Astro Bot concept art shows off missing PlayStation cameos
This article contains spoilers for some of the cameos in Astro Bot.
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Astro Bot director wanted to fill a gap missing since PlayStation Studios "went from making cartoon games" to "mature, hyper-realistic games"
Astro Bot developer Team Asobi wanted to fill a gap in PlayStation's portfolio that went missing when some of its studios pivoted to "mature, hyper-realistic games."
Astro Bot is the best 3D platformer in a decade
There are a few moments during Astro Bot where the screen goes completely black as it transitions between areas. The first time this happened, we were greeted by our own reflection, with an expression of child-like amazement reserved for when you first sat down in front of your parent’s TV with your PS1.
Astro Bot DLC Revealed, Adding Speedrun Mode & Challenge Levels
A recent trip to the Team Asobi studio made by VGC revealed upcoming plans for a DLC for Astro Bot, a game that will be released on September 6. Reviews have already started pouring in, and you can read our review written by Kai here. For those who have already played it, the game is highly revered and scored 94 on Metacritic, making it Universally Acclaimed. When people get around to playing it, they may want more from Astro Bot. With the trip that VGC made to Team Asobi, it has been confirmed that there is a DLC coming, which adds to Speedrun mode and challenge levels for those who want to push themselves to the limit.
Astro Bot is 2024’s highest-rated standalone game so far, according to Metacritic
Astro Bot is the highest-rated standalone game of 2024 so far, according to Metacritic.
Astro Bot DLC will include challenge and speedrun levels
Astro Bot’s DLC plan will include new challenge levels and a speedrun mode.
New Astro Bot Trailer Showcases His Abilities
The Astro Bot game isn't far away, with a release date of September 6, 2024. Players can expect plenty of references from previous PlayStation games, allowing them to get heavily involved in the nostalgia of previous consoles. Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment released the first of five trailers in the series 'Behind the Scenes of ASTRO BOT.'
Crash Bandicoot will cameo in Astro Bot despite Microsoft’s Activision acquisition
Crash Bandicoot will cameo as a ‘VIP bot’ in Astro Bot, despite Microsoft now owning Activision Blizzard.