Astro bot: everything you need to know about GOTY 2024

Astro Bot is one of the biggest surprises in the world of platform games. Developed by Team Asobi and released for PlayStation 5 in September 2024, the game combines innovation, nostalgia and a masterful gameplay experience.

If you’re expecting a simple tribute to PlayStation’s history, you’re wrong: Astro Bot is much more than that. Find out more about our GOTY 2024!

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Astro Bot is the game of the year 2024

Although at first glance Astro Bot seems like just another platform game, it quickly established itself as one of the most awarded and best-rated games in the gaming universe in 2024, proving to be much more than that. In addition to being the highest rated individual game on Metacritc, it has just won the title of Best Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024.

The trophy generated a lot of controversy, but regardless of opinions, there is no denying that yes, it is a good game. So, for those who haven’t played it yet and want to know more about the title, let’s go over the main details of the game. Check it out!

Plot and setting

Astro Bot arrives as a successor to Astro’s Playroom, a three-dimensional platform game that is present on the PS5 with the main intention of showing more about the console’s features and, mainly, the Dualsense.

But Astro Bot goes further, well beyond the first game. It now offers a complete platform game, with dozens of different and totally creative stages and with different themes that reference Playstation classics.

Astro Bot puts you on an intergalactic mission to rescue lost members of your crew. After your ship (a PS5) is attacked by a villain, it loses its processor and it is necessary to recover it to rebuild the ship, in addition to finding its crew. The adventure unfolds across varied worlds, each one full of details and homages to PlayStation classics. Not only are the settings visually stunning, they also offer a constant sense of discovery and surprise.

Gameplay and mechanics

Astro Bot’s true strength lies in its creative and quite ingenious gameplay. Each level introduces a new mechanic that is only used to the point where it still feels fresh and fun. From gyroscopic controls to pilot a ship to blowing into the DualSense’s microphone to interact with the environment, each action is carefully integrated into the level design.

The powers are varied and creative: you can manipulate platforms with crash plates, fire hooks and even use a propellant jet. These mechanics ended up proving to be quite innovative and stand out for never being repeated in a tiring way.

Astro Bot itself is also capable of jumping, gliding and striking, from normal strikes to spinning strikes. There are a total of 6 galaxies to be discovered and explored, which ends up bringing several different phases with surprises.

And the potential of Dualsense is also greatly explored in the title, as in its predecessor. When the character passes through different textures, for example, it is possible to feel this in control.

And if you like challenges, Astro Bot also has extremely difficult secret levels that will put your skills to the test. These stages require precision and have no checkpoints, which makes for fair but punishing difficulty for those who enjoy strong thrills. Therefore, the search for collectibles and winning the platinum trophy guarantees many hours of gameplay.

Level design and innovation

Astro Bot is a game that offers wonderful level design. Each environment is an interactive puzzle with secrets hidden in every corner. Exploration is encouraged, and finding secret bots and artifacts unlocks new features and cosmetics. In other words, you won’t have a dull moment, and each world transforms as you progress.

Additionally, the game balances nostalgia and novelty: although players can encounter characters like Kratos and Nathan Drake in specific stages, this never becomes the main focus. These appearances are cleverly and creatively incorporated with unique themed challenges.

Conclusion

Astro Bot is not only a tribute to PlayStation history, but also a milestone in the evolution of platform games. With incredible gameplay, impeccable level design, and innovative use of PS5 technology, the game certainly set a new standard for the genre.

Furthermore, and most importantly, it is a fun game to play. The title will win over everyone, from children of all ages to more demanding adults, as it has more hardcore achievement options.