Review2020-11-06

Astro’s Playroom review: the PS5’s Wii Sports

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Andrew Webster The Verge
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Astro's Playroom
Genres · adventure, platformer
Release · Nov 12, 2020
Developer · Team Asobi, SIE Japan Studio
PS5
65 articles 29 writers 9 reviews
Wii Sports
SERIESCompared
Wii Sports
Active · 2006–2022
Latest · Nintendo Switch Sports
Top genres · sports, simulation, racing
51 articles 41 writers 7 games
The Playroom
SERIESCompared
The Playroom
Active · 2013–2018
Latest · Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
Top genres · platformer, adventure
85 articles 38 writers 3 games
Also mentionsTeam AsobiTeam AsobicompanySIE Japan StudioSIE Japan StudiocompanySony Interactive EntertainmentSony Interactive Entertainmentcompany
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