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Post by zisssou on Sept 6, 2024 12:21:04 GMT
When you get the controller delivered, but haven't actually bought the game. What am I doing.
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X201
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Sept 6, 2024 12:22:16 GMT
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Post by X201 on Sept 6, 2024 12:22:16 GMT
Fuck sake Yodel have 'lost' my Astro Bot controller. Where did you buy it from? Mine from PlayStation Direct came via DPD |
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Post by zisssou on Sept 6, 2024 12:22:52 GMT
Yeah same mine was DPD
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Sept 6, 2024 12:31:46 GMT
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Post by Tomo on Sept 6, 2024 12:31:46 GMT
2009
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Sept 6, 2024 12:54:38 GMT
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 6, 2024 12:54:38 GMT
Where's that PCG editor name?! |
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Post by killerbee on Sept 6, 2024 12:56:03 GMT
My copy arrived and I snuck in a couple of levels over lunch. It’s very much like Astro’s Playroom so if you liked that, you’ll love this.
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Oh, you want more?
Well, I don’t agree that it lacks personality - there are plenty of humorous touches and loads of Easter egg references to various Sony characters. Astro Bot is undeniably cute and wonderfully animated.
It definitely seems to do that Mario thing of having loads of different one-shot ideas that never outstay their welcome and are just cool to play in the moment. Equally, there are plenty of hidden areas and I found one - so far - hidden level that you access and unlock from within another level, which in turn has hidden areas within that… basically, you’re rewarded for exploring thoroughly!
The music and visuals you can watch videos for, but suffice it to say it’s smooth and just really enjoyable to play. The DualSense haptics and speaker really do elevate it though - it uses them really well.
For me, it’s very much on track to be the equal of a Super Mario Odyssey or Galaxy.
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Sept 6, 2024 12:58:05 GMT
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Post by Tomo on Sept 6, 2024 12:58:05 GMT
Where's that PCG editor name?! ... |
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Sept 6, 2024 13:04:59 GMT
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Post by Vandelay on Sept 6, 2024 13:04:59 GMT
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_Gamer?wprov=sfla1But there were two in 2009!!! I don't know either of them to be honest. After my time reading, although I've probably read them elsewhere. Think the latter wrote a few things on RPS.
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Post by Tomo on Sept 6, 2024 13:06:32 GMT
Vandelay the Sherlock to Jambo's Watson
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 6, 2024 13:17:56 GMT
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_Gamer?wprov=sfla1But there were two in 2009!!! I don't know either of them to be honest. After my time reading, although I've probably read them elsewhere. Think the latter wrote a few things on RPS. Hold your horses. It only lists US editors not PC Gamer UK. So looking somewhere else I believe it's Tim Edwards or Graham Smith. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 6, 2024 13:19:58 GMT
Vandelay the Sherlock to Jambo's Watson Yeah the better version of Watson... |
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Sept 6, 2024 13:20:27 GMT
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Post by Tomo on Sept 6, 2024 13:20:27 GMT
Graham Smith is a lovely guy.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 6, 2024 13:21:05 GMT
Hahahaha
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Sept 6, 2024 13:35:22 GMT
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Post by Vandelay on Sept 6, 2024 13:35:22 GMT
It has the UK edition, along with editors, further down the page. Graham Smith wasn't until 2012 (and he used to interact with RPS readers quite a bit and always seemed great).
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Sept 6, 2024 13:42:18 GMT
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 6, 2024 13:42:18 GMT
It has the UK edition, along with editors, further down the page. Graham Smith wasn't until 2012 (and he used to interact with RPS readers quite a bit and always seemed great). That's why I laughed because he's obviously referring to the other name I mentioned... |
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Sept 6, 2024 18:31:37 GMT
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Post by pierrepressure on Sept 6, 2024 18:31:37 GMT
Fuck sake Yodel have 'lost' my Astro Bot controller. Where did you buy it from? Mine from PlayStation Direct came via DPD I bought it from Smyths as that was the only place that had it in stock at the time. |
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Post by gibroon on Sept 6, 2024 18:49:28 GMT
Played an hour or two, completing 4 levels although I missed a few bots on the way. Still has all the charm of the other games but with more gadgets.
Just what I need to relax with a big grin on my face and to get away from all the other serious games I have on the go.
Love it.
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Post by harrypalmer on Sept 6, 2024 18:58:10 GMT
It really is a joy to play.
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Post by monkman5000 on Sept 6, 2024 19:00:58 GMT
How's the gunplay?
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Post by X201 on Sept 6, 2024 20:06:06 GMT
Went to play it for an hour, ended up playing for over 3 hours.
It’s brilliant. Loads of fun. Take your time with everything because there’s some laugh out load funny stuff in it.
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Sept 6, 2024 20:54:04 GMT
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Post by Reviewer on Sept 6, 2024 20:54:04 GMT
Played a couple of hours and there’s certainly a lot of creativity and feels like it’s been made by people that enjoyed making it. It’s full of lots of tiny little touches that just make it fun.
It’s not difficult at all. Once you finish a level off you go back to it you can but a guide for 200 coins that shows you were everything remaining is. I don’t Think the challenge is the appeal.
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Post by kingbambino on Sept 6, 2024 21:21:35 GMT
The last time we had mrs bambino and the 2 kids both glued to a game was probably Mario kart ! It’s the most Nintendo game that’s not on a Nintendo! Constant smiles and great gun play. Joy all round
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Post by Bill in the rain on Sept 7, 2024 5:33:25 GMT
So many trigger warnings!
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Post by Zyrr on Sept 7, 2024 6:02:53 GMT
Loving the levels themed around particular games. The Ape Escape one was cute, but the God of War level was absolutely brilliant. Just wish those levels were maybe a bit longer - but then, I guess at least they don't outstay their welcome! Edit: Holy shit, just did the Uncharted level, with cover shooting mechanics (gunplay!) and a big action set piece finale (joy!!) I'm fucking calling it: this is my game of the year. Sorry, Shadow of the Erdtree. |
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Post by Nemesis on Sept 7, 2024 7:02:57 GMT
Controller turned up yesterday. “Delivered” by DPD which meant they left it outside the door and the outer box was crushed to shit. Testament to the inner packaging for the controller as it survived and no-one nicked it which I was naturally worried about.
Controller itself is a thing of beauty and if it comes up again and you need another it’s well worth getting!
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Post by dfunked on Sept 7, 2024 7:11:19 GMT
White thumbsticks are going to look nasty after a few years. I always try to play with clean hands and don't have any rugrats with their grubby hands, but the original white controller gets grubby so quicky.
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Sept 7, 2024 7:31:13 GMT
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Post by Trowel 🏴 on Sept 7, 2024 7:31:13 GMT
Controller turned up yesterday. “Delivered” by DPD which meant they left it outside the door and the outer box was crushed to shit. Testament to the inner packaging for the controller as it survived and no-one nicked it which I was naturally worried about. Controller itself is a thing of beauty and if it comes up again and you need another it’s well worth getting! Argos have it: www.hotukdeals.com/share-deal-from-app/4409700 |
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Post by Frog on Sept 7, 2024 7:32:41 GMT
White thumbsticks are going to look nasty after a few years. I always try to play with clean hands and don't have any rugrats with their grubby hands, but the original white controller gets grubby so quicky. Grab a set of control freaks, will protect the sticks from wearing down too |
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Sept 7, 2024 7:46:01 GMT
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Post by Nemesis on Sept 7, 2024 7:46:01 GMT
Controller turned up yesterday. “Delivered” by DPD which meant they left it outside the door and the outer box was crushed to shit. Testament to the inner packaging for the controller as it survived and no-one nicked it which I was naturally worried about. Controller itself is a thing of beauty and if it comes up again and you need another it’s well worth getting! Argos have it: www.hotukdeals.com/share-deal-from-app/4409700Nice !!! |
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Sept 7, 2024 7:56:28 GMT
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Post by Nitrous on Sept 7, 2024 7:56:28 GMT
None left near me now, got mine yesterday and don't forget the sign up to get £5 off via email. Link is in that OP on HotUKDeals. |
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