playstation Astrobot It has been an incredible success story for the publisher and a complete museum of history. Beyond being a fun 3D platform game in itself, Astrobot A loving tribute and homage to the iconic lineup of PlayStation systems, it feels like stepping into a time machine through PlayStation's lineage. What helps with this history lesson is the inclusion of special levels where the titular Astro Bot takes control of certain noteworthy PlayStation franchises.
One of the most surprising special levels revolves around Astro Bot turning into a playable character in the game. LocoRoco. A somewhat obscure franchise that first made a name for itself on the PlayStation Portable, LocoRocoThe inclusion feels like it stands out compared to other PlayStation franchises for receiving special levels such as: god of war, unknownand horizon. Perhaps more than anything else, this surprising inclusion offers new hope. LocoRoco A title can come sooner rather than later.
A new game is made possible with the LocoRoco section of Astro Bot.
Fans won't have to look far to find the LocoRoco series
Compared to other franchises Astrobot, LocoRoco It's much more ambiguous. All of its major titles were released on the PlayStation Portable in the late 2000s, and the franchise has never had a proper original game release on home consoles. Thankfully, fans looking to get involved with the franchise don't have to look too far to find the biggest titles.
both original LocoRoco And the sequel received a remaster on PlayStation 4 in 2017, and the title can also be played as a backwards compatible game on PlayStation 5. LocoRoco Midnight CarnivalIt is a spin-off title that is also a sequel to . LocoRoco 2It was reissued on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2022. All three of these games are also available as part of the premium tier of Sony's PlayStation Plus service, making them more accessible to new users looking to get in on all the games. This is the first time in the series.
LocoRoco could be returning to PlayStation VR2.
LocoRoco It would benefit from including some compatibility with PlayStation VR2 in the future. Sony has had a very difficult time selling its latest virtual reality headset, and there are rumors that Sony is dropping some support for PS VR2. But before officially deciding that this is a flop, Sony should at least experiment with a few new VR2 games. LocoRoco This would be the perfect place to start.
Of course, flat mode may be what helps the game sell the most, but it would also be nice to see some new VR2 integration. LocoRoco title. Because the game focuses on tilting the stage to move the jelly-like LocoRoco character around the level, VR2's range of motion allows players to guide the character throughout the environment by tilting his head. This would be a unique demonstration of hardware that Sony is actually desperate for, given VR2's current difficulties.
LocoRoco
The inclusion feels like it stands out compared to other PlayStation franchises for receiving special levels such as:
god of war
,
unknown
and
horizon
.
Team Asobi is the perfect developer for the LocoRoco revival.
Because Team Asobi is the last team left. LocoRoco Japan Studio, the original developer of the franchise; Astrobot Developer would be the perfect candidate to come back LocoRoco. The developers clearly showed their love for the original game with this integration. AstrobotIt almost felt like an audition. LocoRocoI am a new developer. Perhaps this new special level could be an interesting stepping stone for Team Asobi to come back from beating the bull. LocoRoco big.
Moreover, considering that Team Asobi has clear experience with virtual reality in 2018. Astrobot Rescue MissionThis developer can make VR2's dream come true. The team has been doing an amazing job showcasing PlayStation's hardware for several years, and Team Asobi seems like the right developer to really sell audiences on PlayStation VR2. Whether it comes to fruition or not, LocoRoco It deserves a revival, and hopefully its appearance in Astro Bot is just the tip of the iceberg.
