The just 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 in no way the extent of it. After all, one would think about that even with the entire references, nods, and easter eggs developer Crew Asobi has been capable of 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, through 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 sport. A number of different characters who do seem within the sport can be seen within the idea artwork. You’ll be able to view it and the video under.
After all, Crew 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 Crew Asobi has already began saving up concepts for future projects- or so one would hope, no less than.
Astro Bot has acquired widespread acclaimed, changing into the very best reviewed sport of 2024, whereas it additionally appears to be having fun with robust preliminary gross sales, having bought out on Amazon Japan.
In our personal overview 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. In the event you personal a PS5, it’s worthwhile to play this sport.” Learn the total overview by right here.
