Overview

• Astro Bot was named Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, marking the first time a platformer has won this prestigious title.
• The game also won Best Action/Adventure Game, Best Family Game, and Best Game Direction, solidifying its critical acclaim.
• Team Asobi integrated innovative level design and DualSense haptic technology, creating an experience that celebrates gaming history and appeals to players of all ages.
• Astro Bot's success has reignited interest in platformers, with speculation that it could inspire a resurgence of the genre across the industry.
• Despite some backlash from fans of other nominees like Black Myth: Wukong, Astro Bot's development model and focus on fun are being praised as a sustainable approach for future games.