Please, people said the same thing about sackboy when little big planet came out. Sony fanboys were acting like Sackboy was in the same league as Mario. You guys are freaken hilarious.
@@chan13153you sound insecure about Mario there. No one said Mario until you just did. That tells us you’re the one who sees Astro in the same league as Mario. You just snitched on yourself and your fear of the little bot lol.
I don't know if Astro officially is, but I think it could and should be. If Sony actually dedicates the effort towards it and encourages Team Asobi to resume fleshing it out this could be their equivalent of Mario games for PlayStation, and it would feel nice for them to have a proper platform mascot.
he's incredibly generic though. i want them to make something with some actual concept. i understand the game is great, when talking about gameplay but 10/10? it's perfect? critics don't even engage with proper critique of the bland concept, product placement, and IP rehashing as the entire conceit of astro. The modern world that just eats that up. Film criticism is leagues ahead of games criticism.
Just like the top guy at the studio in the video says; you can create a character to represent any brand, but to be the brand mascot like Mario or Mickey Mouse, that takes generations. Astro Bot needs more time. Kratos is the brand mascot right now.
Word! It's not long ago that the gaming world was talking non-stop about concord disaster even before its official launch and Sony's reputation shatter. And then out of nowhere Astro Bot GOTY contender swoop in and save Sony right on time before they were about to fall from grace. Definitely a wild week for Sony! 😂
Hearing the way Team Asobi worked on Astro Bot is kind of heartwarming to be honest. It’s obvious they hold a lot of respect and care for their developers, and the results speak for themselves. I think the fact that they’re relatively small keeps them focused and allows developers to more easily work with each other on a regular basis, whereas massive studio wide projects often lose focus due to the hundreds, even thousands of developers working on their games. Astro Bot was made way more efficiently then such games too, having a development cycle of only 3 years. It’s kind of a pipe dream, but I do hope the AAA industry learns from that and tries to scale back development teams, the value of a team of well acquainted people with a shared passion in making great games can’t be understated, and it can’t be captured in such massive projects. No layoffs needed, just assemble a multitude of smaller teams to work on multiple, small scale projects simultaneously. Would create an overall more sustainable games industry, as small scale projects do not demand all of your attention or time, and can coexist with each other, unlike live services/bloated open world games.
Astro represents what Sony wants to be: sleek, polished, high-end gaming. A futuristic yet super cute robot is a perfect mascot. The game makes me want to be a Sony fan. That speaks volumes.
Nah, it represents what Sony NEEDS to be. Unfortunately they put all their money into these live service games… we dont even know what games are coming in the future that aren’t live service. I will say this though, im loving astrobot right now
@@56ty_ time will tell. I bought PS5 only because of PSVR2. I am fan of VR and I wanted to experience what they were cooking. But Astro Playroom is preinstalled so I played it... and it was so much fun that I did platinum :D My kids love it as well. So time will tell. Astro is absolutely amazing game. Colorful, cheerful, excellent music and the overall design. It is just sooo good!
The key thing for a mascot is that it needs to be able to represent the entire brand. One of the difficult things with PlayStation is that it has meant different things to gamers during different eras, so that having a single IP represent the whole brand is a tall order. The genius of Astro Bot is that it can easily morph to showcase every IP they have or will ever have, while still staying true to the Astro aesthetic. If you want proof, look at the character design of the special bots or the special levels which are a homage to PlayStation IP. The main thing that goes against Astro at the moment is that it needs time to forge the connection in people’s minds between it and PS to the point they become synonymous. In my opinion though, it’s well on its way.
Yes the only thing Astro needs is more time with more games too be become an official mascot. Sony should also always have Astro bot next to whatever PS console during marketing campaigns too help solidify him with the PlayStation brand in the public’s mind.
Yep. Exactly why God of War has never been considered PlayStation's mascot despite being the most visible Sony IP since the PS2 era. Same with Uncharted, Last of Us, etc. Sackboy essentially did the same thing, but the games were never near as polished as Playroom or Astro Bot (though I enjoyed Sackboy A Big Adventure quite a bit more than the LBP games).
@@greenchile6554 It's like the new Sackboy, Sackboy was PS4/PS5 era, Ratchet and Clank more PS2 and Spyro PS1, it's good to see more platformers in general rather than just shooters and RPG's.
I remember getting the PlayStation years ago and Astro bot was the first game I played, it was amazing Becouse it actually fully uses the PlayStation controllers haptics and had amazing graphics that hurt my eyes to look at. Definitely buying when I have enough money to support it!!
Please, people said the same thing about sackboy. Sony fanboys were acting like Sackboy was in the same league as Mario. In fact they were saying that sackboy was more icnoic than mario. Yeah wheres sackboy now.
@@chan13153 That's why I said "IF Sony treats it right", Mario had a huge variety of genres where Sackboy kept to a narrow niche with one off cameos and a spin-off title. Astrobot is much more versatile in design and capacity to make whatever you want of it.
@@SynthLizard8 Please, Astrobot is so generic. Oh he flies around on a PS5 controller. Oh wow super cool. No way he is even close to Mario. You fanboys said the exact something about sackboy. Literally the exact same thing. Seriously walking around with chest out saying sackboy was more iconic than Mario lol. Hilarious. Do you guys hear yourself when you speak? It's literally sackboy all over again. It's literally the same exact thing you guys said when little big planet came out. Literally the exact same thing. Ratchet and clank is 10x more Iconic than Astrobot will ever be. And Rachet isn't even close to the level mario is. Not even close
@@chan13153 Oooh I see what's going on now, I first thought you were cynical pessimist but now with the language of you associating me with some sort of group, you're part of the console war fanboy crowd. Let me be clear that I'm exclusively a PC gamer that dropped consoles at the start of 8th gen ever since the Xbox One reveal. All I'm saying is that, "optimistically", Astrobot is a clean slate, has mass appeal and momentum and if nurtured and pushed in the right direction, could become something big for Sony, that's all I'm saying.
@@wotanmituns33 That's the issue though. Crash was never owned by Sony. It was owned by Universal and now Microsoft. The fact that Sony never tried to acquire the rights to the character makes me think that they never really considered Crash as the "face" of the PlayStation brand.
@@youngmug Sony did tried to acquire after seeing Crash popularity, but Universal wasn't interested at the time. So it became multiplatform. But the fact that Sony made several Crash/PlayStation ads in the 90's, including one where the mascot goes to Nintendo headquarters to taunt Mario, pretty much proves that they were promoting it as a PS mascot, specially in the 90's where platforming mascots where all the rage with Mario vs Sonic.
It's like the new Sackboy, Sackboy was PS4/PS5 era, Ratchet and Clank more PS2 and Spyro PS1, it's good to see more platformers in general rather than just shooters and RPG's.
This game reminds me why games are so fun. It's an amazing piece of gaming and I hope we see more from this studio. This where 200 million of live service game should go, to focus on more projects like thjs
@@MRWINDYMETHANEYeah, it’s unfortunate. They should’ve really been focusing on LBP instead of Dreams. I get that they wanted to work on something new, but it didn’t pan out in the end.
@@MRWINDYMETHANE yeah but then again, they took so long with Dreams it kind of killed the play create share hype. Imo dreams should've been branded as LBP
Little Big Planet was great for level creation, but it wasn't a great platformer, I don't even think it was a good platformer. There's also the fact that Sony couldn't decide between Sackboy and Nathan Drake for their mascot
@ryko1478 sony always tries to have 2 mascots, one for the kids and one for the adults, heck even in the ps1 days it was crash bandicoot and Lara croft
@@petebagwell6666 because as cute as Sackboy is, the games and Sackboy himself are pretty forgettable if you aren't a pre-teen anymore and don't dwell on nostalgia. Play the new Astro Bot game and compare. In terms of appeal, creativity, fun and entertainment Astro Bot is phenomenal while Little Big Planet wasn't bad, but just an "okay" game in comparison.
I think the only thing astro needs is time to become more related to PlayStation as a mascot. I think once he starts becoming much more involved with the advertising for the console then he'd become a full fledged mascot in my eyes. Like imagine a little astro sitting on top of a PS5 whenever the console was shown. It'd be great and then everyone would associate the console with the little robot.
5:26 there were a ton of third party characters in Astro's Playroom already, Alucard, Dante, Crash and Spyro, and a whole diorama for Resident Evil were all there.
really terrific little doc. i was just wondering about the team that made this and you did a wonderful job of showing how they cultivate creativity over there.
I was completely blown away by Rescue Mission. It felt like it had been around for decades already. It was polished in every dimension. It gave me the same feeling a classic Mario or Sonic game did. Playroom was so celebratory, and as a free short game it gained a lot of mindshare. Astro is definitely a PlayStation mascot for me. The new game is also incredible. I really hope it sells well and we get more. I hope Rescue Mission somehow gets reworked into VR2 one day. I’d buy it again to fund that conversion in a heartbeat.
Exactly. Kirby. People complain about astro being too simple looking when kirby is a ball with feet. And its not a bad thing either. Simpler yet recognizable designs are the way to go.
I viewed Astro as THE mascot since the PS5 release, because the game came with the Playstation and the core part of the story doesn't just feature Astro but the Playstation and the Controller itself. The games are also unrivaled when it comes to making use of the haptic feedback and inbuilt speakers, plus the mechanics have the most playful and joyful approach I've seen in a good while. Astro is cute, he's associated with fun and entertainment and appeals to a broad audience. That makes him the perfect mascot and I hope Sony keeps him. In other words: I NEED MERCH, haha
The Astro Bot game is a gem. Just got the platinum trophy yesterday. A super entertaining and polished gaming experience. Excited to see what else will come from this studio.
I think it should be PlayStation’s mascot. It’s a great little fun character for all ages. When I played the demo I said this needs to be a fully released game. Now it is. It’s a fun game for all.
Sony should think about transforming those adorable Astro Bots into the next Funko Pops, starting with PlayStation characters and gradually expanding from there.
Sony doesn't need a mascot, but if they make more games, and expand Astro's universe, and insert stories and characters, over time, Astrobot has every chance of becoming a great mascot for Sony.
Honestly yes, Sony has never leaned hard into mascots but they honestly should with astro. He could literally be the mario/sonic of Sony if they advertised him as such. Throw in a couple of spin off astro games and maybe reference him in other games and weve got a legitimate PS5 mascot.
Sony have different mascot per generation: PS1 - Crash Bandicoot PS2 - Kratos of God of War PS3 - Nathan Drake of Uncharted PS4 - Aloy of Horizon series PS5 - Astro Bot
I’m expecting great things from Team Asobi in the future. Hearing how they operate, seeing the respect they have and the value they see in their developers, and watching the fruits of their labor succeed in such a spectacular fashion has proven to me that they are now one of Sony’s premier developers. I hope they stay the relatively small, focused, well structured team that they currently are, because clearly they don’t need to be expanded, having made Astro Bot in just 3 years.
I've said this before and I'll say it again. Astro boy is the perfect mascot for playstation. It showcases what the system has to offer, it demonstrates what the controller is capable of doing and the game is fun because of it. Way better than Kratos or Aloy.
I say yes without a doubt. Astro should get at least two more games on this console generation and be the pack in title for future Playstations going forward. I love Astro Bot!
They have made one of the best 3D platformers to ever exist. Maybe even a blueprint for what makes a game interesting and fun. It’s super rare in todays gaming industry. They deserve every ounce of success they get and more.
I think Astro is the perfect PS mascot. He's iconic, fits the PS Brand, and a perfect canvas to use in different gaming scenarios. Astro Bot is the first time in a while that I felt the childlike wonder that I normally only get from Mario 3D platformers. That's partly thanks to Astro as a character.
Crash was the OG. (PSO) Then Ratchet and Clank (PS2) Then Sackboy (PS3) Then Kratos (PS4) And Now Astro. (PS5) Every generation has their representative. Can’t wait to see what’ll be the PS6s rep.
It would be a unique mascot in that it's from stuff that specifically is about the company that made it as well as being one of the things the company made, without simply being a drawing they put an ads
I wonder if given enough time and budget if they could make something similar to breath of the wild and tears of the kingdom, I'm not saying they have to rip it off completely but have the gameplay be physics driven like it is on those games
I say YES!! Astro is so adorable, sleek, clean, and futuristic perfect for PS, also PS have had different kind of games trough their eras and for all kind of ages and these games can perfectly be represented in Astro Bot world as we have seen with the bots cosplaying different characters and even levels inspired by some of these games, it’s perfect for the kids and also we as adults💙
I wouldn't exaclty call a digital videogame-based adaptation of the AIBO an 'accident', but it sure can feel like that when it finally breaks out ofter 10 years of featuring exclusively in dedicated, accessory-required tech-demos.
I think Astro could be a good mascot even if it's not as recognizeable as other mascots by being a way for Playstation to showcase other characters it has that are more recognizeable. They've always had an issue keeping a consistent mascot, so having one that can stay consistent without losing relevence might be a good option for them.
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Astro bot is the perfect mascot, plus the other astro bots literally cosplay Playstation's other characters. It's a win on all fronts.
Please, people said the same thing about sackboy when little big planet came out. Sony fanboys were acting like Sackboy was in the same league as Mario. You guys are freaken hilarious.
@@chan13153Astrobot actually IS in the same league as Mario, just give it 20 years or so
@@chan13153The first two LBP games were in the same league as Mario. They even scored higher than all Mario games released in the same year as them.
@@chan13153 Mario is for little children and italians.
@@chan13153you sound insecure about Mario there.
No one said Mario until you just did. That tells us you’re the one who sees Astro in the same league as Mario.
You just snitched on yourself and your fear of the little bot lol.
I don't know if Astro officially is, but I think it could and should be. If Sony actually dedicates the effort towards it and encourages Team Asobi to resume fleshing it out this could be their equivalent of Mario games for PlayStation, and it would feel nice for them to have a proper platform mascot.
Can’t wait for Astro-Kart to come out 😂
he's incredibly generic though. i want them to make something with some actual concept. i understand the game is great, when talking about gameplay but 10/10? it's perfect? critics don't even engage with proper critique of the bland concept, product placement, and IP rehashing as the entire conceit of astro. The modern world that just eats that up. Film criticism is leagues ahead of games criticism.
Just like the top guy at the studio in the video says; you can create a character to represent any brand, but to be the brand mascot like Mario or Mickey Mouse, that takes generations. Astro Bot needs more time. Kratos is the brand mascot right now.
It is now
No it shouldn't. PS2 is the highest selling console of all time and Sony didn't need a mascot to achieve that.
From Concord to Astrobot. What a wild week for Sony!
Classic PlayStation tbh
Word! It's not long ago that the gaming world was talking non-stop about concord disaster even before its official launch and Sony's reputation shatter. And then out of nowhere Astro Bot GOTY contender swoop in and save Sony right on time before they were about to fall from grace. Definitely a wild week for Sony! 😂
Crazy 😂
@@hbkrvd3166 fsll from grace concord is not playstations first flopp lol you kids these days are so freaking dramatic
😂😂😂😂
Astro Kart when? Would be peak gaming.
Im thinking the same thing!
MY GOD take my money right now! I've always wanted a high fidelity graphics Mario Kart. DO IT SONY
Astro Party too 😂
Legit goated idea, the amount of spin offs this franchise could have and how much use it could make of the DualSense controller is ASTROnomical
YES PLEASE.
Imagine all the PS characters in carts.
I'm so happy for Team Asobi, I hope they keep making more and more of these games.
Hearing the way Team Asobi worked on Astro Bot is kind of heartwarming to be honest. It’s obvious they hold a lot of respect and care for their developers, and the results speak for themselves. I think the fact that they’re relatively small keeps them focused and allows developers to more easily work with each other on a regular basis, whereas massive studio wide projects often lose focus due to the hundreds, even thousands of developers working on their games. Astro Bot was made way more efficiently then such games too, having a development cycle of only 3 years. It’s kind of a pipe dream, but I do hope the AAA industry learns from that and tries to scale back development teams, the value of a team of well acquainted people with a shared passion in making great games can’t be understated, and it can’t be captured in such massive projects. No layoffs needed, just assemble a multitude of smaller teams to work on multiple, small scale projects simultaneously. Would create an overall more sustainable games industry, as small scale projects do not demand all of your attention or time, and can coexist with each other, unlike live services/bloated open world games.
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Astro represents what Sony wants to be: sleek, polished, high-end gaming. A futuristic yet super cute robot is a perfect mascot.
The game makes me want to be a Sony fan. That speaks volumes.
I doubt Astro is bringing in new people. Those who like colorful platformers have better options honestly. Sony should try something new with it.
Nah, it represents what Sony NEEDS to be. Unfortunately they put all their money into these live service games… we dont even know what games are coming in the future that aren’t live service. I will say this though, im loving astrobot right now
@@duppypixels6 live service game in development but Factions 2 is what gets canceled…Worst possible timeline fr
@@56ty_ time will tell. I bought PS5 only because of PSVR2. I am fan of VR and I wanted to experience what they were cooking.
But Astro Playroom is preinstalled so I played it... and it was so much fun that I did platinum :D My kids love it as well.
So time will tell. Astro is absolutely amazing game. Colorful, cheerful, excellent music and the overall design. It is just sooo good!
@@duppypixelsSony always keeps that close to the chest.
The key thing for a mascot is that it needs to be able to represent the entire brand. One of the difficult things with PlayStation is that it has meant different things to gamers during different eras, so that having a single IP represent the whole brand is a tall order.
The genius of Astro Bot is that it can easily morph to showcase every IP they have or will ever have, while still staying true to the Astro aesthetic. If you want proof, look at the character design of the special bots or the special levels which are a homage to PlayStation IP.
The main thing that goes against Astro at the moment is that it needs time to forge the connection in people’s minds between it and PS to the point they become synonymous. In my opinion though, it’s well on its way.
Yes the only thing Astro needs is more time with more games too be become an official mascot. Sony should also always have Astro bot next to whatever PS console during marketing campaigns too help solidify him with the PlayStation brand in the public’s mind.
Yep. Exactly why God of War has never been considered PlayStation's mascot despite being the most visible Sony IP since the PS2 era. Same with Uncharted, Last of Us, etc. Sackboy essentially did the same thing, but the games were never near as polished as Playroom or Astro Bot (though I enjoyed Sackboy A Big Adventure quite a bit more than the LBP games).
THIS! PlayStation has so many IPs in broad genres, it's hard to pick one! Astro is the perfect bridge that they just need to refine!
@@greenchile6554 It's like the new Sackboy, Sackboy was PS4/PS5 era, Ratchet and Clank more PS2 and Spyro PS1, it's good to see more platformers in general rather than just shooters and RPG's.
It already is connected to PlayStation it’s color scheme I think looks like the ps5
Such a humble view of their work. Great job team Asobi.
Excited to see the Astro Bot Movie in 10 years
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Starring Tom Holland as Astro
more like 3-5 yrs
As long as Chris Pratt is in it.
And he is gonna say the line; I am Astrobot
I think Astro Bot should be the mascot, I have so much nostalgia for when I got my PS5 and played it on Christmas Day
I remember getting the PlayStation years ago and Astro bot was the first game I played, it was amazing Becouse it actually fully uses the PlayStation controllers haptics and had amazing graphics that hurt my eyes to look at. Definitely buying when I have enough money to support it!!
Oh that's cute. I feel ancient now.
IF Sony treats Astrobot right, this could very well be their Super Mario.
Please, people said the same thing about sackboy. Sony fanboys were acting like Sackboy was in the same league as Mario. In fact they were saying that sackboy was more icnoic than mario. Yeah wheres sackboy now.
@@chan13153 That's why I said "IF Sony treats it right", Mario had a huge variety of genres where Sackboy kept to a narrow niche with one off cameos and a spin-off title.
Astrobot is much more versatile in design and capacity to make whatever you want of it.
@@SynthLizard8 Please, Astrobot is so generic. Oh he flies around on a PS5 controller. Oh wow super cool. No way he is even close to Mario. You fanboys said the exact something about sackboy. Literally the exact same thing. Seriously walking around with chest out saying sackboy was more iconic than Mario lol. Hilarious. Do you guys hear yourself when you speak? It's literally sackboy all over again. It's literally the same exact thing you guys said when little big planet came out. Literally the exact same thing.
Ratchet and clank is 10x more Iconic than Astrobot will ever be. And Rachet isn't even close to the level mario is. Not even close
@@chan13153 Oooh I see what's going on now, I first thought you were cynical pessimist but now with the language of you associating me with some sort of group, you're part of the console war fanboy crowd.
Let me be clear that I'm exclusively a PC gamer that dropped consoles at the start of 8th gen ever since the Xbox One reveal.
All I'm saying is that, "optimistically", Astrobot is a clean slate, has mass appeal and momentum and if nurtured and pushed in the right direction, could become something big for Sony, that's all I'm saying.
@@chan13153 buddy! tell mommy to give you your meds.
ASTRO absolutely should be the face of playstation. It's what they're missing. Mario is nintendo, sonic is Sega and ASTRO is playstation.
Please, people said the same thing about sackboy. Sony fanboys were acting like Sackboy was in the same league as Mario.
@@chan13153 It's all a cope for the fact that the original Sony Playstation mascot, Crash Bandicoot, is now owned by Microsoft Xbox. 💀💀
@@wotanmituns33 That's the issue though. Crash was never owned by Sony. It was owned by Universal and now Microsoft. The fact that Sony never tried to acquire the rights to the character makes me think that they never really considered Crash as the "face" of the PlayStation brand.
@@youngmug Sony did tried to acquire after seeing Crash popularity, but Universal wasn't interested at the time. So it became multiplatform. But the fact that Sony made several Crash/PlayStation ads in the 90's, including one where the mascot goes to Nintendo headquarters to taunt Mario, pretty much proves that they were promoting it as a PS mascot, specially in the 90's where platforming mascots where all the rage with Mario vs Sonic.
It's like the new Sackboy, Sackboy was PS4/PS5 era, Ratchet and Clank more PS2 and Spyro PS1, it's good to see more platformers in general rather than just shooters and RPG's.
This game reminds me why games are so fun. It's an amazing piece of gaming and I hope we see more from this studio. This where 200 million of live service game should go, to focus on more projects like thjs
Not sure why or when many people settled for games that aren’t fun.
Sony’s “we don’t use that word” comments sound dystopian
This little game literally makes me smile at life in general again.
We need more of this in such a toxic gaming sphere.
You just know they’re in for the long run when the platinum trophy literally mentions they’ll see you on astros next adventure
Give Sackboy some love
sackboy was during PS3 gen, but lbp3 sadly ruined that
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@@fireburn95rsThat's because Media Molecule wasn't involved making that one.
@@MRWINDYMETHANEYeah, it’s unfortunate. They should’ve really been focusing on LBP instead of Dreams. I get that they wanted to work on something new, but it didn’t pan out in the end.
@@MRWINDYMETHANE yeah but then again, they took so long with Dreams it kind of killed the play create share hype. Imo dreams should've been branded as LBP
What happened to SackBoi from Little Big Planet. That was cool character in a cool game.
Little Big Planet was great for level creation, but it wasn't a great platformer, I don't even think it was a good platformer.
There's also the fact that Sony couldn't decide between Sackboy and Nathan Drake for their mascot
He litterally had a game like 2 years ago, why does everyone forget about sackboys big adventure
@ryko1478 sony always tries to have 2 mascots, one for the kids and one for the adults, heck even in the ps1 days it was crash bandicoot and Lara croft
@@petebagwell6666 because as cute as Sackboy is, the games and Sackboy himself are pretty forgettable if you aren't a pre-teen anymore and don't dwell on nostalgia. Play the new Astro Bot game and compare. In terms of appeal, creativity, fun and entertainment Astro Bot is phenomenal while Little Big Planet wasn't bad, but just an "okay" game in comparison.
@@ryko1478 I'm kind glad they didn't settle on Nate. Would be super awkward having an retired adventurer as a mascot lol
I can’t believe how good this game is. Whoever came up with the dual sense is an absolute genius 😮🎉❤❤❤❤
yep! its what separates the PS5 from the Xbox other than their handful of exclusives.
I miss you sackboy :(
He died so Astro could live. You can even see some inspiration in the size and proportions of the character.
Well who said sack boy isn’t inside Astro not 😳😳
@@istealmemories4091This could be taken out of context very easily 😭✋
I think the only thing astro needs is time to become more related to PlayStation as a mascot. I think once he starts becoming much more involved with the advertising for the console then he'd become a full fledged mascot in my eyes.
Like imagine a little astro sitting on top of a PS5 whenever the console was shown. It'd be great and then everyone would associate the console with the little robot.
5:26 there were a ton of third party characters in Astro's Playroom already, Alucard, Dante, Crash and Spyro, and a whole diorama for Resident Evil were all there.
really terrific little doc. i was just wondering about the team that made this and you did a wonderful job of showing how they cultivate creativity over there.
Toro Inoue was the OG PlayStation mascot, he's actually right there at 6:37 on the left
You just beat me to it!
It's funny how many people don't know this but if you have an Asian PS account you often see him show up on the store.
Astro bot is definitely Sony PlayStation's Mario, that game is going to be massive.
astro is one of the most successful tech demos in video games history
Wii sports too
Astro bot and all the other bots are seriously cute and immediately likeable. They really won with this one.
team asobi has quickly shot up to the same level as nintendo EAD as one of my absolute favorite developers. astro bot is THAT good.
I was completely blown away by Rescue Mission. It felt like it had been around for decades already. It was polished in every dimension. It gave me the same feeling a classic Mario or Sonic game did. Playroom was so celebratory, and as a free short game it gained a lot of mindshare.
Astro is definitely a PlayStation mascot for me. The new game is also incredible. I really hope it sells well and we get more.
I hope Rescue Mission somehow gets reworked into VR2 one day. I’d buy it again to fund that conversion in a heartbeat.
It's a mascot in the same way Kirby is a mascot. It's design is simple so other characters can be superimposed onto it.
And yet they keep Mario.
Exactly. Kirby. People complain about astro being too simple looking when kirby is a ball with feet. And its not a bad thing either. Simpler yet recognizable designs are the way to go.
The masses determine that. But the fact that it's getting brought up is a good sign
I viewed Astro as THE mascot since the PS5 release, because the game came with the Playstation and the core part of the story doesn't just feature Astro but the Playstation and the Controller itself. The games are also unrivaled when it comes to making use of the haptic feedback and inbuilt speakers, plus the mechanics have the most playful and joyful approach I've seen in a good while. Astro is cute, he's associated with fun and entertainment and appeals to a broad audience. That makes him the perfect mascot and I hope Sony keeps him. In other words: I NEED MERCH, haha
Just started playing this game yesterday and Im loving every minute of it. What a game!
It makes me want to play PlayStation franchises one after the other. Pretty powerful mascot power.
The Astro Bot game is a gem. Just got the platinum trophy yesterday. A super entertaining and polished gaming experience. Excited to see what else will come from this studio.
Family friendly, simple, cute, futuristic and tuned in with the brand. Astro Bot is the perfect mascot
I think it should be PlayStation’s mascot. It’s a great little fun character for all ages. When I played the demo I said this needs to be a fully released game. Now it is. It’s a fun game for all.
Sony should think about transforming those adorable Astro Bots into the next Funko Pops, starting with PlayStation characters and gradually expanding from there.
Sony: Good job team Asobi... We're cutting your funding and your devs will be focusing on Last of Us ReRemaster 😒
This was the most fun I’ve had in a game in so many years!!!! Game of the year!
Can we get Astro merch!!!?
Sony doesn't need a mascot, but if they make more games, and expand Astro's universe, and insert stories and characters, over time, Astrobot has every chance of becoming a great mascot for Sony.
Honestly yes, Sony has never leaned hard into mascots but they honestly should with astro. He could literally be the mario/sonic of Sony if they advertised him as such. Throw in a couple of spin off astro games and maybe reference him in other games and weve got a legitimate PS5 mascot.
The merch for this would be amazing imaging blind bags of the 300 bots you saved throughout the game.
Obviously there has to be a astro bot 2 as well
This is the most fun I've had playing a game in so many years. It's fantastic.
Sony have different mascot per generation:
PS1 - Crash Bandicoot
PS2 - Kratos of God of War
PS3 - Nathan Drake of Uncharted
PS4 - Aloy of Horizon series
PS5 - Astro Bot
don't forget the Japanese mascot
SackBoy
Jak & Ratchet were the mascots during PS2
@@-Anonymous-. Kratos was pretty iconic too so I take his point but yes, Jak and Daxter.
Ps3 will be sackboy
I’m expecting great things from Team Asobi in the future. Hearing how they operate, seeing the respect they have and the value they see in their developers, and watching the fruits of their labor succeed in such a spectacular fashion has proven to me that they are now one of Sony’s premier developers. I hope they stay the relatively small, focused, well structured team that they currently are, because clearly they don’t need to be expanded, having made Astro Bot in just 3 years.
Astro Bot VR was amazing. Give us another one!
I've said this before and I'll say it again. Astro boy is the perfect mascot for playstation. It showcases what the system has to offer, it demonstrates what the controller is capable of doing and the game is fun because of it. Way better than Kratos or Aloy.
Now I want to graduate in game design and be a part of Asobi Team
This was the most fun I’ve had in a game in so many years!!!! Game of the year!
It's been their mascot since forever.
I was looking for a way to give Team Asobi some money for the awesome Astro's Playroom and this is it!!!
I say yes without a doubt. Astro should get at least two more games on this console generation and be the pack in title for future Playstations going forward. I love Astro Bot!
Great content! Well done and narrated!
Astro without a doubt should be the official mascot of PlayStation
I mean that's what it felt like what they were doing with Astros playroom since it has Playstation colors and was free with every ps5.
Wasn't Sackboy from Little Big Planet the mascot? Serious question
Astro Bot's face is very similar to Cozmo the toy robot's, which of course is very influenced by robots from Wall-E.
Astro bot might be game of the year!
So happy to see a single player game achieving this kind of success.
They have made one of the best 3D platformers to ever exist. Maybe even a blueprint for what makes a game interesting and fun. It’s super rare in todays gaming industry. They deserve every ounce of success they get and more.
When I look at Astro Bot, I can only see Bomberman. I miss those games...
Come on guys, the PSVR1, and later the PS5 designs were based on the visual design and colors of the character. It's NOT an accident.
Hear me out.
New LittleBigPlanet-type game, but in Astro's aesthetic.
The would be so sick! Maybe Team Asobi can test it out as a DLC for this Astro Bot
The reveal trailer for Astro Bot was what finally made me cave and buy a PS5. It is the _only reason_ I got one. And I have not been disappointed.
Gravity Rush mentioned
I think Astro is the perfect PS mascot. He's iconic, fits the PS Brand, and a perfect canvas to use in different gaming scenarios.
Astro Bot is the first time in a while that I felt the childlike wonder that I normally only get from Mario 3D platformers. That's partly thanks to Astro as a character.
How bout SackBoy from Little Big Planet! Felt he was the OG mascot for PlayStation
Crash was the OG. (PSO)
Then Ratchet and Clank (PS2)
Then Sackboy (PS3)
Then Kratos (PS4)
And Now Astro. (PS5)
Every generation has their representative.
Can’t wait to see what’ll be the PS6s rep.
@@aeolussvichi7680I personally think astro bots fits the mascot name the most and it should stay the mascot long term
Imagine a kart game with special guests, like Kratos, Aloy, Ratchet, etc 😻😻😻
I’m gonna need an astro stuffed animal.
Crash Bandicoot move over, we have a new mascot.
100% Astro Bot should be the Playstation mascot. We want official merch! Figurines, t-shirts, mugs, posters, all of it!
Astro is an Icon already it’s amazing
Looks astro bot Astro bot will be Sony PlayStation's Mickey Mouse
It would be a unique mascot in that it's from stuff that specifically is about the company that made it as well as being one of the things the company made, without simply being a drawing they put an ads
Astro being a PS5 pack-in and the face on the PlayStation portal box says he is a Sony mascot.
New ASTRO BOT 🤖 has loads of content! Excellent game. Hope to see more astro adventures from PlayStation 🥳
I wonder if given enough time and budget if they could make something similar to breath of the wild and tears of the kingdom, I'm not saying they have to rip it off completely but have the gameplay be physics driven like it is on those games
Platformers usually don't benefit from physics
@@ryko1478 well I mean more like an action adventure style game
You mean more like Mario Odyssey? An open world Zelda like wouldn’t work for Astro.
Not everything needs to be open world.
@@terry.1428 Agree! More Platformers, indle, & sandbox styles :(
I say YES!! Astro is so adorable, sleek, clean, and futuristic perfect for PS, also PS have had different kind of games trough their eras and for all kind of ages and these games can perfectly be represented in Astro Bot world as we have seen with the bots cosplaying different characters and even levels inspired by some of these games, it’s perfect for the kids and also we as adults💙
I Am Astro Bot
A-stro-booot 🎶
You wish bro 😎
Seriously, team asobi should just make Astro bot, PlayStation’s mascot
as the public i declare Astro bot to be sony's new mascot
The Astro demo was my favorite PS5 game.
I wouldn't exaclty call a digital videogame-based adaptation of the AIBO an 'accident', but it sure can feel like that when it finally breaks out ofter 10 years of featuring exclusively in dedicated, accessory-required tech-demos.
Toro and Kuro will always be PlayStation's mascot to me.
Please make Astro VR2 would be absolutely amazing
Astro Bot is not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed!
I just hope Sony preserves the innovative/R&D essence of the studio
I always thought Astrobot was an evolution of Sackboy. Sackboy was well into becoming the unofficial mascot of PlayStation.
I hope they get to make a sequel
Sony goes through more mascot than jenifer Lopez going through husbands
😂😂😂
How many iconic single player games have they made though?
@@TheMostGloriousBeardlook at their history and you’ll know👍🏾
@@TheMostGloriousBearda lot? Thats why they have so many mascots to choose from and they seemingly can never settle with one
@@istealmemories4091 yeah I get that. It seems like it’s mostly Kratos now but I’m sure they’d want one that appeals to all audiences.
Astro bot should be the face of PlayStation mascot please let it happen I want more Astro bot games or cross overs :)
I think Astro could be a good mascot even if it's not as recognizeable as other mascots by being a way for Playstation to showcase other characters it has that are more recognizeable. They've always had an issue keeping a consistent mascot, so having one that can stay consistent without losing relevence might be a good option for them.
This team is Sony's most important studio.
We need astro merchandise
There's an Astro Bot Nendoroid, it's getting a re release
The game is great, I just got it today and I've aleady put in so many hours. It's an easy game to get hooked on playing
Reminds me of when Drake thought he ethered Kenny just to get a response an hour later.😮😂
I really hope that financially this game does really well. It’s f’n fantastic!!!
i think he should be, especially with how fantastic the games have been
Sackboy got a new set of armor.
After the cancellations and abandoned IPs, I always saw Ratchet as the mascot. With Astro, it feels more fitting for it to be the mascot
I kinda hope this team gets the chance to make an ape escape game
i dunno, but i think that the astrobots can pop off even as a competition for funko pops