Astro Bot

ASTRO BOT (2024) is a really great, exciting and super nostalgic game! This game is a special nostalgic treat, as if especially recommended to those gamers (like me) that grew up on the many great PlayStation products over the years, as well as still enjoying them today. If you've ever played the pre-installed "Astro's Playroom", you may have something of an idea of this game, in terms of style and sensation.

This full Astro Bot game utilizes those previously explored areas and so much more. It takes the player on an new epic experience, with new effects, sensations and worlds to explore. Mechanically, the game uses very smooth, very fluid controls making for a very fast paced and

"JOIN ASTRO IN A BRAND-NEW, SUPERSIZED SPACE ADVENTURE! The PS5® mothership has been wrecked, leaving ASTRO and the bot crew scattered all over the galaxies. Time to ride your trusty Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises. On your journey, make the most of ASTRO's new powers and reunite with many iconic heroes from the PlayStation universe!"

Overall, this was a really fun play.

10/10 Astro Bot Review

Astro Bot: Fun, cute, vibrant, and nostalgic. This adorable bot punched his way into my life. The game wasn't necessarily hard, aside from the challenge levels. The final one, in particular, was really difficult, but the sense of accomplishment when you complete them is fulfilling. Along with one of the most repetitive yet splendid playlists, this game stands out.

Astro Bot is extremely vibrant, though at times, it feels too bright. Since it's a simple G-rated game, there are no options for sound or brightness settings, which sometimes hurt my eyes.

My Secondary Review

Astro Bot 2024 Review

Astro Bot 2024 is a delightful return to form for Team Asobi, delivering an exceptional platforming experience that blends vibrant visuals, innovative gameplay mechanics, and an unmistakable sense of nostalgia for PlayStation fans. This charming adventure expands on the foundation set by Astro's Playroom, with an even greater sense of wonder and creativity, cementing its place as one of the best platformers of the year. In the past years of my life, this is the only game that made me extremely joyous or at least happy throughout 90% of the whole game. The past few years of Playstation exclusives have been usually darker or gritty than others like Nintendo. But this game is just a Nintendo game mad by the amazing things PlayStation has that Nintendo doesn't.

Gameplay and Design

Astro Bot continues to shine with its inventive level design and engaging mechanics. Each stage feels fresh, presenting players with new challenges and abilities to keep things interesting. For instance, Astro can transform into various forms, such as a jet-butt Bulldog or an indestructible ball, allowing for unique ways to tackle obstacles and find hidden collectibles. This creativity keeps players on their toes, encouraging exploration and puzzle-solving.

While the game isn't particularly difficult, it features some tricky challenges in later levels, particularly the challenge stages, which ramp up the difficulty considerably. These levels provide a welcome sense of accomplishment for players seeking tougher tests.

Visuals and Atmosphere

Astro Bot's presentation is a standout feature, with its vibrant, almost overwhelmingly bright world. The game's cheerful and colourful design may feel a bit intense at times, but it perfectly matches the light-hearted tone of the game. Some players might find the lack of brightness settings an issue, especially if the vibrant colours strain their eyes during longer play sessions. However, this visual style adds to the overall charm, making it fun for players of all ages.

DualSense Integration

One of Astro Bot's defining features is its seamless integration of the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The developers expertly utilized these features to enhance the gameplay experience, whether it's the tactile sensation of Astro's punches or the tension felt when using his thrusters. These small yet impactful details make the game more immersive, turning even simple actions into something engaging.

Collectibles and Cameos

As you explore the game's 50+ levels, you'll come across a host of collectibles and Easter eggs. From hidden bots scattered across the universe to PlayStation cameos from iconic franchises, Astro Bot packs its world with nods to the brand's rich history. For completionists, the game offers plenty to do, and the collectibles add extra replay value. However, not all collectible elements are perfect. For example, the Lost Galaxy portals, which transport players to bonus levels, can disrupt the flow of normal levels by marking them as complete before you've had a chance to finish. This slightly detracts from the game's otherwise smooth pacing.

Conclusion

Astro Bot 2024 is a stellar example of modern platforming done right. The game is a joy to play, with clever level design, creative abilities, and impeccable use of the PlayStation 5's hardware. It may not push the boundaries of difficulty, but it's packed with charm. Fans of platformers and PlayStation's legacy will find a lot to love. While some minor pacing issues and visual intensity might affect certain players, the overall experience is nothing short of delightful.

If you're a fan of platformers or just looking for a fun, heartwarming game that showcases the best of PlayStation, Astro Bot 2024 is a must-play. It's also a must-have if you own a PS5. Moreover, this game is a new competitor to Mario and his franchise, and Astro is increasingly becoming Sony's mascot, or at least it feels that way.

This is the first game I have had an enormous amount of fun playing and discovering everything, and the creative levels and the funny little bots are so cute and adorable. This game feels like the first definitive game for the PS5, Astros playroom was a fun short Miles Morales length game but this is full length game and you can feel all the love and hard work that was put into this, I did not come across 1 single bug or glitch (That shouldn't be something i have to say but with how games come out now i guess that deserves to be mentioned) this is as polished as a classic Nintendo game where it doesn't need a day one patch or anymore updates but the fact Team Asobi is still adding more DLC to this game is great, so far all the speed run levels are still just as fun and thrilling to get a new high score. When I first bought this game I was worried that I had wasted $90 Canadian or that the game wasn't going to be worth it but I was happily proven wrong within the first few minutes of playing it. I don't see this as a "story" game but the one it showed off was cute, funny and great and Astro Bot is one of my favorite PlayStation icons now up there with Kratos, Cole, Jin and Ratchet and clank.

Basically this game is worth the $90 Canadian or the $70 American or whatever I without a doubt recommend this game to anybody who enjoys platformers and wants a fun classic game.

For the longest time, I thought the reason I didn't enjoy video games was because I was getting older. Astro Bot showed me that it was the games that had been terrible in the past few years.

I haven't been this excited about playing and going back to a game since the PS2 era.

Astro Bot is currently my game of the decade. It is as good as everyone says, if not better.

The game is extremely well polished; I haven't seen a single bug so far. The levels are so diverse and engaging.

You can't help smiling multiple times every level. It's a nostalgia-driven thrill of a decade. The game box even has a poster, just like the old times.

After playing Astro's Playroom it was really cool to see how much Team Asobi expanded on the mechanics of that game with this one. There were more special abilities to use, especially in the end levels of each galaxy.

And there was a ton of physics simulations and particles to go send flying in the air. A lot of stuff was destructible which was cool, and just like in Astros Playroom there was haptic feedback with a lot of things in the game. I really think Team Asobi are masters at haptics because this game was up to the same level of controller feedback as the last one, which I rarely see that level of inclusion in other PS5 games.

There were plenty of levels and each one I think didn't get boring. There were also a lot of levels that had pretty good music. Although the audio mixing could be better on some levels.