Astro Bot Rescue Mission

Astro Bot Rescue Mission (also Astro Bot: Rescue Mission or ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission called) is a by Japanese development studio YOU Japan Studio , exclusively for the PlayStation 4 developed Jump 'n' Run - video game , the one with the DualShock 4 controller is controlled and requires PlayStation VR possession . The publisher is Sony Interactive Entertainment .

The game's protagonists are so-called astro bots, small robotic beings that live inside the PlayStation controller. The mini-robots appeared in the mini-game collection The Playroom in 2013 and in The Playroom VR in 2016 . A demo version of the game can be downloaded for free.

action

Captain Astro is on a peaceful space mission with his crew of Astro Bots when his spaceship is attacked and destroyed by a green, tentacle-proven alien . During the attack, the crew members are spread across five different planets and Captain Astro sets out to save his crew.

Gameplay

The player uses the VR glasses and the DualShock-4 controller to control the main character Captain Astro with the left analog stick through linear three-dimensional platforming levels, in which skill and precise jumping techniques are important. The different levels are varied with canyons , factories , a fairground or a city in the clouds . Opponents can be knocked out in close combat with blows and twisting attacks or from a safe distance with the flames from the nozzles of his robot feet. The game contains 20 missions in five different worlds and after each completed level there is a fight against a boss, for example a burning octopus or a huge monkey. The upgrades for the DualShock 4 controller, which you can always see in front of you in the virtual world, play an important role. With the harpoon extension, for example, you shoot at rock hooks in order to jerk a passage into the mountains or stretch a rope over which Astro Bot can balance.

In some levels there are various upgrades for the DualShock 4 controller, such as a flashlight to blind ghosts. The player gets the upgrades removed again after the levels.

A special feature of the game mechanics is that not only the character is controlled, but the player is also actively involved in the action. They can look around freely in the virtual environment, discover hidden switches and mechanisms or secret paths and thus intervene in what is happening, for example by using their own body to destroy a wall or catch an approaching soccer ball with a header. Lead developer Nicolas Doucet sums up the possibilities offered by the free control system of the PlayStation VR set in an interview: “You can discover places that you couldn't see before. And this element of discovery, even if it is only a few centimeters to be able to see behind a platform, becomes a central game mechanic. "

reception

The reviews of the game's release have been mostly positive. At Metacritic , Astro Bot Rescue Mission achieved a rating of 90/100 points, based on 38 reviews from the international trade press. In the ratings, the varied gameplay , the personable character and the successful integration of virtual reality using PlayStation VR are particularly emphasized.

“Conclusion:» 3D platformer that shows how VR can enrich traditional genres. Great graphics, great soundtrack, easy to learn, difficult to master. ""

- Eurogamer.de

“Conclusion:» A VR game that not only opens up perspectives, but also looks completely polished and polished! Astro Bot Rescue Mission mixes the classic 3D platformer with lots of cool gadgets that put the player into the action. ""

- 4players

Differences between PS4 and PS4 Pro

Astro Bot Rescue Mission runs on both the normal PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 4 Pro with a constant 60 frames per second . However, the resolution on the PlayStation 4 is scaled lower if there are too many arithmetic operations to ensure a constant frame rate, while the resolution of the game on the PlayStation 4 Pro is permanently 1920 × 1080p ( Full HD ). In general, the picture on the PlayStation 4 Pro looks more detailed and colorful.

Web links

Official German website for the game
Astro Bot Rescue Mission on Metacritic
Astro Bot Rescue Mission at MobyGames (English)

Individual evidence

↑ http://www.4players.de/4players.php/spielinfonews/Allgemein/39805/2178383/Astro_Bot_Rescue_Mission-Download_Rettungs Einsatz-Demo_fuer_PlayStation_VR.html Astro Bot Rescue Mission Demo
↑ https://vr-world.com/astro-bot-rescue-mission-review/ Test VR-World.com
↑ https://www.gamersglobal.de/test/astro-bot-rescue-mission
↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d Astro Bot Rescue Mission - Test, Skill - 4Players.de. Retrieved December 25, 2019 .
↑ https://blog.de.playstation.com/2018/06/25/der-entwickler-von-astro-bot-rescue-mission-sagt-uns-worauf-es-bei-einem-guten-plattformer-fr -ps-vr-arrives / Interview with Nicolas Doucet
↑ Astro Bot Rescue Mission for PlayStation 4 Reviews. In: Metacritic . CBS Interactive , accessed October 14, 2018 .
↑ Astro Bot Rescue Mission for PlayStation 4. In: GameRankings . CBS Interactive , accessed October 14, 2018 .
↑ Markus Grundmann: Astro Bot Rescue Mission put to the test - robot love. Retrieved October 14, 2018 .
↑ Jan Wöbbeking: Test: Astro Bot Rescue Mission - Small Bot - Great fun. Retrieved October 14, 2018 .
↑ Benjamin Braun: Test: Astro Bot Rescue Mission - Humorous and creative VR platformer. Retrieved October 14, 2018 .
↑ Dennis Oprisa: Test: Astro Bot Rescue Mission - This game was missing in the VR world. Retrieved October 14, 2018 .
↑ Patrick Held: Test: Astro Bot Rescue Mission - Jump'n'Run on a new level. Retrieved October 14, 2018 .
↑ https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/astro-bot-rescue-mission Metacritic Score Astro Bot Rescue Mission
↑ https://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2018-10-11-astro-bot-rescue-mission-test-roboterliebe
↑ http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/Allgemein/Test/Fazit_WANY/Allgemein/39805/83413/Astro_Bot_Rescue_Mission.html

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