PS5 Astro Bot - your Game of the Year 2024

[AFDogs]

Not sure a game like this warrants it's own thread but I absolutely love these types of games. As soon as I saw the preview for this I was instantly sold. I pumped a lot of hours into Sackboy and Mario Odyssey, hoping this is even better.



Arrives on the PS5 on the 6th of September. Anybody else on board?

 

[SugarShane]

This is a day 1 buy for me. My kids and I have finished Astro's Playroom probably 5 times over or more. Can not wait for this.

 

[mickelboy182]

Very much looking forward to this - hopefully they expand the actual platforming quite a bit from the original expanded tech demo.

 

[cats2rise]

This is a day 1 buy for me. My kids and I have finished Astro's Playroom probably 5 times over or more. Can not wait for this.

Yep, this 100%.

I chuck it on when we have kids/cousins/nephews/nieces etc over and its always a ball of fun.

 

[eDPS]

Game of the year coming soon

 

[AFDogs]

Game of the year coming soon

Crazy hype around this.

Gamers loves platformers. Developers should make more.

 

[mickelboy182]

Comparisons to Odyssey has me sold.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Absolutely killing it at review. Can't wait to play.

 

[mickelboy182]

Grinning from ear to ear after 30 minutes - what a gem.

 

[aussiedude]

the little comic that comes with the physical version is cute and the poster on the back is a throwback to when we got stuff like that with games.

 

[eDPS]

Delightful game so far, just beat the first Galaxy

 

[mickelboy182]

Also finished the first world. Going very early here, but I think Rebirth now has a genuine contender for GOTY.

 

[cats2rise]

$109 on the PS Store. Oof.

Do I?

 

[eDPS]

$109 on the PS Store. Oof.

Do I?

I bought the disc through JB for $89, I struggle to justify buying on the PS Store for any game

 

[aussiedude]

$109 on the PS Store. Oof.

Do I?

Ive only played a few hours on the 2nd system. but worth it.

I went physical for the poster/comic

 

[AFDogs]

$109 on the PS Store. Oof.

Do I?

https://amzn.asia/d/f9yZzYW

Delivered to your door for $20 bucks less.

 

[mickelboy182]

As someone who doesn't bother with physical games, I can still safely say it is well worth the money. Genuine contender for GOTY for mine, up there with Rebirth.

 

[cats2rise]

Thanks all - I should have clarified that I am digital only.

And yes I was aware of the pricing issue when going to digital. Doesn't mean I can't complain though! I still just get a shock each time - I should be used to it by now!

The replies here give me so much comfort though that it's worth it.

 

[Cooldude]

Delightful game, easily best game of the year, miles better than that travesty that is Rebirth

 

[dexter_]

Thanks all - I should have clarified that I am digital only.

And yes I was aware of the pricing issue when going to digital. Doesn't mean I can't complain though! I still just get a shock each time - I should be used to it by now!

The replies here give me so much comfort though that it's worth it.

I've got the digital as well and don't buy big games day one on PS5. Astro Bot is $60 in the US which is $90 AUD. There's no reason for it to be $110 here.

 

[mickelboy182]

I've got the digital as well and don't buy big games day one on PS5. Astro Bot is $60 in the US which is $90 AUD. There's no reason for it to be $110 here.

Will vary by state, but that 60USD is exclusive of sales tax - you'll find it's much closer to parity once you factor that in.

 

[Cooldude]

It's 79 at Target but it's click and collect only

https://www.target.com.au/p/astro-bot-playstation-5/70172737

 

[aussiedude]

Almost finished the 3rd galaxy. It's so good, much like the Playroom demo just a love story to Sony's history and platformers in general

 

[eDPS]

OST goes so hard

 

[Soups]

Purchased. Looking forward to sinking some time into this