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But the game is built upon another central pillar: nostalgia.

Its a grand celebration of PlayStations history and all the games and characters that have made up those decades.

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Astro Bot, right now, simply doesn’t exist without the PlayStation, the brand.

A reminder of all the series and studios thatSonyhas let languish and pass.

Gravity Rush and Japan Studio aren’t around anymore.

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Sly Cooper and Jak are in disrepair.

Legend of the Dragoon was a one-hit wonder.

Ape Escape hasn’t had a new game in almost 15 years.

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Astro Bot’s best moments are when the game deviates from that PlayStation veneer and does something wildly creative.

A chipper Toy Story-esque stage that swaps between night and day.

A stage that plays out like a musical as you travel up a singing tree.

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As much as it might be a cliche, Mario is the perfect example to look to.

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