The plucky platformer Astro Bot won the top prize at the Game Awards on Thursday, a crowning achievement for a character who originated as an asset for a PlayStation tech demo.

The game, developed by Team Asobi, is both a mascot platformer in the vein of Crash Bandicoot and an exploration of the deep catalog of Sony franchises. In his review for The New York Times, the critic Harold Goldberg called Astro Bot an “enjoyable endeavor that often showcases the brilliance of game makers who know their history.”