Yeah jumping on clouds second to last part of SSD with the lightning.
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Astro's Playroom |OT| Don't sleep on this one
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As someone who didn't join the PlayStation "family" until the PS4, this game really made me realize just how much of the PS history I've absorbed through gaming culture by osmosis regardless of not owning the platforms. Lots of fun references and nostalgia that I only experienced secondhand.
Finished, wonderful.
I haven't played loads of them but I dont think I've ever enjoyed a platformer as much as that. I'd be day one on another Astro game like that.
I haven't played loads of them but I dont think I've ever enjoyed a platformer as much as that. I'd be day one on another Astro game like that.
Loved the surprise final level. That was great homage to how it all started. Some great details that I'm sure I've missed many. Got quite a few of the artefacts and puzzle pieces. Love the interaction with some of the collectibles.
Lol I didn't know there was an OT till just now. Wish I'd known sooner so I could've had a place to gush while I was playing.
I just got the Platinum not too long ago and did the three add-on trophies. This game is incredible. Like holy shit I loved it so much. This is hands down the best launch game imo, I can't believe how great this was from start to finish. I've never seen a game filled to the brim with so much charm, ingenuity, great level design and great gameplay. The fact this was such a love-letter to PlayStation (my chief console brand since I was a kid) just added even more on top. I had a huge smile on my face the whole time as I saw so many nods and references to the great PS games I've played over the last 20-something years. If Sony don't make Astro their mascot then they're fools, plain and simple. God, I really want a full-on Astro game with a Mario budget from these people and I'll be crushed if it never happens. What a fucking game. And it was a pack-in game!!! That I just can't get over. I'd have paid full price for this, because I more than got my money's worth for it.
I just got the Platinum not too long ago and did the three add-on trophies. This game is incredible. Like holy shit I loved it so much. This is hands down the best launch game imo, I can't believe how great this was from start to finish. I've never seen a game filled to the brim with so much charm, ingenuity, great level design and great gameplay. The fact this was such a love-letter to PlayStation (my chief console brand since I was a kid) just added even more on top. I had a huge smile on my face the whole time as I saw so many nods and references to the great PS games I've played over the last 20-something years. If Sony don't make Astro their mascot then they're fools, plain and simple. God, I really want a full-on Astro game with a Mario budget from these people and I'll be crushed if it never happens. What a fucking game. And it was a pack-in game!!! That I just can't get over. I'd have paid full price for this, because I more than got my money's worth for it.
Just got the platinum a few minutes ago and wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. Have to charge the controller now, second time today, I defiintely have to get a second one. Should be less frequent now though that I have finished this, but suspect I will come back for more, it's just fun to play.
Replay the game and take multiple screenshots when you pull them initially from the machine. Then you can see them in that form again! And you get to play it again!
It's pretty intimidating to get a message every time someone beats your time trial score.
I'm just trying to run around as a Viking in England and WadiumArcadium is wrecking my shop.
I'm just trying to run around as a Viking in England and WadiumArcadium is wrecking my shop.
Is there no way to turn off the "Reclaim the lead in ______!" notifications for this game? I thought it was the Activity Challenges option in the PS5's notification settings but I switched it to always hide yesterday and I'm still getting these notifications. I even deleted the game off my PS5 and I still get the notifications for it. It's really annoying.
Unless you mean a different guy with the pink flowers in the PS1 stage?
Unless you mean a different guy with the pink flowers in the PS1 stage?
Second 00:50 in this video. Wollan asked about a robot "dancing with pink flowers in the wind"
sub-5! well done. I was in the top 10 with a 5:19 on the day PS5 launched. I knew that wouldn't last.
Came in here to ask the same thing. Thinking doing the speedrun levels was a bad idea haha.
I finished it yesterday. One of the best experiences of this shitty year for sure. Vib Ribbon was amazing to see. I will also have to replay levels and be a bit more thorough since some of the bots can be a little hard to find - the Demons Souls one, the Days Gone one and the Patapon one for example. Also, super happy that even Ace Combat made the cut!
That being said, aren't the racing games a little underrepresented? The little red RC car is probably Ridge Racer but is there no Gran Turismo or Motorstorm or Twisted Metal?
That being said, aren't the racing games a little underrepresented? The little red RC car is probably Ridge Racer but is there no Gran Turismo or Motorstorm or Twisted Metal?
The game is really fun and great for nostalgia, but the Orbital Obstacles level may be the most unfun thing I have ever played in a game. Controls are just god damn terrible in that area and I look forward to never replaying that part.
Pure joy from start to finish. Playing through the levels was like playing a Where's Waldo of Playstation history.
Game was fun. AMAZING usage of the controller and I'd love to see other games use the card system in the same way that this game did.
I always see Era hype up some 3d platformers to have level design and platforming controls that are as good or better than Mario's, and I'm always immediately underwhelmed when playing those games... but this game is not one of them. The level design is genuinely fantastic. The way it introduces you to new concepts in each world and just runs with it in splendour is confidence I've been looking for in a platforming game since Mario Galaxy 1/2. The controls and tightness of the platforming itself genuinely rival even the best controlling Mario games.
Speaking of taking a lot from the Mario Galaxy games; Only big negative for me... not a fan of a lot of the motion based stuff. It's actually more involved and annoying than some Wii era Nintendo games in some regards. All the tilting to move and angle your bot around... ughhhhh. The touchpad pinball stuff tho... BLISS. I want dlc just for that shit alone. Also, the game's usage of the arrows shows even more reasons why third party devs should implement gyro aiming ASAP.
Easily one of the best pack in games of all time, probably only behind Wii Sports since I probably don't see myself returning to this once after I've gotten the plat, sans dlc and showing off the controller demo to friends.
I always see Era hype up some 3d platformers to have level design and platforming controls that are as good or better than Mario's, and I'm always immediately underwhelmed when playing those games... but this game is not one of them. The level design is genuinely fantastic. The way it introduces you to new concepts in each world and just runs with it in splendour is confidence I've been looking for in a platforming game since Mario Galaxy 1/2. The controls and tightness of the platforming itself genuinely rival even the best controlling Mario games.
Speaking of taking a lot from the Mario Galaxy games; Only big negative for me... not a fan of a lot of the motion based stuff. It's actually more involved and annoying than some Wii era Nintendo games in some regards. All the tilting to move and angle your bot around... ughhhhh. The touchpad pinball stuff tho... BLISS. I want dlc just for that shit alone. Also, the game's usage of the arrows shows even more reasons why third party devs should implement gyro aiming ASAP.
Easily one of the best pack in games of all time, probably only behind Wii Sports since I probably don't see myself returning to this once after I've gotten the plat, sans dlc and showing off the controller demo to friends.
Got the platinum this morning. What a fantastic game from a truly talented team. The game's a great showcase for the Dual Sense but it's even better as a tribute to the PS brand.
I don't have the same level of sentimental attachment to the PS brand that others do as I was a Sega kid in the 90s but I still have fond memories of the PS1 and 2 as well. There were times when I was playing I did get a little bit emotional at certain references especially
My favourite game reference is probably the Resident Evil one. So much of that game was encapsulated in that little scene. Wonderful.
I don't have the same level of sentimental attachment to the PS brand that others do as I was a Sega kid in the 90s but I still have fond memories of the PS1 and 2 as well. There were times when I was playing I did get a little bit emotional at certain references especially
rotating the PS logo on the PS2. That may sound silly but it gave me a flashback to setting up my PS2 back in the day and it was such a trivial thing most games wouldn't think to include.
My favourite game reference is probably the Resident Evil one. So much of that game was encapsulated in that little scene. Wonderful.
People having troy lee with the ball controls
1) use an index finger
2) less is more, you don't have to move much
3) you can click the pad to brake
1) use an index finger
2) less is more, you don't have to move much
3) you can click the pad to brake
I used that level as my coin grinding point for the Gacha solely because it was such a consistently quick level with good payout. Worked real well here. I made wider sweeping motions for monkey compared to "normal" gyro where you barely tilt, don't know if that could help.
Man the ball got me feeling stupid nostalgic over on old PC bowling game where you rolled your trackball to gain momentum. Loved it just for that haha. But yeah, index finger was definitely mandatory. Tried with thumb and I guess it was reading the edge my palm as well or something, was a bit haywire.
Y'all, am I crazy, or is there really no Gran Turismo reference?
I think there are two racing references and they're both Ridge Racer.
I think there are two racing references and they're both Ridge Racer.
I definitely saw a Wipeout reference. In the space level I think?
Platinum get!
The cards and help videos were excellent to mop up the remaining missing collectibles. It's all so seem less and fast. Astrobot defo shows off the controller the best and a great intro to those additional new system level features mentioned.
Great "demo" though. Can't really ask for anymore as a freebie. It's a decent length and filled with lots of cool stuff. Of course I'd have loved more but hopefully we'll get a fully fledged sequel to Rescue Mission. VR or no VR. But preferably the former if they can go all out.
The cards and help videos were excellent to mop up the remaining missing collectibles. It's all so seem less and fast. Astrobot defo shows off the controller the best and a great intro to those additional new system level features mentioned.
Great "demo" though. Can't really ask for anymore as a freebie. It's a decent length and filled with lots of cool stuff. Of course I'd have loved more but hopefully we'll get a fully fledged sequel to Rescue Mission. VR or no VR. But preferably the former if they can go all out.
I don't have a PSVR and am going to wait for the second gen PSVR, but I bought Astrobot Rescue Mission for $9.99 on the PSN Store :)
Excited to play it one day!!
Excited to play it one day!!
That final boss and how it built up was just perfect. Considering PlayStation history there could be no other choice.
It's hard to imagine a better built-in game that encapsulates 25 year of history for both old and new audiences. Included with likely a 100+ million consoles, the inclusiveness of this title will surely create a lot of new fans.
It's hard to imagine a better built-in game that encapsulates 25 year of history for both old and new audiences. Included with likely a 100+ million consoles, the inclusiveness of this title will surely create a lot of new fans.
