We got tons of new details on Astro Bot during our hands-on session at Summer Game Fest. Here's everything we learned.
This story is part of our Summer Gaming Marathon series. On September 6, PlayStation is primed to break the mold. After years of tightening its focus on mature adventure games aimed at older audiences, its big holiday release is something much more family-friendly: Astro Bot . Positioned as a full-fledged sequel to the PS5 ’s free pack-in game Astro’s Playroom, the 3D platformer is the kind of old-school charmer that feels custom-made for kids and the young at heart.
During my demo, I’d play a handful of levels from the first of its five worlds. Upon jumping in, I’m immediately reminded why the series is so special. The first stage begins when I fly through a sky full of pink flamingos, tilting my DualSense controller to steer the ship. From there, I land in a grassy patch with enough space to run around, reacquaint myself with Astro’s signature hover jump, and find some secret collectibles strewn about its interactive environment.
“Something that always comes back in conversation is the tempo and melody of the levels,” Doucet says. “It’s about having the right heartbeat so you never get bored, but you don’t get overwhelmed either. Whether it’s too many things thrown at you or too much visual detail.
Another power gives me a pair of froggy boxing gloves. Those aren’t just used to punch enemies, with the left and right triggers controlling the corresponding hand. I can also grapple and swing off of objects with them, as well as turn myself into a slingshot by grabbing specific points and pulling my control stick back. Each power I found carried a delightful surprise that served multiple purposes.
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