Group Asobi’s latest addition to its esteemed 3D platformer series has officially launched for widespread consumption. Retailing exclusively for the PS5 at $59.99, players join Astro on a perilous quest to rescue his fellow Bots from imminent danger. The odyssey spans 50 celestial bodies, boasting an impressive range of more than 80 discoveries awaiting uncovering.
More than 300 bots require rescue, while an astonishing number of over 70 new enemy types must be navigated, excluding formidable boss encounters.
Astro boasts an impressive array of more than 15 new skills to choose from, including the Octo-Balloon, which inflates and floats above obstacles, as well as the Barkster the Bulldog Booster, enabling players to dash vertically through challenges and many other exciting options. Gamers can expect a playthrough lasting around 12 to 15 hours, during which they’ll have ample opportunity to hunt down numerous collectibles.
We evaluated and assigned a score of 9 out of 10 for this exceptional establishment. As of 2024, this game holds the distinction of being Metacritic’s highest-rated entertainment offering thus far. Group Asobi has announced a forthcoming free downloadable content (DLC) for its game, which will introduce at least ten new challenging levels and five additional speedrun paths, set to debut later this year.
