Astro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 for

Astro Bot launches on PlayStation 5 as a collect-a-thon platformer where you play as a robot named Astro, adventuring through space to rescue 300 friends after an Xbox-green alien attack. The game features familiar platformer elements executed in charming and unique ways, like using a bulldog as a rocket or incorporating nostalgic motifs from other PlayStation titles.

The game’s distinct levels, from jungle planets to pirate worlds, all require different special powers to navigate, such as a monkey power-up for wall scaling and a mouse ability for accessing tiny spaces. These powers are not just functional, but creatively used, like the F.L.U.D.D. power-up that creates grassy platforms or a charming yet initially puzzling power-up that the game deliberately leaves you to figure out.

Developed by Team Asobi, Astro Bot is not just another mascot platformer but a game that captures the essence of why people love video games. The feeling of joy, nostalgia, and connection is palpable through interactions with rescued bots and the immersive, thematic levels. The final sequences are exceptionally emotional, making it more than a simple homage; Astro Bot is a celebration of gaming itself and the love that drives it.