Astro Bot fans have all heard the story of the creation of the sponge power-up, but did you know developer Team Asobi also prototyped even wackier powers, like a coffee grinder and a roulette wheel?

Like most platformers, Astro Bot has hidden collectibles for you to hunt for in each of its levels. These could be fellow bots to rescue, puzzle pieces used to unlock new features, or secret level ...

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