Astro Bot – Part 6-3
Post-game cleanup seems like a great excuse to tell some stories while we're playing Astro Bot. https://youtu.be/yWc2AzNkP9c Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Unfortunately, my memory was correct. Ian Miles Cheong was, indeed, a writer at The Escapist back when it collapsed the first time. In looking at those dates, it shocks...
Astro Bot – Part 6-2
Cleanup continues, and this time we're tackling the remaining secret levels. https://youtu.be/YLRCdM6oG2I A care-free and joyful mood permeates almost all aspects of Astro Bot, which is a large reason why it lands so well for so many people. However, this final level in the Lost Galaxy, our...
Astro Bot – Part 6-1
Squarely within the Astro Bot post-game, it's time to start collecting everything we missed. https://youtu.be/24FxdQS-9xw Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I do want to take a moment to give a shout-out to Bird Bot. Despite our hiccup at the beginning, in general Bird Bot is a great compromise that allows...
Astro Bot – Part 5-4
With the evil space bully out of our way, it's time to start to process of finding everything we missed. https://youtu.be/e8vLCOyhTcE Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud And next week, I fully expect that we'll be wrapped up with Astro Bot. I'm still not sure what comes after, but we'll cross...
Astro Bot – Part 5-3
At long last, we have arrived at end(?) of Astro Bot. https://youtu.be/pKSF-bJu8bM Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Overall, this is one of the most joyous games on my PS5, and the final boss is no exception. They chose wisely with regards to what gimmicks they brought into the fight. And...
Astro Bot – Part 5-2
Another boss and another cameo world await us in this episode of Astro Bot! https://youtu.be/diGiAtKtJsY Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud As far as cameos go, Horizon is probably the safest one. And yet, it's also one of the most boring options precisely for that reason. I should be content since Loco...
Astro Bot – Part 5-1
Our adventures in PlayStation nostalgia continue as we enter the final stretch of Astro Bot! https://youtu.be/dgR1aOqnFpI Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Looking through all of these references to old games that I both have and have not played gets me thinking about the ever present "backlog" that I and many...
Astro Bot – Part 4-4
With one hub world left, we're getting that much closer to seeing all there is to see of the base game Astro Bot. https://youtu.be/2SW_ZYMiVug Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Honestly, the greatest revelation from this time playing Astro Bot is that there is cabal of genuine David Cage fans who...
Astro Bot – Part 4-3
Another boss defeated means it's time for another cameo level. And this one is particularly Loco. https://youtu.be/2q3GOORXJjA Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud For this playthrough, I've chosen to use the analog stick instead of motion controls for segments that would otherwise make use of the gyroscope. However, for most of...
Astro Bot – Part 4-2
The rains have ceased, and we have been graced with a new day. Therefore, we have the perfect excuse to stay indoors and play some more Astro Bot! https://youtu.be/7tYBBdRk3Wg Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I can't believe it took me so long to identify Chris Redfield of all the possible...