Astro Bot is Now Part of a Very Exclusive Club

Astro Bot is Now Part of a Very Exclusive Club

Key Takeaways

  • Astro Bot is the highest-rated first-party PS5 game with a 95 critic rating, leading a small group of 90+ rated titles.
  • Only four other first-party PS5 games have earned a 90+ critic rating.
  • Future PS5 games may join Astro Bot in the over 90 club, but it’s rare to reach such high critic scores.

As a seasoned gamer who’s witnessed countless generations of consoles come and go, I can confidently say that Astro Bot has truly outshone them all with its exceptional 95 critic rating on PS5. Having played games from the early days of PlayStation to the latest releases, I’ve seen my fair share of high-scoring titles, but none have managed to captivate me quite like this adorable little robot and his mesmerizing 3D world.


As a dedicated PlayStation fan, I can’t help but feel thrilled that Astro Bot has joined the exclusive club of our first-party PS5 games with an average critic rating of 90 and above! This little bot has been making waves since its recent release, garnering critical acclaim across the board. Many are already tipping it as a strong contender for Game of the Year at The Game Awards in December.

While Astro Bot isn’t the sole critically acclaimed first-party PlayStation 5 game, it currently holds the top spot among exclusives for this console. In fact, Astro Bot ranks among one of the highest-rated video games ever made. The exceptional accolades bestowed upon the game have earned it a place in an elite group, which at present consists of only five other titles.

Among the five first-party PlayStation 5 games evaluated by OpenCritic, Astro Bot has received the highest overall critic score, a remarkable 95. God of War Ragnarok follows closely behind with a 93 rating, while Demon’s Souls remake and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 tie for third place with a 90 rating each. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered also earns a 90. In essence, Astro Bot is distinguished as one of the PlayStation 5’s top exclusives so far, boasting impressive critical acclaim.

Highest-Rated First-Party PS5 Games

  1. Astro Bot – 95
  2. God of War Ragnarok – 93
  3. Demon’s Souls (2020) – 92
  4. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – 90
  5. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered – 90

After four years since the launch of the PS5, it might surprise some to find that the number of first-party games scoring above 90 is relatively small. Keep in mind that very few games manage to achieve a 90 average critic score, and even fewer reach the exceptional scores garnered by Astro Bot. As more PS5 games are released, it’s plausible that some may rise to join Astro Bot as standout titles showcasing the system’s potential. Only time will reveal if this comes to pass.

It’s important to note that not all PS5 exclusives are first-party; some have garnered a score of 90 or higher from critics. The standout among these is the highly acclaimed “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,” which came out this year and received rave reviews. For a while, it held the title of the highest-rated game in 2024, but it was later surpassed by “Astro Bot.

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2024-09-10 18:53