Astro's Playroom
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Astro's Playroom - Accolades Trailer l PS5
Astro's Playroom - Gameplay Trailer l PS5
Astro's Playroom - Announcement Trailer | PS5
Critic Reviews for Astro's Playroom
Astro's Playroom is a great showcase for the varied, impressive ways the DualSense can immerse you in next-gen games.
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 game as it is a showpiece for what the DualSense controller can do. And as a result, this isn’t so much a review, as it is an opportunity to highlight how well the features on the PS5 controller work.
Sony leans into its PlayStation past in this frequently innovative, supremely charming old-school 3D platformer.
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.
A highly enjoyable introduction to the PlayStation 5 but also a charming celebration of the entire history of PlayStation, even if it's something you'll only ever play once.
Astro's Playroom isn't just an introduction to the PS5. It is a charming and enjoyable game, even if it isn't trying to redefine the boundaries of the platforming genre
Transcending its role as an introduction to the PS5's features, Astro's Playroom is a quick and delightful celebration of PlayStation's history.
Astro Bot has replaced Knack as the cute Sony mascot and I'm okay with it. Although Astro's Playroom isn't a killer app, booting up your PS5 and playing it for free is a great way to get accustomed to your shiny new toy from multiple angles.
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Astro's Playroom's Soundtrack is Available Now to Stream
The soundtrack to Astro's Playroom has been released for listening on streaming services
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