Astro Bot Named Game of the Year 2024, Beats Black Myth: Wukong | World News

Astro Bot, the PlayStation 5 exclusive game developed by Team Asobi, won the Game of the Year award at the 2024 Game Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday evening. The popular title, which launched in September, emerged victorious in a highly competitive category, beating other high-profile competitors such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong and Balatro.

In a spectacular victory, “Astro Bot” not only secured the highest award of the evening, but also triumphed in three other categories: “Best Family Game”, “Best Game Direction” and “Best Action/Adventure Game”. Studio head Nicolas Doucet took the stage to accept the awards and warmly thanked his PlayStation development team and the global gaming community for their unwavering support. Doucet also paid tribute to gaming history, particularly the iconic platform games developed by Nintendo, which greatly influenced the design and legacy of “Astro Bot.”

“We are incredibly honored to receive these awards tonight,” Doucet said in his emotional acceptance speech. “This game is a celebration of the magic of platforming and the joy it brings to players of all ages. It’s a love letter to the genre and we’re grateful to continue that legacy alongside the incredible studios and characters that came before us.”

Celebrating its eleventh year, The Game Awards 2024 featured star-studded presentations, including an appearance from actor Harrison Ford and exciting performances from artists like Snoop Dogg.

The meteoric rise of Astro Bot

Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a platform game developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2018 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR, the game follows the adventures of Astro, a robot tasked with rescuing his crewmates from an alien planet.

Players control Astro from a third-person perspective and navigate through 26 levels in five different worlds using the DualShock 4 controller. The twist is that Astro is a robot that can move in 3D space, but the player is limited to a fixed position, creating a unique blend of 2D and 3D gameplay.

Using his trusty grappling hook and other gadgets, Astro must fight hostile creatures, avoid deadly traps and solve puzzles to save his crewmates. The game features innovative VR mechanics, beautiful graphics and an enchanting soundtrack, making it a standout title in the PSVR library. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission received critical acclaim for its creative gameplay, immersive VR experience, and charming protagonist.

Since its release, the game has received widespread acclaim and currently holds a notable 95/100 rating on OpenCritic. The game has been praised for its modern reimagining of the mascot platformer, combining cutting-edge graphics, clever level design and an immersive experience that appeals to both nostalgic players and new players.