Joseph Repko
Lords Of GamingAstro's Playroom Review - A Delightful Pack-In
Published 4/21/2025
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PS5 - 11/12/2020
Astro's Playroom
Astro and his crew lead you on a magical introduction through PS5 in this fun platformer that comes pre-loaded on PS5. Explore four worlds, each based on PS5’s console components. Each area showcases innovative gameplay that taps into the new features of the PS5's DualSense wireless controller.
- Developer
- SIE Japan Studio
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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85
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Critic avg
85
34 scored reviews
Total coverage
34
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 34 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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34 included scored reviews
90–10015 reviews · 44%
80–8914 reviews · 41%
70–795 reviews · 15%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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RETRO REVIEW: Astro's Playroom Represents the Best of the PlayStation 5
Published 9/1/2024
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90
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Read originalElisha Deogracias
GamingTrendFrom PlayStation, with love — Astro’s Playroom review
Published 12/16/2020
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90
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Read originalLee Mehr
VGChartzAstro's Playroom (PS5) Review
Published 12/1/2020
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Astro's Playroom
Published 11/29/2020
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Kerr
GameGrinAstro's Playroom Review
Published 11/29/2020
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalEva Herinkova
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Astro’s Playroom’ Is More Than Just A Tech Demo
Published 11/24/2020
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnt Barlow
Jump Dash RollAstro's Playroom Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 11/23/2020
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalConner B
The Outerhaven ProductionsThe Outerhaven’s Astro’s Playroom Review
Published 11/23/2020
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalGreg Wheeler
TheReviewGeekA Nostalgic Blast From The Past
Published 11/23/2020
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75
-10 vs critic avg
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