I grew up watching his reviews back in the late 90s - early 2Ks when it was Gametrailers. Crazy nostalgia. Back when games used to be great. Jones is legendary
This isn't surprising, Astro Bot is exactly what Playstation and PS5 needed. We need fun games that are vibrant and exciting because videogames are veering too far into the realms of emotional storytelling. I love the versatility of videogames, but Astro Bot reminds us that every now and then, we can receive a joyful old-school platforming experience.
If anything this should be a massive wake-up call to Sony who have been pushing many teams to make Live Service games to catch a slice of the Fortnite pie. Live Service trash like Concord is not why people like Playstation; they want fun and cool games with a ton of charm and love behind the project. Concord was a backwards thinking game with a tiring template, felt very by the numbers, made by immature people who openly mock gamers. Astrobot is what people want from PlayStation, a cool game that is putting a smile on players faces. It's not trying to force or push anything on you, or make you feel like you're playing a discount Overwatch knock-off at best-buy. Astrobot is just a great game by people who clearly love video games.
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart was the closest game behind Astro's Playroom to utilise the full potential of the dualsense imo. More games need to follow suit
They were the king of platformers at some point, don’t forget the likes of Spyro, Crash, Jack and Daxter, Sly Cooper, R&C (which is still going), ecc. But they definitely stepped back from the genre in the PS3 era, so it’s amazing to see Astro’s success.
I think this stands out so much ch because it's the first non Nintendo AAA game to come out in what feels like forever that's just focusing on being fun, there's no emotional story, no elaborate skill trees, no crafting, no open world shenanigans, no battle pass, no season pass, just pure fun game mechanics. More of this please.
Crazy how Sony went from having had one of their biggest fails in their video gaming history to delivering seemingly one of the best games of the generation in the same week
I don't want to hear anyone complaining about 10-15 hours being too short when all I hear is how people want "smaller more handcrafted experiences vs. open world games". Vote with your wallet! Buy this game and show Sony we want more of this!
Games like this are what make the extra Dualsense features worth it and not gimmicky. Devs need to take note. Things like the motion controls that can lead to amazing mechanics such as Gyro Aim and other intuitive features. And the Touchpad which can act as an extension of the D-Pad for additional button mapping. And just the use of haptic feedbacks can really add to the immersion of a game. Would be nice if Xbox got with the program and updated their controller to help incentivize these devs to use all these excellent features.
I mean it's still gimmicky even if it only happens every so often that a game uses these features to their full potential. Last one that did it so well was again Astro Bot lol.
@Ayoul Returnal, Horizon, TLOU, Ratchet and Clank, Ghost of Tsushima....a lot of the 1st party exclusives utilize pretty much all (or most) of these features well. It would be nice if more 3rd party took advantage of them though.
Astro Bot is one of those characters where good gameplay carries the whole thing. His design and style only really click because of the whimsy that they allow when platforming. Still, with all that, the final score did shock me a bit lol. Glad that Team Asobi continues to stick the landing.
Astro bots playroom was something really special. Specially, as a gateway for entering the PS5 experience. Will look forward for this one because looks so so entertaining.
More games need to have "fun" as their core goal. It used to be the norm, rather than the exception, and I'm glad we're getting some of that old magic back with this game 😊
I get what you are getting at, but I don't think video games of the past were supposed to be mostly "fun" at their core. I would not call the horror games of PS1/2 gen "fun" for example. I did not have "fun" playing Silent Hill. I was *engaged*. I think there are plenty fun games at their core today. They just don't come often from the AAA scene besides nintendo. Helldivers 2, for example, is pure unadultrated fun.
@grizzlybearking1878 ehh, I've had plenty of days playing HD2 that were not fun. I'm here now writing this comment when I was planning on loading up HD2 again, but too many bad experiences from toxic squads have almost completely ruined my enjoyment of the game unfortunately. I'm probably going to have to wait for squads/guilds to be added before I consistently enjoy my experience
Not even watching the review until I've played it myself but I'm not even slightly surprised that Team Asobi are earning such accolades as they are with this game. Hopefully this is an important lesson for Sony.
Spent about 2 hours playing this tonight. I go to sleep still with a smile on my face. I don’t think a game has made me feel like this since Mario Galaxy/64/World or the original Uncharted trilogy. This is what games should be.
Need more games like this please! Miss the platformers adventure games. Bring this genre back instead of all those serious , depressing reality story telling. There is a fan base that want these games to thrive and wouldn’t take forever to develop I’m sure
Easy Allies! Finally a review closer to 5 than 10 minutes. I still hold Dunkey's best reviews as the best game reviews ever, not because they're funny, but because they're short and generally don't spoil very much. I could've done without knowing about the Kratos level and going into detail about secrets exits and bonus worlds makes the pacing still drag a bit. But all in all, this is one of the best reviews Easy Allies has ever put out in my opinion. I know most of you hold these guys as the holiest of Gods, and I've followed them since the Gametrailers era and have watched 90% of their content. I only tell people who I think are already superb how I think they can be even better. And yes, I know, nobody asked me :)
I strongly disagree. First of all, in my opinion, Dunkey spoils the hell out of games in his reviews. He shows way too much and includes things that other reviewers don't reveal. In the case of Astro Bot, I don’t mind both of him and Easy Allies showing Kratos (though again, Dunkey shows way more than necessary for a review), but why did they have to show the Ape Escape level? It wasn’t in any of the trailers, and those levels are some of the best surprises to discover in the game.
@@orihirshfeld387 Always interesting with people who disagree. I wouldn't call Dunkey's Astrobot video a review. Look at all of his videos marked "Dunkview", like Bayonetta 3, Armored Core and Neon White. The Neon White review is 2:28 long and there's nothing lacking from that review. Cut the joke at the beginning and it's 2:14. What do you think of that one?
My 6 year old already beat it and is trying to collect everything now. He’s a big Mario odyssey fan but today he said it. Likes this game more. I enjoy watching him play.
It's not a launch game, but it's a great reminder of what launch games used to be. Quality, enjoyment and lots of gameplay time for a great first impression with a new console.
This game looks like the super mario galaxy 3 that Nintendo never made, and I'm all for it Also its the game with highest praise of the year other than elden ring in metacritic Never thought it was going to be a banger of a game, cant wait to play!!
And that's how you make a successful game, Sony! Great review,Damiani! Can't wait to get my hands on it. Still playing through Prince of Persia Lost Crown though. 😅
At this point, Astro Bot’s practically dethroned Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as the GotY, let alone the highest-rated 2024 game on Metacritic! (And no, I’m not counting Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC)
I support SONY. 90% of their games are brilliant and memorable. Day one purchase for sure. Astro Bot looks simple, colorful merriment without ultra violence, and has plenty of reward loops for our dopamine drip.
An unbelievable redemption story. Do you know who Team Asobi is? It’s based on the former Studio Japan and London Studio. The group of developers, whose studios were closed for Concord, came to rescue PlayStation from its darkest moment. Whoever decided to close Studio Japan and London Studio should be fired.
What a brilliant game! I would love to see Sony execs' faces when they see how much better of game AND a seller Astro Bot is compared to the failure of Concord. Bring back the AAA platformers!
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So happy Jones still voices reviews.
I grew up watching his reviews back in the late 90s - early 2Ks when it was Gametrailers. Crazy nostalgia. Back when games used to be great. Jones is legendary
His voice is one of the BEST voices I have heard in any medium! It’s warm, clear, authoritative, concise and just a joy to listen to!
He sounds exhausted, he needs to retire
@@rockyramsy You sound ridiculous.
His voice is mega nostalgic lol
This isn't surprising, Astro Bot is exactly what Playstation and PS5 needed. We need fun games that are vibrant and exciting because videogames are veering too far into the realms of emotional storytelling. I love the versatility of videogames, but Astro Bot reminds us that every now and then, we can receive a joyful old-school platforming experience.
xbox better
@@epzo 😌 sure bro
Turkey better
If anything this should be a massive wake-up call to Sony who have been pushing many teams to make Live Service games to catch a slice of the Fortnite pie. Live Service trash like Concord is not why people like Playstation; they want fun and cool games with a ton of charm and love behind the project. Concord was a backwards thinking game with a tiring template, felt very by the numbers, made by immature people who openly mock gamers.
Astrobot is what people want from PlayStation, a cool game that is putting a smile on players faces. It's not trying to force or push anything on you, or make you feel like you're playing a discount Overwatch knock-off at best-buy. Astrobot is just a great game by people who clearly love video games.
Nintendo and indies literally exist for those games. Hello?
For those curious, it currently has a 94 on Metacritic with Universal Acclaim based on 112 critic reviews. Yep this game is gold.
I didn't see this coming
"It's a... TEN OUTTA TEEEEEEEEEN." 🎉
It's been awhile since Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart and the last Kirby . Glad to have another great 3D platformer around.
they exist, they're just indie games. Like Akimbot which sadly came out this week :/
Don't forget Psychonauts 2. :)
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart was the closest game behind Astro's Playroom to utilise the full potential of the dualsense imo. More games need to follow suit
@@fakeyawns Brilliant game
I guess you missed penny's big breakaway
Never thought I'd see the day Playstation matched Nintendo Mario quality 3d platforms 👏
They were the king of platformers at some point, don’t forget the likes of Spyro, Crash, Jack and Daxter, Sly Cooper, R&C (which is still going), ecc.
But they definitely stepped back from the genre in the PS3 era, so it’s amazing to see Astro’s success.
Let's just hope it sells like one. People tend to not support these games unless it has Mario's face on it
I think astrobot surpasses mario.. 😅
I think this stands out so much ch because it's the first non Nintendo AAA game to come out in what feels like forever that's just focusing on being fun, there's no emotional story, no elaborate skill trees, no crafting, no open world shenanigans, no battle pass, no season pass, just pure fun game mechanics. More of this please.
A Damiani 10? Damn!
Yes, a Dasani 10.
Yes, a Dasani 10.
TEN OUT OF TENNNNNNNN
I am astro bot
Super Mario Bros Wonder was also a recent 10/10 platformer reviewed by Damiani and edited by Don Casanova :P
OMG that Ape Escape woooorld! Automatic GOTY!
A fucking 10 boyyyy! I would like a list of all the 10 they have given.
You can find all our scores and sort by score at
easyallies.com/#!/reviews?sort=-numscore
-Bloodworth
@@EasyAllies this is a 9 not a 10
@@epzoare you aware of this concept called opinion?
@@epzo The game is not yet available for the public ... How do you know? lol
@@epzo it's a 10 not a 9
This is, maybe, the most glowing review Damiani has _ever_ written. Oh my god.
no it's not
Crazy how Sony went from having had one of their biggest fails in their video gaming history to delivering seemingly one of the best games of the generation in the same week
Hopefully they'll understand that games as Astrobot is what they do best and stop focusing on doing things nobody wants from them.
@@eltucanificationyeah exactly. Now i want a ps5 just because of this game.
@@stefanocompadredo it !! Yolo
I don't want to hear anyone complaining about 10-15 hours being too short when all I hear is how people want "smaller more handcrafted experiences vs. open world games". Vote with your wallet! Buy this game and show Sony we want more of this!
It's short!
For a 103 bucks CAD its too short
@@tangiblemammal5273But it’s also extremely replayable, and filled with optional content.
@@humblecanadian4206 actually its 80 +tax , its slightly cheaper . still pricy but whatever I paid for it
Gamers cry about anything. Too big, too short, too linear, too open.
This is the result of utilising the full potential of the dualsense controller 👍
no it's not
This just shot to the top of my "Must Play" list
no it's not
the Damiani 10 🥹
Snagged this one in my fantasy league WE’RE SO UP
same! Bring in the points babyyy!
no you're not
Games like this are what make the extra Dualsense features worth it and not gimmicky. Devs need to take note.
Things like the motion controls that can lead to amazing mechanics such as Gyro Aim and other intuitive features. And the Touchpad which can act as an extension of the D-Pad for additional button mapping.
And just the use of haptic feedbacks can really add to the immersion of a game.
Would be nice if Xbox got with the program and updated their controller to help incentivize these devs to use all these excellent features.
I mean it's still gimmicky even if it only happens every so often that a game uses these features to their full potential. Last one that did it so well was again Astro Bot lol.
@Ayoul Returnal, Horizon, TLOU, Ratchet and Clank, Ghost of Tsushima....a lot of the 1st party exclusives utilize pretty much all (or most) of these features well. It would be nice if more 3rd party took advantage of them though.
Astro Bot is one of those characters where good gameplay carries the whole thing. His design and style only really click because of the whimsy that they allow when platforming.
Still, with all that, the final score did shock me a bit lol. Glad that Team Asobi continues to stick the landing.
The mascot platformer is BACK, baby
🚨10 ALERT 🚨10 ALERT🚨10 ALERT🚨
Astro bots playroom was something really special. Specially, as a gateway for entering the PS5 experience. Will look forward for this one because looks so so entertaining.
Hopefully next year there will be yet another 10/10 mascot platformer for Damiani to review! Keep'em coming!
More games need to have "fun" as their core goal. It used to be the norm, rather than the exception, and I'm glad we're getting some of that old magic back with this game 😊
I get what you are getting at, but I don't think video games of the past were supposed to be mostly "fun" at their core. I would not call the horror games of PS1/2 gen "fun" for example. I did not have "fun" playing Silent Hill. I was *engaged*. I think there are plenty fun games at their core today. They just don't come often from the AAA scene besides nintendo. Helldivers 2, for example, is pure unadultrated fun.
@@grizzlybearking1878quit yapping, games were invented for fun.
@Timeforceletsgo Objectively false statement, but go on, lol. Keep yapping.
@grizzlybearking1878 ehh, I've had plenty of days playing HD2 that were not fun. I'm here now writing this comment when I was planning on loading up HD2 again, but too many bad experiences from toxic squads have almost completely ruined my enjoyment of the game unfortunately.
I'm probably going to have to wait for squads/guilds to be added before I consistently enjoy my experience
game of the year contender
Surprised to see an ontime review by EZA in 2024 but it's very welcome. Outside DD2 Astro has been my most wanted game of 2024, HYPE!!
no it hasn't
Take me to astrohalla.
no I won't
Not even watching the review until I've played it myself but I'm not even slightly surprised that Team Asobi are earning such accolades as they are with this game.
Hopefully this is an important lesson for Sony.
Spent about 2 hours playing this tonight. I go to sleep still with a smile on my face. I don’t think a game has made me feel like this since Mario Galaxy/64/World or the original Uncharted trilogy. This is what games should be.
no it's not
Very happy to see the reviews keep coming!
no you're not
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT!
no you don't
Just in time for OG PlayStation's 30th Anniversary boi!
Real Gaming is back
GOTY?
🤖 I am astro bot
Whoever puts your reviews together, great job
A PERFECT SCORE!? LETS GO
Still the best reviews on TH-cam, any plans for a Warhammer 40k review guys?
Need more games like this please!
Miss the platformers adventure games. Bring this genre back instead of all those serious , depressing reality story telling. There is a fan base that want these games to thrive and wouldn’t take forever to develop I’m sure
I just need somebody to upload the new Astro Bot theme on TH-cam, I'm already addicted.
But is it a ten, or a TEN OUTTA TEEEEEENN ?
10/10 WOAH!!! Feels like its deserved too!
The first 10 score I saw it has been mostly 9 scores so far 😊
Eza 10's are rare. First one this year.
Push square game it a 10 and good vibe gaming also did
94 on metacritic so fair few 10s out there
Interesting you say it's the first 10 you've seen. It actually has 42 10s out of 110 scored reviews on Metacritic, currently.
God this game screamed "masterpiece" from the moment I first saw it, I absolutely cannot wait to 100% this
Awesome review, Damiani, and great work on it, Don and Jones.
Excellent review Damiani, keep it up!!
That rare Damiani 10 has taken me beyond the point of hype - my body is ready! 😬
Definitely getting this game fr. The tech demo was such a great surprise that I'm glad they made a full game.
It’s a TEN OUTTA TENNNNN!
Easy Allies! Finally a review closer to 5 than 10 minutes.
I still hold Dunkey's best reviews as the best game reviews ever, not because they're funny, but because they're short and generally don't spoil very much. I could've done without knowing about the Kratos level and going into detail about secrets exits and bonus worlds makes the pacing still drag a bit. But all in all, this is one of the best reviews Easy Allies has ever put out in my opinion.
I know most of you hold these guys as the holiest of Gods, and I've followed them since the Gametrailers era and have watched 90% of their content. I only tell people who I think are already superb how I think they can be even better. And yes, I know, nobody asked me :)
I strongly disagree. First of all, in my opinion, Dunkey spoils the hell out of games in his reviews. He shows way too much and includes things that other reviewers don't reveal. In the case of Astro Bot, I don’t mind both of him and Easy Allies showing Kratos (though again, Dunkey shows way more than necessary for a review), but why did they have to show the Ape Escape level? It wasn’t in any of the trailers, and those levels are some of the best surprises to discover in the game.
@@orihirshfeld387 Always interesting with people who disagree. I wouldn't call Dunkey's Astrobot video a review. Look at all of his videos marked "Dunkview", like Bayonetta 3, Armored Core and Neon White. The Neon White review is 2:28 long and there's nothing lacking from that review. Cut the joke at the beginning and it's 2:14. What do you think of that one?
Definitely picking this game up. I have really only played platformers on the Switch.
My 6 year old already beat it and is trying to collect everything now. He’s a big Mario odyssey fan but today he said it. Likes this game more. I enjoy watching him play.
It's not a launch game, but it's a great reminder of what launch games used to be. Quality, enjoyment and lots of gameplay time for a great first impression with a new console.
This Game makes me really think about getting a PS5. This Just Looks Like so much fun.
TEN OUTTA TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN
My body is ready!!! I have been wanting a way to reward the developers for their awesome work with Astro's Playroom and this is it!!
Not surprised, I knew the devs were special after playing the VR game. They got that Nintendo touch
This how I remember games as a kid that Rare used to put out
I was expecting this game to be good; I was *not* expecting so many rave reviews. A very pleasant surprise.
Finally a playstation first party exclusives that is not trying hard to be a playable movie. A breath of fresh air.
As soon as I saw the Uncharted level I was hooked... the music alone.
GOTY BABY
This game looks like the super mario galaxy 3 that Nintendo never made, and I'm all for it
Also its the game with highest praise of the year other than elden ring in metacritic
Never thought it was going to be a banger of a game, cant wait to play!!
can't wait to try it when my digital copy unlock tonight.
I need this game right now
no you don't
@@civenful well now I don’t because I have it and beat it. And it’s amazing.
@@TylerBR97 that's fine then
Great review. Looking forward to playing this.
Even more excited for this than I already was… wow
Damn, I might have to pick this one up
An incredibly exciting review!!! 🎉🎉🎉
And that's how you make a successful game, Sony!
Great review,Damiani! Can't wait to get my hands on it. Still playing through Prince of Persia Lost Crown though. 😅
Damiani 10?! Holy shit!
A 10 from Damiani, on a 3D Platformer?? HOLY SHIT
We are so back!!!
Is Gravity Rush referenced in Astro Bot ? 😢
Yeah there is a bot version of Kat
Great review ya’ll.
hah.. amazing. This will be a refreshing boost after the concord fiasco.
Astrobot definitely needs to become the official PS mascot...
The legend said Huber is still playing Concord instead of Astrobot till this day. xD
At this point, Astro Bot’s practically dethroned Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as the GotY, let alone the highest-rated 2024 game on Metacritic! (And no, I’m not counting Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC)
Playstation history with Nintendo magic thrown in = win!
Great review Damiani
Real PlayStation is back!
finally a review by you guys
I support SONY. 90% of their games are brilliant and memorable. Day one purchase for sure. Astro Bot looks simple, colorful merriment without ultra violence, and has plenty of reward loops for our dopamine drip.
Can’t wait to play this tomorrow! PS5 has game!!!
Purchased and will be playing after work 😁
LETS GOOOOOOOO 🔥
Glad to hear it lives up to the hype!~
Wow monster score. EZA is forcing Nintendo to play their Switch 2 card.
Nintendo better be taking notes for Galaxy 3
no they won't
The first ps5 game that really makes me want a ps5 to play it
as silly as it might be, this might actually be my personal GOTY.
NOW i want a ps5
An unbelievable redemption story. Do you know who Team Asobi is? It’s based on the former Studio Japan and London Studio. The group of developers, whose studios were closed for Concord, came to rescue PlayStation from its darkest moment. Whoever decided to close Studio Japan and London Studio should be fired.
A 10 YOOOO
This is the Game of the Year
Astro Goat
What a brilliant game! I would love to see Sony execs' faces when they see how much better of game AND a seller Astro Bot is compared to the failure of Concord. Bring back the AAA platformers!
This was always gonna be a 10. Not enough people played Rescue Mission unfortunately.
Hopefully they remaster it for PSVR2 but very unlikely.
I played the vr one, it was like the first time I played mario 64 all over again, then the ps5 game was amazing too
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO!!! PEAK!!!!
don't swear
Oh wow review by you guys.
Astro PEAK 🗣️🗣️🗣️