Astro's Playroom

 PlayStation 5
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1515 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 62 out of 1515

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  1. ivan4o200
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect. I love it. The atmosphere, the use of the best controller, tons of secrets and collectibles and no loading screens make it perfect experience.
  2. ruben_rubio5
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    muy divertido, muestra todo el potencial del mando y encima es gratis ¿que mas se puede pedir?
  3. elotrofausto
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    You won't forget the GPU song for ages. Very nice mechanics and the use of the DualShock is great. Brilliant game.
  4. EdwardG
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Astro's Playroom functions as a number of things - an introduction to the DualSense controller's features, a surprisingly strong platformer in its own right, and a digital museum to Sony's gaming history.

    It's a wonderfully inventive and playful game that uses the DualSense well. The adaptive triggers, haptic rumble, motion, and the touchpad are all put to good use. The game feels    Astro's Playroom functions as a number of things - an introduction to the DualSense controller's features, a surprisingly strong platformer in its own right, and a digital museum to Sony's gaming history.

    It's a wonderfully inventive and playful game that uses the DualSense well. The adaptive triggers, haptic rumble, motion, and the touchpad are all put to good use. The game feels really fresh and exciting as a result.

    There are 4 main worlds to play through, each based on the PS5's internal components. They're each visually interesting and diverse, with excellent attention to detail. The worlds are filled with other bots, many of which act out references to other PlayStation games which is really nice and fun to see. The platforming gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, but there's a lot of variety packed in. Each world has its own vehicle of sorts, each of which is piloted in its own gimmicky but fun and unique way.

    The collectibles are each a piece of PlayStation history that fill the PlayStation Labo room. Getting everything feels worthwhile and the Labo room is a cool celebration and display of every PlayStation generation.

    Astro's Playroom is a neat little pack in game to get you started on PS5. It's somewhat basic but it's got charm and the hunt for all the collectibles is quite rewarding. It's a freebie that clearly had a lot of care put into it, and as such I really enjoyed it.
    Astro's Playroom functions as a number of things - an introduction to the DualSense controller's features, a surprisingly strong platformer in its own right, and a digital museum to Sony's gaming history.

    It's a wonderfully inventive and playful game that uses the DualSense well. The adaptive triggers, haptic rumble, motion, and the touchpad are all put to good use. The game feels really fresh and exciting as a result.

    There are 4 main worlds to play through, each based on the PS5's internal components. They're each visually interesting and diverse, with excellent attention to detail. The worlds are filled with other bots, many of which act out references to other PlayStation games which is really nice and fun to see. The platforming gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, but there's a lot of variety packed in. Each world has its own vehicle of sorts, each of which is piloted in its own gimmicky but fun and unique way.

    The collectibles are each a piece of PlayStation history that fill the PlayStation Labo room. Getting everything feels worthwhile and the Labo room is a cool celebration and display of every PlayStation generation.

    Astro's Playroom is a neat little pack in game to get you started on PS5. It's somewhat basic but it's got charm and the hunt for all the collectibles is quite rewarding. It's a freebie that clearly had a lot of care put into it, and as such I really enjoyed it.    … Expand
  5. GustavoCOD
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    One of the great games I've played in my life. So much fun and the soundtrack... oooh the soundtrack... is awesome!

    I'm your GPUUUUU
  6. mythiiix
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This is a must play!!! Short and sweet 4 hours. And its free!!! Do yourself a favor and play it.
  7. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Astro’s Playroom is offered as a freebie to all PS5 owners and it is made to show off the features of the DualSense controller. I bought a PS5 with no prior knowledge of the DualSense and I have to admit this is the first time I have gotten super excited about the future of gaming since I first tried VR. I have Astro’s Playroom to thank for that.

    It’s a very short platformer that takes    Astro’s Playroom is offered as a freebie to all PS5 owners and it is made to show off the features of the DualSense controller. I bought a PS5 with no prior knowledge of the DualSense and I have to admit this is the first time I have gotten super excited about the future of gaming since I first tried VR. I have Astro’s Playroom to thank for that.

    It’s a very short platformer that takes only 2 hours to beat, unless you revisit missions for all the collectibles. Every level takes you to a different generation of PlayStation and introduces different peripherals such as controllers, memory cards etc. Every level focuses on different aspects of the DualSense. It’s hard to describe it, but having played Astro’s Playroom, I can easily call this a game changer and good use of DualSense will be a factor (in addition to graphics and frame rates) when deciding the superior versions of video games.

    It is much more than a tech demo and you should definitely not ignore it because it’s a free game. Astro’s Playroom is Sony’s way of telling gamers “Look we have a revolutionary gaming technology. It’s now up to developers to make good use of it”.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  8. jcvandan
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Me and my son have spent 20 hours playing this together. It never gets old.
  9. Silvermahdi
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    دیگه چه چیزی میشه از یک بازی معرف پنجمین نسل از کنسول‌های پلی‌استیشن انتظار داشت؟ به تیم آسوبی تبریک میگم
  10. vikasgames94
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
    For big developers, they may consider the use of the controller gimmicky. However, every game has traversal. If those developers use the features of the controller like this game, they may even make traversal fun. For example, walking in rain on brick paths in Saint Denis in Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Astro's Playroom even without those controller features is a great game. I already played    For big developers, they may consider the use of the controller gimmicky. However, every game has traversal. If those developers use the features of the controller like this game, they may even make traversal fun. For example, walking in rain on brick paths in Saint Denis in Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Astro's Playroom even without those controller features is a great game. I already played the VR version and I knew what I was getting into.    … Expand
  11. Edgard86
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito para mostrar as tecnologias do Dual Sense.. Joguei muitas horas e platinei. Por ser de graça merece uma nota 10... Se fosse um jogo da Nintendo as pessoas pagariam 60 dolares e chamaria de Goty. PSN Edgard_1986
  12. B-Bog
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    A cute, short, and tight platforming experience that impressively shows off the Dual Sense and is a glorious celebration of all things Playstation. Would have kept playing this for 10 more hours if it were longer.
  13. byredoxx
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    No creí que me fuese a impresionar tanto. Que locura de juego y de mando!!!
  14. Bonzo2002
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Really enjoyed what I could only describe as a "tech demo" platformer game, packed with lots of playstation easter eggs, amazing dualsense feedback, and a cute little robot that might as well be the new playstation mascot! I only wished it had a coop game mode, or a full stand alone game, for a free and pre-installed game it is a must play!
  15. Alvz9
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    Sony ha pasado por una transición generacional fuerte con su producto estrella. En un comienzo, era una competencia directa de Nintendo, e intentó emular parte de sus éxitos con franquicias como Crash, Spyro o Medievil. Pero pronto, descubrió un nicho en la industria con juegos orientados a un público más adoslecente y madura, aprovechando el vacío de poder que dejo SEGA en la industria.Sony ha pasado por una transición generacional fuerte con su producto estrella. En un comienzo, era una competencia directa de Nintendo, e intentó emular parte de sus éxitos con franquicias como Crash, Spyro o Medievil. Pero pronto, descubrió un nicho en la industria con juegos orientados a un público más adoslecente y madura, aprovechando el vacío de poder que dejo SEGA en la industria. Comprar una consola de Sony en la actualidad no es muy recomendado para niños pequeños, a excepción de que este sólo quiera jugar Fortnite y Minecraft. Parece ilógico obserquiarle un PS5 a un niño para que pruebe Demon Souls o Returnal; los juegos maduros y cinemáticos apuntan a otro público, eso creo que todos lo tenemos claro. Pero, Astros es el argumentos para obsequiarle una PS5 a un chico que recién se adentre en el mundo de los videojuegos. De hecho, Zack Boy y Ratched a Clank complementan un combo que nada tiene que envidiarle a una Nintendo Switch con Mario, Zelda, Pokémon y Splatoon. Es la manera perfecta de adentrar, no sólo a niños, sino a un poúblico general en la nueva generación de consolas. Muestra de forma lúdica las bondades del dual senses, pero adolece en un punto clave: mantiene un escaso contenido, que plantea escasos incentivos a su rejugabilidad. Sony saber hacer juegos de plataforma, y Mario tiene competencia en un contexto donde parecía que era el absoluto rey. Esperemos que a futuro Sony se plantee explotar dicho potencial.
    Entonces, ¿Merece Astro’s Playroom una oportunidad? La respuesta es obvio que sí, de hecho lo he elogiado durante toda esta reseña. Su diseño artístico es precioso, sus maecánicas jugables sin intuitivas y sencillas de aprender, pero muy bien implementadas, tiene momentos muy divertidos utilizando las grandes particularidades del nuevo control de Playstation. Sin embargo, Astros no llega más lejos en la lista por presentar un contenido que deja con gusto a poco, como si de una expansión se tratase. Acá no evaluamos el contenido por su precio, de hecho el juego viene instalado de forma gratuita por lo cuál nadie fue estafado, pero se siente como un potencial desaprovechado que podría haber llegado a competir de tú a tú con las sensaciones que nos dejó Mario Oddysey el 2017.    … Expand
  16. DOLLAR_376
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    A must play for all PS5 owners, as it comes preinstalled with the console. With 3-4h of duration, this is a joy to play. There are many easter eggs and references that draw a smile on my face, and the gameplay varies all the time as well, using the different features of the controller. Outstanding game to kick off the generation.
  17. DKLARZEN
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    This is simply a playstaion fanboys dream showcase. The best showcase possible with insane dualsense and adaptive triggers implementation. I would rank this 10/10, but it's simply too short and also it does lack depth, but that is expected for a free showcase game.
  18. elraphael81
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Świetna gra, nie spodziewałem się tak dobrej zabawy, a doznania płynące z gry na DUALSENSE to jakaś miazga ;] no i jeszcze jedno, GPUUUUUUUUU :D
  19. bersi84
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    The game is quite short with around 4-5hrs and gets a bit repetitive over time but for being free and created with much love it is a perfect entry point for the new generation. It showcases the year long effort from Sony put into the whole Playstation franchise and also shows how incredibly potent the new Dual Sense controller is.

    I consider this game a perfect one for youngster and old    The game is quite short with around 4-5hrs and gets a bit repetitive over time but for being free and created with much love it is a perfect entry point for the new generation. It showcases the year long effort from Sony put into the whole Playstation franchise and also shows how incredibly potent the new Dual Sense controller is.

    I consider this game a perfect one for youngster and old ones. It is just very wholesome and I bet 99% will enjoy their time with this game. Just be aware of that the constant effects on controller side will wear the battery down rather fast. Dont let yourself confused this is no comparison to the standard usage of other games and cannot be compared.

    Enjoy next-gen on the PS5, dont miss out this free game.
    Cheers!    … Expand
  20. AdvengerTime
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This game was meant to be a tech demo for the PS5 Dualsense controller and it ended up being so much more. Game is genuinely such a fun time from the gameplay to all of the secrets/colelctables, to the beautiful colors, visuals overall presentation to the genuine cuteness of it. This is more than a tech demo. Definitely worth giving a try and an easy platinum.
  21. xWitcherx
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Juego Obligatorio. Es el primer juego que tienes que jugar en la PS5. Lo disfrutaras como un niño pequeño.
  22. nichi
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    5 horas de jogo - Platinado:
    Jogo de plataforma surpreendente principalmente por ser gratuito e com o simples proposito de apresentar os diferenciais do controle do ps5, o jogo foi feito perfeitamente, não vi praticamente nenhum bug ou defeito, só diversão, um mundo bem colorido, diferente e bonito que já apresenta o visual muito bom que o play5 consegue fazer.
    O controle do ps5 é    5 horas de jogo - Platinado:
    Jogo de plataforma surpreendente principalmente por ser gratuito e com o simples proposito de apresentar os diferenciais do controle do ps5, o jogo foi feito perfeitamente, não vi praticamente nenhum bug ou defeito, só diversão, um mundo bem colorido, diferente e bonito que já apresenta o visual muito bom que o play5 consegue fazer.
    O controle do ps5 é incrível nesse jogo, todas sensações que ele proporciona são muito boas, o gatilho é uma absurdo, mds, mt bom, trilha sonora viciante, fiquei ouvindo dps no youtube por um bom tempo, lembra muito a diversão que os jogos antigos de plataforma transiam e eram populares, que hoje em dia das grandes só a Nintendo consegue popularizar aí.

    Muito divertido, inovador no controle do play5 e maneiro com as referência e celebração do play5, para ser perfeito, 10/10 faltava só ter mais mecânicas de jogo de plataforma como um Crash, Mario ou Spyro, em fim, espero que façam uma continuação realmente apostando em um jogo de plataforma com todos esses elementos que faltaram aí.

    E os Easter Eggs são sensacionais, muito bom mesmo!.

    Recomendo muito, acredito que a frase que representa ele é ser EXTREMAMENTE DIVERTIDO!

    Dificuldade: 7/10.
    Gráficos/Arte/Design: 10/10.
    Trilha Sonora: 10/10.
    Narrativa/História: ?/10 -> Não possui, ele é aquele tradicional jogo de plataforma das antigas!.
    Gameplay: 8/10.
    Requisitos: 10/10.(o ps5 padrão já alcança os 4k/60fps, não precisa de um "ps5 pro").
    Duração: 10/10.
    BUGS/Otimização: 10/10.(como falei antes, o jogo executa já 4k/60fps, mt bom).
    Conquistas: 10/10.
    Interface: 10/10.
    Preço: 10/10.
    Diversão: 9/10

    Média: 9.45    … Expand
  23. Cpal4554
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    I played this while waiting to install other Playstation games. I usually play on Xbox Series X, and this game blew my mind. The graphics are really good, I struggle to think of Xbox exclusives that look better. It's also just a really fun cute game, and a perfect way to show players what PS5 and the Dual Sense controller can do. Xbox and Nintendo can learn from this. I'm very happy II played this while waiting to install other Playstation games. I usually play on Xbox Series X, and this game blew my mind. The graphics are really good, I struggle to think of Xbox exclusives that look better. It's also just a really fun cute game, and a perfect way to show players what PS5 and the Dual Sense controller can do. Xbox and Nintendo can learn from this. I'm very happy I tried this and if this quality is what I can expect from other Sony exclusives, I'm very glad I finally bought a PS5.… Expand
  24. nandika
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    Jesus, what a huge Playstation nostalgia rush! These guys sure know how to build a legacy and a public image! Gameplay is short and sweet, basically Astro's VR stuff in just 2D, but with the amazing new controller.
  25. Rezoman
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Honestly I hadn't had this much fun with a game in a long time. My only complaint is that I wish it was a full blown game and not just 3hrs plus about 1.5hrs of finding collectibles.
  26. susel37
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Great tech demo of PS5. Atmosphere, music, Playstation laboratory, gameplay variability are awesome. The game excellent demonstrates all features of the new gamepad. Maybe the only strange thing is that reflections work only for thing near 1 meter from reflecting surface. And also, no RTX used in this game, but PS5 supports it and it's strange.
    But it's a pity that other games from Sony    Great tech demo of PS5. Atmosphere, music, Playstation laboratory, gameplay variability are awesome. The game excellent demonstrates all features of the new gamepad. Maybe the only strange thing is that reflections work only for thing near 1 meter from reflecting surface. And also, no RTX used in this game, but PS5 supports it and it's strange.
    But it's a pity that other games from Sony or other developers for PS5 don't have the same level of support for the gamepad and PS5 features.    … Expand
  27. Dizzle_Dogg97
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    An excellent demo for the dual sense controller. The gameplay feels so smooth and runs very efficiently. A must play for any Playstation lovers as there are so many different Easter Eggs and nostalgia trips throughout the beautifully designed stages. Astro's Playroom final boss fight is also a fun fight and quite the suprise! Best part is that the game is free. Fantastic introduction toAn excellent demo for the dual sense controller. The gameplay feels so smooth and runs very efficiently. A must play for any Playstation lovers as there are so many different Easter Eggs and nostalgia trips throughout the beautifully designed stages. Astro's Playroom final boss fight is also a fun fight and quite the suprise! Best part is that the game is free. Fantastic introduction to the Playstation 5… Expand
  28. Sfex3champion
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Most fun I ever had in a video game. Critic reviews undersell this do yourself a favour and play it. SOOOOOO SO GOOD
  29. Xilg
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    Um joguinho simples e gratuito para todos que compraram, ou comprarão um PS5, ele é basicamente uma demonstração das funcionalidades do Dualsense e uma excursão pela história do PlayStation com dezenas de referências a jogos que marcaram história no consoles da Sony
  30. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Graphics 7/10
    Playability 8/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    DualSense 10/10
    Overall 9/10
    Maybe too short.
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#8 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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#4 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2020

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Launcher (The Washington Post)
    Jan 27, 2021
    90
    Despite beating the game, I find myself returning to Astro’s Playroom for its pure joy.
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  2. Hey Poor Player
    Jan 21, 2021
    100
    With all around fantastic gameplay, graphics, design, and just overall fun, I’d argue that under different circumstances, this could have even been considered a game of the year contender. I never realized just how much the Sony PlayStation had influenced my life until I played this game.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 4, 2021
    100
    Astro’s Playroom is way more than just a technological demo. It’s probably the best way to introduce players to the new DualSense controller. And it comes free with PlayStation 5. [Issue#308]
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