I *very* strongly recommend: Astro Bot (Review)

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Astro Bot is pure joy. It's like fragment of childhood sealed away and suddenly uncorked. It's like jumping into a ball pit as a grown-arse adult. It's magic.
Video written and voiced by Ralph P.
Edited by Stuart K.
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[@SkillUp]

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[@edou64]

Bro is doing anything but dropping the final shape reciew

[@user-lz5vh9bb5w]

@@edou64 I'll save you the review, it's an expansion for a shite LiVe SeRvIcE game. If there's anything else you want to know, feel free to ask!

[@ryantheanimator1156]

When will you review Black Myth Wukong?

[@siddhantganvir1580]

@@ryantheanimator1156 This guy is racist and ignorant when it comes to China

[@siddhantganvir1580]

So this Shill Upp guy is not gonna review GOTY Black Myth because it does not adhere to western standards and ideology typical IGNorant and racist reviewer .

[@strictlybananas]

This game’s success fresh off the downfall of Concord is such a great message to the industry man

[@armansinghbhati8446]

@@Mojaveknight17 found the ouya console user

[@sayarimamani3605]

​@@Mojaveknight17get of the internet kiddo

[@umarthdc]

Shame that the corpos are allergic to learning from their mistakes

[@DemethVLK]

​@@Mojaveknight17I don't think you understand the great message. But again you sound very young.

[@Scarecr0wn]

Came here to write pretty much the same thing. I really, really hope 2024 will be educational for C-execidiots.

[@chalk-one]

A nice little addition to the disc release is a fold out illustrated manual. A small thing, a pleasant thing, that most developers/publishers dont bother with these days.

[@manlinzh]

I wish that became the standard again, rather than those occasional ads you get. Not that I mind the ads, but something like the map you get in RDR2’s disc set would be cooler.

[@jakelol5119]

Did your physical version not come with the poster? Mine did.

[@Sawyer1982OAC]

Mine came with the poster/manual and pre order bonus Such a nice touch

[@Opno]

Be honest, did you sniff it

[@iekue]

​@@jakelol5119 the manual he speaks of is on the other side of the poster 😂

[@SlagLPs]

Seems like Sony have their own 3D Mario Series on their hands

[@mr.awesome6011]

You could make a Mario mod for this game and fool someone into thinking it's a new Mario game

[@rangersnut]

​@@mr.awesome6011yep or knack or rachet and clank.

[@ElBrendino]

They just out did Mario

[@sausage5488]

​@@mr.awesome6011this is literally Mario Galaxy 3

[@ॐIo]

They also Have a better Mario Maker LBP. But they do nothing with it.

[@EpochFitness]

4.96/5 from 6.1k reviews on the PlayStation hub as of this post. The highest I’ve ever seen.

[@Ccubed92]

The game is great for everyone but if your a grown adult and based everything off of ratings you should definitely learn how to make your own decisions without others

[@bro7496]

Sly cooper:

[@EpochFitness]

@@Ccubed92 such insight 🤯

[@mrheytino]

I Will do the same. We loved Astros's Playroom.

[@johnmc3862]

Give it time.

[@tarnishedcat5088]

Can't wait for the Astro Bot live service extraction shooter

[@itol2201]

okay, but... 😐🤔

[@DocRekd-fi2zk]

the fact that I can imagine the astro bot gatcha terrifies me

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

Noooooooo

[@reka10]

@@itol2201 Let him cook.

[@MediocreSix]

Battle Royale

[@KiuhKobold]

This game looks and feels like childhood. When you bought a game and you played it for every bit of interaction, every color, sound and step you'd take across a world crafted for you to explore it. Not to pay for it, not to feel frustrated, not to be nickle and dimed for it. A GAME game.

[@TheWindwall]

My kids and I played Playroom together and I picked AB up yesterday as a surprise. We played the first level before bedtime last night and I can already tell this weekend is going to be non stop playing it together.

[@Dribin]

That makes me happy to hear, Astro Bot looks like a great game to play with the family.

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

It's such a good game

[@user-dl8le5cs6t]

Does it have co op?

[@ggthumbs]

Same here with my boys. Love that energy king.

[@rovingmauler7410]

Same. My daughter was so pumped every time we saved a new robot.

[@xRazorWirex]

Me: *buys Astro Bot* Ralph: "come back when you have beaten the game" Me: Alright see ya mate👍🤣

[@daLukasMain]

Me too, but I WILL be back

[@boyerdaboss4895]

Same

[@sillybutton861]

Literally did the same 😂

[@MilkPudding]

He's absolutely right tho! It's the most enjoyable when you go in knowing the least

[@jacobvriesema6633]

@@MilkPuddingI don’t own a PS5, so I’m honestly curious, is his concern that watching the review spoils some of the maps and level design, or perhaps some of the upgrades you might get?

[@Lamont4D]

“Rabbids, the minions of the gaming industry”… omg, they really are… lol

[@twatts9940]

The bots in Astro Bot must be doing something special to avoid getting tarred as Sony's Minions

[@amirgarcia547]

@@twatts9940The bots at least just make cute robot noises instead of obnoxious screams.

[@Fiat_Lux_23]

Just looked it up, and Minions are from 2010, yet the first Raving Rabbids game is from 2006. So it's more like Minions are the Rabbids of the movie industry, not the other way around :D

[@motherplayer]

@@Fiat_Lux_23 Indeed. As someone of those times, when I first saw the minions, they reminded me of the Rabbids gimmick, yet the minions ended up finding more success is all.

[@rasmie8858]

I can't stop raving about this game's use of the DS controller. It's one of those things that you really won't get until you experience it for yourself. It's truly a game changer and technological marvel and it's so unfortunate there are so little games that really take advantage of it

[@BluePieNinjaTV]

I thought you were talking about the Nintendo DS controller for a second lmao

[@bearwitty9690]

And yet they charge you for a glorified showcase of their controller. 🤪

[@gavo7911]

@@bearwitty9690 And yet that “glorified showcase” is hands down the best game released this year, so what’s your point?

[@bearwitty9690]

@@gavo7911I mixed it up with Astro Funhouse, or whatever.

[@user-rk2xi7iw9k]

Japan studios(now called team asobi because they got downsized thanks to Jim Ryan) was and always will be Sony’s greatest asset and this game proves it, I truly hope they invest in them more.

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

Yeah, it's refreshing to see a studio focused on wanting to make good games and not just chasing trends/live service nonsense.

[@KyleSetFire]

​@@epicgamerzfail4575Makes it more ironic that Japan Studios were shuttered BECAUSE they didn't want to adhere to a specific formula for their games.

[@LamestLameOK]

​@@KyleSetFire They were shuttered because nobody bought their fucking games.

[@Drstrange3000]

I did since the PSP days, but so many people didn't buy or support their games. I'm still bummed out.​ @LamestLameOK

[@LamestLameOK]

@@Drstrange3000 Atleast you did your part. If people want more imaginitive, and quirky titles out of Playstation they need to show sony it's a worthy investment. Money talks more than words when it comes to these companies.

[@anaguma90]

My kid is on cloud 9 with this game, and I'm having fun just watching. I really hope this sells well and Sony goes more in this direction.

[@KarmaSpaz12]

Mind the wallet. All the games you have to track down because the kid is interested in the characters, ouch XD

[@TheAnaz41745]

I don't own a PS5 so I can't play this, but seeing so many people expressing their joy playing this game makes me happy

[@nabieladrian]

I won't worry much, it must've come into PC. I worry the Dualsense experience that'll lost on the port tho.

[@w1nch3ster1]

​@nabieladrian The game is so intrinsically linked to all things PS I'm not sure it'll ever come to PC. I hope it does though, the more people get to experience this game the better. I can't believe it but I actually enjoyed it more than Odyssey.

[@jtglegend989]

Out of this game & Physconauts 2 which would you play

[@TheAnaz41745]

@@jtglegend989 Astro Bot, I guess I didn't play the first Psychonauts either so I have no interest for its sequel

[@jtglegend989]

@@TheAnaz41745 that’s sad to hear your missing out

[@corenv6022]

OH YOU KNOW IT’S A GOTY WHEN HE PUTS *VERY ON IT!

[@Keithustus]

Can’t recall whether he’s done that before?

[@Oryyyt]

@@Keithustus Elden Ring

[@Keithustus]

@@Oryyyt well, I wouldn’t count expansions. :p

[@vishnuupadhyay1283]

@@Keithustus Black myth

[@Romapolitan]

He did it for the original release. If you're talking about this year then I'm not sure but your question was very general. ​@@Keithustus

[@failurextreme7084]

Huge props to any content creator who says 20 seconds into the video, "Don't watch this, go play the game." That is the most glowing review any KZbinr can make considering watch time is so important.

[@sneeperysnoopery6716]

Having now played just over half of this game, dear god is it wonderful. I am continually smiling every moment I play. Each level is such a joy and full of so much personality and charm it's hard to put into words without just describing the entire thing. If you have a ps5, and particularly if you've been a Playstation fan for many years, you owe it to yourself to play this.

[@fred6907]

This game should have been bundled with PS5 from the get go.

[@bigwhiteshogun]

​@@fred6907and it was ;) just in smaller size

[@Retrofire-47]

Sorta feels like an homage to PlayStation mascots like Ratchet, Sly, Jak, and Spyro.

[@manynukes11]

Between this and Space Marine 2, I just realized I need money

[@D3D3D]

I need time and energy.

[@Always.Smarter]

the games aren't going anywhere. the more patient you are, the more content and cheaper price you'll get.

[@JonathonJDog]

@@Always.Smarter Facts

[@matosz23]

@@Always.Smarter This is the way.

[@Dansoo]

I've only been playing for 2 hours or so but it's been so long since I've played a game and couldn't stop myself from smiling and giggling like a little kid, this game truly is phenomenal. I really hope Sony make Astro the official PlayStation mascot and give Team Asobi more resources to make more games, what a phenomenal game.

[@abdalla8558]

The 6th “I very strongly” game ever by Skillup

[@Aldissimo90]

@@abdalla8558 what were the other 5?

[@chrishsmith451]

@@Aldissimo90I know one was elden ring

[@karelh8858]

The first with extra emphasis on the *very*? I can't remember if he's done that before. Edit: just checked and it's the same for all of them, never mind!

[@DontuseMyRealNameYTplz1425]

@@Aldissimo90Tears of the Kingdom was one also I believe

[@xchxmpagnepxpix]

commenting to find out the other 5

[@Jylstin]

This might be the shortest review skill up has ever made. Although I usually prefer his Long and in depth reviews, This pretty much has convinced me to get Astro Bot

[@Arctis326]

the main selling point, which is the experience really can’t be explained by words. You just have to experience it yourself

[@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k]

@Arctis326 you don't need to explain it in words anyways. It's just a super Mario sunshine copy cats but with extra hand holding for brainless 4 year old gen A babies

[@Arctis326]

@@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k boohoo, a grown man crying about a game being easy. Stop projecting your miserable life here.

[@gutchie7]

Team Asobi was formed by former Studio Japan and London Studio members. They came back and rescued PlayStation from its darkest moment. Ironic, isn't it?

[@InfiniteDarkMass]

Could you explain the irony to me? I'm not that well informed about PS history.

[@uchennaobi5985]

​​@@InfiniteDarkMassthey were shut down the studios above, thanks to Jim crying ryan😅

[@gutchie7]

@@InfiniteDarkMass SIE's big moves in last 5 years include downsizing and eventual closure of Studio Japan, closure of London Studio, acquisition of Bungie, and acquisition of Firework Studio, developer of Concord.

[@nabieladrian]

Nature is healing

[@jaybee4288]

@InfiniteDarkMass Those studios were shut down because the last PlayStation manager said gamers didn’t like these kinda games and wanted live service or heavy story games. When in reality he wanted them because if they manage to hook people’s addictions then they make him more money. One of his games Concord got shut down in a few days because no one wanted it and astrobot is really popular.

[@battlep0t]

I've just rolled credits and its truly wonderful. The closest any other company other than maybe Rare has come to making a Nintendo-like 3D platformer

[@elusivefella8314]

. I started with the ps1 back in 97 but man this takes me back to the first time I played Ratchet and clank on ps2. I'm glad sony put their full force behind this project. So much polish

[@turner373]

This game is as close to perfect as it gets, in terms of what it sets out to do. The game play loop, the art and music. It’s just incredible. The rare case where you really can’t overhype it.

[@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k]

It's a literal super Mario sunshine/super Mario Galaxy copy cat. Snoys can't be this easy to impress. It's a wonder Sony isn't out of business by now if not for snoys and DEI backed corpo government nepotism

[@mrdrifter3925]

I’ve been gaming for 40+ years, and this game is the best I have played.

[@Anarchy-Farms]

I love that Ralph is the type of guy to endorse a game he loves so much that he tells me not to finish his video. I promise you I will come back once I grab this game and play it through.

[@mr.pragmatik7898]

SkillUp, I’ve always seemed to share your tastes in games, so I just did what you said - turned off the video and bought it on your word. YOU GENIUS! This has been the perfect comfort food while sick with the ‘vid. You’re the man.

[@stevenx2523]

I don't own a PS or know much about Astrobot, but nearly every frame of this game looks wonderous.

[@protolegacy9184]

There are a lot of great games for the PS5. For some reason you hear the hate online about Sony but I just play the games and enjoy them. From Ratchet and Clank,God of War,Horizion,Spiderman and now Asrobot.There always a big title around the corner to dig into.The PS5 is a gift to gaming.

[@stevenx2523]

@@protolegacy9184 It's not a hate thing, just a situation where I literally don't have space where I live to have multiple gaming setups. I need the PC anyway so I just have become a PC gamer. Nothing against console.

[@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k]

@protolegacy9184 The ps5 was a disaster. Insanely overpriced for how garbage the system is and the fact there are at most 2 or 3 ps5 exclusives that are even worth looking at

[@Bahamut998]

@@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k It's a great system and cheaper than any proper gaming PC...You're drunk.

[@valk5041]

I feel like we're about to end up seeing the Dual sense controller in the list of Sony's most under utilised technology along with the ps vita if we don't get anymore games like in the future

[@morcheba2184]

In sim racing games like Ride 5 and asetto Corsa competizione it works really well

[@marvinvargas4988]

PSVR2!

[@arguekayes]

Astro Bot is, Game Of The Year. It’s literally perfect and flawless all around.

[@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k]

It's a super Mario sunshine or galaxy copy cat that holds the hands of 4 year old brainless babies. You are genuinely underage if you think this game is winning GOTY

[@awesomemark1234100]

Surprisingly, this is one of those games in trying not to see too much of the gameplay I typed this before starting the video, thanks Ralph

[@cybowe]

i wish space marine and astro bot had the same effect as doomguy and isabelle

[@MediocreSix]

New headcanon: Astrobot is Titus' Adeptus Mechanicus servitor now.

[@okage6219]

Astro is blessed by the omnissiah

[@Creepsandwicheater]

@cybowe those kinda sales would have confirmed like 5 astro bot games lol, and all the fanart of the 2 would be pretty funny.

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

Seeing Sony make a Mario contender was not on my 2024 bingo card, but I'm excited to see how astro bot goes in the future. It def has the power to be a mainstay in Sonys lineup next to things like Gow, spiderman, tlou etc. I wouldnt be surprised if they make an astro bot 2 a ps6 day 1 game.

[@tristman8413]

This is the 4th astro bot game so he's been around for a while.

[@MrNasexD]

Dunno if it's because of the "honeymoon" phase but I can not remember a video game infecting me with THAT much joy. It's one of the best example what video games should be. I'm beyond excited and hope we'll see more games like this from sony

[@jonathanhayhurst3928]

As a PC Gamer, this is what a console exclusive should look like. Astro Bot takes full advantage of the IP and the unique controller. I would rather play this on PS5 than PC, and I don't think I could say that about a single other game this generation.

[@psychshift]

More exclusive stuff like this and this console gen might just be salvaged. But ATM. 1 good exclusive game is not enough reason.

[@w1nch3ster1]

​@@psychshiftNot trying to sway you either way, but I think Demon's Souls is a must play. I know the artstlye changes here and there are a bit polarizing, but it's still one of the most next gen looking games and it's years old by now. They took one of my top five games of all time and made it shine. Def check it out one day if you never have. The world ans it's atmosphere are top notch in my opinion.

[@Danieldialga]

I want to give everyone that worked on this a hug. The God of War Level is pure perfection.

[@chris61986]

Think that was the best themed IP one. Though my favorite level has to be the giant tree.

[@GhostMW184]

Nice to see my boy Skill up still coming down to see us common folks and dropping a review like the old days. Cheers mate

[@junaidhashim3106]

Thanks SkillUp. It’s my birthday and I was debating whether to get a PS5 as a present to myself. 25 seconds in and you convinced me to do so.

[@siddhantbanerjee3328]

They really saw the lack of Mario Odyssey sequel and pulled a Thanos "fine ill do it myself" huh

[@nash215]

1:14 *Hiroki Totoki is the CFO of Sony and chairman of SIE/Playstation

[@emmbea2]

Also, if you own a PS5 you already own Astro’s Playroom, which is an incredibly fun (and dense!) functional prequel to this game. GO PLAY IT!!! Also go buy Astro Bot Rescue Mission (VR) if you can!!!

[@amirgarcia547]

At first I thought the reviews were being a bit hyperbolic, even as someone who largely enjoyed Astro’s Playroom. But as someone who’s now played through the first two galaxies… Yeah, both Shill Up and everyone else are 100% correct. This just might be the best game that Sony’s put out on the PS5 and a true GOTY contender.

[@SnoysareTheworstpeopleever-u6k]

You must be genuinely underaged if you think some super Mario sunshine copy cat that caters to 4 year old brainless babies with the attention span of a squirrel has a chance at winning GOTY

[@claytonrios1]

Astro Bot definitely should help to bring back the mascot platformer, if it sells well, I have my copy at least!

[@thedudeabides3138]

Damn Ralphie...that is one brilliantly conceived and constructed review, well done mate.

[@alexs_toy_barn]

0:25, ok I'll like and stop watching lol

[@AntoinneWilliams]

Same! I stopped watching as soon as he said that and noticed this comment at the same time. Sorry KZbin Algorithm. I AM interested, I'm just following instructions

[@NothingTrue11]

I did the same😂

[@MarceloVenturini]

😂 same!

[@Gellossgamer]

I’m with ya on that one

[@Spacedots]

Same

[@ebola9717]

A beautiful throwback to when games were made to be fun and not meant to be movies

[@joshuarogers5563]

Yell it louder for the board members sleeping in the back

[@timkraaijvanger1811]

This could be the best game ever. I'm a huge huge Nintendo-fan, but never in my life experienced an immersive experience like Astro Bot. Nintendo should step up their game with the Switch 2.

[@cloudvoid0]

The fact that this is goty material makes me absolutely overjoyed. I really hope the masses decide to dive into this magnificent gem.

[@lloydemokpae2133]

I usually dont make spontaneous purchases, but the first 30 seconds sold it for me. Its by far the best spontaneous game purchase decision I've ever made.

[@alexlennon7549]

COMSUUUUMMMMEEEE

[@makasete30]

@@alexlennon7549…and enjoy good entertainment.

[@MattTheHuman9]

I hope this game is successful enough for Sony to revisit older platformer IPs like Jak and Daxter

[@Luke973T]

@@MattTheHuman9 naughty dog is done with that series

[@loco_logic]

​@@Luke973T there are other devs besides naughty dog

[@Luke973T]

@@loco_logic in my 35 years of gaming I've seen numerous examples of popular franchises going downhill after a new studio takes over. Sometimes it works but usually it doesn't. Now if they hire an indie team that grew up playing those games and give them proper support then it can work. Sonic mania and tmnt shredders revenge come to mind.

[@xenobrina7880]

They've been making Ratchet and Clank games for 20 years but nobody buys them or even acknowledges their existence...

[@loco_logic]

@@Luke973T then I think we kinda agree. There's always a possibility a dev with more passion and expertise with this particular genre can take up the mantle and carry on its legacy. The chances of it working out are not guaranteed, but there are some cases where it has. Just have to find the right fit. Besides I don't even think I would want modern-day naughty dog to handle a stylized platformer, even if they wanted to. A lot of the people who made those classics are long gone, and the folks that are there now have a totally different mentality and skillset. I would actually _want_ new blood attempting their own spin on these older IPs.

[@flannelsykes0]

The game seemingly never ends in it's creativity. World 3 and I'm going slow as I don't want it to end

[@BS-id7rq]

This game made me pause Wukong in order to play it. That's pretty damn impressive.

[@mandrews6282]

You’re stronger than me. I couldn’t even put down Space Marine 2 to jump into it. Lol. I finished the campaign at least last night so started Astro today.

[@StillWeRide]

same here

[@BS-id7rq]

​@@mandrews6282 nice! How are you liking it so far?

[@Jadfisk]

We genuinely lack high quality games that are kid friendly, so this is great

[@grundged]

Having an absolute blast with this one! The challenge levels are tough, omg. The 3 bell one drove me crazy. Beating it felt great though. 😊

[@shannonbayley3684]

Picking this up tomorrow and Space Marine 2 on Monday. Will always support quality games.

[@orphaneagle23]

I picked this up simply just from seeing this videos title, not even opening the video to see your disclaimer, putting space marine on the backlog. I finished it tonight and I can say its genuinely one of the best games I've ever played, never have i had a big childish smile on my face for so long, thanks for such an effective and simple recommendation!

[@willwunsche6940]

The AstroBot VR game is super good too I heard. Probably not to this level. But I have heard so many people rave about it saying it was one of their favorite platformers over the years

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

it is VERY close to this. Some of the exact same bosses and levels (with diff. layouts and such). It was the beta run for this game, no question.

[@willwunsche6940]

@@IknowIamkindagreat Interesting!

[@philngood5955]

​@@IknowIamkindagreatI concur. The VR Astro literally made me say wow out loud. My jaw was on the floor with how impressive that game was.

[@willwunsche6940]

@@philngood5955 I have a 1.0 PSVR 1 sitting around. I need to fix it's broken HDMI box and get the game to try it!

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

@@philngood5955 it induced a true zen state while playing. No other game has ever done that imho.

[@the_real_ick]

I bought it yesterday and started playing. Many laughs and even giggles out of this very old gamer. It's simply fun.

[@mateofantasma]

I feel bad for not having a PS5, sounds like success to me. Hope this game does well, it sounds amazing.

[@vitsavicky]

Finished the platinum for Astro Bot yesterday. Game of the year contender for sure. This and Shadow of the Erd Tree and Helldivers 2 are in the running for me.

[@aspinnycracker]

I literally just got the Platinum for this! Honestly one of the best games of all time!

[@gctypo2838]

While I don't have a PS5, I'm glad _someone_ besides Nintendo in the AAA space is taking swings at the 3D platformer genre. Last game I played to hit this kind of "feels like a toy" vibe was Hat in Time, and that was an indie from 7 years ago. And yes, *PLEASE* Ubisoft bring back the Rayman platforming series. Origins and Legends were some of the best 2D platformers ever made.

[@tristman8413]

Once upon a time that's what the majority of games were on playstation 🤣

[@Cobweb404]

You get a thumbs up only for telling me to go away and finish the game first! This is something the ign review did not tell me and had me heart broken

[@tarontsaturjan7447]

this is one of the most fun i had with a video game since the last couple of years. i highly recommend everyone to play it!

[@oxsila]

This is one of those games that reminds you why you play video games. Do yourself a favor and play it.

[@protolegacy9184]

Well said.Its a game anybody can play and enjoy.

[@KeyT3ch]

Sony's version of Super Mario Galaxy/Odyssey with their own "HD Rumble" controller, but on steroids

[@orlandocalder1645]

I LOVE Astro Bot and I'm a 41 year old gamer. It wasn't really on my radar but I am beyond glad that I made the purchase. To me, it I a definite game of the year, not just a contender

[@galvanizedgravitas]

“Just in time before being replaced by the PS5 Pro.” I enjoyed that little jab.

[@adrogrossz]

4:32 Rabbids was first, then minions stole the idea :/

[@MegaSmiley]

Heard so much good about this game, it was the trigger point for me finally getting a PS5. Fantastic game so far, and looking forward to all the other exclusives i'll get to play in the future.

[@breeka1483]

I haven’t played the game, i likely won’t be able to as I don’t have a PS5, but the way it looks kind of gives me similar vibes to when I first played the original 2 little big planet games. Those games made me feel what can only be described as magic. We don’t get many of those games that make us feel that way nowadays, though it could just be that I am older now. I hope this game does the same for others what those games did for me

[@EpochFitness]

Try Sackboy A Big adventure (the next little big planet). A really well crafted game I played after Astrobot playroom and it has a similar vibe.

[@ryokophreak]

Hopefully it gets a pc port later so more people can enjoy it. I've played 8 hours so far. It's fantastic

[@stephensearles673]

​@@ryokophreakI've been playing it for a couple of hours it's fantastic, but it'll do well on pc especially now the duelsence works great on the PC now

[@SmexKingOfTheOzone]

I have watched your reviews for quite some time now, and I cannot recall you ever opening with “do not watch. Just go buy.” I will definitely give this one a purchase. Looks fun!

[@gorillaestefan8227]

“Arches like a cat” was so accurate

[@Dino9474]

Seeing the Bloodborne skin gives me hope that it’s not forgotten

[@kingdomkey2011]

SkillUp for the love of GOD where is Destiny 2 TFS review?!. My 10 year journey with the game must be concluded with your review because I need some type of closure.

[@mcbill7352]

honestly i couldnt care less, never touching destiny again

[@Scarecr0wn]

I wouldn´t keep the hopes up man, it´s the BG3 review situation imo.

[@ardent835]

Your 10 year journey ended when Bungie still fired a bunch of their devs even after the success of The Final Shape. Greed is Destiny's legacy.

[@Luke973T]

​@@ardent835 they were getting let go regardless of the final shape's sales.

[@roberthesser6402]

@@Luke973T Correct that's the problem.

[@joelrivera6824]

I downloaded this game off of my friends game share because he was big fan of Astro’s Playroom and he highly recommended I try out Astro Bot as he said it looked amazing. I literally had no idea what the game was other than it being a platformer. I have since finished the game and got the platinum trophy as well, and I am so thoroughly pleased with my time spent in this game. Absolutely one of the best platformers I’ve ever played and probably my favorite PlayStation title in the last 10 years. The amount of creativity and originality in this game is astounding, it truly is a must buy game if you own a PS5.

[@BatteryBee]

Concord gets buried the same week Astro Bot absolutely soars. Wild.

[@fred6907]

From the ashes of a woke turd, rises a gem into existence.

[@BatteryBee]

@@fred6907 Ew, I can smell this comment.

[@mybeautifuldarktwistedfagotree]

​@@BatteryBee i mean, he isn't wrong...

[@khaledabdelaziz7828]

This game without exaggeration is the best adventure game I’ve played so far

[@doomdude69]

You need to play more games

[@eric7591]

I love this game so much. I'm only a couple hours in, and I'm already dreading finishing it, because I don't want it to be over.

[@SplicedPipBoy]

I’ve got 200 bots found as of now and think I’m about 65 to 70 percent completion. This game is a masterpiece.

[@johnswanson1977]

Cancels a flop one minute makes a GOTY contender the next minute lol classic Sony

[@TopTwom]

This review puts it perfectly. When you play Astro Bot you feel like you're *playing* Games are meant to be fun, regardless of the genre. And with so many nowdays adding things like battlepasses and daily challenges, they are starting to feel like work. Astro Bot takes us back to the good old days in more than just it's genre and cameos

[@robsmith5434]

The 2 best things I played this year are the Elden Ring DLC and Astro Bot. This game is so damn fun.

[@cody3335]

I can confirm it feels like playing with a toy quite insane

[@Diddy3333]

Still waiting for final shape review 🙃🙃

[@itol2201]

@@Diddy3333 it's not gonna happen. I suspect we've got another Sekiro sitch on our hands.

[@MikeFaley]

“Everything in this game arches like a stroked cat when you deign to interact with it” this game inspires prose

[@AnnabellaSutton]

Can't wait for your next upload!

[@alexspogonz]

Me and the fiance are LOVING IT. She’s playing on her PS5 and I’m in the living room in mine and we frequently pause and talk to each other abi ur what we’re doing

[@LAT04]

Black Myth Wukong review?

[@fry1231256]

Started yesterday. Platinumed 30 minutes ago. Masterpiece.

[@Joe-bk3qw]

I'm ruining your viewer retention by leaving at your warning so I'm leaving a comment to boost you in the algorithm

[@tristman8413]

Thank you kind sir!

[@DarrenLeslieJr]

*Opens video* *owns PS5* *closes video*(I'll be back)

[@hdattila]

Already found all the bots and puzzle pieces. Forgot to go to sleep. I'm an adult ass man. I NEVER DO THIS. The game comes together in a truly insane way.

[@Grimlo9ic]

I've been watching Ralph's videos for a while now, I think this is the most happy? animated? brimming with enthusiasm? I've heard him when reviewing a game.

[@RakastanPorkkanakakkua]

>feels like a toy >focus entirely on delivering an unique experience that could only be done with this hardware It's Nintendo core philosophy, it's a Nintendo game.

[@lenard0001]

The hell are yapping about. It's not a Nintendo core it's a Platformer Genre and always has been. You're just always focusing on Nintendo because that's the only thing you know but in reality there's a broad and wider selection of games that just like it.

[@PhantomZwei]

Anyone who played Astro Bot for PSVR knew this is exactly how this would turn out. It’s incredible.

[@mcbill7352]

as a non ps5 owner, i dont care about spoilers. i just want to know how this got the same score (at least in the title) as elden ring

[@christopherlyndsay8611]

Because it’s also great. Despite its scale Elden Ring arguably has much more flaws.

[@DanKaschel]

It's a failure in all linear rating systems that very unlike things can end up being compared

[@flannelsykes0]

I want someone to tell how Elden Ring got the same score as Astro

[@DanKaschel]

@@flannelsykes0 echo echo echo...

[@flannelsykes0]

@@DanKaschel Hello hello hello

[@merrymonkey5172]

0:41 Alright alright. I’ll buy it! Everyone seems really hyped for this game. There has to be something good there.

[@arcticridge]

I feel like everyone's liking this game simply because they're literately starving for a new 3D mario game, and Nintendo is watching them behind the glass while eating steak and pointing and laughing at them