thatJohann
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having no checkpoints in those killed the fun for me. So I stopped so I can keep thinking it’s a 10/10 game lol
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Astro Bot |OT| Robot in disguises
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Danjin44
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But they are super short, they are optional challenge levels.
Camreezie
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They really arent that bad. Just got the platinum trophy at 17h. None of the symbol stages took more than 20 minutes of retries.
nowhat
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Astro Bot game director interviewed in the Friends Per Second podcast (timestamped to the interview):
Edit: no major spoilers, it's more about the origins/inner workings of Team Asobi. Some stuff that has been in the trailers, and a few mentions of some of the cameos.
Edit: no major spoilers, it's more about the origins/inner workings of Team Asobi. Some stuff that has been in the trailers, and a few mentions of some of the cameos.
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Big Baller
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Alan Wake
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He can fly, he can climb, he can box, he can swing, he can dive, he can spin through sand... I'd say the moveset is pretty darn diverse.
SweetTooth
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This game has definitely elevated DualSense to be best controller ever for me, the little sounds, haptic nudges that you feel while interacting with smallest things in the game is pure magic and it adds so much to the game.
I can definitely say that Astrobot and Returnal experiences would feel different played by anything other than Dualsense!!
I can definitely say that Astrobot and Returnal experiences would feel different played by anything other than Dualsense!!
James Sawyer Ford
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Finally beat splashing sprint after 50 deaths or so….shiiiiit
decisions
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The usage of the controller here is truly amazing, truly new, and a testament to the power of the unification of hardware and software. I hope that developers don't stop innovating on input methods, it feels like that is something that is starting to die and yet it is one of the things that can provide truly fresh gaming experiences.
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bender
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Finished the first Galaxy. Some thoughts:
-It might not be the most mechanically deep platformer, but the controls are rock solid and the feel and momentum of jumping feel great. The powers you pickup along the way add nice variety.
-I was a little bummed out that the first special bots you encounter are The Hunter and MGS trio as those were my most wanted surprises At least I still have Ico, SOTC, and TLG to look forward to.
-I really want a new Ape Escape now.
-Just like Playroom, the Haptics are wonderful and I really wish we'd get a horror game that has as much effort and care put into this feature. Imagine the possiblities!
-And speaking of Playroom, I kind of thought the same thing then, but I do wonder where they go from here after leaning so heavily into Playstation's history.
-It might not be the most mechanically deep platformer, but the controls are rock solid and the feel and momentum of jumping feel great. The powers you pickup along the way add nice variety.
-I was a little bummed out that the first special bots you encounter are The Hunter and MGS trio as those were my most wanted surprises At least I still have Ico, SOTC, and TLG to look forward to.
-I really want a new Ape Escape now.
-Just like Playroom, the Haptics are wonderful and I really wish we'd get a horror game that has as much effort and care put into this feature. Imagine the possiblities!
-And speaking of Playroom, I kind of thought the same thing then, but I do wonder where they go from here after leaning so heavily into Playstation's history.
The artful mincer
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Yeah! I screwed around in it for about an hour and a half. I finished it by accident and was happy just to go through again!
Punished Miku
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It's pretty similar to Kirby. Yes, you have to redo it.
bender
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It's my only minor gripe with the game so far.
OverHeat
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Cry me a river
Certinty
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Not a major dealbreaker but an odd choice for sure. It would be so much better if it just unlocked the level and let you continue with the one you were already on. Odd choice.
Punished Miku
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I think Super Mario World is the same also if I remember correctly. Been a few decades. It's strange, but kind of a throwback to platformers. But yeah, Kirby still does this on new games. In Mario World it makes sense since you're carving out new paths on the map. They're kind of going for that I guess.
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bender
What time is it?
Cry me a river
JohnnyPhats
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GOTY for me. Just a video game ass video game. Love it.
TheDuskwalker
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I think I enjoyed this game a little too much.
That 6AM isn't because I woke up early. I thought it was like only 2. Thank goodness it's Sunday.
That 6AM isn't because I woke up early. I thought it was like only 2. Thank goodness it's Sunday.
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Vick
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Platinum!
Left my favorite Level's easter egg for last.
Incredible game, would say literally perfect if they let us play as the special characters, and their abilities, outside of their Levels once the game is completed.
Left my favorite Level's easter egg for last.
Incredible game, would say literally perfect if they let us play as the special characters, and their abilities, outside of their Levels once the game is completed.
Brutal one that was. Yet knowing what lies ahead if you want to 100%..
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RoadHazard
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Three worlds in, this has been great so far. Very Mario, just pure fun. And so polished, like you'd expect a Nintendo platformer to be.
One thing that's been lacking is, as expected, the difficulty level. The game has been extremely easy so far, with a bit more challenge from the PS symbol levels. I hope there's some optional endgame stuff that's significantly harder, like Mario games usually have. We'll see.
All the PS references and cameos are a double-edged sword I think. On the one hand I love how it feels like a big celebration of everything PlayStation. The character-specific levels have been a lot of fun. On the other hand, I do feel like this game doesn't really have much of an identity of its own, like a Mario game would. It does, in a way, feel like an extended tech demo.
But as long as it's fun I guess that doesn't matter too much. And it is!
Not sure I'd say 10/10 right now, but at least 8/10, possibly a 9.
One thing that's been lacking is, as expected, the difficulty level. The game has been extremely easy so far, with a bit more challenge from the PS symbol levels. I hope there's some optional endgame stuff that's significantly harder, like Mario games usually have. We'll see.
All the PS references and cameos are a double-edged sword I think. On the one hand I love how it feels like a big celebration of everything PlayStation. The character-specific levels have been a lot of fun. On the other hand, I do feel like this game doesn't really have much of an identity of its own, like a Mario game would. It does, in a way, feel like an extended tech demo.
But as long as it's fun I guess that doesn't matter too much. And it is!
Not sure I'd say 10/10 right now, but at least 8/10, possibly a 9.
Slothbeing1209
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Playing the game right now.
I loveee the music of each level, my favorite is music in the ghost levels.
I loveee the music of each level, my favorite is music in the ghost levels.
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Shake Your Rump
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skit_data
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I just finished the main game + secret levels (I have 7 bots left to find in total, I think all of them are in the challenge levels).
The end was one hell of a climax and I can see the end boss being fun to replay
I guess Cerny said it the best
"Now this is a game!"
The end was one hell of a climax and I can see the end boss being fun to replay
Am I the only one finding the whole "replacing arms and legs"-part a bit... macabre?
I guess Cerny said it the best
"Now this is a game!"
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DryvBy
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Playing this makes me with Nintendo would do a similar type of game. A tribute to their games, sort of like they did with Smash Bros using trophies and stickers. But a platformer or Zelda type game where each world is full of levels from different systems and has some replayability.
Astro is the best platformer since Mario Odyssey I haven't wanted to put down.
Astro is the best platformer since Mario Odyssey I haven't wanted to put down.
James Sawyer Ford
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Masterpiece the way this builds
Ogbert
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We need to discuss the fact that almost all of the themed levels are unironically far more enjoyable than the games they are paying tribute to.
Japanese developed games place far more emphasis on control, precision and the joy of moment to moment gameplay.
About 95% of games released today do not appear to think fun is an important element of gaming.
Japanese developed games place far more emphasis on control, precision and the joy of moment to moment gameplay.
About 95% of games released today do not appear to think fun is an important element of gaming.
James Sawyer Ford
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Nope, they’re cool homages but they’re my least favorite levels in the game
All the games they tribute are fun to play, so not sure what you’re on about
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Ogbert
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Magic Carpet
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Beat the Cameleon Boss and did all the stuff to reveal the last galaxy area. I've missed a bunch of bots and puzzle pieces along the way. I stopped doing the Face Button challenges for now. I'll give them a go last.
There is indeed a Camera Mode that gets unlocked if you get enough puzzle pieces.
At the rate I'm going all be playing this for the rest of the month trying to get everything.
There is indeed a Camera Mode that gets unlocked if you get enough puzzle pieces.
At the rate I'm going all be playing this for the rest of the month trying to get everything.
skit_data
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I finally managed to beat Splashing Sprint.
I don't like having to use that damn duck. The spray pattern is slightly too random and its causes you to turn slower which feels off. I strongly suspect it will get patched.
Edit: I realized you minimize the risk of leaving small pockets of lava/mud if you "wiggle" it a little bit as you run, made it a bit easier.
I don't like having to use that damn duck. The spray pattern is slightly too random and its causes you to turn slower which feels off. I strongly suspect it will get patched.
Edit: I realized you minimize the risk of leaving small pockets of lava/mud if you "wiggle" it a little bit as you run, made it a bit easier.
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Vick
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Ancient Gamer
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Is the Minecraft reference the block characters that are from 3D Dot Game Heroes on PS3?
CrustyBritches
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I love how the game will barf up a totally altered level on you out of nowhere.
James Sawyer Ford
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I keep it funky and I keep the party going
Strong JSR vibes
Strong JSR vibes
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Danjin44
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I’m playing this game like I play most platfomers, I will not move on to the next stage until I get EVERYTHING on current stage.Beat the Cameleon Boss and did all the stuff to reveal the last galaxy area. I've missed a bunch of bots and puzzle pieces along the way. I stopped doing the Face Button challenges for now. I'll give them a go last.
There is indeed a Camera Mode that gets unlocked if you get enough puzzle pieces.
At the rate I'm going all be playing this for the rest of the month trying to get everything.
Magic Carpet
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Thats hardcore. I don't mind going back and getting missed stuff later. I want to see all the new stuff now.