The just lately launched Astro Bot is overflowing with love and adoration for PlayStation, with 150 VIP bots taking the type of quite a lot of characters from first- and third-party franchises from throughout PlayStation’s history- and that’s not at all the extent of it. After all, one would think about that even with the entire references, nods, and easter eggs developer Staff Asobi has been in a position to stuff into the platformer, there can have been many extra that may not have made it by a number of phases of development- a few whom appear to have emerged.
VGC just lately uploaded a behind-the-scenes making-of video on Astro Bot, during which it showcases new idea artwork that includes the Twisted Steel franchise’s Candy Tooth and the Fats Princess franchise’s eponymous protagonist, each of whom don’t seem within the closing sport. A number of different characters who do seem within the sport will also be seen within the idea artwork. You may view it and the video beneath.
After all, Staff 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 characteristic within the base expertise. Or perhaps Staff Asobi has already began saving up concepts for future projects- or so one would hope, not less than.
Astro Bot has obtained widespread acclaimed, turning into the most effective reviewed sport of 2024, whereas it additionally appears to be having fun with sturdy preliminary gross sales, having bought out on Amazon Japan.
In our personal evaluate of the sport, we awarded it a rating of 9/10, saying, “Astro Bot is an excellent love letter to all issues PlayStation, and an distinctive platformer in its personal proper. If you happen to personal a PS5, it’s worthwhile to play this sport.” Learn the complete evaluate by right here.
