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[mortal]

Some of the games shown off today were kind of cool or interesting, but Astro Bot was the only one that lit me up with pure joy.
This looks like a fantastic time, and I already know the soundtrack will be full of bangers if Kenny Young is making the music again.

 

[aclar00]

The problem you have there though is balancing it so it works great for both modes, I really think they made the right choice, maybe a different PSVR2 game down the line if that picks up at all (unlikely)

Yes and no i think. Much like Resident Evil works in both im sure they could spend an extra 6 months tweeking a VR mode. Here's to it being an add-on mode shortly after. Also hope it has local Co-Op, otherwise not worth more than $30 to me.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

Seriously Sony, not even a VR mode ?

*edit* I'm still very happy to get a proper sequel to the Astro Bot PS5 "demo" though, it was so AWESOME !

 

[Oppoi]

Honestly pretty underwhelming.

Oh no! I was waiting for your appraisal to enjoy this game myself! Do you really mean it's not good?

 

[Aenima]

Was wondering the same

Thi

Thats a PS5 without the plates.

I love all the references to other playstation related franchises they put in Astro Bot.

 

[Skifi28]

It’s so rare to see a non-Nintendo 3D platformer with so much polish and creativity. I’m such a sucker for 3D platformers, and this one just looks so fun. I can’t wait!

I thought sackboy was also one of those, but most people didn't seem to share my enthusiasm for it.

 

[Physiognomonics]

I love all the references to other playstation related franchises they put in Astro Bot.

Oh yes. It's all going to be lovely discovering and playing with this. There are also digs to Nintendo games and others IPs like Alladin (reminding me the 16bit games).

Yep im in. Better be 120fps or no buy /s

Like the demo it is running at 60fps. I wouldn't worry about either the performance or the graphics. It's all going to feel and look awesome!

 

[Oppoi]

Honestly pretty underwhelming.

How are you enjoying your third playthrough of Hellblabe II? Gameplay getting any better the third time around?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Starship PS5! Maybe this Astrobot will be a pack in game with the new PS5 Pro!

discotree music from the Rescue Mission VR.

 

[Shakka43]

So beautiful, highlight of the SOP.

 

[Aenima]

I thought sackboy was also one of those, but most people didn't seem to share my enthusiasm for it.

Sackboy was ok, but i found the free Astro Playroom better.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Thats a PS5 without the plates.

I love all the references to other playstation related franchises they put in Astro Bot.

Imagine everyone's surprise when they learn that the PS5 Pro looks just like the launch PS5 as having identical devkits might imply

 

[dorkimoe]

Day 1, the demo thing that came with the ps5 was the best game

 

[Shakka43]

Honestly pretty underwhelming.

 

[Wonko_C]

 

[TropicanaTwista]

Pinned and almost 12K likes already, this is going to be a big hit.

Not sure how much likes really mean on a tweet for a game announcement. But it is intriguing to say the least that it has the most likes by a good bit on all the game announcement posts. The only thing that comes remotely close is SH2, which is like 3k+ behind.

 

[sncvsrtoip]

No vr mode no buy

 

[Oddvintagechap]

I thought sackboy was also one of those, but most people didn't seem to share my enthusiasm for it.

gameplay was too simple in sackboy.

 

[Oppoi]

Day 1, the demo thing that came with the ps5 was the best game

Pretty crazy how magic is created like that. I guess that's what you get with heart and love, which that game is full of. A concept you cannot buy.

 

[Musilla]

 

[reinking]

Honestly this reaction is pretty typical from you

Some might call it...


...underwhelming.

 

[mortal]

An Ape Escape game by Team Asobi would be so cool

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Automatic buy.

 

[Putonahappyface]

Imagine everyone's surprise when they learn that the PS5 Pro looks just like the launch PS5 as having identical devkits might imply

I'd be shocked if it didn't to be honest.

 

[lh032]

one of the few games that is interesting in the state of play.
This is Day 1 confirmed.

 

[Team Andromeda]

Looks amazing, can't wait

 

[Thief1987]

Finally I want to buy something from playstation first-party

 

[Iced Arcade]

awesome! can't wait. and thank fuck its not a VR title

 

[lh032]

I thought sackboy was also one of those, but most people didn't seem to share my enthusiasm for it.

theres not alot sackboy can do in the game, jumping and rolling most of the time.

 

[Rudius]

Did you boycott Playroom too?

What a smart-ass

 

[Mr Hyde]

Day 1. Playroom was so much fun and this looks even better.

 

[ZehDon]

Best game of the show by far.

 

[Astray]

This was always a day 1 purchase for me, now it's gonna be a "pre-order day 1".

Never been this excited about a new game in ages.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

This was always a day 1 purchase for me, now it's gonna be a "pre-order day 1".

Never been this excited about a new game in ages.

Same here, pre ordering on June 7th when it goes live

 

[Varteras]

 

[TrebleShot]

Legit looks like GOTY

 

[Oppoi]

It's such a love letter to Nintendo with Star Wing and Zelda, can we expect something from this?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

People who know

They know that Astro's Playroom was quietly the best PS5 exclusive game

If this is just Playroom with a bunch of new levels and new references to Playstation history then it's already the new best PS5 exclusive game

 

[FoxMcChief]

Best game of the show by a country mile.

Why can't we have more stuff like this instead of dozens of overwatch clones?

Amen

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

Well, time to quote myself again:

I said it after playing through Astro (and loving every second of it), give us a full fat game on the scale and scope of a Super Mario Odyssey. Astro was a love letter to all things PlayStation and cool way to expand upon that would to visit different game worlds based on PlayStation 1st party IP. Horizon World, Uncharted World, Ratchet World etc, each making full use of the DualSense with unique mechanics, would be something special.

Anyway, I'm sure it'll be great whatever it is, will be there day 1.

This looks absolutely spectacular, legit GOTY contender, I'm so happy right about now. Most of the show was mediocre but Astro Bot saved the day, only a few months to go!

 

[GrayDock]

GOTY.
And Sony would be nuts if they don't launch a new dualsense with those blue patterns of the flying one along the game.

 

[Quantum253]

Was wondering the same

Thi

That's exactly what I yelled out. Is that a PS5 Pro! But looking closer it looks like a PS5 without the wings attached.
Super excited for the game. It had Mario/Kameo type vibes with all the great PS references throughout.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Easily the game I’m most looking forward to for any platform. It looked soooooooooo good.

 

[Punished Miku]

I didnt hate it. Any platformer is good news. But honestly I expected a lot more after all the hype. The art style isnt great. Flying systems, controllers and robot Kratos is barely above PS All Stars art design. I dont need AAA graphics either but I just thought it would be more impressive visually. I bet Mario looks vastly superior to this on Switch 2.

 

[Danjin44]

This game legitimately looks super fun, this type of game I want more of from Sony.

 

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Ngl, the trailer was . Probably best game they showed.

 

[Musilla]

In this brand-new game, you will explore 6 galaxies and over 80 levels in search of Astro's scattered crew. Hold on tight to your Dual Speeder and dive down to each unique planet, from lush forests, sandy beaches, hot volcanoes to more surprising locations such as a gigantic hourglass or the canopy of a singing tree!

To get help on his mission, Astro can use over 15 new abilities offering unique play styles. As you would expect from an Astro game, these take full advantage of the DualSense controller, its haptic feedback and adaptive triggers so you can feel every little step along the journey. Among the many new powers, you will find Barkster, the Bulldog Booster that lets you air-dash and smash through enemies, metal and glass, the Twin-Frog Gloves that offer long-range punching and the ability to swing and the Giant Sponge that lets you suck up water from the environment to grow huge and cause massive (and slightly moist) destruction. Combined with improved Astro controls, these new powers take the Astro platforming experience to new heights, while remaining accessible for all. We can't wait for you to get your hands on these and let us know how they feel.

We also cranked up the number of baddies too with over 70 new types, including massive bosses at the end of each galaxy. Special mention to the deadly cobra queen Lady Venomara who appears in the trailer, waiting for you in her golden lair. Defeating each boss will uncover a wonderful secret but we don't want to spoil that, so our lips are sealed. And for the brave ones of you craving even more challenge, the game comes packed with die-and-retry levels to test your reflexes.

But that's not all, during this epic adventure, Astro will reunite with many friends from the PlayStation universe. The trailer shows only a few but we double down on the cast and hope to delight every PlayStation fan out there. And who knows, maybe this time, these characters will play an even bigger part in saving the day? (wink)

Astro Bot arrives on PS5 September 6

Join Astro on his own supersized space adventure.

blog.playstation.com

 

[Bernardougf]

Honestly pretty underwhelming.

Its probably got a level you can hold the left stick up for 20 minutes and do nothing ... you could ask your mother or sister too keep saying alternate randon things in your ear.... oh and remember to play only until the 4 hour mark... and thats it .. 10/10 goty my friend.

 

[ReBurn]

It's so refreshing to see a game that's made to be just plain fun and not some lumbering "cinematic masterpiece."

 

[nial]

Not sure how much likes really mean on a tweet for a game announcement. But it is intriguing to say the least that it has the most likes by a good bit on all the game announcement posts. The only thing that comes remotely close is SH2, which is like 3k+ behind.

It's a good way of measuring general interest at this moment, and it's at 16K now.