The platformer Astro Bot is officially set to release tomorrow, and today various gaming outlets have published their reviews. As a PlayStation exclusive, it's perceived as one of the flagship titles for the platform, and it's no surprise that the company has put a lot of effort into it. At the time of writing, the platformer's average score on Metacritic is 94.

Most critics highlighted that Astro Bot turned out to be outstanding, and Team Asobi has crafted their best game yet. Reviewers emphasized that no concessions were made for the game; it's truly one of the best platformers in history and a must-play for genre fans.

Additionally, the developers successfully paid homage to PlayStation's 30-year legacy, delighting long-time console fans with numerous references and characters. Journalists also noted that Team Asobi once again found creative ways to utilize the features of the DualSense controller.

Astro Bot has also been called a very convenient game. For instance, a player can load a level, collect a missed item, and exit immediately without needing to finish the stage. On the downside, some minor technical issues were noted: one outlet mentioned two crashes that erased some progress.

Overall, reviewers believe that Astro is now set to become the modern mascot for PlayStation due to how successful the game has turned out to be. The official release is scheduled for September 6.

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