Tales from the Backlog

197: Astro Bot (with Josh Covel - Still Loading Podcast)

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With the world being the way it is, it's a rare treat to play a game that's just pure joy from start to finish, and that is exactly what Astro Bot (Team Asobi, Sony, 2024) brings. From the opening cutscene to the final boss, Astro Bot is both one of the greatest platformers ever made and a joyous celebration of 30 years of Playstation history. I treasure a game like this as a player, and almost even moreso as a critic. I hope you enjoy the discussion!

Guest info: Josh Covel (he/him)

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    • 0:00 Title Card
    • 0:33 Introductions
    • 6:11 Our Histories with Astro Bot
    • 9:42 Opening Thoughts
    • 13:06 Game Setup and Playstation History
    • 23:08 Criticisms of The Playstation Tie-Ins
    • 39:34 Gameplay & Powerups
    • 49:20 Complexity and Difficulty
    • 1:00:19 Collectibles and Secrets
    • 1:08:15 Music and Sound Design
    • 1:23:55 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
    • 1:29:13 Still Loading Podcast
    • 1:34:58 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
    • 1:37:34 Spoiler Section- Playstation Themed Levels
    • 2:01:43 Final Level and Miscellaneous Favorite Things

      • Music used in the episode is credited to Kenneth C M Young. Tracks used: I Am Astro Bot (ASTRO BOT Remix), Disco Tree, Big Wave, You Know What You've Got To Do, Drake's BOTtune, Bot of War

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