Astro&s;s Playroom

"Astro&s;s Playroom is an irresistible delight."

"A love letter to PlayStation and a showcase for the future of PS5: a delightful thing to include with the console."

"Astro&s;s Playroom is more than just the perfect demo to see the DualSense&s;s capabilities. It is a PlayStation Celebration"

"Astro&s;s Playroom it&s;s the best possible way to try your brand new PS5. It&s;s not just a great tutorial to try all DualSense&s;s new tibdits, it&s;s the best possible homage to the PlayStation brand&s;s 25 years of videogaming history, full …"

"Astro’s Playroom is both DualSense’s killer app and an unmissable, imaginative tribute to PlayStation’s history. Games have never felt this satisfying."

"A love-letter to PlayStation and PlayStation fans, Astro&s;s Playroom also happens to be the killer app for showing off just how cool the DualSense controller is. Whatever you do, don&s;t forget about this one."

"On its own, Astro’s Playroom would be a fun platforming distraction fit for younger gamers or families. Its world is vibrant and wonderfully detailed, and it looks exceptional on the PS5. But in all honesty, this isn’t so much a …"

"Astro&s;s Playroom is the epitome of the PlayStation 5. It&s;s the foundational software kicking off the next generation of PlayStation gaming. ASOBI Team from Japan Studio could have just phoned it in with a handful of gimmicky levels to distract …"

"Astro Bot has replaced Knack as the cute Sony mascot and I&s;m okay with it. Although Astro&s;s Playroom isn&s;t a killer app, booting up your PS5 and playing it for free is a great way to get accustomed to your …"

"Thanks to the incredible new Dualsense controller gaming has never felt so good"

"More than just a tech demo for the DualSense controller, Astro&s;s Playroom is a stunning showcase for the PS5 and the very first game that you have to try out on the next-gen system. Fine-tuned for maximum haptic feedback fun, …"

"Haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, touch panel, motion sensor, microphone, speaker... there is not a single feature missing from the game included in every PlayStation 5 to discover all the possibilities of the DualSense controller. In addition, it is a nostalgic …"

"Perhaps the only real issue I have is the overall length of the game, which can be excused since it’s, well, free. The game lasts under about two hours on a casual playthrough, though there’s tons to explore (with a …"

"Astro&s;s Playroom is a truly adorable and joyful platformer. Even if a bit short and not very difficult, it shows the potential of the DualSense as we go through some lovely levels with some funny ideas and a lot to …"

"Astro’s Playroom serves as a stellar introduction to the PlayStation 5, working both as a persuasive proof of concept of the DualSense controller as well as an engaging 3D platformer. The fact that it’s also the most endearing celebration of …"

"In the modern landscape it&s;s easy to believe we&s;ve seen everything the medium has to offer, but then a title such as Astro&s;s Playroom comes along and redefines all previous conventions. It&s;s pure platforming excellence and hopefully spells a bright …"

"The only downsides to Astro’s Playroom are that it is fairly short, and it could have used a little plot to tie the whole thing together. However, for the price, it can’t be beaten, and it’s a must-play for those …"

"Astro&s;s Playroom isn&s;t just an introduction to the PS5. It is a charming and enjoyable game, even if it isn&s;t trying to redefine the boundaries of the platforming genre"

"With its much hyped status as a showcase of the DualSesne controller&s;s fancy new haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, it&s;s equally important to recognise that like Astro Bot before it, Astro&s;s Playroom is a fundamentally excellent platformer that commendably stands …"

"Astro&s;s Playroom is a great showcase for the varied, impressive ways the DualSense can immerse you in next-gen games."

"The developer, SIE Japan Studio, has forged a platformer from the same blend of delirium and precision that blows through Super Mario, and then filled it with fossils."

"This free-with-the-console game is a ridiculously cute and charming tribute to 25 years of PlayStation history, games and hardware"

"Astro’s Playroom asks you over and over to fondly remember the memories that you and Grandpa PlayStation made together. But, more importantly, it’s a promise of new and treasured memories to come."

"Despite clinging to some underwhelming gimmicks, Astro’s Playroom is a cute-n-capable platformer and a respectable assemblage of PlayStation antiquity included in every PS5."

"Astro&s;s Playroom is a tangible demonstration of dualsense&s;s incredible potential, but also the sublime meeting point between playstation&s;s past and future. It is difficult, if not impossible, to determine at the moment whether the admirable route traced by ASOBI Team …"

"Sony leans into its PlayStation past in this frequently innovative, supremely charming old-school 3D platformer."

"Transcending its role as an introduction to the PS5&s;s features, Astro&s;s Playroom is a quick and delightful celebration of PlayStation&s;s history."

"I love 3D platformers. You don’t usually see this kind of charm and polish in the genre unless it has Mario’s name attached to it. Granted, Astro isn’t as acrobatic as our favorite Italian plumber. He has a simple move …"

"Alas, Astro’s Playroom is only a few astonishing, magical hours long. There are lots of collectibles to go after and a leaderboard driven speedrun mode, but when I finished I was still hungry for more. And that’s kind of the …"

"All in all Astro&s;s Playroom is a perfectly charming little platformer. It&s;s obviously not a mind-blowing display, but as a game to get up to speed with how the PS5 operates and enjoy a look at some PlayStation hardware of …"

"As a showcase for the PS5 and DualSense, Astro&s;s Playroom is more than just a tech demo; it&s;s also a playful and remarkably fun platformer."

"Astro&s;s Playroom is deserving of every single superlative you&s;re likely to hear associated with it. As a platformer, it&s;s a varied and entertaining experience that&s;s constantly introducing new and exciting ideas over the course of its campaign. And as a …"

"As a free pack-in game, Astro&s;s Playroom is a great showcase of the new DualSense controller. More importantly though, it goes above and beyond in celebrating the history of PlayStation. There&s;s throwbacks to PlayStation&s;s greatest games and moments at every …"

"Astro cements himself as the PlayStation 5&s;s mascot with a celebration of all things PlayStation that also showcases the full potential of the immersive new DualSense controller. Astro&s;s Playroom is the first thing you should play on PlayStation 5."

"Just as Astro Bot Rescue Mission was the perfect title to introduce PS VR, Astro&s;s Playroom is a gem that works better than any manual or datasheet in creating a true man-machine relationship, informal, very pleasant and extremely fun. The …"