Astro Bot tips and tricks: 8 things to know to get started

Astro Bot has a few tough challenges throughout its 10-to-15-hour adventure, but it’s a relatively easy and straightforward platformer overall, offering a strong focus on collectibles and simple combat encounters. Though most genre fans won’t struggle too much with its laid-back and accessible journey, there are still a few things we feel could make the experience even breezier for you. Here are eight tips and tricks to get you started in Astro Bot.

Spin to win

Astro has a few different ways to take out enemies. In addition to some of the cool power-ups you’ll find, your main kit includes beams that come out of your feet when you jump, a simple punch, and a spinning attack. We recommend using the spinning attack as often as possible, as it can make quick work of enemies by taking off the pressure of lining up punches or jumps. It lasts a while, too, so it’s great for moving around large groups of foes and teaching them who’s boss.

Get some extra air with spinning, too

Spinning in combat might make quick work of foes, but that’s not the only benefit it provides. Though Astro comes equipped with a hover ability for longer jumps, you can also use press the Square button at the very end of a jump to do a quick spin that will extend the length of the jump ever so slightly. This tiny bit of additional time in the air can make all the difference when you’re trying to line up a landing on a small platform or reach something far away.

Prioritize collectibles

There are two main collectibles in Astro Bot: bots and puzzle pieces. These may seem like optional components of the game — and it’s true you don’t need to find them all if you don’t want to — they’re actually a vital component to your progression. This is especially true of bots, as you’ll need a certain amount of bots to help you access certain parts of the game’s hub, which uncover additional secrets or pathways. Not to mention, the boss of each galaxy will require a set amount of bots to unlock. Meanwhile, puzzle