Astro & his crew lead you into a magical introduction through the PlayStation®5! In this fun platformer, explore 4 worlds based on the console’s components. Each area showcases innovative gameplay using the new features of the PS5 DualSense™ wireless controller.
My favorite of them is GPU Jungle’s full robotic monkey suit, which leads to vertically-scrolling, 2D-view levels. Each of the four worlds in Astro’s Playroom contains at least one Special Bot waiting to be rescued. These bots are often trapped in cages or hidden behind environmental obstacles. Players must carefully explore each area, paying attention to visual cues and environmental hints, to locate the Special Bots and figure out how to free them. These additional trophies add to the overall playtime and enjoyment of Astro’s Playroom, giving players more content to explore and master. Obtaining all the Bronze trophies is not only crucial for unlocking the Platinum but also enhances the overall enjoyment of Astro’s Playroom.
At the very end of the level, turn around to find a Bot wearing a blue cap trying to crack a safe, who retreats when you get close. This is a reference the Sly Cooper franchise that first appeared in 2002 on PS2, developed by Sucker Punch. This scene refers to his safe cracking skills, and this setup in particular serves as the cover for the European version of the game, where it was known simply as Sly Raccoon.
Joel is holding a brick, a common weapon and means of distraction in the game. On the right-hand side at the start of GPU Jungle is a lower platform of a Bot dancing in an orange head with blue jorts. This references 1996’s Crash Bandicoot on the PS1, developed by Naughty Dog and often considered the PlayStation’s earliest mascot-type character. The dance is the Crash dance created for Japanese ads of the game (specifically the modified one from the N-Sane Trilogy on PS4), while the mask is Aku Aku, Crash’s protector. When you get to the first silver Bounce Pillow, use it to get on top of the wall, then drop off the other side.
Hidden Achievements
Artifact 2/2 “PlayStation Multitap” – At the checkpoint take the left path. Artifact 1/2 “PS One LCD Monitor” – Continue along that path to the end where the group of bots are and pull the wires on the ground to reveal this artifact. Puzzle Piece 1/4 – Once in the main area where you are rolling around as a ball, this puzzle piece is underneath a bridge to the left. Puzzle Piece 2/4 – You will progress through a path of electrified mines to a checkpoint.
With more levels, Astro Bot’s level design is far richer, giving a lot more room for every move and gadget to stand out. Team Asobi basically took everything they learned in the Playroom and improved it before adding it into Astro Bot (and that doesn’t apply only to level design). Playroom holds up surprisingly well in the graphics department, and you’ll only notice the graphical difference between the two entries if you directly compare them. How much does Astro Bot improve on its foundations from the Playroom?
Collect around 6.000 – 6.500 coins and take all the prices in one go. Achieving the platinum trophy in Astro’s Playroom is a relatively quick and straightforward endeavor. Most players can expect to unlock all trophies and earn the platinum within 4 to 5 hours of gameplay.
This is an unmistakable reference to Final Fantasy VII for the PS1, released in 1997 by Square Enix. In particular, the use of the Buster Sword under a spotlight makes this is a reference to the game’s title screen. On the right-hand side of the CRT pile at the end of the level are some Bots huddled around gaming on a CRT.
Psp Camera
For 100% completion in Astro Playroom‚ explore every nook and cranny in each level to find hidden collectibles like puzzle pieces and artifacts. Use the environment creatively‚ such as spinning or jumping in specific ways‚ to uncover hard-to-reach items. Take advantage of the DualSense controller’s features to interact with objects and enemies in unique ways.
All of them are put on display to be looked at or hit to produce sound effects, pop open disc trays, and more. There are other hidden special collectibles in the levels too that I won’t spoil but they play into the other part of this game and that is how it is a love letter to PlayStation fans everywhere. Every level is full of references and Easter eggs to hardware and games that have released over the course of PlayStation’s 25-year history. I’ve been playing on PlayStation for pretty much as long as they’ve been around and seeing every single one of these things kept a smile on my face while I was playing. Trust me when I say you should go into this game seeing as little about it as possible.
Artifact 1/2 “PS2 Game Disc” – After climbing up and reaching the next checkpoint, there is a spot you can blow into the mic which launches a satellite platform. Climb across to the next area and a large rock will crash into the platform. Puzzle Piece 3/4– At the next checkpoint there are some spots you can bounce on to climb up the platforms. Instead of going up, bounce to the opposite side to find this puzzle piece underneath the platform.
While many games supported the DualShock, very few utilized the right analog stick. JAPAN Studio’s own Ape Escape is famous for requiring the use of a DualShock for this very reason. We’ll be playing Astro Bot for our readers and will have our thoughts ready in time for the game’s launch.
To find the special bot in SSD Speedway, head to the Deep Dataspace area. To find the special bot in GPU Jungle, head to the Renderforest area. See in action a level of Astro’s Playroom, the platformer that comes free with your PlayStation 5 and shows off the cool new features of the DuelSense controller. You don’t usually see this kind of charm and polish in the genre unless it has Mario’s name attached to it. Granted, Astro isn’t as acrobatic as our favorite Italian plumber. He has a simple move set consisting of a jump, a hover, and some punches.
Past games are also celebrated in fine style thanks to the little skits that are always going on in the background, often involving other bots playing the role of famous game characters. You also ping Astro into action with a flick of the touchpad and zip up his various special suits by running your finger upwards. We hope you enjoy these updates as much as we had fun making them! In addition to these Special Bots, the PlayStation Labo received an update, so we invite you to check it out and add new artefacts to your collection.
It’s the kind of charming 3D adventure rarely seen outside of Nintendo, one dripping with inventive ideas and heartwarming details. And it might just be the ideal game to sell you on a PlayStation 5. Astro’s Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, so when you first start it up, you may assume it’s a tutorial designed to introduce you to the system’s capabilities. Yes, AF88 is a great showpiece for the PS5’s DualSense controller, applying its haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and motion-sensing technology to a variety of inventive situations. But Astro’s Playroom is much more than a tutorial; it’s a joyful and polished platformer that ushers in a new generation of PlayStation hardware with a big smile. If you’re new to platformers, or video games in general, you may find yourself rushing in and dying quickly for seemingly no reason.