For those fortunate enough to own a PSVR unit, they would tell you that 2018's exclusive Astro Bot Rescue Mission was an absolutely phenomenal 3D platformer. The devs over at Sony Japan Studio's ASOBI Team struck gold with this cute little mascot platformer, and they've done it once again!
I was a bit skeptical at first, thinking they wouldn't be able to capture the magic of Astro Bot without the VR immersion...and I was completely wrong. Astro's Playroom, a FREE pack-in "tech demo" for the PlayStation 5, is just as charming as its predecessor! All the controller showcases and gimmicks aside, such as the adaptive triggers and motion sensor, it's a tight 3D platformer that pays tribute to PlayStation's legacy. Not only are the main collectibles throughout this game various generations of PlayStation hardware, but the worlds are scattered with lots of cute little easter eggs and throwbacks to the history of SIE and their IP. (I'm not kidding. They really dive deep into the 26 years of PlayStation history.)
As a longtime PlayStation fan and video game historian, I think Astro's Playroom is some of the best piece of content that Japan Studio has put out in some time now...and it's FREE! Whether you're looking for a charming 3D platformer, or even an easy Platinum trophy, this title is absolutely worth checking out when you pick up your new PS5. It really is incredible!
I was a bit skeptical at first, thinking they wouldn't be able to capture the magic of Astro Bot without the VR immersion...and I was completely wrong. Astro's Playroom, a FREE pack-in "tech demo" for the PlayStation 5, is just as charming as its predecessor! All the controller showcases and gimmicks aside, such as the adaptive triggers and motion sensor, it's a tight 3D platformer that pays tribute to PlayStation's legacy. Not only are the main collectibles throughout this game various generations of PlayStation hardware, but the worlds are scattered with lots of cute little easter eggs and throwbacks to the history of SIE and their IP. (I'm not kidding. They really dive deep into the 26 years of PlayStation history.)
As a longtime PlayStation fan and video game historian, I think Astro's Playroom is some of the best piece of content that Japan Studio has put out in some time now...and it's FREE! Whether you're looking for a charming 3D platformer, or even an easy Platinum trophy, this title is absolutely worth checking out when you pick up your new PS5. It really is incredible!