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The 21st BAFTA Games Awards just wrapped up, and Astro Bot, a Sony PlayStation 5 exclusive, was named Best Game at the event. This 3-D platformer gained a lot of popularity following its release in 2024, with many considering it one of the best Sony-exclusive titles ever.
However, despite Astro Bot winning multiple awards since its release, some players believe it received undue hype and attention. As news of Sony's title winning Best Game emerged, fans began debating whether it was deserved.
User @nlangan wrote on X:
"Ugh. Quickly becoming one of the most overrated game of all time. It's right up there with The Last of Us and Mario 64 right now. All solid 7-8/10 games that people care way too much about."
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@Cpt_Oreo4 also had similar sentiments, posting:
On the other hand, some users expressed support for the title. @notConnorD69 wrote:
"So so skeptical once I heard it was winning tons of awards but a full play through and platinum later, it’s everything I could’ve asked for."
Astro Bot is often compared to Mario games due to their similar elements. For this reason, many Nintendo users dismiss it as a knockoff. Challenging this perspective, @TrayfromtheRich posted:
"I’m genuinely surprised by how much better this game is compared to every other Mario game."
Acknowledging that the title was indeed worth their time, @pickyourownnose remarked:
"Deserved; easily the most fun I had with a game in
@Xyz_lm10_sc30 wrote:
"Deserved hopefully it steers Sony away from live services."
Astro Bot won a total of 5 awards at BAFTA Games Awards
Astro Bot proved to be a major success for Sony in 2024. The game not only featured fun quests and exciting gameplay but also paid homage to many classic Sony titles through Easter eggs.
In addition to winning Best Game, the title secured four other awards at the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, including:
- Animation
- Audio Achievement
- Family Game
- Game Design
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