Astro Boy – The Video Game is an action-adventure game for the PlayStation Portable where players control the titular character, Astro Boy, on a mission to rescue Metro City from the villainous President Stone and his robot minions. Featuring an array of weapons and powers, Astro can engage in combat using Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, and Drill Attacks while navigating platforming challenges and aerial battles. The game includes unlockable content, enhancing gameplay through collectibles and co-op mode options.
Become the iconic hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army. Utilizing Astro's entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities -- Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns and Drill Attacks, players will battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface.
Using an intuitive combat system that adds depth to gameplay, players will experience classic platform action and exhilarating flight combat levels as they use Astro's unique rocket boosters to hover, avoid enemies and zip out of the way of danger. Astro Boy offers numerous unlockable and collectible elements that include exclusive art work, different versions of Astro Boy and more, as players live the story solo or side by side with a friend in 2 player co-op mode on PlayStation 2.