Astro BotRated
At a glance
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 (src: ESRB) |
|---|---|
| ESRB rating | E10+ (ESRB record) |
| Ways to play | Single-player (verify) |
First 10 minutes
From Access-Ability: on first boot you see a file-select screen and then go straight into the opening cutscene. You can pause the cutscene to reach the options menu and turn on Controller Tilt Assist, Visual Aid and Camera Assist. Strong controller vibration and sounds from the controller speaker are a core part of play; adjust them in the PS5 system settings. Nobody on our team has played the opening yet.
Good to know: Some optional moments ask you to blow into the controller microphone (Access-Ability).
Sensory scale
Each item is scored from 0 to 3: 0 = None; 1 = Mild, or can be turned off; 2 = Frequent; 3 = Intense and can’t be avoided. “Not enough info yet” means we couldn’t find good evidence, so we didn’t guess. For “Ease of stopping”, a higher score means it’s harder to stop.
Mode: Main story (single-player)
| What we check | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing or strobe effects | Not enough info yet | No source on flashing. (The optional Visual Aid setting adds on-screen flashes to match vibration.) Source for Flashing or strobe effects, Main story (single-player) Still checking: Check visual effects for strobing. |
| Sudden loud sounds | Not enough info yet | No source on sudden loud sounds. Access-Ability: heavy use of the controller speaker. Speaker volume can only be changed in system settings. Source for Sudden loud sounds, Main story (single-player) |
| Timers or time pressure | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Timers or time pressure, Main story (single-player) |
| Failure and losing | 1 of 3 | Access-Ability: very frequent checkpoints, and very little is lost when you die. Source for Failure and losing, Main story (single-player) |
| Difficulty spikes | 1 of 3 | Access-Ability: levels are 'generally easy'. The hard challenge levels without checkpoints are optional. Source for Difficulty spikes, Main story (single-player) |
| Scary content and jump scares | 1 of 3 | Access-Ability mentions a 'spooky level' with giant candles. There are boss fights. Source for Scary content and jump scares, Main story (single-player) Still checking: How spooky that level is hasn't been reviewed. |
| Screen motion and camera speed | Not enough info yet | No source on camera speed or shake. A Camera Assist option exists (Access-Ability). Source for Screen motion and camera speed, Main story (single-player) |
| Competition and online strangers | 0 of 3 | Single-player only (FGD: 1 player). ESRB lists no interactive elements. Source for Competition and online strangers, Main story (single-player) |
| Ease of stopping | 1 of 3 | Frequent checkpoints (Access-Ability; FGD), not save-anywhere. Source for Ease of stopping, Main story (single-player) |
| Reading load and text speed | 0 of 3 | FGD: No Reading. Access-Ability: the story is told largely without words. Source for Reading load and text speed, Main story (single-player) |
Concerns to check
Strong haptics, boss fights (check)
Combat or enemies
Where to buy
Sources
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