One of 2018's best games, virtual reality or not, was Astro Bot Rescue Mission, a fresh, innovative PlayStation VR platformer that's an absolute joy to play from start to finish. So well produced is the game, in fact, that it's seen a crazy number of comparisons to Nintendo's platforming icon. When asked what he thinks about this in a great interview with Game Informer, director Nicolas Doucet says it's "very flattering" to have Astro Bot compared with Mario.
During the publication's latest podcast, he also talks pretty openly about Astro Bot's development, and it's a fascinating discussion. During the lengthy chat, you'll learn that the core team behind the game was just 15 people, many of them new to the industry. He also talks about gameplay gadgets that didn't make the cut, and what virtual reality brings to platformers and games in general.
If you've any interest, it's well worth checking out. Are you a fan of Astro Bot Rescue Mission? Does Doucet say anything here that surprises you? Take a running jump into the comments below.
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I really want some DLC or something for this game. The ghost level was so much fun.
So many of the levels had awesome ideas that I wish were expanded to a full ‘world’ of levels versus just one level. But at least we got a lot of variety!!
@NintendoFan4Lyf Astro Bot is worth it though!
Yes every PS4 gamer should experience this amazing game. It’s worth owning PSVR for this title but there are other great games to justify ownership of VR unit.
I played the demo and had a blast with it.
Astro Bot: Robot Rescue has no right to be as good as it is.
It blew my mind from start to finish.
Didn't have psvr anymore but I tried this game on psvr demo on mall and man this game is great, it's like you're really in the game, it's an evolution of 3D platformer.
@NintendoFan4Lyf What about Labo Vr bro lol
@NintendoFan4Lyf
Good thing Nintendo isn't trying to shove VR down our throats. Could you imagine playing Mario Odyssey in first person in VR? I'd barf after every 3rd jump or spin.
@Gamer4Lyfe I know you're just joking around, but Labo VR is more of a novelty experience, not sure you can actually call it VR. Also it's £40, not £250, so you could see it as a more advanced version of Google Cardboard. I'll probably buy Labo VR at some point if the reviews are good, but I won't buy a PSVR for a couple of good games and a mountain of shovelware.
I tried the demo on the the PS Store, and it blew me away.
The game is stunning and so much so I even went to the trouble of achieving platinum.
hopefully we get a sequel for ps5
@YETi snap.
Astrobot is the best Platformer I have ever played. So many new ideas.
I think the comparisons to Mario are unfair though. As in it is really unfair to Astrobot.
Astrobot Is fantastic, I highly recommend it. Also one of the most fun platinum trophies to collect. Even the collectibles are fun to go after, that's a rare achievement.
Top 10 games this generation tbh.
@themcnoisy
I disagree. The gameplay is very similar to NES super Mario bros and super Mario 2. The enemies are basically turtles and spiked turtles. You collect coins, climb vines, and at the end of every level you jump on a flag pole. To ignore the similarities does a real disservice to a gaming icon
@Oleschool Mario is amazing OS no doubt. In fact SMB3 won our forum best Nintendo game ever. I live Super Mario. Ultra respect goes to the plumber.
However, you can't just say that vines and poles were in Mario first. I once went into a strip club and I knew were Miyamoto got the idea. That kinky guy.
Anyhow Astrobot blew my (pretty tiny) mind. I was enamured start to finish. The section in the water was fabulous. Headbutting the barriers. Astrobot running around your head. It was so overflowing with joy. The real world was rubbish in comparison.
This doesn't have to be about which is better. As mentioned, Mario all the way upto sunshine were regular games for me, way back when. It's a fantastic set of games everyone should / must play. I also feel that astrobot is the best VR game. Go with the flow and enjoy it.
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