Astro's Playroom

ASTRO'S PLAYROOM (2020) was a super fun platformer game filled with interesting things to examine, areas to explore, original characters and classic cameos, as well as experiencing the amazing new dual sense controller features.

This free, preinstalled game offers hours of fun, plenty of challenges to overcome and explore and offers really great nostalgic fanfare for PlayStation loyalists.

"Astro and his crew lead you on a magical introduction through your PlayStation 5 in this fun platformer that comes pre-loaded on your console. Explore four worlds, each based on the PS5's console components. Each area showcases innovative gameplay that taps into the new feature of the PS5's DualSense wireless controller."

Overall, Astro's Playroom was a really fun little game and can't wait to play to official game, recently released. Highly recommended m, especially if you are a long time fan of PlayStation brand and console gaming.

Very fun and accessible platformer that showcases the endless potential of the DualSense controller. Short and sweet as well. It fulfills its purpose with excellence, almost perfection. 10/10 from me. I won't forget this was my introduction to the PS5:)

A nice way to be introduced to the next generation of gaming; whilst making good use of the DualSense's new features.

It was a very short game but almost perfect in its own way. It gave you hunting for artifacts as well as fun, but no too hard trophy-related challenges. It took me roughly 3 hours to finish the game and 4 hours to plat it. For a free game, it's definitely worth to put your time in. Even if you just want to feel the DualSense at full capacity.

Definitely worth your time. You won't regret it!

Astro's Playroom is what happens when a tech demo accidentally becomes one of the most joyful platformers in years. Pre-installed on the PS5, it could have been a forgettable showcase. Instead, it's a love letter to PlayStation history and a surprisingly great game in its own right.

The controls are tight and creative, showing off the DualSense controller with real purpose. Every world is designed to highlight a different feature - adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, motion controls - and somehow, none of it feels gimmicky. It all works, and more importantly, it feels fun.

Each level bursts with charm and hidden references. If you've ever owned a PlayStation console, you'll find dozens of little Easter eggs tucked away in the background: old hardware, classic characters, even obscure accessories. It's nostalgia overload in the best way.

The visuals are bright and polished, the music is catchy, and Astro himself is irresistibly adorable. The whole game has the polish of a major studio platformer but the breezy heart of an indie.

Sure, it's short. You can finish it in a few hours. But every moment is crafted with care, and it's the perfect introduction to what the PS5 can do.

9/10. Short, sweet, and way better than it needed to be. Astro doesn't just play - he wins.

This game is really good, but is lacking a story. That's the only bad thing I have to say for this game