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[ManaByte]

The credits have spoilers for DLC bots.

 

[Ogbert]

The credits have spoilers for DLC bots.

I legitimately died during the credit sequence.

 

[Danjin44]

Thats hardcore. I don't mind going back and getting missed stuff later. I want to see all the new stuff now.

I'm just being stubborn. I need get that gold flag on stage or I can't move on.

It helps that stages are not very long, I can easily replay a stage fast and get the bots and puzzles pieces I missed.

 

[JangoRain]

Adoring the game so far. Wasn’t really buying into the hype for the first two worlds, but once I got into world 3 the game really started to click for me and leave me in awe.

Small thing, but I’m digging some of the dualsense custom colors. Makes me wish more now than ever that Sony would launch its own design lab!

 

[Bania Gold]

This game came at the perfect time for me.

I've been in a real gaming rut. Some of that is probably me trying to play quantity over quality and some of that is big name games really letting me down of late.

Astro Bot is just simple fun.

Gorgeous visuals, great audio, cute and well designed characters and enemies, varied and unique gameplay and controller gimmicks, cool little secrets and surprises.

It's not super addictive like my favourite games, not something I feel I want to rave to my mates about and tell them they need to play it, but a game I can just sit there and play with a big smile on my face.

 

[Certinty]

Those PlayStation button challenges are so weird.

The last collection of four are by far the easiest.

A few challenging ones overall though with one that took me over 20 mins. A few others which took 5-10.

Enjoyed those. Wish there were more.

 

[Yoshi97]

I love this game so much I’m getting psvr to play the original which looks and sounds like this game….. not as good but you know what I mean!

It’s on sale Astro vr for 10 bucks and got the psvr for 75.

Where'd you get Psvr for 75 bucks?

 

[swaffles23]

I love this game

 

[MISTER INVEIGLER]

I just beat my first boss. I'm having a blast with the game. Sleeper hit, it is one of the best games I've played this gen and I've played some great games so far.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

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.

Thats hardcore. I don't mind going back and getting missed stuff later. I want to see all the new stuff now.

I find that if I don't get everything before moving on, then I have a high chance of never coming back after reaching the end. I also prefer to get that stage complete while it is fresh in my mind. Then once it is done, I don't have to think about it again.

Those PlayStation button challenges are so weird.

The last collection of four are by far the easiest.

I've only done triangle and square so far. All the squares were far easier than that one triangle. That triangle may be the hardest in the game?

 

[Codeblew]

I haven't really played this type of game too much in the last 2+ decades but this game is just pure fun, enjoyment and relaxation. I don't know if it is considered AAA but it is definitely AAA quality. This is my GOTY so far.

 

[sachos]

That God of War Remix song is so fucking good!!!

Spoiler

The BB hunter interaction is such a nice touch too, such a surprise lol.

 

[Danjin44]

I have very small issue….I change my controller’s colour but when boot the game back up it goes back to its default colour. Is this a bug?

 

[crunchyBiscuits]

I have very small issue….I change my controller’s colour but when boot the game back up it goes back to its default colour. Is this a bug?

Sounds like a bug to me. I've changed the color on mind and it has stuck between game boots

 

[Danjin44]

Sounds like a bug to me. I've changed the color on mind and it has stuck between game boots

Yeah for some reason mine doesn’t.

 

[R6Rider]

Yeah for some reason mine doesn’t.

Odd. I'll have to check next time I play, but I'm pretty sure mine has been keeping to what I select.

 

[Magic Carpet]

The duel sense vibrations paired with the speaker do a good job convincing me that I am rolling a bunch of tiny dice around in my hands.
Gimmicky yes but fun for this kind of game.

Remapping the gyro to the stick and no touchpad use means this can be ported to PC with little to no control issues.

But I think whatever is being used for the vibration should be copied in other controller manufacturers. No more buzzing spinning weights.

 

[nowhat]

Remapping the gyro to the stick and no touchpad use means this can be ported to PC with little to no control issues.

Ported, sure, but without the DS features I think the game looses quite a bit of its unique feel. Are DS haptics currently supported on PC?

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

This borrows so much from Mario that it even has a terrible water level

I loved the water level. Nice open area and amazing music

Got some real dire dire docks vibes

 

[DenchDeckard]

I've not even got chance to play it properly yet and there's people posting they have all the bots.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

I've not even got chance to play it properly yet and there's people posting they have all the bots.

Some ppl played like 20 hours over the weekend lol

 

[nowhat]

Some ppl played like 20 hours over the weekend lol

Getting to 200 bots (so you see the end credits) is pretty easy and can be done rather quickly if you're so inclined.

But getting to 300... some of those challenge levels I will not be able to conquer very soon. I guess I'm getting old. Also, finding that final puzzle piece in the home hub was quite infuriating (but relieving when you finally figure it out).

 

[Power Pro]

Not sure what's considered spoilers or not

Spoiler

oh god, when you hit the Bloodborne character, they do a parry reaction...that's just too good

 

[SegaSnatcher]

But WHY? Why do so many devs fail to do this?

They are afraid of losing important shadow detail because of users using bad settings on their displays.

 

[tommib]

Trico! My heart.





And this is where I was yesterday early in the night. I’ve now beaten the chameleon boss. So one world left, I guess.

 

[Hunnybun]

Man there are so many great stages in this game but that

Spoiler

Loco Roco

one has to be my favourite. Just absolutely gorgeous and a complete surprise.

 

[mejin]

I'm doing everything before moving to new levels. Finished second galaxy and I'm pleasantly surprised each level is a great design with fresh ideas.

Asobi Studio beat Nintendo in their own camp. Hope sales are solid.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

Toughest challenge in the game, took me about 15 attempts (spoilers for the last bot you unlock, you've been warned, it's a good one...)



Got the plat earlier today, still gathering my thoughts before making a long, epic post but for now I'll just say GOTY

 

[Camreezie]

What perceived slight is this dude sperging out about?

 

[Slothbeing1209]

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

What perceived slight is this dude sperging out about?

Jaffe trying (and failing) to be funny as usual, he angled the light under Astro so it looks like a red laser penis, imagine playing a game like this and *going out of your way* to take a screenshot like that, I think the dude has lost all his marbles.

 

[Ogbert]

Those PlayStation button challenges are so weird.

The last collection of four are by far the easiest.

A few challenging ones overall though with one that took me over 20 mins. A few others which took 5-10.

Enjoyed those. Wish there were more.

Yes, that is odd.

I thought Splashing Sprint was the most difficult, but that’s only because:

Spoiler

I didn’t realise you could throw the duck at the first missile

Would be quite fun to have to do all the challenges back to back, like a Champion’s Road type level.

 

[Bond007]

Started the game last night- i expected a great game and that is def what i got.
Look forward to collecting everything.

 

[Slothbeing1209]

What is the name of music in loco roco level?
Nvm found it

 

[saintjules]

I've not even got chance to play it properly yet and there's people posting they have all the bots.

People like to rush and not savor. Either that or they ain't got lives lol.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Toughest challenge in the game, took me about 15 attempts (spoilers for the last bot you unlock, you've been warned, it's a good one...)



Got the plat earlier today, still gathering my thoughts before making a long, epic post but for now I'll just say GOTY

No fucking chance in hell my reflexes any good to do that level.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Oh my gosh......me when i came across that

Spoiler

APE ESCAPE

level!!!!!!!!

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

No fucking chance in hell my reflexes any good to do that level.

I'm in my 40's, guess I still got it lol

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I've been taking my time with Astro Bot due to irl commitments, etc., but I just wanted to drop by and say that this game is such a joy to play.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

I've been taking my time with Astro Bot due to irl commitments, etc., but I just wanted to drop by and say that this game is such a joy to play.

It’s hard to put down if you have the free time

“just one more level” syndrome is real

 

[CrustyBritches]

I have very small issue….I change my controller’s colour but when boot the game back up it goes back to its default colour. Is this a bug?

Same here. Even just going back to the title screen and reloading the save will revert it to default. I thought it was just the way it works.

 

[[Sigma]]

Copy finally arrived. Will be playing in a little bit.

 

[touchfuzzy]

Might be the best game Sony has ever put out. And I'm not even halfway through.

 

[Danjin44]

Same here. Even just going back to the title screen and reloading the save will revert it to default. I thought it was just the way it works.

It’s a small issue but I hope they patch it.

 

[Chuck Berry]

100%'d World 1 over the weekend and that's it. Im gonna slow roll the fuck out of this one. It's magical and once it's over, it's over. Gotta savor as much as possible.

 

[Shakka43]

Toughest challenge in the game, took me about 15 attempts (spoilers for the last bot you unlock, you've been warned, it's a good one...)



Got the plat earlier today, still gathering my thoughts before making a long, epic post but for now I'll just say GOTY

Are there any time based challenges? This doesn't look too hard, obviously I haven't tried it yet but at least looking at it.

 

[Danjin44]

Are there any time based challenges? This doesn't look too hard, obviously I haven't tried it yet but at least looking at it.

No, Kirby the Forgotten Land was mostly time based challenge….some of them were super strict….you almost had no room for error if you want to get the best time.

 

[Ogbert]

Are there any time based challenges? This doesn't look too hard, obviously I haven't tried it yet but at least looking at it.

Nothing time based.

Don’t worry about the challenges. They’re good fun. Nothing too hard; you just need to get the timing down.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Nothing time based.

you just need to get the timing down.

Thats an Oxytocin or something.

There are a few time based things in the game. One of them is Time based. Which has a time limit.
Timey Whymey stuff.

 

[Ogbert]

Thats an Oxytocin or something.

There are a few time based things in the game. One of them is Time based. Which has a time limit.
Timey Whymey stuff.

Ha! Isn’t Oxycotin the morphine substitute?

Oxymoron, I presume.

To clarify, nothing time-based where you have a restricted time to complete a task.

The challenge levels feature timed activities, in terms of rhythm and getting the ‘beat’ of the level.