The former president of Nintendo of America noted that "Astro Bot has almost surpassed Nintendo in its own games"

By: Vladyslav Nuzhnov | 23.01.2025, 11:37
The former president of Nintendo of America noted that "Astro Bot has almost surpassed Nintendo in its own games"

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé praised Sony and Team Asobi's Astro Bot game during the New York Game Awards 2025.

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Speaking at the ceremony, where Astro Bot won awards for Best Game Music, Best Children's Game, and the top prize for Game of the Year, Fils-Aimé said: "I have to admit, Astro Bot has almost outdone Nintendo in its own games."

Astro Bot, released in September 2024 for PlayStation 5, quickly gained critical and player acclaim, often being compared to Nintendo's best platformers such as Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Odyssey. While accepting the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards in December 2024, game director Nicolas Doucet recalled his experience playing Super Mario Bros. as a child, which influenced the development of Astro Bot.

You can find out why Astro Bot is a great game in our review.

Source: Reddit