account just to write this review. Where on earth did this game come from? It wasn’t even on my radar until last week. Picked up the physical copy today and was blown away nearly instantly. Graphically it’s doing stuff that I didn’t even think was possible with the PSVR. The music is catchy as heck. Most importantly, gameplay isI’ve been visiting Metacritic for years and created an account just to write this review. Where on earth did this game come from? It wasn’t even on my radar until last week. Picked up the physical copy today and was blown away nearly instantly. Graphically it’s doing stuff that I didn’t even think was possible with the PSVR. The music is catchy as heck. Most importantly, gameplay is incredibly fun. PSVR (and VR in general) needs more games like this. A billion kudos to the developers for delivering an honest to goodness, polished killer app for the PSVR.… Expand
  21. Mateulka
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    I actually did not believed that this game is such a masterpiece. It is undoubtedly the Best VR game so far and one of the best platformers in history in general.
  22. hanyangyu
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    ASTRO BOT: RESCUE MISSION
    if you have PSVR you must play this game
    It truly is VR's Mario64 moment is absolutely incredible
  23. zoekojima
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Lovely from start to finish and the game that all PS VR owners should own and delect with. Mario 64 is forever a milestone of 3D platforming but Astro Bot gives similar wow moments with VR. More please!

    This for you, John.
  24. crazymurdock
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! It plays like a Nintendo Platformer in VR. What more could you ask for. It has you leaning around corners to see platforms. Standing up to see over ledges. It is just pure adorable fun. Also with the bright blue skies, palm trees and beaches, it is the perfect game to be playing as we go into October, with darker evenings and winter approaching. I can't recommendOMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! It plays like a Nintendo Platformer in VR. What more could you ask for. It has you leaning around corners to see platforms. Standing up to see over ledges. It is just pure adorable fun. Also with the bright blue skies, palm trees and beaches, it is the perfect game to be playing as we go into October, with darker evenings and winter approaching. I can't recommend this game enough. I will find every last robot in every level!… Expand
  25. mitcher78
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    One of the best platform games not only in virtual reality, but in the whole generation. If you complete some of the challenges as you unlock them, the game can last about 10 hours. If you pretend to complete it at 100% (and you will want to do so), raise this amount about 5 more hours. In all that time, you will enjoy as a kid. A must have.
  26. KurisuTheNinja
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    This is the game VR has been waiting for. It's casual enough to show off to your friends as a tech demo, really showcasing the effect that VR can have on a genre that has been through every iteration possible. However, this game can be very challenging at times as well. It finds a perfect balance, and accomplishes exactly what it set out to do; give you a platforming game, the likes ofThis is the game VR has been waiting for. It's casual enough to show off to your friends as a tech demo, really showcasing the effect that VR can have on a genre that has been through every iteration possible. However, this game can be very challenging at times as well. It finds a perfect balance, and accomplishes exactly what it set out to do; give you a platforming game, the likes of which you've never played before.
    This game contains some of my favorite gaming moments of the year. For much of the 8 hours I've put into it, I had a giant smile on my face. Many times I would break out in excited laughter, for just how clever many of the levels are and the secrets hidden throughout.
    With a $40 price tag, I wouldn't blame you for hesitating to buy it and wanting to wait for a sale. But if you purchased a PSVR headset with the hopes of a new way of experiencing gaming, this is the game you have been waiting for. Don't hesitate, I promise it's worth your time and money.    … Expand
  27. jamesgamecenter
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    The best VR game so far and one of the best platformers of all time now ! if you have PSVR you must play this game ,if not this game is the best reason to buy a headset for sure !
  28. Wormold
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    My first review on Metacritic. I love this game. My fav PSVR game for sure. I only felt inclinded to post this due to Johndyce's unhelpful review. This is for you John.
  29. Kacperkula
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    If there is any Virtual Reality game that deserves 10 out of 10 rating than there it is.
    Sony found their own Mario.
  30. Agarwel
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Best PSVR game so far.
    - Great fun gameplay (it is pure joy to explore)
    - Clean and beautifull graphics - Fun boss fights - Interactive enviromnent (grass, etc,...) - Solid lenght and replayability (you will replay jsut because it is fun) - Clever and inovative use of VR - No notion sickness Im not aware of any other VR game that excels in all these areas. Yes, there are other    Best PSVR game so far.
    - Great fun gameplay (it is pure joy to explore)
    - Clean and beautifull graphics
    - Fun boss fights
    - Interactive enviromnent (grass, etc,...)
    - Solid lenght and replayability (you will replay jsut because it is fun)
    - Clever and inovative use of VR
    - No notion sickness

    Im not aware of any other VR game that excels in all these areas. Yes, there are other good VR games, but they are short. Or long games, but these are ugly with low resolution. Or they are long and looks good, but have akward controls and give motion sickness, etc. Astro Bot is the first AAA VR game, that get whole VR right in all areas and for this erasons feels liek the first propper VR game and not just tech demo or port of a TV game.

    It has been said alraedy, but Astro Bot feels like a completelly new game experience. And for this reasons it is such a blast. It is not such because you are playing awesome game. But you are experiencing and exploring someting new that you never seen and experienced before. That is something that for example RDR2 can not offer (it will be awesome game, but it will play in a way you are very familiar with).    … Expand
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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2018
25
#25 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
7
#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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