Astro's Playroom

 PlayStation 5
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1515 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 75 out of 1515
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  1. ARbot
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Astro's Playroom дает прочувствовать все возможности некстгена, заставляет удивляться как проработана тактильная отдача геймпада, раскрывает по-новому геймплей. С первых минут игры видишь и чувствуешь - это некстген, это новый опыт игры. Это ощущения на кончиках пальцев, когда чувствуешь и замечаешь разницу как твой герой идет по песку, металлу или траве. А также адаптивные триггеры, этиAstro's Playroom дает прочувствовать все возможности некстгена, заставляет удивляться как проработана тактильная отдача геймпада, раскрывает по-новому геймплей. С первых минут игры видишь и чувствуешь - это некстген, это новый опыт игры. Это ощущения на кончиках пальцев, когда чувствуешь и замечаешь разницу как твой герой идет по песку, металлу или траве. А также адаптивные триггеры, эти нажатия с усилием передают взаимодействие и отдачу с внутриигровыми предметами и устройствами. Еще хочется отметить многочисленные отсылки на другие знаковые игры - встречается куча фан-сервиса в каждом углу. Ну и графика, конечно, очень приятная, но это все меркнет на фоне тактильных ощущений!… Expand
  2. Celcees
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Pretty much a perfect casual platformer. Actually makes me interested in seeing more stuff... hell, the devs that made this should make new spyro and/or crash games!
  3. gustave154
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Best free game after Wii Sports. Truly shows the potential of the PS5 Dualsense controller. Worth getting a PS5 just to play this game
  4. Stuvok
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    One of my wife's favorite games. Something we didn't expect to be good, ending up giving her hours of free enjoyment. The use of the new controller is phenomenal adding a new layer to all the simple tasks you are given. She kept stopping to tell me to look at something cute, and as I sat back to listen I noticed the music was very good and quite catchy. Because it's free and everybody getsOne of my wife's favorite games. Something we didn't expect to be good, ending up giving her hours of free enjoyment. The use of the new controller is phenomenal adding a new layer to all the simple tasks you are given. She kept stopping to tell me to look at something cute, and as I sat back to listen I noticed the music was very good and quite catchy. Because it's free and everybody gets to play it this is easily a 10.… Expand
  5. tibzoid
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Wow, this game out-Nintendos Nintendo. Truly delightful and sometimes quite challenging (at least for me). A joy to play.
  6. Gamer4life1985
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and engaging free game that showcases the power of the duelsense controller. Definitely recommend playing.
  7. MACBX
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Exceeded my expectations in a best way. Was only expecting a short tech demo, but it turned out to be a stellar platformer as well. It only takes a few hours to beat and a few more to get plat but I was having fun all these time. Plus it's free, so yeah!
  8. Hellmasker87
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Astro is something extraordinary. I wouldn't analyze it for the game it is, but for what they wanted to show you it gets full marks.
    Amazing how Dual Sense is exploited and for all the secrets for playstation fans. Absolutely to try.
  9. xtonywangx
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    First game you need to play on PS5. You will feel lots of love and fun in this game. Especially if you are a long time PlayStation fan.
  10. tumanow
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Despite that it's marketed as a game to showcase the blows and whistles of the new PS5, it's just a great 3d platformer. And soundtrack is a masterpiece.
  11. Trippi
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with best map desing and realy good music! Highly recomended anyone who own ps5!
  12. voxy
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Really fun game! Easy 10/10, and I do not care so much about dualsense triggers, the game is great.
  13. NikNakk
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Fantastic fun, and a great tech demo for the Dual Sense. The use of haptics is amazing.
  14. HaloFever
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing experience that every PS5 owners should play. I cannot remember the last time I a video game console had a free game installed. This is fitting for the themes of Astro's Playroom, a nostalgia trip of over 25 years of PlayStation and a demo for all the new features of the PS5. A free pack-in game is a new feature by today's standards.

    The gameplay in Astro's Playroom is perfect.    Amazing experience that every PS5 owners should play. I cannot remember the last time I a video game console had a free game installed. This is fitting for the themes of Astro's Playroom, a nostalgia trip of over 25 years of PlayStation and a demo for all the new features of the PS5. A free pack-in game is a new feature by today's standards.

    The gameplay in Astro's Playroom is perfect. Astrobot has a laser jump that will float him across gaps and destroy enemies. (Astrobot is a vicious little killing machine.) This makes the platforming rather forgiving, and adept players will be able circumvent obvious routes to speed through areas. Astrobot also has a punch and a charge up spinning attack that is always fun to watch. Some areas have weapons like a bow and arrow or a chain gun.

    The world is rich with activity. I truly have fun watching my family navigate this game space. The world is overflowing with little bots who get into trouble, re-enact memorable scenes from PlayStation games, and interact with Astrobot. Few platformers have this kind of attention to detail. The total effect is simply "wow".

    For people who play inverted like me, you can invert the Y or X access in the PS5's main system menu. I think this option was omitted from Astro's Playroom because Sony wants you to find that system toggle. The game has a functional quality to not only show you the advantages of the DualSense controller, but also the gameplay features. To be fair to Sony, functions such as 3D motion controls and the touch bar were already in the DualShock 4 controller. Game developers really need to start bringing their control schemes to the modern era.

    The climbing section of Astro's Playroom is the perfect example of how innovative a game can be. Astrobot climbs into a monkey robot suit (one of 3 robot suits in the game) and has to use a combination of the left and right triggers and the motion controls to climb up a mountain that is studded with handholds and hanging bars. I have never been so taxed to move in a PlayStation game and I loved it. Climbing in games vacillates between a slow moving chore and the game auto-climbing your character up walls while you hold down X. Astrobot's Playroom is the first time I have seen climbing get gamefide.

    In addition to being an utter joy to play, Astrobot is also a quick Platifnum trophy for those who care about that kind of thing. I usually have disdain for in-game collectibles though I am a completionist at heart and if the burden of collectibles is not too high, I may go for it. The collectibles in Astro's Playroom fill up a showroom of 5 generations of PlayStation gear surround by giant murals. The number of collectibles is not only management, you have a sense of something to show for your effort.

    All-in-all, Astro's Playroom is a must play. When you buy a PS5, you may be excited to get into one of the many AAA games for PS5. Wait on those. Soak in all the goodness of Astro's Playroom first.    … Expand
  15. DigoSorrow
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Its a free game and amazing nostalgic adventure.
    I feel very happy after play this game with DualSense. Congrats Asobi Team
  16. doncsoo
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    This was such an amazing experience demonstrating the new controller. I really hope that a lot of games in the future will utilize the new feature the way that this game did.
  17. McWidgets
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    I say to people that I don't believe in 10 as a score, and I never will. I believe that is impossible to receive. Nothing is ever perfect.... but then you have games like this come around every so often. Its not perfect, but its as close to perfect as you can get. I feel so strongly that this game deserves nothing less than a 9.8, so I have to round up.

    The soundtrack is incredible (I    I say to people that I don't believe in 10 as a score, and I never will. I believe that is impossible to receive. Nothing is ever perfect.... but then you have games like this come around every so often. Its not perfect, but its as close to perfect as you can get. I feel so strongly that this game deserves nothing less than a 9.8, so I have to round up.

    The soundtrack is incredible (I do it for you cuz I'm you're GPU!!) and strangely makes you love the parts in your PS5, the platforming is just as fun as any other, the hits of nostalgia (if you're a PS fan from PS1 days) are strong and constant, and the controller is almost impossible to describe.

    Since I don't believe in 10s, there must be some issue with the game, right? All I can think of, honestly, is its not long enough and I really wish it had multiplayer! If you like video games, and especially are a PS fan, you will love this game. Top 5 most recommended games of 2020.    … Expand
  18. Nysp
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    I got to be honest: I'm not kind of one who got really impressed with DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive trigger.

    But the game that it should by a technical showcase, it shows it's not just that. It's an amazing classic plataform game. Inspired by classics as Mario 64 or Crash Bandicoot, the game has that "Nintendo formula" that makes being exactly what should be:    I got to be honest: I'm not kind of one who got really impressed with DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive trigger.

    But the game that it should by a technical showcase, it shows it's not just that. It's an amazing classic plataform game.

    Inspired by classics as Mario 64 or Crash Bandicoot, the game has that "Nintendo formula" that makes being exactly what should be: great gameplay, nice and smart level design and fun like hell!

    I still can't find any single person who played the game that it's says at least it's a so so game. It has that kind of magic like any Mario where if you have the chance, you will spend 5, 10 hours playing and having fun like a kid. It doesn't matter your age.

    I really hope Sony keep this IP alive and bring us more delight chapters of one of the best surprises last years. Oh, and just a note: I was the only one of my friends circle who said this it will be a great game when it was announced. And my feeling was right!
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    In Brazilian Portuguse:

    Preciso ser honesto: eu não me empolguei muito com o novo controle DualSense do PlayStation 5 e seus novos recursos. Achei legal mas nada que realmente tenha me atraído.

    E justamente no jogo que deveria servir de demonstração desses recursos, prova que não é só isso. É um sensacional game clássico de plataforma.

    Inspirado por clássicos no estilo Crash Bandicoot e Mario 64, ele tem aquela "fórmula Nintendo" que nos trás exatamente o que precisamos: um belo level design, jogabilidade excelente e muita diversão.

    Eu ainda não encontrei uma só pessoa que tenha jogado e não tenha se encantado pelo jogo. Ele tem aquela magia, do tipo Mario, que te faz gastar horas e horas na frente da TV se tiver a chance. Exatamente como quando éramos criança.

    Espero realmente que a Sony dê atenção pra franquia. Merece demais ter continuações e novos capítulos dessa agradável surpresa.    … Expand
  19. QNimbus
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A beautiful game that pays homage to the Sony Playstation brand. It makes superb use of the new Dual Sense Controller shipped with the PS5. It's an awesome game with great replay value and above all, it's completely free and included with the new PS5!

    It also has some really nice and fun easter eggs!
  20. Tequilae
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    A joy from start to finish. Couldn't stop smiling the whole way. This is truly next gen fun and I just wish they release a full game soon
  21. djsponge10
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    As a tech demo to demonstrate the dual sense controller. The greatest tech demo ever created so easily a 10 nothing tops it
  22. MattchewHawk
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    A charming, fun, brilliant little game, for the grand price of free. I would love to see more of these Astro games, they are consistently awesome. Really Astro should be PlayStations mascot.
    The game looks amazing, sounds amazing with its use of 3D audio, and the use of the Haptics on the controller is still unmatched. This is the perfect PlayStation wet dream for the fans. Please release    A charming, fun, brilliant little game, for the grand price of free. I would love to see more of these Astro games, they are consistently awesome. Really Astro should be PlayStations mascot.
    The game looks amazing, sounds amazing with its use of 3D audio, and the use of the Haptics on the controller is still unmatched. This is the perfect PlayStation wet dream for the fans. Please release a full on Astro game like this. I don't want to have to wait until the PS6 to play a new one.    … Expand
  23. masterpg
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing experience one of the best platform game a playstation 5 icon Dualsense is an invention
  24. MagiCPSG
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    An excellent platform game that constantly innovates and makes people discover the possibilities of the controller, I was expecting nothing from that game, and finally it is with him that I spent my first 6 hours of games on PS5, a successful game especially since it's included with the console.
    Also I loved the theme of the PS5 hardware explored in the various levels of the game and the    An excellent platform game that constantly innovates and makes people discover the possibilities of the controller, I was expecting nothing from that game, and finally it is with him that I spent my first 6 hours of games on PS5, a successful game especially since it's included with the console.
    Also I loved the theme of the PS5 hardware explored in the various levels of the game and the various nods to the old PlayStations.    … Expand
  25. SuperDuck23
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    What a fantastic first thing to experience on the PS5 – Astro's Playroom is a complete joy to behold. Bursting with creativity and fun, this 'tech demo' is so much better than you would expect. The duel sense controller is used to perfection here and I am still amazed at how it feels (the raindrops are my personal favourite). The game is also a tremendous treat for fans of PlayStation andWhat a fantastic first thing to experience on the PS5 – Astro's Playroom is a complete joy to behold. Bursting with creativity and fun, this 'tech demo' is so much better than you would expect. The duel sense controller is used to perfection here and I am still amazed at how it feels (the raindrops are my personal favourite). The game is also a tremendous treat for fans of PlayStation and will bring back lots of fond memories with its collectables and easter eggs. A lovely game.… Expand
  26. scruffy_77
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    I really don’t think Sony realise how great AstroBot is. It is simply flawless, imaginative, polished and perfect. They really need to make more of these, immersive for kids and adults alike. I’d give it 11 if I could.
  27. SleepNot
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Шикарная игра! Невероятный геймплей, классное взаимодействие с дуалсенс. Погружение внутрь консоли - супер сценарный ход, ностальгия по ПС1-3. Крутейший платформер!
  28. Elnur555
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    Just a great game. At the same time simple and deep. It is a tribute and museum to the history of the Playstation. Great idea to include this in the starting lineup
  29. javicm1988
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Si ya el de las VR era bueno, este lo mejora y, junto a las nuevas características del nuevo Dual Sense, te hacen sentir algo que nunca había sentido en videojuegos. INCREÍBLE… Expand
  30. Tenedini83
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Que jogo fantástico, espero que saia muitos jogos desse gênero explorando o controle é esse tipo de mundo, nota 10000 parabéns Sony!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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  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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