The lately launched Astro Bot is overflowing with love and adoration for PlayStation, with 150 VIP bots taking the type of a wide range of characters from first- and third-party franchises from throughout PlayStation’s history- and that’s on no account the extent of it. In fact, one would think about that even with all the references, nods, and easter eggs developer Group Asobi has been in a position to stuff into the platformer, there may have been many extra that may not have made it by means of a number of phases of development- a few whom appear to have emerged.
VGC lately uploaded a behind-the-scenes making-of video on Astro Bot, during which it showcases new idea artwork that includes the Twisted Metallic franchise’s Candy Tooth and the Fats Princess franchise’s eponymous protagonist, each of whom don’t seem within the ultimate recreation. A number of different characters who do seem within the recreation will also be seen within the idea artwork. You may view it and the video under.
In fact, Group Asobi has confirmed that it’s engaged on free DLC for the platformer, so there may be maybe an opportunity that we get to see some extra PlayStation cameos down the road that didn’t function within the base expertise. Or possibly Group Asobi has already began saving up concepts for future projects- or so one would hope, no less than.
Astro Bot has acquired widespread acclaimed, turning into one of the best reviewed recreation of 2024, whereas it additionally appears to be having fun with robust preliminary gross sales, having bought out on Amazon Japan.
In our personal evaluation of the sport, we awarded it a rating of 9/10, saying, “Astro Bot is a superb love letter to all issues PlayStation, and an distinctive platformer in its personal proper. In the event you personal a PS5, it’s worthwhile to play this recreation.” Learn the complete evaluation by means of right here.
