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[bitbydeath]

Quite a bit longer than I expected.

Please tell us a little more about the game content. How big is the game?

I think it takes about 4 to 5 hours to play and clear Nicola . Besides that, there are many hidden homages to the 25-year history of the PlayStation during the game. There are collection items in it, and you can enjoy collecting lots of artifacts and puzzle pieces. Also, I can't say in detail, but if you clear everything, there is a surprise that PlayStation fans will be pleased with.

I'm looking forward to seeing how you will enjoy this PlayStation homage. It's been 25 years ago, so there may be some things that young people don't understand (laughs).

Also, after clearing, you will be able to play the stage dedicated to time attack. There are four stages that make full use of jump actions, and four stages that use special actions such as monkey power suits. There is also an online ranking.

Haptic Feedback

Even one haptic feedback can really express various things. For example, in a sandstorm, you can feel the wind and sand, and using the speakers at the same time creates a magical effect.

On Triggers

Within each world, there are special power-ups. For example, a jet pack. This is a right and left trigger that allows you to control the jet injection, and you can feel the thruster boost while operating the trigger.

There is also a gun. It's the first time a gun has appeared in the world of astro robots, and it's really amazing. In fact, Gun's tech demo is one of the most popular demos in the team. You can feel the feedback of "Rattling!" When hitting the machine gun while pulling the trigger.

PS5『アストロプレイルーム』インタビュー。待望の“ASOBI！チーム”最新作とPS5について開発者に直撃！ | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com

プレイステーション5にプリインストールされる『Astro's Playroom（アストロプレイルーム）』を開発したニコラ・デュセ氏にインタビュー。さすがASOBI！チーム、今回もスゴイのを作ってきた！

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[Birdo]

Can you uninstall it? Or is it locked in, like The Playroom on PS4.

 

[mejin]

It's longer than I thought, nice!

 

[Phrixotrichus]

collectibles .....the bane of modern games.

 

[Maybe It's Medicine?]

Can you uninstall it? Or is it locked in, like The Playroom on PS4.

How else will you be able to experience all those features no one uses on your fancy controller. Of course you can't delete it's silly. Did you think this was a computer?

 

[Rudius]

Lots of negativity here towards this free game. I can’t wait to play it and collect everything (as you are supposed to do in this kind of game). Just wish it was in VR…

 

[Spukc]

free games

eww

 

[FunkMiller]

That’s pretty bloody good. I can’t say Astrobot holds much excitement for me, but I’ll certainly play through it, as it’s free.

I have very fond memories of Alex Kidd In Miracle World on the Master System. This sounds like a similar deal.

You can’t complain about free. You just can’t.

Lots of negativity here towards this free game. I can’t wait to play it and collect everything (as you are supposed to do in this kind of game). Just wish it was in VR…

...oh, it will be eventually...

 

[Camreezie]

I wonder if it will have a trophy list?

 

[Kokoloko85]

Ive heard good things about the VR game. Played it for an hour. If its anything like that this will be a pleasant free treat

 

[Hendrick's]

This game looks legit awful.

 

[RaySoft]

I wonder if it will have a trophy list?

It does have trophys..

 

[iHaunter]

5 hours for free? I'll take it!

 

[Mephisto40]

I assume it's going to be pretty similar to Astrobot on the PSVR, which was a great platformer

 

[Calverz]

collectibles .....the bane of modern games.

Yet everyone is desperate for a new banjo game. Is it any wonder why its not happened?! Lol

 

[ManaByte]

Lots of negativity here towards this free game. I can’t wait to play it and collect everything (as you are supposed to do in this kind of game). Just wish it was in VR…

A free game taking up a chunk of limited SSD space.

 

[trikster40]

Can you uninstall it? Or is it locked in, like The Playroom on PS4.

Ugh hopefully can uninstall after I’m done. I hate that I can’t delete the Playroom.

 

[Kokoloko85]

This game looks legit awful.

You’re amongst the biggest Playstation haters so no surprise from you.....
Have you played the VR game?

 

[Unknown?]

This game looks legit awful.

Well it's not. Like Rescue Mission it might just be one of the best games of the year across all platforms.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Looked ok to me. Hope it can be removed when done though.

 

[Matt_Fox]

No, I'm serious now. Can you delete it?

 

[Hendrick's]

You’re amongst the biggest Playstation haters so no surprise from you.....
Have you played the VR game?

Lol, I am not a PS hater, what a dumb take. I have a PS4 and a PS5 ordered.
No I have not played the VR game, but hear it is quite good. This unfortunately looks like trash.

 

[Thabass]

This game looks legit awful.

I mean it's a tech demo really. Nothing anymore than that.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

This game looks legit awful.

just like your contribution

 

[GametimeUK]

If it's anything like Astrobot then it should be an absolute banger for a free game. It should also give us a great look at how the Dualsense works. This is going on the assumption they put in similar effort to Astrobot of course. The VR game was incredible and one of the games of the gen for me.

 

[Aggressive Carrot]

Astro's Playroom is a free game. I didn't expect it to be a long game. I wonder how the game pays homage to the 20+ years of PlayStation. I read there's a surprise for PlayStation fans if you complete the entire game.

 

[kingpotato]

collectibles .....the bane of modern games.

 

[Arkam]

Oh Snap! This might be all I get to play the first night if its that long. Not bad for a pack in, glorified Tech Demo. I was expecting it to be something you blazed through in <30min.

 

[kingpotato]

The original pack in Super Mario Bros or Sonic 2 were both like 4-5 hour games. Probably with the same amount of replayability as this. And both of those were meant to showcase the hardware. I think the last launch console I bought that included a free game was the Wii with Wii Sports. Nice to see this trend continue.

 

[Alebrije]

Nice they put efford on a free software , good guy Sony strikes again.

 

[eyesabitdull]

collectibles .....the bane of modern games.

You mean the literal backbone of gaming that helped spur into the hobby we now know and love?

JFC.

 

[Romulus]

The VR game proved to me that platformers are better with that technology.

 

[Rodolink]

so this is not gonna be playable on VR? hmm what a bummer.
also is it gonna be free free? or free demo that then you pay to unlock?

 

[LeftThumbstick]

Not bad for a free game that comes in the box itself.

 

[Jacknapes]

Not going to complain for a 5 hour free game pre-installed.

 

[Kokoloko85]

Lol, I am not a PS hater, what a dumb take. I have a PS4 and a PS5 ordered.
No I have not played the VR game, but hear it is quite good. This unfortunately looks like trash.

I just always see you talking hate about them lol

 

[Hendrick's]

I just always see you talking hate about them lol

Being critical is not hating. Go back a few years when Xbox was a disaster or even the Halo Infinite reveal and you will find I was very vocal in the other direction. I like both platforms, but have not been thrilled with the direction PS has been going lately.

 

[Grinchy]

Lots of negativity here towards this free game. I can’t wait to play it and collect everything (as you are supposed to do in this kind of game). Just wish it was in VR…

The gaming side has become like 70% console warring.

At least there's still the other 30%, I guess.

 

[Esca]

In looking forward to trying this freebie out. Should give a good glimpse into some things for the future

 

[Bridges]

This is pretty cool, it's been awhile but I miss pack-in titles like this, certainly helps to justify the cost with something like this thrown in. I wish Nintendo and Microsoft had something they would offer like this, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that this game is pretty good for what it is once reviews hit.

 

[hemo memo]

4-5 hours? That’s longer than expected so good news. IF that time is accurate of course.

 

[PlayedStation]

It'll be a nice lil' Christmas morning treat for me.