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Review of Astro Bot on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Sep 2024
Cover image of Astro Bot on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 06 Sep 2024
Genre: Platform Game
Developer: Team Asobi
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Introduction

Y'all remember Astro, right? The little blue bot that stole our hearts back in Astro's Playroom? Well, strap in (or should I say, strap on your DualSense) because Astro Bot is back with even more sass, adventure, and features that make you feel things in your controller! If you're a platforming fanatic with a love for cute robots and a willingness to save the galaxy, you're in for a treat!

Gameplay

In Astro Bot, you are on a mission to rescue your fellow bots after a big bad alien named Space Bully Nebulax decided to turn your cozy mothership into space confetti. I mean, rude! You'll hop, swim, and spin your way through a cosmic journey across 80 levels that can be as tricky as solving for x in algebra. Each level splits into different difficulty settings (Easy, Normal, Hard) like they're catering to everyone from your baby brother to your uncle who still can't beat Mario. And speaking of Mario, let's just say you might find a *few* familiar platforming tropes, but dressed up in Astro's colorful universe! The game's controls? Standard Astro fare-jump, hover, punch, and twirl to your heart's content. Plus, there are 15 new abilities you can collect throughout your journey. Want to air-dash through enemies? Meet Barkster, the Bulldog Booster! Need to climb like a monkey? Say hello to Handy-D! Honestly, I'm having way too much fun with these characters and I haven't even rescued them yet. The collect-a-thon mechanics are as satisfying as finishing a whole pizza by yourself (no judging).

Graphics

Astro Bot looks like a candy store threw up on a graphic designer's desk-bright, vibrant, and dazzling! The visuals take full advantage of the PS5's power with smooth animation, detailed environments, and just enough sparkle that you'll wonder if your controller's been sprinkled with fairy dust. Between resuscitating adorable bots and dodging alien attack squiggly things, your eyes will be feasting while your thumbs do the heavy lifting. Plus, with 70 species of wildlife populating the backgrounds, it's like a nature documentary-just with more punching and less David Attenborough narrating.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Astro Bot is a glittering gem in the platforming genre that every PS5 owner should experience. The level variety, charming characters, and delightful mechanics will captivate gamers of all ages-trust me, my mom's already raving about her new best friend, Astro. With a replay value that's higher than a gamer's caffeine intake during a long session, this one's a no-brainer! So fire up that DualSense and get ready to rescue some bots. The galaxy is waiting, and Astro can't do it alone (he's not a one-bot army, after all). Whether you're a Mario enthusiast, a gaming newbie, or just someone who loves cute bots, Astro Bot delivers on all fronts. Grab your space gear; it's time to save the day in the most adorable way possible!

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