Astro Bot Rescue Mission
What to Know
Average Score
Critics Consensus
- October 2, 2018
- Platformer, Adventure
- Editors' Choice
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 41
Astro Bot is the most visually impressive and entertaining PSVR title; an excellent platformer with great motion controls. PlayStation VR now has a killer app.
Rate and Review
Awards & Recognition
Critic Reviews for Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Critic Reviews
Score Distribution
41
Reviews
Gold
66% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
Ranges
Astro Bot Rescue Mission brings a genuinely new perspective to the platform genre.
I don’t know whether the lack of conversation about the game is due to the chilled reception of VR in 2018 or too many other big games launching this month. Don’t let either distract you from this gem. Astro Bot is a beautiful world and I encourage everybody to visit.
Astro Bot Rescue Mission, like its titular hero, gets the job done. Although the general tone is low key at all times, there’s very rarely any lows to speak of. It’s polished and responsive, it just plays it safe with its subdued level design, relying on the VR “wow” factor a bit too often.
Dan Crowd (IGN)
9/10 - (Read Review)
Astro Bot Rescue Mission brings a genuinely new perspective to the platform genre.
Ben Kuchera (Polygon)
Recommended - (Read Review)
I don’t know whether the lack of conversation about the game is due to the chilled reception of VR in 2018 or too many other big games launching this month. Don’t let either distract you from this gem. Astro Bot is a beautiful world and I encourage everybody to visit.
Chris Carter (Destructoid)
7.5/10 - (Read Review)
Astro Bot Rescue Mission, like its titular hero, gets the job done. Although the general tone is low key at all times, there’s very rarely any lows to speak of. It’s polished and responsive, it just plays it safe with its subdued level design, relying on the VR “wow” factor a bit too often.
Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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33bits | Ismael Mercado Sánchez | 95 / 100 | 01-07-2019 | Astro Bot is the game with which every PlayStation VR owner should release Virtual Reality. Audio-visually gorgeous, playable comfortable and accurate, and with affordable difficulty. He just needs to be able to go back through the levels and a world with greater difficulty that would have been the finishing touch of this nice platform. | Read review |
Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 90 / 100 | 11-08-2018 | One of the most impressive applications on gaming of VR. ASTRO BOT is a must have to all the owners of a PSVR. | Read review |
Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-01-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a delightful PSVR platforming adventure. It’s easily one of the best VR platformers out there, and is an excellent addition to any PSVR library. | Read review |
CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 8.5 / 10 | 09-30-2018 | Priced at a lower entry point than most retail releases, Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a must play for owners of the PlayStation VR headset, even for those who may not necessarily have a fondness for platformers or are turned off by the cute, cartoon-like aesthetics of the game. | Read review |
COGconnected | Lou Sytsma | 90 / 100 | 10-05-2018 | Astro Bot Robot Rescue is more than an extension of flat screen platforming, it is the next evolutionary step that all family members will enjoy. | Read review |
Critical Hit | Geoffrey Tim | 9 / 10 | 10-03-2018 | Astro Bot would stand tall as a platformer on its own, but it genuinely uses virtual reality to elevate it beyond that. Delightful and joyous, It’s one of the best VR games to date, and an essential part of every PSVR library. | Read review |
Cultured Vultures | Jimmy Donnellan | 8.5 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | Don’t let Astro Bot Rescue Mission pass you by: it’s one of the most innovative and downright fun PlayStation VR games you’re ever likely to play. | Read review |
Destructoid | Chris Carter | 7.5 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission, like its titular hero, gets the job done. Although the general tone is low key at all times, there’s very rarely any lows to speak of. It’s polished and responsive, it just plays it safe with its subdued level design, relying on the VR “wow” factor a bit too often. | Read review |
Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 9 / 10 | 10-05-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission neatly unfolds platforming’s trick and tropes with immunity from the traditional hazards of virtual reality. Immersed in Astro Bot’s kinetic charm and engaged by its clever novelties, you’re left admiring the medium’s strengths rather than cursing its limitations. Astro Bot is a treasure for PlayStation VR enthusiasts. | Read review |
Digitally Downloaded | Matt C. | 5 / 5 stars | 10-10-2018 | Though the play room is where it’s at its most pure, that sense of playfulness runs through the entirety of Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, from its creative level design and innovative use of VR to its cute characters, awe-inspiring environments, and subtle dose of black humour. Pure, joyful escapism doesn’t get much better than this. | Read review |
Easy Allies | Bradley Ellis | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-20-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a delightful adventure that makes excellent use of the hardware. | Read review |
Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 10-03-2018 | A generous and thrilling exploration of the wonders of VR. | Read review |
Everyeye.it | Marco Mottura | 9.2 / 10 | 10-02-2018 | It’s hard to say if the old concept of ‘killer application’ still makes sense in 2018, but in any case do not miss this wondrous space Odyssey: if you already own PlayStation VR absolutely play this memorable platformer, and if you don’t… here’s a solid reason to get | Read review |
Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 9 / 10 | 10-06-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission is simply, amazing — a pure joy and a wonder that is a must play for all PSVR owners. | Read review |
Game Informer | Kyle Hilliard | 9 / 10 | 10-05-2018 | Astro Bot is an excellent platformer with great motion controls, and its execution in virtual reality creates something fresh in a well-worn genre | Read review |
Gameblog | Julien Hubert | 9 / 10 | 10-05-2018 | Astro Bot is a for VR platforming instant classic. In some ways, it is to virtual reality what Mario 64 was to 3D, as it uses a new technology to push new boundaries in the genre. We would have loved for it to last a bit longer though ! | Read review |
GameMAG | xtr | 9 / 10 | 11-06-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission | Read review |
Gameplanet | Dan Grayson | 9 / 10 | 10-10-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission feels like a greatest hits of platformers from a bygone era. The stunning implementation of PSVR truly elevates the game to a magical place. I really can’t overstate just how much you need to play it for yourself. | Read review |
GamePro | Manuel Fritsch | 88 / 100 | 12-25-2018 | Creative, VR-exclusive gameplay ideas embedded in a sugar-sweet world with sympathetic mini-robots. A feast for Jump & Run fans! | Read review |
Geek Culture | Jake Su | 8.8 / 10 | 10-29-2018 | Undeniably one of PS VR greatest hits, let Japan Studio and ASTRO BOT: RESCUE MISSION bring you on a wondrous galactic adventure you will not forget. | Read review |
Geeks Under Grace | Lucas Miller | 9 / 10 | 11-21-2018 | If you own a PSVR, you need to play this game. Astro Bot breathes excitement in the platforming genre. This is the best game on the PSVR right now. | Read review |
God is a Geek | Chris White | 9 / 10 | 10-08-2018 | Not only is it the best platformer on the PSVR, it’s also good enough to rival some of the recent releases on modern consoles. It’s a fun, friendly, and charming title that will make you ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ for the game’s duration. | Read review |
Hobby Consolas | Alberto Lloret | 89 / 100 | 10-03-2018 | Technical quality, gameplay mechanics, cute characters and interesting ideas shake hands in one of the best games of PS VR library. And not just that: probably is one of the best platform games in VR. It’s hard to not surrender to its charm and flawless aside (the fixed camera, for example), it’s a very, very enjoyable game. | Read review |
IGN | Dan Crowd | 9 / 10 | 10-05-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission brings a genuinely new perspective to the platform genre. | Read review |
IGN Italy | Mattia Ravanelli | 9 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is one of a kind platform game. A smart, funny, unpredictable game that testify how the VR can truly change any game. | Read review |
Impulsegamer | Sean Warhurst | 5 / 5 stars | 10-10-2018 | Moss previously showed players that PSVR experiences didn’t have to necessarily be first person only and Astro Bot Rescue Mission exemplifies this mentality, taking things one step further than the more diorama-esque levels of the aforementioned title by placing players directly inside the levels themselves. | Read review |
Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 9 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | The most visually impressive and entertaining game on PlayStation VR, with an incredible sense of scale and boundless imagination. | Read review |
Nexus | Sam Aberdeen | 9.1 / 10 | 10-23-2018 | Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is charming, intuitive, and above all, an absolute delight to play. | Read review |
PlayStation Universe | Garri Bagdasarov | 9.5 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | Easily the best platformer and PS VR game on the market this year. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a showcase to how VR should be utilized moving forward. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a must buy. | Read review |
Polygon | Ben Kuchera | Recommended | 10-12-2018 | I don’t know whether the lack of conversation about the game is due to the chilled reception of VR in 2018 or too many other big games launching this month. Don’t let either distract you from this gem. Astro Bot is a beautiful world and I encourage everybody to visit. | Read review |
PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 8.4 / 10 | 11-26-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission is one of the best platformers I’ve played this year and is easily the best PSVR game you can get today. | Read review |
Push Square | Sammy Barker | 9 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission is an imaginative and innovative platformer which plays to the strengths of PlayStation VR and delivers an immersive experience that isn’t easy to forget. Stunning presentation elevated by insanely good animation ensure that you always feel present in the release’s virtual world, while tight controls and genuinely clever level design will keep you engaged. This is the kind of game that will leave you beaming long after you’ve taken the headset off – and we can’t give it higher praise than that. | Read review |
Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 9 / 10 | 11-29-2018 | A charming platformer with an abundance of ideas and a decent challenge, one that utilizes VR well to make you feel part of the game world. | Read review |
Screen Rant | Leo Faierman | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-02-2018 | One of the hardware’s first must-buy exclusives. It’s impossible to play this game without smiling! | Read review |
SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 8 / 10 | 10-08-2018 | Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is not just a good VR game. It is a really good platformer. | Read review |
SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 90 / 100 | 09-30-2018 | ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission is a fun platformer that pushes the boundaries of the genre further. Without a doubt, the best PlayStation VR game yet. | Read review |
The Games Machine | Nicolò Paschetto | 7.8 / 10 | 10-03-2018 | First-party developer Japan Studio shows competence in the use of virtual reality, and even more in the way it takes the DualShock controller at the front of the action. The protagonists, Sony’s Bots, are as cute as they come, and the general look and feel make Astro Bot a joy to play. On the otherside, the game does barely offer any kind of challenge at all and more variety in gameplay would have been appreciated by experienced players. However, it is good to see type of productions for virtual reality, which show great potential. | Read review |
Unboxholics | Γιώργος Πρίτσκας | Recommended | 11-28-2018 | Astro Bot Rescue Mission is one of the first real gems of this exciting new method of playing called VR. | Read review |
VGN | Filippo Scaboro | 8 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | One of the greatest virtual-reality experience ever made for PlayStation VR. Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a simple yet fun adventure that will make the player part of the gameplay, allowing anyone interested in VR games to enjoy some great ideas by talented developers from Sony Japan Studio. | Read review |
Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 9.2 / 10 | 10-01-2018 | When it comes to either VR games or 3D platformers, you can’t do much better than Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. | Read review |
About Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Astro bot rescue mission is a brand new platformer, developed Exclusively for use with PS VR. Take control of ASTRO the Captain bot and go on an epic VR rescue mission to save your fellow Crew who are dispersed all over space. The game takes full advantage of PS VR to invigorate the platforming genre with gameplay unfolding around you in 360 degrees. Your character reacts instantly and your jumps are Ultra precise thanks to the increased depth of PS VR. While seated, moving your body lets you Lean around corners to get a better view on the action and discover secret paths. You can also use your body to weave through the scenery and create a path for your character. You will be running and jumping through city skyline, lush jungles, dark caves, and Golden sandy beaches in 20 unique levels that all take advantage of PS VR. Each level features original traps and enemies and contains 8 lost bots for you to save.
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
PUBLISHER(S):
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
GENRES:
- Platformer, Adventure
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Astro Bot
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- -
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Nicolas Doucet
PRODUCER(S):
- Nicolas Doucet
DESIGNER(S):
- Gento Morita
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Takumi Yoshida, Yuki Miyamae
ARTIST(S):
- Sebastian Brueckner, Jamie Smith
WRITER(S):
- -
COMPOSER(S):
- Kenneth C M Young
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- n/a
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Nicolas Doucet
PRODUCER(S):
- Nicolas Doucet
DESIGNER(S):
- Gento Morita
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Takumi Yoshida, Yuki Miyamae
ARTIST(S):
- Sebastian Brueckner, Jamie Smith
WRITER(S):
- n/a
COMPOSER(S):
- Kenneth C M Young