Why Astro Bot For PS5 Is The Most IMPORTANT Game Of 2024...

[@sebastianhoyos1961]

"It could've done without the blowing mechanic" - RGT 2024

[@TheSymbiot3Venom]

Just disable the controller mic in home settings and it’ll do it automatically

[@MedalionDS9]

"Let's go blow this guy." ~Leanna Huxley, Demolition Man (1993)

[@ivanexell-uz4mv]

@@TheSymbiot3Venom joke went straight over your head 😅😂

[@DaArtist401]

You could also play in front of a fan. I'm playing through Astros playroom right now and the fan does all the blowing for me lol

[@dapperfan44]

​@@TheSymbiot3VenomI tried this, he's right. I wish I didn't skip the Gof of War horn blowing though. Oh well!

[@gonkidd]

ASTRO BOT isn't a movie,or cgi novel or realistic tech demo. ASTRO BOT is a fun VIDEOGAME and we miss playing those

[@dapperfan44]

I love the game too, but what "movies" have you been playing?

[@QuantumChrist]

just for you as playstation fanatics.... Nintendo switch users literally eating great games for years

[@zephalion7386]

@@MaI2Methat might just be the dumbest statement i’ve ever heard

[@petebagwell6666]

​@@dapperfan44 until dawn remake?

[@petebagwell6666]

​@MaI2Me now you have astro too why complain?

[@kylebarclay9352]

Microsoft needs to wake up. They're sleeping on Banjo Kazooie...

[@Luke973T]

Their fanbase wont buy it...that might not matter since they can sell it on playstation as well and Nintendo.

[@robertleek2090]

If they made Banko Kazooie 3 and released it for Switch 2 it’d sell tons

[@Rebel1972x]

Woke lol

[@HelloSayEm6]

​@@robertleek2090If it's on Nintendo, 'Banko' wouldn't be too far-fetched, they would be making some moolah $$$!

[@HelloSayEm6]

​@@Rebel1972xWTF does Woke have to do with anything?!?!?!

[@TurtleChad1]

How can Sony release something as good as Astro bot along side the worst game of the year Concord?

[@Jdogtoocool]

The duality of gaming in 2024

[@Dregomz02]

That's just Sony. Funding GOTY and WGOTY.

[@gsleo2396]

The difference between japanese and western studios, just goes to show moving the HQ to california was a mistake.

[@bennyblunto973]

I literally think they are testing their audience to see what they want

[@Ray-dl5mp]

It’s not like 1 person makes all video games in the world ha. It’s different companies and teams of people and different projects. You’re looking at this so simply. I guess you could argue the head of PlayStation should predict every failure like a Marvel movie.

[@Lab_Analyst]

I genuinely can’t comprehend how anyone could have problems with the PS5 controller. For my tastes and hand size it’s the best controller I’ve ever used.

[@marcuscostello5635]

I play games with both. There isnt a big difference. ​@Garrus-w2h

[@dustygearhead]

I think the ps5 controller is perfection. It has more weight to it, has all the rumble features and with a nice silicone grip, it is fantastic in the hands.

[@fairmonkey4786]

Its a good controller but i prefer the left stick placement like xbox

[@Lab_Analyst]

@@dustygearhead 💯

[@PlanetGamz]

It is the worst feeling controller for me. Xbox Series Controllers are the best to me in my hands however the Playstation 5 controller is the best as far as things it does. Just wish they would make one a bit shorter for hands like mine.

[@AnEnglishGentleman]

Finally a decent platformer. The genre we all grew up playing, that has been criminally forgotten by developers.

[@samy29987]

Decent is undermining how good it is. There have been others like A Hat in Time and Penny's Big Breakaway but this is just above those two.

[@pathogeneration5138]

@@samy29987 And you could've been playing NINTENDO games the whole time. The way SONY Ponies are overhyping this quality knock-off is quite the key-jangling spectacle.

[@Mozartkugel]

@pathogeneration5138 Mario Odyssey is still the best 3D JnR existing but let‘s not act like Astro isn’t very, very special and a blast to play.

[@bingo000]

The game industry has lost sight of the fact that games should be fun. Hopefully, Astro Bot serves as a great reminder of that.

[@bradabar2012]

7:42 "A LOVE LETTER to Playstation and Playstation Owners" ...nice! Let's have MORE of that!

[@Hrui3859]

It makes me wonder if he's talking about Ape Escape

[@CreativeGeoff]

I don't think it's an example of what gaming should be, but it's an example of what gaming USED to be. It took me back to the platforming days of DKC and Banjo Kazooie on the N64. No hyper-realism. No monetization or roadmaps. Just classic fun gaming.

[@PhillipAntoneOMara]

Gaming SHOULD be more of this. Games should be FUN and immersive more than anything else.

[@dapperfan44]

So, gaming shouldn't be classic and fun?

[@alexanderarce3341]

Easy to pick up and play ala gaming in the past generations

[@StewHeisenberg]

this statement is contradicting itself

[@moshethehebrew8328]

Blow into the microphone is crazy work😂😂😂😂

[@Monke800]

I'm about to blow 😩

[@IanKsblvrd]

A nice mechanism. I had it on 3ds Zelda : Link between worlds

[@xxargonautxx9790]

A game that’s on the verge of a Nintendo game. God people would think it’s a Nintendo game if it wasn’t Astro. Take note developers. This is what gamers want. Just a fucking fun game.

[@asdfxcvbn746]

this has surpassed Nintendo in a lot of ways. imagine a Nintendo game with good graphics. this is why Metroid Prime Remastered & Mario Kart 8 are killer, they LOOK good. its hard to play Odyssey because it looks so blurry & bad next to Astro Bot. its the reason why Mario 3D World holds up better than Odyssey. its not open world so they didn't have to sacrifice the graphics that much.

[@galachavez3720]

​@@asdfxcvbn746it's You think this surpasses a Mario.... Bro You are in High Drugs

[@Matanumi]

@@asdfxcvbn746 graphics truly don't matter. your complaining about the wrong things. Odyssey was fun. this is fun. Fun is what we need

[@pathogeneration5138]

​@@Matanumi NO NO, but IMAGINE if ODYSSEY had 8x Upscaled Texturez and 4K rendering! Id wud be lyk a gazllion tymz bedderer

[@Legendalvin]

The orchestra will play “I Am Astro Bot~AS TRO BOT~” this year, I can’t wait 😂🎉

[@tomachu7899]

THIS. If this doesn't get nominated it would be a fucking crime.

[@CaimAstraea]

What did you say your name was ?

[@dhosea101]

No virtual currency to buy, no mandatory online play, you can just go play and have a fun time. The way gaming should be, please pick this up if you long for the good days of gaming. Definitely worth the purchase.

[@lanbus]

My son and I picked this up the day it came out and I gotta tell you we can't put it down. We loved the one that came with the PS5 and we have played all the Astro Bot games over the years it makes NO SENSE how good all of them are. The gameplay mechanics are just FUN. There is something magical about the amount of freedom you have in this game. And I don't mean freedom to explore, I just mean freedom to traverse a level however you want. Yes there are some mechanics you need to do specific things with to make longer jumps etc but like that time slowing level with the dolphins and timing things so you slow them down at the exact right point I mean that's just nuts. Them when you're not using one of the gimmick powers and you're just running the levels the way things just flow is INSANE. The game is almost hypnotic and it does not matter if you are the one playing or if you are watching someone play. It's super intuitive and you just want to keep GOING. I love my Mario games, but this like intense feeling of FLOW is something I have not felt in any other 3D platformer. It's just NEXT LEVEL. See what I did there...

[@THEdemetrishigashikata]

I bought it yesterday it reminds me of the PS2 era of gaming. no online required, no extra stuff just gaming

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

Bro it's amazing

[@redcrimson1028]

That's how gaming suppose to be

[@ownzuall]

But you have "Extra stuff" - 1. Preload bonus, 2. Deluxe version..

[@MrEMBT]

So you define this as “gaming since the PS2 era??? 😂😂😂😂😂 Have you been living under a rock for 20 years or did you stop playing video games until now?? Oh I got it… PlayStation gamer….

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

@@MrEMBT bro you are seething with jealousy.

[@Avalanche8181]

As someone who has all 3 consoles, the Dualsense 5 is the best base controller on the market. The haptics and triggers elevate games that implement them well.

[@LeonSKennedy7777]

I agree with you. This thing is a miracle of engineering. It really struck me on the first snowy level how it really FELT like my hands were skating on ice. The rumbling & sounds perfectly mimicked the feel of blades on ice… it’s something that must be felt to be understood 😳

[@pathogeneration5138]

As someone who plays FPS, there are MUCH better controllers on the market.

[@davidsentanu7836]

Probably, for Sony. But Concord is the most important game for the whole game industry. It sent THE message. Clearly.

[@ChimpRiot]

Best game on the PS5

[@kriswhite91]

Nah that’s demon souls remake

[@fluffypancake6362]

@@kriswhite91you stupid

[@elgarcia7307]

Yes Astro is the game of the year

[@guillermopaolini9895]

Ratchet & Clank is better.

[@samsonnodelilah5459]

Ratchet has lost its crown…it’s charming addictive and the ingenuity use of the controller…is a surprised!…Game of the year!…I’m 53 yrs old btw😂😂😂😂

[@mrpyrostorm3165]

Between Concord and Astro, there is a lesson for Sony to learn here. But will they learn it?

[@fseiba6718]

Yes At least they wont try any other hero shooter anytime soon

[@InTheZone85]

@@fseiba6718 incorrect, you're giving these radical western ideology publishers/developers too much benefit of the doubt when history in the last 10 years show they only know how to double down and tank companies in the process. Look up fairgames, it's their next DEI D.O.A live service game where they have major stereotypes against black people, but that's to be expected from people who only view black people in one image.

[@simczar4792]

No. Sony is sony they always do something stupid.

[@tanos857]

Nope

[@ABD-pc3jf]

Of course not

[@lukastemberger]

I've been obsessed with Astro for years, since Rescue Mission... Sackboy is also very underrated. It's a fantastic platformer.

[@tonyaschemenauer8838]

I agree. Sackboy is great! I hope they make a sequel.

[@lukastemberger]

@@tonyaschemenauer8838 Especially since you can play it in couch coop. It's so rare these days...

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

AstroBot looks like Super Mario Sunshine Robot Edition (Sunshine is criminally underrated, btw)

[@tikkusircar7704]

I dunno, I played it for the first time when 3D All Stars came out and it was the first Mario game I didn’t like. My friend assures me that it’s because it was designed for the game cube controller and that’s the issue

[@theballadofbill]

@@tikkusircar7704 it needs to be played with a GameCube controller

[@tikkusircar7704]

@@theballadofbill ok, yeah that’s what he said because on the switch, it’s unplayable

[@c.k.2324]

I was thinking Super Mario galaxy a lil bit too

[@coolertuep]

Nah it looks like astro bot rescue mission from 2018. no surprise as it reuses many assets, textures, enemies, bosses from that game and is made by the same developer ;)

[@jbpierce4776]

My 7 year old son loves this game, he's been playing it for hours since launch. He's well over 2/3 through it already.

[@codexpopzx2860]

No the title should have been Nintendo KZbinr trying astrobot for the first time

[@paulmatts2015]

This honestly seems like a celebration of Mario not PS. All the enemies seem ripped off. Coins? DK? Mega Mushroom? Mini mushroom? Fludd? Am I the only one ? Great Nintendo content as always RGT 😅

[@AlanSingley]

RGT85 the king of PS5 KZbin

[@TubTechGuru]

I greed! This is one of Sony’s best graphic kids game hands down. My 8 years old niece love it. She completed the first Astro Bot & now loving this one even more…

[@alexanderarce3341]

Sony even included a poster in each copy

[@BrooklynMenace]

I played it last night for 2 hours and this game is a masterpiece definitely my favorite game of 2024 and I agree it's a reason to go out and get a PlayStation 5 but if you already have one you need to get this game

[@pathogeneration5138]

Anyone with a SWITCH doesn't have a valid reason to spend PS5 money just for this game. And anyone without either, is better of getting a SWITCH for Odyssey.

[@BrooklynMenace]

@@pathogeneration5138 Fortunately I don't have that issue because I own everything

[@cory2016]

I love the motion control. It makes it feel more real, like you in the game

[@latinokid33]

First game I have purchased at full price on the PS5 and also picked up the controller. What a game and beautiful controller. Am 47 and my son is 6 and we are loving it.

[@CapitalP177]

This game is just pure Joy. The music, things to do in each level, nod to characters we've enjoyed on the playstation throughout the years and music makes this such a chill, fun game. Adding that bird for 200 coins makes it fun in knowing that you can collect everything without stress.

[@JWBR84]

I really hope the game sells well.

[@chilly6470]

This game is a breath of fresh air and has something that a lot of games these days are missing............ Fun! Give me a focused platformer over a boring open world game any day.

[@bujolchris]

There’s no way “Astro bot” is going to be game of the year. when you have heavy hitters like” dustborn” and “ Concorde” competing for game of the year.

[@leafstormblaze9449]

Your also forgetting zelda, mario brothership and ff7 part 2

[@ArthropodSpidey]

@@leafstormblaze9449 r/whoosh

[@tikkusircar7704]

@@leafstormblaze9449 the joke. You missed it.

[@One-ct3xe]

It's not a joke, mark my words, Dustborn and Fairgames will both have their own little special events at the game awards.

[@bujolchris]

@@One-ct3xe it would not surprise me if Dustborn was nominated for game of the year

[@managua-san8075]

Just wish it had PSVR2 support. It was amazing on the original PSVR.

[@steelcurtain187]

Great review I’m so happy this turned out this awesome. It’s kind of crazy the lack of great 3D platforming games in general there have been since Mario64

[@muffshroomh6203]

My only issue is the camera speed, but damn this game makes me smile sooooo much

[@jRt51233]

Its a beautiful & fun game , I hope they win every award because they deserve it! Go Astro! 😄🙌❤️

[@One-ct3xe]

Im going to put this on par with Kirby and the Forgotten Worlds, and nearly at the peak of Super Mario Odyssey and still holding its own with both Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy 2. That's not a bad place to hit for a studio that was doing its best to set itself apart from Mario!

[@Deathtank75]

Can't wait till this arrives to PC!!!

[@Rebel1972x]

It won't. 😂

[@gabrielk78]

That's what I was thinking!.

[@dapperfan44]

It probably will, but I'm starting to side with the fanboys that don't like PS games going to PC. I didn't think it was a big deal at first, but seeing people say that they don't even really like these games made me change my mind.

[@ZackSNetwork]

@@dapperfan44Then you are dumb.

[@1992TheDiamondWolf]

I don't want no Playstation exclusives gonna on PC intill I see nintendo start released there exclusives on pc.

[@cubano120]

I love atrobots and if you haven’t had the time ti play the ps4 vr version of it you’re missing out. It is a must.

[@Jdogtoocool]

Imagine Astro beating Final Fantasy for goty 😂😂

[@christopherlewis6915]

It's actually more likely than not

[@Gamer-vs3xl]

​@christopherlewis6915, what could ff7r of done better to beat astro? Maybe If the peformence mode wasn't blury?

[@oliverwilliam6931]

Wukong is goty

[@Jdogtoocool]

@@oliverwilliam6931 oh yeah I forgot about that one. Competition is really heating up

[@Gamer-vs3xl]

@oliverwilliam6931 it only got 81 metacritic, ff7r got 92 and astro bot got 94, so astro bot stands the best chance based on scores.

[@jarekmatthew8039]

Finished my Platinum trophy yesterday, and I genuinely wish there was more to play. What a wonderful game to cleanse the pallet after Concord.

[@snkfan]

I played this game 7 years ago when it was called Mario Odyssey

[@L1R1Select]

Can tell you haven't played 😂

[@chilly6470]

That's funny coz, Odysee bored the pants off me. This didn't!

[@Murasakitsuyukusa]

​@@chilly6470you are lying, you don't wear pants.

[@chilly6470]

@@Murasakitsuyukusa 😂

[@IcyPolarBear369]

If you have played Astro Bot Rescue Mission for PSVR you'll enjoy this too.

[@popollo22]

To be honest I had no idea this game was coming and then I saw the reviews flood in. I had just gotten bored with any game on PS5 and this was all it took to bring me back and remember what it’s like to play something fun and simple.

[@jacksonwallace6211]

My 11-year-old loved the last astro-bot game, so I got this for him Friday. I didn't know about the accessibility options. I'll have to check in with him on if that would improve the gameplay for him. Cheers.

[@Ajayen--]

The game is addicting, kids and myself are fighting for time to play it and laughing at each other as we watch each other play. It's a great game to say the least.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

I have those type memories with my kids when Mario Galaxy came out Was that same kind of wonder/excitement Now that are in their late 20s lol

[@bradabar2012]

7:44

[@squirrelconsole7355]

We need more of this, no live services game, story hitting game, Just a fun game, Astro is awesome, the aim is to play it and have fun, I cant wait for croc. Bring back the old sony, where they made fun games, hopefully astro and croc will show them that. I bought astro day one, And ill get croc day one too.

[@BeersYourFriend]

Astro Bot is a fantastic platformer. Probably the most polished and graphically impressive platformer out there. The developers just nailed the soundtracks, because when it comes to platformers, you have to deliver exceptional music or its not nearly as engaging. Great platformers like these just put a smile on your face and make you happy. When you may be feeling down, frustrated, or stressed out, it is platforming games like these that makes all of those worries go away. I can see how many people would look at this and think it's not for me, and that's perfectly fine because these games are not for everyone. Any gaming genre are very subjective. But, if you've enjoyed platformers in the past, or are a huge fan of platformers, well Astro Bot will not disappoint. I would love to see more platforming games like these from other publishers. Publishers could have much lower budget costs making quality platformers like these, and when console and pc gamers see a game for $30 to $40 bucks, depending on if it is good, everyone will jump on it. Games do not have to be hyper realistic. Graphics don't mean anything if they are full of bugs with performance issues. It's better to pour more resources into nailing the performance. Gamers today are holding onto their money with every new video game release, because 9 times out of 10, games are releasing with terrible technical performance issues, and it's got to stop. If raytracing is making your game run under 60fps, then remove it. No one really cares about raytracing. Most pc gamers will either set raytracing to low, or completely turn it off for max frame rates. One day our GPUs will run with raytracing without severe fps issues, but the tech we currently have today are just being pushed to their absolute limits, and gamers aren't happy with the performance costs. Until raytracing improves, I would rather developers push for 120fps than having raytracing, or using any other graphically intensive systems that are not required in order to have a great video game experience. Many of us have 4090's, and we are playing indi-games like Stardew Valley, Core Keeper, Animal Well, and many others, which just proves my point as to why graphics don't mean as much as they once did. Yes, there are companies who sell consoles with impressive tech in them, like with Sony, who are required to deliver over the top visuals, or else no one would buy their consoles. But, the vast majority of publishers are not in the position that Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo's are in who have to deliver breath taking visuals. For all other publishers and game studios, there is no need to have $100, $200, to $300+ million dollar video game budgets. Just make fun games that run correctly on day 1, that are priced right, and gamers will jump on it every time. No more bugs, No more crashes, and No more excuses. When I see multiple crashes on Twitch, or notice major bugs, then those are red flags, and I never buy them. I simply wait. I'd rather wait for patches than buying a game on day 1, because I want my first playthrough experience to feel like the defacto way the game was intended to run. I never purchase games on day 1, because I will not be screwed by these companies. I've been like this for years, because games just suck on day 1. I never (need) a game on day 1. Nobody (needs) a game on day 1. Publishers direct Studios to say that there are Day 1 patches that are used as a tactic to trick their customers into feeling comfortable about their purchase, and yet we still see games launched with severe technical issues. Please guys, never believe in this Day 1 patching bullcrap. Day 1 patches should not be required in order to have a great experience. Companies are lazy. Publishers will put out an order to burn millions of copies of games onto disk for production purposes, when they know the game is in bad shape, then they try to fix it later. This should not be happing. Publishers and their studios need to take a good look at Nintendo's production structure, because Nintendo always delivers when it comes to quality games. Nintendo has no choice but to deliver quality products, or they risk refunds and the pulling of millions of copies from store shelves around the world. Nintendo has been this way for decades, who never play mind games with their customers, and they will always ensure their games run well, even if it means that there is a cost to visual fidelity. When was the last time you purchased a Nintendo product that crashed multiple times, had crazy bugs all over the place, or the game just could not run on Day 1? Never! It never happens. It's perfectly fine if you are a gamer out there who does not like Nintendo games, but you can't not be impressed by how Nintendo produces their games that are always feature complete out of the box. When it comes to Nintendo game releases, I always buy their games on Day 1, because I know the game is going to work correctly out of the box. That is a level of trust Nintendo has when it comes to their reputations, and it will always be this way. Nintendo will not screw you. Nintendo doesn't know how to screw you. Anyways, I'll say it one more time... If you are a publisher or studio who wants to be successful without fail, every-single-time, then just copy Nintendo's marketing strategy. I'm not quite sure what Nintendo's secret is, but if I were to guess, I think Nintendo funnels more money and resources into hiring incredible quality assurance teams. Their quality assurance teams play these new games to their bones, and when they see something wrong, that feedback goes immediately to the developers to fix. That's my theory, and if true, it's time for companies to triple down on great QA testers. Sorry for this long comment. I've said more than enough, and am not condensing or proofreading this. I'm exhausted. Thanks RTG for your thoughts about Astro Bot! - Cheers!🍻

[@mrdrifter3925]

I don’t get it. What you trying to say?

[@BeersYourFriend]

@@mrdrifter3925 Oh. It's just my daily rant. Don't you worry about it.

[@mrdrifter3925]

@@BeersYourFriend lol, I get you bud. Just finished the game, was awesome. Had a really good time with it.

[@asdfxcvbn746]

@@BeersYourFriend "Probably the most polished and graphically impressive platformer out there." --- 3D World/Bowser's Fury is up there in terms of polish. Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is probably better in graphics, but yeah. As an old-head, Astro Bot feels like this generation's Super Mario World.

[@Ali-yr1bk]

It looks fun and gives different fresh experiences, and that should be the goal of every video game And the fact that it is 8 to 9 hours long is also big plus.

[@juananguiano7446]

There's a different copy of ASTRO bot that my son was playing for a while collecting things. Then he showed me they were making an actual full length game. He's been very excited about it coming out. I was hesitate at first but now hearing all this good stuff about it I think I will make that jump. Thanks RGT!

[@ayenul]

I’m 23 years old and it’s one of the most fun games I’ve played in a while. It’s definitely great for all ages and a blast for everyone too. Your son is gonna love it :)

[@azzurri123]

An absolute masterpiece of a game. Maybe sony will revive Sly and Jak "fingers crossed".

[@quinnmcdonald3763]

If Astrobot is the best game we have this year that's sad for gaming

[@dapperfan44]

And what exactly makes it sad?

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

Sad for gaming ? Its the highest rated game of this year 💀 Go cry in the corner kid

[@Manic_Panic]

Why is it sad? Because it's not a boring open world with 50 hours of bloat, another 50 hours of cutscenes and 20 hours of walking? Astrobot getting GOTY is the best thing that could happen to the industry, send a clear signal that the Playstation community wants fun games, not boring walking simulators with unfunny dialogue.

[@dapperfan44]

​@@Manic_PanicThe PlayStation community has been purchasing those so-called "boring walking simulators." Personally, especially if it's Horizon, Ghosts or God of War that you don't like, I think you're playing the games wrong if you think they are boring.

[@Adamhyrule_]

It’s so good. Agree with the camera, but it’s near on a perfect game for what it is. I would love to see something come out this well made but be more challenging.

[@yusufied.]

I think I'm about 40% of the way through and so far I agree with the Metacritic rankings for 3D platformers. Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 and Odyssey are sitting above it Mario 64 is tied with it. However that can change this game is so inventive with its mechanics. It's so original and nostalgic all at the same time. I have nothing but high praise for this game. I'll wait til I finish the game to be completely sure but this is my likely game of the year. So glad Playstation can still make games like this.

[@MrEMBT]

Is this another one of Sony’s directives?? For everybody to go and check Metacritic for the history of 3D platformers?? 🤔🤔🤔 Did all you Ponies did the same (check Metacritic story for the corresponding genere) for EACH game they release???

[@yusufied.]

@@MrEMBT I don't know how you got that out of this comment. I think Spawn Wave was the one to point this out so I had to check for myself.

[@MrEMBT]

@@yusufied. you mentioned Metacritic rankings, right?? (Why you ask then) And I said it because since the review was published, LOTS of KZbinrs and streamers around the world have been doing it… curious don’t you think?? 🤔 RGT is not the center of internet by the way.

[@chlzy22]

Big fat GOTY for me!! Haven’t had so much fun in ages, only half way through the game and I’m already addicted 🎉🥳🎊

[@zebbie09]

I rarely get games day one , much less preorder…. I preordered this bc I loved Playroom and this looked so cool. I hope this sells well….

[@raskolnikov6443]

Not many high budget AAA platformers out there so it’s nice to see a game like this being made.

[@asdfxcvbn746]

there's a few. go play Crash 4.

[@LionWolfHarper]

Took me 2 days platinum this game, and what stop lot people going after plat will be challenge levels and Golden Bot Trophy. But it's a fun game and amazing to Play.

[@tdubb3254]

Lol at the beginning, missed all the boxes and the puzzle piece, some top tier gameplay there

[@VictorTriguero-o4e]

Just shows that the gaming community still wants games like this. Even casual gamers can join in. I just ordered it today. Excited to try it.

[@countquackula8539]

The only ones that are saying that it's just a 3d platformer are Xbots.

[@pathogeneration5138]

It IS just a 3D platformer. A shockingly derivative one. Most knock offs try to mask the fact in some subtle way. This thing is LEATHERFACE with a Mario Mask on.

[@countquackula8539]

@pathogeneration5138 According to you then all games are knock-offs of previous titles of the same genre.

[@justsomeguy2743]

As gamers we need to hype this game show gaming companies we don’t want live service slop we just want quality games with quality content this game feels like a PlayStation 2 game in the best way possible when gaming was FUN

[@theretroinggamer1630]

This might actually make me get a PS5. Game looks amazing.

[@YD-64-LA]

That's the same reason i'm getting a PS5 for

[@shahgyy]

Please dont. Get a PC. This gane will come to PC

[@angelzgalaxy4975]

​@shahgyy no it won't lmao this game is strictly ps5. It's themed after the console and interacts with the dualshock controller

[@wangchung2157]

??? Make this make sense?

[@neilhogg3297]

Totally blown me away how fun it is and I normally like games like warhammer space marine and souls like. Get it its pure joy and what videogames are meant to be

[@brandylangley1624]

My 5 year old and I are having a BLAST

[@michael-zg5fq]

If only there was a vr version

[@spursdynasty7378]

I believe there is

[@michael-zg5fq]

@@spursdynasty7378 from few years ago, yeah

[@Packin-Heat.]

@@michael-zg5fq There is. It's called Rescue Mission.

[@michael-zg5fq]

@@Packin-Heat. I should've said a NEW vr version of the new game

[@traviseubanks7556]

I bought this game friday. Played it 11 hours and stayed up until 5 am. Played at another 12 hours on saturday amd beat the game but didnt 100% it. This is the most fun ive had playing a video game since like 2007. 10/10. Must play

[@ragmanx6256]

Wholesome gaming for the sake of fun and not to fleece the player? What sorcery is this????? Still not buying a PS5 for this, but I'm sincerely happy this type of game exists in current day. What's legitimately puzzling is how this was released within a week of Wokecord lol. I hope Sony gets the message from this....

[@justintaylor3569]

"Wokecord" -- lmao so fragile

[@vikinghammer87]

@@justintaylor3569 Are you mad that Wokecord will be remembered in gaming history as the biggest flops of all time or is there something else thats bothering you?

[@SitraSan]

​@@justintaylor3569Their comment was great until they decided to throw that in

[@trinigooner8865]

​@@vikinghammer87 dude y'all just need to grow tf UP tbh!!.."wokecord"?? Really? Lmao

[@pathoftheuknown9709]

Yea I want this game already Astro bot is like the Knack of the ps5 😎this goes to show not every game needs to be AAA quality

[@PrincessPooonyPoona]

To me, this is game of the year, it gives off nostalgia vibes I hope this game comes to pc

[@Rebel1972x]

Never on PC. No way. Haptic feedback on your keyboard? Hahahahaha.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

Would be great on PC with some tweaks to the controls We will most likely see it land on PC next year Sony doesn’t do exclusives anymore

[@ArielCleirigh]

Great games will be always Great games and Astrobot is there too.

[@zest01]

Realistically GoTY is FF Rebirth - the project of a far superior scope.

[@robertallshouse500]

The only reason i could see that being a problem is the game uses all the dualsense features. I understand a lot of pc players use the dualsense as well. I’d love to see it on there as well, I’m just not sure how they get around that

[@chrish4478]

Just like Astro Bot Rescue Mission on PSVR. Since playing Astro Bot I've had a huge smile on my face which doesn't come very often in my gaming anymore because most games are just a chore to get through and don't bring that fun gameplay.

[@emoronez]

100% Game of The Year 2024

[@JadeChest]

To me, I still vote Black Myth. But sure, this Astro bot is pure fun, GOTY should be between these two.

[@Mohgenstein]

@@JadeChestGOTY is between Rebirth and Astro. Wukong has middling reviews compared to them.

[@sougookita14]

My vote goes to Wukong, Astro Bot is simply mot my style of game regardless of polarizing positive critics.

[@steviedee9826]

@@Mohgenstein middling reviews, but a far better game.

[@Mohgenstein]

@@steviedee9826 User scores are far better too 🤣

[@WeMissYouSnail]

Love 3D platformers. I bought a switch for Super Mario Odyssey. Might have to buy a PS5 for Astro Bot!

[@chadduran]

Astro bot is literally like Mario odyssey…seems like they got idea from Nintendo

[@fpvpilot7713]

Pretty sweet game. This game and the first one really take advantage of the ps5 controller. I have the Astro bot controller on the way. This is a game worth buying a special controller for and the graphics are on another level.

[@andresaguilar723]

My friend... You are officially a Sony Pony... Congrats!

[@toastbud6870]

You can’t really be a xbox fan since there’s no games on there so better a pony tbh

[@MiguelMartinez-hs6ql]

Lol no! He's a Nintendo KZbinr! 🤣

[@Vomit2012]

Xbox fans still trying 💀💀💀

[@justsomeguy2743]

Why are you this tragic your personality tied to a console? Why not just enjoy gaming you freak

[@OneRandomVictory]

Astrobot > Xbot

[@Wildcard777-vi5qg]

Definitely enjoying it, i think PlayStation needed a game like this and hopefully it sells well cause it deserves it and sony needs a wakeup call, especially since they’ve moved to california

[@laron.henderson]

Man I might have to pick this up! I loved the first one!

[@chrisnorman3864]

This game looks fantastic and watching the footage just brings a smile to my face. It looks like a joyous mix of Mario Odyssey, Sackboy & Littlebigplanet. Definitely looks like a game of the year contender. I hope this game does really well. This (along with the total failure of Concord) should be a wake up call to Sony, and the industry as a whole. Gamers don’t want 20 different ‘game as a service’ Fortnite clones that dominate our wallets, nor do we want AAAA games that take 6-8 years to develop (basically a whole generation!!) & cost $300m+ to make and then cause loads of people to lose their jobs when they fail, gamers don’t want games that release in a broken state. Sony should do more like this - get back to doing what they’ve always done best and make original & FUN single player adventures on a regular basis.

[@jairekambui7738]

This game is a beautiful celebration of what PlayStation used to be.

[@ZackSNetwork]

It’s not that deep.

[@RomanJr316]

Astrobot is so good that even this awesome Nintendo KZbinr is reviewing it, playing it, and recommending it

[@Official_RetroMania]

Is not my Game of the Year but Astro Bot is definitely amazing! In my top 3 favorite games this year. We need more games like Astro Bot.

[@Gamer-vs3xl]

What is your game of the year?

[@Official_RetroMania]

@@Gamer-vs3xl We had some great games this year, is hard to say. My Game of the Year is one of these games: Black Myth Wukong, Trails Through Daybreak, Astro Bot, Another Code Recollection, Yakuza Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload and the soon upcoming Metaphor Re Fantazio looks INCREDIBLE! So yeah hard decision.

[@Gamer-vs3xl]

@Official_RetroMania My game of the year is Final Fantasy 7 rebirth. It has a 92 metacritic and I enjoyed it a lot.

[@Official_RetroMania]

@@Gamer-vs3xl I hate new modern FF it has nothing to do with Final Fantasy any longer. I am happy that you liked it but I wished Square would do old school FF, after FF 10 or 12 the series went downhill (for me).

[@jinyboi]

@Gamer-vs3xl Same. My goty is either ff7r or astro bot. The new top Zelda looks interesting but we won't know for sure until it comes out

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Excited to see how the next 3D Mario compares to this

[@Avenue221]

Ahh yes Astro bot definitely defines RGTs scope of gaming

[@funkdat8]

I agree that it looks crisp, but it also looks kinda hand-holding easy. I'mma wait for it to go down in price

[@deshawnmoon35]

This game is not a reason to buy PS five you have to be kidding me!

[@dapperfan44]

Yes it is. That's your (wrong) opinion.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

You mad cuh ? Stay mirin homie

[@toastbud6870]

Just get a ps5 bro everyone knows console wars is childish we all just tryna game

[@leafstormblaze9449]

I'm not buying a dead console for one game when the thing will be on pc in a year.

[@deshawnmoon35]

@@dapperfan44 That game is not a reason to buy a PS five. Let’s really be serious. I have a PS five but it’s only for jailbreaking!

[@josevanz7654]

I miss that kind of game, you know, just have some fun.

[@ownzuall]

Why not release the previous title, Rescue Mission VR, as a Flat mode version, so those who did not have a VR for PS4 could have get more content of this Astro Bot universe prior to this game?.

[@IRoKxSilverChannel]

I agree. I have the game but no VR. maybe Sony would make it happen but I wouldn’t count on it

[@Shark_Woody]

You don’t have to blow into anything at all. The mic is always muted on my controller so it’ll just auto do whatever you needed to blow on. I never blew once

[@blueberry5822]

To anyone saying this is a ripoff, GOOD RIP OFF GOOD GAMES TO MAKE MORE GOOD GAMES!

[@3to5andglassy]

Exactly! I just want good, fun games.

[@oliverwilliam6931]

Mario is a rip off of this game

[@Manic_Panic]

It's not even a rip off. People just haven't seen Sony releasing a 3D platformer since the early 2000s (outside of the occasional edgy Ratchet) so they're shocked when another company other than Nintendo makes a game like this.

[@mandelaman1816]

It broke my heart there's no VR support. Went from a title that woulda made me buy a PS5 and new headset to something I'll skip all together if it never gets VR support.

[@coojo8978]

ill wait to play this when they port it to pc or switch

[@oliverwilliam6931]

You will get Lego horizon that's for kids

[@unnderneath]

Switch? PC, maybe but switch? Forget about it

[@WheeledHamster]

Sony's Mario Odyssey/Mario 64. I get that feeling of wonder and magic, that makes me want to explore and interact with...things. Simple but effective.

[@rishyrish]

This title is nasty work

[@Rebel1972x]

Explain

[@8888jackman]

It’s on par with the 3D Mario games. And I’d give it a 10/10. I’ll always prefer playing as Mario though.

[@pathogeneration5138]

No, it's really not. What tasteless disrespect for the lineage of games that invented almost everything this game without an actual identity CLONED.

[@-castradomis-1773]

I've been loving it so far. I love the vibrancy of the worlds, variety, inventive mechanics and full utilization of the Dualsense. Ngl it was heartwarming seeing Crash and Jak stand next to each other followed by sadness seeing Crash do his little victory dance from Crash 2. Haven't seen that since I was a kid. It's a time gone by that needs to return.

[@mikeduncan1528]

It kills me to think about how good this would have been in vr

[@slick_link7516]

The funny thing is, Sony was expecting this game to just be one of their smaller releases and they expected Concord to be the huge release this year. Boy did things really not go how they expected. Hopefully this will be a learning experience for Sony so they can get back to what they used to be known for!

[@FyLaw95]

Funny thing is you just made that up. They marketed both games equally. They sent out Concord to die after seeing low preorder numbers and refunded everyone after 2 weeks. You would have a point this was a learning experience if Astro and helldivers didn't exist, and concord did.

[@conor6436]

At no point did Sony ever say this was to be "a smaller release"

[@FyLaw95]

@@conor6436 People love making things up, one of the reasons I avoid comment section. Losing brain cells watching these people type, and making up their own realities.

[@Legendalvin]

Astro Bot is very likely GOTY 2024, the only competition is Metaphor, because Persona 5 didn’t win back in 2016 and they really deserve one, like Bloodborne didn’t win so they gave it to Sekiro. I really hope Astro Bot wins ,like the time It Takes Two won really means a lot to the industry .