ASTRO BOT: Team ASOBI's big platforming adventure, a sourced analysis
ASTRO BOT is a PS5-exclusive 3D platformer and a full-size follow-up to Astro's Playroom. A summary of official information and three reviews of the PS5 version; this is not a hands-on TricknFix review.
Game trailer
Rescuing the mothership crew
Developed by Team ASOBI and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, ASTRO BOT launched on 6 September 2024 exclusively on PS5. After the PS5 mothership is attacked, the little robot ASTRO explores more than 50 planets to find some 300 crewmates and repair the ship, using new powers (stretchy punches, boosters, a giant sponge) and meeting many PlayStation heroes along the way. It is a single-player adventure, not a free game like Astro's Playroom.
What the press says
On PS5, Push Square (10/10) ranks it among the console's best games: tight controls, varied levels, fun power-ups, great bosses, charming presentation and outstanding DualSense use, with only minor camera annoyances. GamingBolt (9/10) praises consistently creative level design, a wealth of details and PlayStation references, flawless performance and excellent music, but finds combat too simplistic and some checkpoints mildly frustrating. TheSixthAxis (10/10) sees a celebration of PlayStation history for all ages, with flawless sound and graphics; it hit only one crash, a known issue being patched.
Editions and prices
Checked on the PlayStation Store on 12 November 2026: the Standard Edition is on sale at €49.69 instead of €69.99 until 21 November 2026 at 00:59 Paris time, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs €79.99. The standalone Deluxe upgrade (€10) is not listed because it does not include the game. Physical edition prices at retailers were not checked for this survey.
Who is it for?
Every PS5 owner, from children to long-time players, and especially fans of 3D platformers and PlayStation history. Players looking for demanding combat will find it lighter on that front.
Press average
The score block above shows the press average computed from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 12 November 2026: Push Square 10/10, GamingBolt 9/10 and TheSixthAxis 10/10. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. These are launch reviews: free levels added later are not covered. This summary is not a hands-on review.
What to know
A rarely creative 3D platformer that the press ranks among the best games on PS5.
Strengths
- Varied, inventive levels, say Push Square and GamingBolt.
- Precise movement and fun powers, says GamingBolt.
- Outstanding DualSense use, says Push Square.
- Flawless sound and graphics, says TheSixthAxis.
Things to consider
- Combat is too simplistic, says GamingBolt.
- Checkpoints can be frustrating, says GamingBolt.
- Minor camera annoyances, says Push Square.
- One crash at launch, says TheSixthAxis.
Sources and credits
- PlayStation France — page officielle d’ASTRO BOT (Team ASOBI, sortie 06/09/2024) ↗
- PlayStation Store France — édition standard, consultée le 12/11/2026 ↗
- PlayStation Store France — édition numérique Deluxe ↗
- Push Square — test PS5, 05/09/2024 ↗
- GamingBolt — test PS5, 05/09/2024 ↗
- TheSixthAxis — test PS5, 05/09/2024 ↗
- Bande-annonce de lancement officielle (YouTube, chaîne PlayStation) ↗
- Cover image source ↗
Game gallery
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Game details
- Developer
- Team ASOBI
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Release
- Sep 6, 2024
- Genres
- Action · Platformer · Family
- Game website
- Official website ↗
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