During the latest episode of the GI Microcast podcast, GamesIndustry.biz editor Christopher Dring shared his thoughts on recent gaming presentations. While he found State of Play to be lacking, he did highlight one standout project from it – Astro Bot.
Dring not only commended Team Asobi’s work on Astro Bot but also revealed that the game had a production timeline of about 3 years with a team of 60 individuals dedicated to its creation. In comparison, the VR version, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, involved 26 people over 18 months.
Confident in Astro Bot’s potential success, Dring attributed this to the inclusion of Astro’s Playroom demo with every PlayStation 5. He expressed his belief that the game will outperform titles like Ratchet & Clank or Sackboy. “If you’ve experienced it, you understand its brilliance. I anticipate it will surpass expectations,” Dring remarked.
Dring’s optimism is backed by data from IGN Playlist, which ranked Astro Bot as the most wishlisted game from all those showcased during the summer events of 2024. Following closely behind were DOOM: The Dark Ages and Gears of War: E-Day, securing second and third place respectively.
Scheduled for release on September 6th exclusively for PlayStation 5, Astro Bot is already available for pre-order at $60 or 1,749 liras for the standard edition. Team Asobi’s leader, Nicolas Doucet, emphasized the game’s continued focus on the unique capabilities of the DualSense controller, albeit with a more restrained use of features like the touchpad to enhance gameplay experience.
Original source: stopgame.ru