Summary
AnAstro Botplayer noticed a cool detail about the game’s motion controls that lets fans “feel” the characters living inside their controller.Astro Bothas been praised for its creative use of the DualSense controller features for a more immersive gameplay experience.
Although it’s been a little over a week since its launch,Astro Bothas already become one of thehighest-rated video games in history. The 3D platformer has received very positive reviews from critics, with a 95 overall rating. It has also become the highest-rated first-party PS5 game ever, surpassingGod of War Ragnarok. One of the things that fans think makesAstro Botsuch a great game is its motion controls, which exploit the DualSense’s haptic features in clever ways. For example, players can tilt their controller to climb cliffs or guide their spaceships when flying. Moreover, when players rescue a bot, they jump inside the player’s controller by going under the Touchpad. This last detail is enhanced by a fun feature spotted by a particular player.
Reddit user BROHONKY shared a video pointing out a neat aspect ofAstro Bot’s motion features. As shown in the clip, while on the game’s pause screen, players can tilt their controller in different directions, and they will physically feel how the bots inside their DualSense move around. The bots also make excited noises that echo differently depending on the controller’s position. This is just one of the manyways thatAstro Bottakes advantage of the PS5’s capabilities.
Astro Bot Player Notices Cool Motion Feature on Pause Screen
Under the original post, a fan commented that the feature also considers the number of bots collected, explaining that if players tilt their controller more slowly, they can tell how many characters are inside. When developing the game, Team Asobi realized thatthe DualSense controller would beAstro Bot’s best allyfor a unique gameplay experience. Some of these motion features were already put to use inAstro’s Playroom, butAstro Bottakes the controller’s haptic abilities to a whole new level.
Despite its critical acclaim,Astro Bothas had trouble selling in certain markets. Regardless, Team Asobi has confirmed thatAstro Botwill receive a free DLC in the future that will add online leaderboards, speedrun levels, and new bots to rescue with more references to beloved franchises. The expansion is set for release later this year. WhetherAstro Botcould receive a sequel remains unknown, but fans hope that Team Asobi and Sony will consider it as an option.
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