Each requires specific actions‚ such as solving riddles or interacting with the environment. While not needed for the Platinum Trophy‚ they add depth and fun‚ celebrating PlayStation history. Completing these unlocks unique achievements and brings you closer to 100% completion‚ making them a great bonus for dedicated players. In Astro’s Playroom, scattered throughout the vibrant worlds, are Special Bots that pay homage to iconic PlayStation characters.

Astro’s Playroom: Controls

At the very end of the level, turn around to find a Bot wearing a blue cap trying to crack a safe, who retreats when you get close. This is a reference the Sly Cooper franchise that first appeared in 2002 on PS2, developed by Sucker Punch. This scene refers to his safe cracking skills, and this setup in particular serves as the cover for the European version of the game, where it was known simply as Sly Raccoon.

Gold trophies often require numerous attempts and a willingness to learn from mistakes. By maintaining a positive attitude, embracing the challenge, and refining your skills, you can achieve these prestigious awards and solidify your status as a true Astro’s Playroom master. Puzzle Piece 4/4 – When going down the section where you are blown by two clouds, make sure to stick to the right after the second cloud to get bounced to this puzzle piece. Artifact 1/2 “PlayStation Memory Card” – Just ahead there will be a split in the road with a path on the left with a danger sign.

Cross the controller cable bridge to the island with the strong wind, and then a second controller cable bridge. Directly ahead is an Astro Bot in Ape Escape cosplay hiding in a bush. This section of our Astro’s Playroom walkthrough details all of the Puzzle Pieces in the game, and will help guide you to them to so that you can find and collect them all! They can be found in every level in the game, except for the Network Speed Run levels. Each level of the game has at least a few checkpoints, so do not worry if Astro is accidentally killed. Especially if he’s grabbed a collector’s item while performing a difficult stunt.

Need to get back to it for the special bots, downloaded it the other day but just haven’t got around to it. ( NK88 and other duties) @BrettAwesome It’s been updated, hasn’t it. It seems the special bots are integrated into the guide as opposed to being tacked on as an addendum. Either way, most guides are from when it came out, and a lot more people have a PS5 now.

Other ways to defeat enemies are by jumping and hovering above them and hitting them with Astro’s lasers. There are a few areas where specific weapons like bows and arrows can be used to shoot explosive barrels, a clever way to get the player used to the new norm of adaptive triggers. Astro’s Playroom is a technical demo and free platforming game bundled with every PlayStation 5, and the gaming community could not get enough of its cutesy art style and homage to the brand’s history. Japan Studio wanted to give early users a taste of the hardware’s capabilities and showcase the improvements of the DualSense controller to give them a definitive next-gen experience. The “Hell Diver” Trophy, awarded for jumping off the tallest diving board at the end of Bot Beach. This references 2015’s Hell Divers, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios for the PS4, PS4 and PS Vita.

Astro’s Playroom Media

Although the game is relatively short, it packs a lot of fun and demonstrates the potential of the PS5 and DualSense in this new generation of gaming. Unlocking the Platinum Trophy in Astro Playroom is an achievable and enjoyable journey‚ taking approximately 5-7 hours. The game is designed to be accessible‚ with no missable trophies‚ allowing a stress-free experience.

When you get to the first silver Bounce Pillow, use it to get on top of the wall, then drop off the other side. This references 2008’s LittleBigPlanet on PS3, developed by Media Molecule. The globe is LittleBigPlanet itself, covered in badges that represent levels from players around the world.

Also, all coins and coin containers are renewed after your rebirth or after starting the level anew. If you want to own all the collectibles in the game, you’ll need up to 6,000 coins to win prizes in the PlayStation Lab’s prize draw machine. The rumble feedback lets you get a sense of the rain that falls on you or the fluttering of snowfall. The adaptive triggers get harder to press when aspects of the game demand — like judging how tight to pull a spring before releasing.

Puzzle Piece 1/4 – Directly to the left of the first checkpoint there is a hole you can drop down with a bunch of coins and this puzzle piece in the middle. Artifact 2/2 “DUALSHOCK 2 Controller” – When you reach the rocket ship, stay on the ground level and run to the back of the platform. Knock the pile of colored crates out of the way to find a wire pull, which reveals this artifact. Puzzle Piece 1/4 – After jumping past the first cannon, this puzzle piece is to the left of the handholds above.