cool down lava to create a safe path for Astro Bot. Using these controller gadgets, you are able to help Astro through his journey, combining the 3rd person platforming with the gadget use in 1st Person. This duality is one of Astro Bot's unique points and makes it a mix between traditional platform games and VR positional gameplay. At the end of every world, a huge boss awaits requiring you and Astro to work as a team to defeat. Development The game was created by Japan Studio's Team Asobi division. Due to popular demand and fan feedback of the mini game called "Robot Rescue" in The Playroom VR, Japan Studio decided to make a fully fleshed game based on the mini game. Astro Bot Rescue Mission was developed in 18 months by a team of 25 people. The music was composed by Kenneth C M Young. The game has been bundled with fellow VR game Moss. Reception The game was released on 2 October 2018 in Europe and North America and 3 October 2018 in Asia in both digital and boxed formats. As of July 2019, Astro Bot Rescue Mission is the highest rated VR game in history according to review site Metacritic, and the 6th highest rated PS4 game in 2018. The game was especially praised for its use of the DualShock 4 controller's features and varied level design. Chris Dunlap's 10/10 score on GamingAge stated that "Astro Bot Rescue Mission is an extremely fun and engaging game, and a dynamite addition to the growing PSVR library." PSU.com said "Easily the best platformer and PS VR game on the market this year." Accolades Sequel A sequel, Astro's Playroom, was released for the PlayStation 5 as a launch title that is pre-installed on every console and served as a tech demo for the new DualSense controller. References External links Official website 2018 video games 3D platform games PlayStation Network games PlayStation VR games PlayStation 4 games PlayStation 4-only games PlayStation 4 Pro enhanced games Sony Interactive Entertainment games Single-player video games Sony Interactive Entertainment franchises Astro Bot Video games developed in Japan Video games about robots Video games scored by Kenneth Young The Game Awards winners