I believe Japan Studio is pretty large, so I doubt this is the only thing they've been cooking up!
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Astro Bot Rescue Mission (Sony Japan Studio, PSVR)
- Thread starter AAMARMO
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YES! Robot Rescue was one of the best concepts that come out of launch PSVR, I'm so glad they finally made it into a fully-fledged game. This looks incredible.
They could still show it in some form at the E3 conference. If not, and they show off bland looking titles in place of this, I'm going to be miffed.
Why? This is from the same team that made Playroom and Playroom VR. They were unlikely to be involved in either of those projects as they handle more experimental stuff. Japan Studio is also really big. So they can certainly handle more than one project. And you've got to keep in mind that many of their games aren't even developed in-house. They're collaborations with third party developers.
I feel that should be a right approach of Japan Studio. Attempt to create aesthetic game rather than focus on graphic.
Please developing AA JRPG games.
Please developing AA JRPG games.
Oh wow I totally forgot how bad I wanted this after playing the bit from the Playroom. Day one for sure.
Wow, looks surprisedly great!! o ___ o
Could Astro Bot become the new Sony mascot? Never thought about it, but he is charismatic.
Could Astro Bot become the new Sony mascot? Never thought about it, but he is charismatic.
This is so great. I loved this game in the Playroom VR. PLEASE HAVE COOP SO I CAN PLAY WITH MY GIRLFRIEND. Will buy on sale (not because of quality but because all these good VR games are so expensive)
Yeah, the demo is pure joy. I hope they keep expanding on this IP and release something for non-VR users, too. Not only does it play great, but it's charming as fuck.
Looks so good! I wanted more of this, but never expected they'd actually give us a full game. Day one!
Previews:
Upload VR: Hands-On: Astro Bot Is A Full PSVR Platformer Based On Playroom's Robot Rescue
Upload VR: Hands-On: Astro Bot Is A Full PSVR Platformer Based On Playroom's Robot Rescue
Shack News: ASTRO BOT: Rescue Mission PSVR Hands-on Preview: The VR Platformer We've Been Waiting For
PSU: ASTRO BOTS: Rescue Mission Is Brilliant With PSVR
Variety: PSVR's 'Robot Rescue' Gets Standalone Game
I was actually thinking of a Nintendo association in another way: "Make a full game of that little bit of a bigger product" struck me as very Captain Toad, and I really liked Robo Rescue, so I'm full-in on that vibe again.
the premise is to rescue hundred of your robot friends? man, this could have been Ape Escape if they want to.. but I guess this is also fitting since Astro is basicallly the mascot of PSVR
By far the most charming thing I've played this generation. I smile just thinking about that cute little robot & that super vibrant world in VR. This is just magic, pure magic. Simply overjoyed.
I just got my surprise E3 announcement early along with a few of you I suspect haha.
It does not. The way the mechanics work in the game wouldn't be possible in non-VR outside the platforming itself. The controller has a physical presence in the world that matches where you're holding IRL.
Because they are lacking in compelling reasons for people to purchase PSVR.
If the game is another half-VR half-not then it defeats this purpose.
The camera is your head and so a lot of the levels are designed with a level of perception only afforded by VR. Then the fact that the controller is an actual object in the world that moves where you're actually holding the controller. That mechanic just wouldn't work not in VR without it being incredibly awkward.
looks like the premise of the game is that the level is build around the player (camera) so while you control Astro, you move your head and see the level around you. also, the goal is to basically finding your robot friends, presumably, some of the robot friend will be a bit hidden and will require you to move your head around and find certain angle to see the captured robots.
seems like it's designed with VR in mind.
Not every VR game needs a non-VR mode. Given the limited time and resources, I'd rather they go all in on making an amazing VR game from the ground up like they are doing rather than juggling non-VR mode at the same time.
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Looking good so far. This game is gonna be such a damn joy to play, I can feel it.
