Astro Bot on PlayStation 5: We've Played It - Hands-On Impressions

[@8bitpro85]

I hope this game inspires other developers to bring back platformers like these.

[@SnakeEngine]

Nintendo would sure do, but they need better hardware.

[@hystericalren]

And mostly to show developers that squeezing the dualsense feature makes people get more in love with the game, i still don't understand why ps5 games doesn't used it more, i mean it's there but barely, not like astrobot.

[@or1on89]

@@SnakeEngineKirby, Super Mario and Luigi..? And Peach? And Donkey Kong? Nintendo already has these games 😂

[@ptose]

@@or1on89 I hope this game inspires other developers to bring back platformers like these on other platforms apart from Nintendo (and especially on pc)

[@SnakeEngine]

@@or1on89 Yeah, but not at that level of fidelity and interactivity.

[@cody3335]

Astros playroom was insanely good for such a small package.

[@birdman4birdlegs]

That's what she said hahahaha. I'll show myself out.

[@kthebarbarian8223]

​@@birdman4birdlegs God damnit, you beat me to it. 😭

[@nix2939]

@@birdman4birdlegs She liked Astros playroom too?

[@EusisLandale]

Lol no. It was incredibly uninspiring as platformer. Relied on fan service and references to have any soul 😂

[@fenixa2z936]

I 💯 % that game 3 times. Lol

[@Rocko130185]

Astro's Playroom will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the first game my son loved playing, he's 5 now and still plays with me. We are both extremely excited for the new one, we really can't wait.

[@rodeyrevenge]

Ps home was way better

[@Rocko130185]

@@rodeyrevenge are you OK? Where did the bad bot touch you?

[@herogamerbr12]

I play with my nephews and they laugh every single time! So excited to play Astrobot, it will be amazing

[@MrWhitesoxfalife]

Have you tried ps home on ya PS3 ....cuz it was awesome tbh..​@@Rocko130185

[@Revenant_Knight]

@@Rocko130185 My five year old is exactly the same as you described!

[@MrTheSmokinman]

If you're a fan of platformers you should show up and support this game to show Sony these type of games are still in demand and hopefully push for more of these type of big budget platformers.

[@Vriess123]

Yup, hope it sells well we need more stuff like this from Sony. Day 1

[@ekoreko9795]

I mean they made Ratchet and Sackboy couple years back

[@penumbrum3135]

Doesn't even have to be big budget. As long as it is fun.

[@ivanleon6164]

if you have a kid or little girl close to you, buy this shit, they will love it.

[@Poever]

This is one of the FEW $60 games not from a Nintendo platform I feel comfortable dropping full price on immediately. I know I’m getting quality

[@illegal_Leonard]

If it’s anything like Astro’s Playroom, I’m sold. Best “tech demo” ever.

[@IMan_93_]

The original was absolutely fantastic. The ways that it used the DualSense were something I’ve really never experienced before. I can’t wait for this guaranteed banger

[@defunctchannel942]

you mean, the 2nd one ;)

[@leonro]

I'm astonished that they don't appear to have even tried to port the first game to PSVR2, same with some other big PSVR1 releases that should have worked by default (RE7 for instance).

[@6989uwu]

yeah the one that shipped with the ps5 has some of the best use of the dualsense haptics alongside the demon souls remake

[@solid_justice5855]

​@leonro b3cause it would not work by default. Both VR headsets are verry different when it comes to the tech. Also psvr1 tracked the Dual Shock. Psvr2 does not track the Dual Sense. So they would need to change the game alot seeing as the controller was so integrated in the game

[@denzelvilliers]

​@@defunctchannel942or maybe the 4th one... - The Playroom ( 2013 ). - The Playroom VR ( 2016 ). - Astro Bot Rescue Mission ( 2018 ). - Astro's Playroom ( 2020 ). - Astro Bot ( 2024 ). 😵‍💫

[@Paneka_]

i'm totally with John. This game will be pure joy.

[@dr.loomis4221]

I wonder how many people just flat out ignored Astro's Playroom. I know I ignored it for about 6 months before I tried it out. One of the best experiences on PS5 imo.

[@secondchance6603]

I'm guilty of doing the same.

[@simonfil2]

So fun to see Johns childlike excitement for this title 😊 Gonna be great. I bet we'll have an in game ps5 pro model to discover.

[@deepblue8143]

Watching John talk about the game makes me happy. You can tell that he's highly excited. Thank you, John, I'm sold.

[@mmo5366]

Yeah, if John’s excited, you know it’s gonna be a good thing

[@sergeigarcia186]

John's huge smile throughout the entire video while talking about the game is everything you need to know about the game. I'm glad Sony is finally giving attention to the type of games that bring out your inner child while playing them. Nintendo needs more competition in that front.

[@CerberusLetsPlay]

If this game doesn't appeal to you, you forgot what made gaming fun in the first place. Loved Astro's Playroom and was a genius idea to include it free on every PS5

[@emiami458]

Amazing game .

[@LethalMartialArtist]

Or it just doesn’t appeal to me 🤷‍♀️

[@user-rs1fj1is8c]

@@LethalMartialArtistI don’t agree with the premise of the OP. Different gamers have different different preferences. This isn’t surprising. This style of game is for generally more casual audiences that want an escape of some sort. Other gamers want an immersive war simulation or narrative driven RPG, etc. Fun is subjective to all people. While this looks fun to me it may be boring for others and I may lose interest after completing it. It just depends on the person.

[@willwunsche6940]

​@@user-rs1fj1is8c I think the point they are trying to make is just the inherent, intrensic fun you can get from stuff that can sometimes be lost if you get too invested in a competitive or an addicting mobile game style game. You forget why you enjoyed games in the first place. It's perfectly fine to like different things or enjoy things different ways though, I love competitive and immersive stuff. Just keep in mind the intrensic fun if you don't want to lose it

[@blackrahk2037]

​@@user-rs1fj1is8c All video games are just a casual hobby. Nothing Hardcore about video games.

[@aniak2359]

Every PS Studio should have a secondary project like this in addition to their big tentpoles.

[@little_fluffy_clouds]

I loved Astro’s Playroom. Can’t wait to try this one out.

[@Bareq_99]

Unironically will get a ps5 just for this game I am not kidding I played the OG that comes with every PS5 on my friend's ps5 Was my GOTY when I played it lol It is genuinly that good

[@76sagman]

I have just only got a PS5 and completed Astro Bot and loved it. I'm 48 father of 4 and these are the sort of games that appeal to me. I don't have 100s of hours to get into a story or open word game nowadays. I hope more developers start back with games of this sort and 1 player focused.

[@JPgreekgaming]

I adore the original Astro Bot and my only complain was how small it was so to see it receive the proper love it deserves feels me with joy!

[@DevineDigital]

I'm 36 and I'm so excited for this game, it bring back the character of the original playstation games and it's something I can play with my kids. They absolutely love the first Astro game and my daughter plays all the time.

[@DavidHunter]

Probably the only money I’m spending on gaming for the next year. LOVED the PS5 game. Just fun, colourful, catchy as hell music and really showed off the Dual Sense. Can’t wait for this full size sequel!

[@doraemonyoung]

I was new to PlayStation and Astro Bot was my first PS game when I got my PS5. When I played it, I got the same feeling of playing the Nintendo games. It’s the fun, childish, creativity and silliness that makes me love the Astro Bot. I have pre-ordered the new game and can’t wait to get my hands on it in September. Maybe it will be a GOTY contender.

[@xperience-evolution]

This is gonna be my GOTY for this year.

[@Wanderlauch]

VR Astro Bot is an unforgettable experience and Sony's Nintendo moment in the best possible way. I hope the impact can be equally as strong without VR..

[@flannelsykes0]

Other than Bloodborne it's the best PS4 game by miles.

[@willwunsche6940]

​@@flannelsykes0 Such high praise for it. I really liked the PS5 demo need to try the PSVR one I think I would like it

[@rangersnut]

I tried it and thought it was OK, my favourite PSVR experience was Reaident Evil Biohazard in VR, also the Batman VR was cool of not a bit short. The Star Wars battlefront experience was another thatvstood out for me. Though VR overall just isn't where I would want it to be.

[@AluccardX]

Everything John said about how happy this game makes him feel is exactly how I felt about the first two games. There is an indescribable joy that the games give that I haven't felt it any other games like it. I can't wait for this release!

[@camerontauxe]

There is much potential in the space of games with Sony-like tech and Nintendo-like mechanics. It's kind of crazy how little it's been capitalized on. I would be so happy if Astro Bot works out and proves to be the dawn of a new era, and not just a flash in the pan.

[@staples6]

Astro Bot is an awesome franchise. I'm glad they turned it into a full game. I wish there was at least an OPTION for VR. Astro Bot Rescue Mission was awesome but I can't stand the old PSVR headset.

[@chrishackwood]

Still wish Sony had made this a hybrid game to also work on PSVR2 but glad astro is finally getting the recognition it deserves!

[@phosphor112]

My daughter and I are so hyped for this. John's glowing preview has me hyped.

[@PaddyLonglegs]

Just seeing the glee on John's face as he describes this game was enough to sell this game to me. But yeah I also wanna see a 3D platformer resurgence!

[@GaryOpengo]

OMG, just to look John talking like that about Astrobot make me feel hype, I mean, looks gorgeous, I need to go back and play the one that we have available until I can buy the physical copy of this one.

[@Repsahj]

This will be a day 1 buy to me!! Can't wait already! 🔥🥳

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

Astro Bot should be the future of Sony. Old school, fun, vibrant.

[@librarygary1618]

The dualsense is far and away the GOAT gamepad for me so I can't wait for this.

[@RudeGerbil]

Due to wallet constraints, I only buy about 1 game at full price per year, and *THIS* will definitely take that slot!

[@j340_official]

Yes! I loved the original demo for ps5 and was hoping for a full fledged game. So I will be picking this up when it drops. For sure.

[@LeesChannel]

I love seeing John's passion, not only in his enthusiasm like in this instance, but also when he expresses his disappointment and frustration. Many people may feel that he is pessimistic, but his feelings reflect how many other people who are passionate games feel.

[@jnee]

Yeeeess this is what I'm talking about. So happy to see John get as excited as I do about fluid sims and rigid body stuff. Even if it's just a clever texture effect (saw some cool looking mud in the footage) I wanna see more of this stuff in gaming.

[@TheUderfrykte]

So nice to watch John just being happy for 15 minutes.

[@Quidfreak91]

I 100% completed the pack in game because I had so much fun with it and the haptic feedback experiences throughout. I will definitely be picking this up day one for sure!

[@ImGamerDad]

My son and I are sooooo excited for this game! So glad to hear it is as good as we hoped it to be!

[@cateb9896]

I've been waiting for a full Astro Bot game for so, so long. especially now that it's got the Linneman seal of approval, I know we're in for something truly special

[@Omegaslashbuster1]

Game is a GOTY contender for sure.

[@mattlandry]

Oh man I am so excited for this. The dualsense implementation gets me very excited. It felt so good in the pack in game.

[@AverageDaveVideos]

I may finally get a ps5 for this

[@pgp]

Already pre-ordered 💪🏻

[@TronicGames]

The most excited I’ve been for a game in years.

[@TheKeithvidz]

i can only but love passion projects - am eager to support this.

[@MrYK-]

Seeing John's childlike excitement for this game is so wholesome. I can't wait!

[@donkeyy8331]

If they can replicate the liveness of astrobot game that came with ps5 this will be incredible, after they released the update to it I actually started noticing small details and interactions I had missed when I first played the game.

[@sdmalpas]

There needs to be more games like this,that capture the joy we all got when we first started playing. I think somewhere along the way, games forgot to be fun. John is hyped like a little kid opening a n64 at christmas. 😂

[@ImViruxx]

PlayStation greatness 💙

[@dreampillet]

6:42 John is channeling the Crazy Frog! So happy to hear how well this game is coming along, this is why I love 3D platformers, this looks like pure fun! The kind of game that just makes you smile!

[@simonpotticary7658]

Pound for pound, Astro’s Playroom is still the most fun I’ve had on PS5 to date. I’ve been hoping they’d do a full retail Astro, and surprising absolutely nobody, it looks like Team Asobi are about to deliver another exceptional 3D platformer.

[@EDUB9X3]

I hope it does well because these type of games are a staple to the industry. It will be hard to get the younger folks of today onto something like this though especially when they just play a game primarily for Roblox/Fortnite skins that keeps them locked in & playing nothing else which is unfortunate.

[@direxps3]

I'm excited for John! 🔥

[@Coloradocaliber]

DF GOTY confirmed.

[@rangersnut]

Nah Black Myth Wukong for me and there could still be others to come as well with potential.

[@pikapikachu2010lol]

lol no

[@rangersnut]

@@pikapikachu2010lol lol

[@leedurrant5660]

Preordered this the moment I could and cannot wait, even more so after watching this video. I hope it’s a massive success so we can get even more.

[@wiggyp1v255]

This reminds me of old Sony, and I like it 😊

[@leoaguilar3442]

preordered it yesterday def a day one game for me

[@mightyhadi6132]

They need to make VR2 version of it, that will be win win for PS5 and PSVR2 gamers.

[@joshfdesigns]

All I could think about after playing Playroom was that I wanted a full game version of it. Looks so great, I haven't been excited for a game in a long time.

[@davisandew44]

Really looking forward to this one. As a 40 year old, it’s nice to see a good old fashioned game again. No narratives, no agendas. I’ll be buying day 1.

[@03chrisv]

Sony needs to bring more games like this. They really need to take a long hard look at the PS1 and PS2 era and try to rekindle that magic moving forward.

[@BestGameLoadouts]

1:45 sounded like a nice date John. Hope you had fun and going on a second one!

[@nicolemonrue]

This is Sony's version of Super Mario Sunshine

[@anthonybradley1555]

The footage that I have seen of astro growing large and moving through the area is giving me memories of knack 1.

[@Tincow]

I have pre-ordered it as the pack in was and still is a family favorite in our house, I think we can expect a solid experience as we have already experienced what is in essence an extended demo with the PS5 pack in.

[@chrisruston3920]

If this game was developed on the switch, this would be considered a AAA high profile game. However, since it was developed on a Sony console, they don't consider it that and the price point proves it as well. This game needs to sell well into the millions for them to realize that this is a genre that fans will buy into.

[@xtr.7662]

Right if this was on switch with worse visuals and 30fps it would be 60 and nobody would complain😂

[@chrisruston3920]

@@xtr.7662 Plus you forgot would sell better.

[@runner9528]

​@@chrisruston3920 to be fair, all switch games are like this. Switch players have been trained to buy and enjoy games like this. Not so much PlayStation players.

[@stealthblack4201]

​@@runner9528I agree with you. The Switch is handheld, which is always a plus point for it, allowing you to play games anywhere. That's why games sell well on the Switch. I also own both consoles, but regardless of graphics and frame rate, I always prefer the Switch mostly because of its comfort and portability.

[@or1on89]

What am I not getting? This game is £60 on preorder

[@jay-em]

This is the first time I've pre ordered a game. This interview justified it.

[@iOSGaming14]

The music for this game is brilliant too!

[@Suprtrooper]

I played Astro bot just to kill time till god of war ragnarok downloaded. Did not expect so much fun and entertainment from it. The nostalgia coupled with the gameplay and showing off the controller was totally unexpected. Nostalgia brought a tear to my eye. Cannot wait for this.

[@nathanstrik]

I hope this will be hugely successful and will NOT get copied to death by other devs, but just be a sign that we as gamers crave more variety than what is currently offered by the big game publishing companies.

[@casdf7]

Also the music is just so good!

[@shyff2188]

"It feels like" said a lot, but I feel you lol.

[@RicsKeldinTheMaskedWarrior]

Most anticipated game of the year

[@MrMisuma]

I haven’t been this excited for a game in a long time. Gimme it!

[@Chasm9]

A nice and wholesome game. More of these! Needs motion blur, tho 😆...hope they add it as an option. John.. do you have any info about this?

[@X2011racer]

If the Spyro Reignited Trilogy Motion Blur actually made people sick, then it's best not to implement Motion Blur if it defaults to On.

[@damienkrawczuk1435]

Here's hoping we get a bubble head collectable Astro bot with a collector's edition, that'll be sweet as, Astro bot is colossal fun, and was mega stoked when a sequel was announced, I'm waiting for this with great ferver, love that dang robot

[@judi100]

🗣 I am ASTRO BOT 🎶

[@TheDJMeyer85]

I was so pleasantly surprised by the tech demo, loved it as much as my son does so I’ve already preordered it

[@SiStockbridge]

It takes something really special to warrant a day 1 purchase, and this seems to have it. Like John, i'm a sucker for physics-based simulation!

[@Indi4rence]

Talking about the feel of a game. These are the types of titles that remind us what consoles can deliver over pc. It’s always been about the feel for me.

[@0dn4mr4]

Seeing John sooo happy talking about his experience with the game is the best seller for me

[@RyanZirnheld11]

I’m 29 and the first video game I ever played was Crash Bandicoot Warped on the PS1 when I was 6, this brings me all kinds of nostalgia and I’m excited to show my kids this game one day (the oldest is only 3 so not yet lol)

[@Coco1477]

I don't care what anyone says, I know this game will be a turn off your brain fun ride and it looks stunning as well. Not everything needs to be a souls like in terms of difficulty but people have forgotten that.

[@lexievv]

Honestly, this is what I loved about the free one as well. Just the ability to sit back and play a fun platformer with low stakes, no deep story telling with long cutscenes and just full-on fun. The way the controller is used is also a really big plus making it more immersive and intuitive fun than any other platformer out there

[@Coco1477]

@@lexievv exactly, the only place we find these games nowadays is on Nintendo, we need more variety.

[@SkyVega-lp7rq]

I hope this game does well, I've been waiting a long time for a full Astro Bot game.

[@vickybengali]

John looks genuinely happy & excited for astrobot

[@seazonegranec]

I'm so happy that this game was made

[@leewilliams6757]

This is one of the main reason I'm getting a PS5. Def hoping for a 120fps mode on the PS5 Professional. 😉

[@Eikon_FF]

Only Astro's Playroom and Returnal are the games that maximized the potential of Dual Sense Controller. Those 2 are the only games I can say are true PS5 games not after they ported Returnal to PC lol

[@Michael-jr3gz]

All PS5 games are true PS5 games xbot

[@nayyarrashid4661]

Sony should reach out to developers and tell them to incorporate dual sense features in their games. Sometimes little things like these shine bright.

[@d1l4te43]

I think Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart did a great job with the duel sense controller. It’s not to the same extent as Astro where you use it for one of everything, but feeling the characters steps as they walk, the weapons reacting to how hard you press down on the triggers. It’s still a great controller experience in my opinion. I’d put it on my list of must play PS5 games.

[@dreampillet]

@@d1l4te43 The advanced haptic feedback helped make Rift Apart among the most fun and satisfying gunplay I've played!

[@d1l4te43]

@@dreampillet Completely agree! After playing Rift Apart, it was like every other game was missing something with the controller. I’m really hoping more developers take advantage of the dual sense going forward.

[@Peanut_Arbuckle]

This is definitely my most anticipated game this year.

[@plexusgamer1105]

7:15 is the reason why I adore the DualSense

[@dariushsarkhanzade]

It’s so fun and colorful I can’t wait for this to experience 🔥🔥

[@bobby.palacios]

I feel like you guys should have a studio or at least a lounge or table set up. It’d be nice to see yall in the same room.

[@PokyBallinBabo]

Most anticipated game of the last 5 years, at least. Shame, they don't make AAA platformers nowadays.

[@namelesshunter4714]

jhon smile everytime seems like he really enjoy the demo.

[@LoveDoctorDiggs]

I am literally smilling the whole time watching this. My inner kid is estatic!

[@bumpndump9643]

This game looks like a Mario Galaxy 3 to me, may get a Pro to play but i gotta see that pro first tho

[@Ninjai1971]

Such a shame no VR! Imagine how good it could be as an full fletched VR game, like the first one!

[@iiithegaziii451]

Oh man, I really can’t wait to play this and I’m even more excited now after watching this 👍

[@ReX77x77]

Yup if you weren’t sold before you certainly are now. Can’t wait to get this with a PS5 Pro and Portal controller to boot