Astro's Playroom
Main game
4.21 average rating based on 1187 ratings
- Developers
- SIE Japan Studio
- Publishers
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Series
- Astro
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5
- Genres
- Adventure, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
Release Dates
User Stats
How Long Is Astro's Playroom?
Astro's Playroom
This review is for the PlayStation 5 version
So much fun and nostalgia packed into this short and sweet game.
Vitamin_B's review of Astro's Playroom
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Fun and Inventive
Lots of fun references spread around, some interesting mechanics, and really nice graphics. Not an essential game at all, but a nice way to relax and have a bit of fun!
A Room for Play(Station)
This review is for the PlayStation 5 version
Astro's Playroom is a pre-installed game, that comes with the PS5. Not expecting too much, I was pleasantly surprised by this great introduction to a new generation.
Graphic/Design ★★★★☆
I love the design of the worlds and levels. In every corner, there's a little detail or Easter egg, that pays homage to a previous console or game. The Bots and their animations are just adorable and loveable.
Story ★★★☆☆
Astro's Playroom doesn't have a story per se. It shows the history of Sony's PlayStation consoles through its level design and collectibles. And even though it doesn't necessarily need a "proper" story, considering that the purpose of Astro is to show off the DualSense features, they could have done a bit more. (Maybe in a future game?)
Gameplay ★★★★☆
An engaging 3D-Platformer, with many things to discover and collect and challenges to complete. The features of the DualSense are nicely introduced.
Sound & Music ★★★☆☆
Catchy, upbeat music that brings a smile to my face.
Overall Fun ★★★✭☆
As someone who's been with PlayStation since their first generation, this was a great trip down memory lane. Even if this is your first PS console, you should definitely try it out. Such …
Astro's Playroom is a pre-installed game, that comes with the PS5. Not expecting too much, I was pleasantly surprised by this great introduction to a new generation.
Graphic/Design ★★★★☆
I love the design of the worlds and levels. In every corner, there's a little detail or Easter egg, that pays homage to a previous console or game. The Bots and their animations are just adorable and loveable.
Story ★★★☆☆
Astro's Playroom doesn't have a story per se. It shows the history of Sony's PlayStation consoles through its level design and collectibles. And even though it doesn't necessarily need a "proper" story, considering that the purpose of Astro is to show off the DualSense features, they could have done a bit more. (Maybe in a future game?)
Gameplay ★★★★☆
An engaging 3D-Platformer, with many things to discover and collect and challenges to complete. The features of the DualSense are nicely introduced.
Sound & Music ★★★☆☆
Catchy, upbeat music that brings a smile to my face.
Overall Fun ★★★✭☆
As someone who's been with PlayStation since their first generation, this was a great trip down memory lane. Even if this is your first PS console, you should definitely try it out. Such a fun game and for free on top!
Final Score 3.5/5
A cute little game dedicated to PlayStation history
This game is a cute little game that fully showcase the functionalities of the DualSense controller. The stages show different components of the PS5 which is interesting. Having come from Nintendo consoles though, I found the level design is weaker than 3D Mario games like 3D Land or Odyssey. But it’s not fair to compare a small, free game with a full feature game. I love the collectibles. The whole game is a love letter to PlayStation history. Don’t miss it out when you get your new PS5. It definitely worths checking out.
Please SONY, more of this
I hope SONY plans for future updates and versions of this awesome game...
Very enjoyable and clever little platformer
Platformers are not really my preferred genre, that's why probably I cannot quite give this 5 stars but it's a solid 4/5. It's a really enjoyable 3D platformer and it cleverly showcases all the features of the new PS5 controller. I might even try to go for the platinum trophy on this over time.
Surprisingly fun and cute experience
I loved it! The way the dualsense worked with the game, all the super cute easter eggs, the character you play with and its dance moves were giving me life :D Excellent piece of platform fun for free. Highly possible i will play again in the future :)
Was New to Grouvee and Accidently Posted My Review as an Update
One of the best games I have played, not just one of the best free games. Really fun, doesn't take itself too seriously, and made me feel 8 years old again. The speedrunning feature built in is a great way to increase replayability. The various references made me realize I had a ton of childhood memories tied to the playstation consoles, even though I always considered myself a Nintendo kid. The music and controller features were excellent as well.
Just a demo?
To be honest, I started playing the game after receiving my PS5 just as a tutorial for the controller and I was really impressed. Not for the controller of the PS5, that it is awesome. This 'demo' if we can say it that way it is really cool.
You are not going to play for a lot of hours but there are some different scenarios you can explore, collectables and a lot of cameos (well... bots dressed up and acting like some videogame characters).
The game is entertaining, fun, every scenario is different and the best of the game is try to identify the cameos and just smile remembering the game that they are representing.
If you like video games (specially Play Station video games) you will love it. Nothing else to say. Best 'demo' I have ever played.
Amazing Game which Comes with Every PS5 for Free
Astro's Playroom is a 3D platformer game that use every specific areas of the PS5 console. It is known by being the only game using Dualsense's full potential for now. In every level, in every area you see the throwbacks to old generations of the Playstation, its consoles, its accessories, its games. Every point is fulled with awesome details for the people who love the Playstation. Only downside that i think is the game is kind of short. But game is free and comes with every PS5,too. So if you think that way it is more than acceptable. I recommend everyone who has a PS5 to finish this game %100 and get the Platinum trophy. It is more than worth your time.
*PlayStation commercial voice* PLAY-STA-TION
This game was really fun, a throwback both in its gameplay and how it creatively tracks the history of PlayStation. Each world is distinct and full of fun little gimmick sections that creatively use the DualSense controller. Maybe calling them gimmicks isn't enough credit, since most of them actually feel well thought-out and memorable.
I love how detailed this game is, with so much personality, so many little Easter eggs and PlayStation references everywhere. It really creatively uses PlayStation hardware like analog sticks and fans as platforms and obstacles. It genuinely looks pretty great and makes a case for more colorful 3D platformers on this system, as well as for more bite-sized games in this genre. Besides Super Mario Odyssey, this is the most fun I had with a pure platformer in years.
As a side note, I think it's funny that this game is structured exactly the same as Demon's Souls with its 4 separate warp stones with big internal checkpoints, followed by descending down into the depths of the "Nexus" you've been based out of.
I would love to see Nintendo tackle a project like this, but they will probably never do that. Luckily, Sony stepped up …
This game was really fun, a throwback both in its gameplay and how it creatively tracks the history of PlayStation. Each world is distinct and full of fun little gimmick sections that creatively use the DualSense controller. Maybe calling them gimmicks isn't enough credit, since most of them actually feel well thought-out and memorable.
I love how detailed this game is, with so much personality, so many little Easter eggs and PlayStation references everywhere. It really creatively uses PlayStation hardware like analog sticks and fans as platforms and obstacles. It genuinely looks pretty great and makes a case for more colorful 3D platformers on this system, as well as for more bite-sized games in this genre. Besides Super Mario Odyssey, this is the most fun I had with a pure platformer in years.
As a side note, I think it's funny that this game is structured exactly the same as Demon's Souls with its 4 separate warp stones with big internal checkpoints, followed by descending down into the depths of the "Nexus" you've been based out of.
I would love to see Nintendo tackle a project like this, but they will probably never do that. Luckily, Sony stepped up with this unexpected hit.
Take a stroll down hardware memory lane
This game is a nostalgia feast for anyone who grew up playing PlayStation games. All the little game references in bot form are cute, but I love the great renders of all the various pieces of PS hardware. Powering on any of the consoles in the Playstation Labo area grants you a very satisfying startup chime for each one. It's mazing how much power a little melody like that can have.
The game is also a very competent 3D platform. It's nice and short which is a plus, a fun romp that doesn't overstay its welcome. It's a lot like Bowser's Fury in that way, it's a perfect small-to-medium size game that provides an opportunity to hunt down every accomplishment because doing so never risks a grind or burnout.
It's cute, silly and revels in the history of PlayStation (even if Sony sadly tends not to in practice).
Also, importantly, they made a fun monkey level. Monkey's are never fun, so good on them for accomplishing the impossible!
More Than Just A Tech Demo
Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed in every PS5 system. It's meant to be a tech demo, simply showing off the power of the PS5 and the controller. But it was more fun than I thought it would be
You essentially travel through the interior of the PS5 and go through interesting challenges along the way. Each level ends with you collecting a PlayStation system. From the PS1 to the PS4. You can also find other things to go with previous consoles such as the controller. It really brings you back through the history of PlayStation.
The gameplay is silky smooth and feels great, the graphics are beautiful, and Astro and the other robots are adorable.
There's also plenty of easter eggs in the game. You can find a robot dressed as Dante from the Devil May Cry games. You can also find the Buster Sword that Cloud uses in Final Fantasy VII. There's more easter eggs in this that would make this review too long
Astro's Playroom is more than just a tech demo. It's a really neat flashback to PlayStation's history and is simply a fun game that has loads of charm
Would Recommend
4/5
I had Astro Bot well on my radar as a title, for saturated platformers live deeply nestled in my sensibilities.
Although I was completely unaware of this outing, only after puttering around in the ps5 menu waiting for Ghosts of Tsushima to finish downloading. Turns out I'm going to have to be a samurai after this.
It's Sony pandering to itself so flawlessly that it turns into endearment, foolishly hoping I myself am in the unlockable puzzle piece collage somewhere. Obviously, I'm not, but 25 years of my money sure is!
Begrudging warm-and-fuzzies.
My 2nd Platinum Trophy and 100% Completion… So Fun! I’m looking forward to Astro Bot now.
Took PTO from work today to play this over at my buddy's place, as I don't have a PS5 myself.
It's a very fun and charming game. I loved all the nods to PlayStation's history, even if some of them had to have the names changed, likely due to Sony either no longer owning the rights to the IPs or other licensing agreements (eg: Crash Bandicott, Spyro).
This is probably the most "Super Mario 64" game I've ever played on a PlayStation console. In fact, it takes from quite a few Nintendo IPs, such as Kirby and Pikmin. Imitation is the biggest form of flattery, or so I've heard.
It's not a long game. Most people I think will beat it over the weekend.
It would be great if Sony made more games like this. Charming, fun, colorful games.
I know it's generally a tech demo. But even if it is, it's the Best Tech Demo I've Ever Played!
When it comes to video game consoles, I've been around long enough to play The Odyssey... Now consoles are capable of displaying games that are so detailed, that even when I walk across the room, get up close to the screen, the details get even more clearer, that I get excited and appreciate where we've come from. (I used to have to sit that close just to see it! 📺)
The nostalgia of the Playstation hardware in this game warms my heart and brings back many memories of my childhood. I remember the cracking open my Playstation and playing Destruction Derby for the first time. That opening screen and signature sound 🥲
I really appreciate where we are because I've seen where we came from.
I hope everyone takes the time to play this little adventure, especially if you're a vintage gamer like me.
This is a neat little tech demo for the controller. I liked the adaptive triggers in particular, it reminded me of playing Time Crisis in the arcade as a kid. As for the game itself, it was more touching than I thought it would be. It was really nice seeing Sony acknowledge its long history of hardware and show appreciation to the series that appeared on their consoles throughout the years.
All the features present in this game are SO NICE. It really shows everything the PS5 is capable of. Just waiting for more games to take advantage of some of these aspects!
Just finished. What a delightful little game. What an amazing tech the DualSense is.
I will definitely go for the Platinum Trophy. It doesn't seem hard and I just want to spend more time with this fun little robot.
Edit: got the platinum.
One of the best games I have played, not just one of the best free games. Really fun, doesn't take itself too seriously, and made me feel 8 years old again. The speedrunning feature built in is a great way to increase replayability. The various references made me realize I had a ton of childhood memories tied to the playstation consoles, even though I always considered myself a Nintendo kid. The music and controller features were excellent as well.
It was hard picking between a 4/5 or a 5/5. It's not long like the usual platformer but it's solid as far as everything in it and it's basically a tech demo - short for the purposes of showing what the dualsense can do and as a celebration for Sony.
Either way it's a must play for ps5 owners. Solid 9/10
I can't believe how good this actually is. I thought it would just be some doofy advertisement/tech demo...and I mean it IS those things, but it really made me feel all fuzzy inside with how it references older Sony game things.
