With Astro Bot, PlayStation celebrates the games that turned the brand into a gaming juggernaut.
Other game companies should follow suit.
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The most effective PlayStation nods of all are the V.I.P.
Of the 300 Bots to rescue in the game, over half of them are V.I.P.
Even the initially Japanese exclusive titleVib-Ribbongets its own V.I.P.
Bot, showcasing the breadth of history covered inAstro Bot.
KonamisMetal Gear SolidandSilent Hillcharacters appear prominently as V.I.P.
Bots, as do characters from CapcomsResident EvilandDevil May Cry.
Bots for Astro to find and rescue.
At leastSymphony of the Nightdoesget a nod in Astro Bot.
The gaming industry simply doesnt have a great track record when it comes to celebrating its own history.
Astro Bot is out now on PlayStation 5.
