Astro Bot
Games review
As of Oct 22, 2026, Astro Bot is rated 94/100 on Metacritic (141 critic reviews), and 94/100 on OpenCritic (191 critic reviews). Each source is shown in its own units, never blended into one score.
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Is Astro Bot worth it in 2026?
Astro Bot has earned widespread critical acclaim, backed by matching 94/100 scores across 191 reviews on OpenCritic and 141 reviews on Metacritic. Sampled reviewers frequently praise its inventive 3D platforming, joyful presentation, and impressive visual polish. On the downside, two sampled critics cautioned against a heavy reliance on PlayStation brand nostalgia, while one reviewer noted that enemy and thematic variety could have been broader. Overall, the extensive aggregate reception indicates a standout platformer whose creative mechanics are widely celebrated.
Fans of inventive, joyful 3D platformers, especially those with an appreciation for PlayStation history.
Sampled critics cited a heavy dependence on brand nostalgia, and one noted limited variety in enemy types and themes.
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Pros
- inventive platforming12
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- A very inventive platformer in its own right, Astro Bot is particularly special for anyone with a place in their heart for PlayStation.
- Sony's glossy mascot gets an outing filled with imagination and loving craft.
- Astro Bot from Team Asobi is a brilliant 3D platformer, one of the best PS5 exclusives, and an absolute joy to play from start to finish.
- playstation nostalgia6
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- A very inventive platformer in its own right, Astro Bot is particularly special for anyone with a place in their heart for PlayStation.
- Astro Bot is a joyful platforming experience that soars thanks to inventive level design and countless loving nods to PlayStation's rich history. It also takes full advantage of th...
- Astro is back stronger than ever. Team Asobi has created a game that not only celebrates the history of PlayStation, but also the very existence of the fans. Astro Bot is a platfor...
- joyful experience6
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- Astro Bot from Team Asobi is a brilliant 3D platformer, one of the best PS5 exclusives, and an absolute joy to play from start to finish.
- Astro Bot is such a wonderful experience, it makes me question if I’ve ever felt this much pure joy playing other games I’m fond of. From its tight design to its incredible visuals...
- Astro Bot is a joyful platforming experience that soars thanks to inventive level design and countless loving nods to PlayStation's rich history. It also takes full advantage of th...
- impressive visuals3
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- Astro Bot is such a wonderful experience, it makes me question if I’ve ever felt this much pure joy playing other games I’m fond of. From its tight design to its incredible visuals...
- Astro Bot is a love letter to video games that sets a new standard in 3D platforming, with ridiculously creative stages and gorgeous visuals.
- The PlayStation 5′s ecstatic new platformer matches childlike wonder with high-fidelity visuals and physics
Cons
- reliance on nostalgia2
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- For what it is, though, Astro Bot is incredible, and that is worth celebrating here and now. I just can’t help walking away from the experience with a bittersweet taste in my mouth...
- An excellent 3D platformer, with the best force feedback ever seen (or rather felt) in a video game, even if it's a curiously flawed celebration of 30 years of PlayStation.
- limited enemy variety1
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- While enemies and themes could have used more variety, Astro Bot is a sure-fire Game of the Year contender and poised to be one of PlayStation 5's signature titles that's well dese...
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