Astro Boy: The Video Game is a side-scrolling beat 'em up and shoot 'em up combo based on the 2009 animated 3D movie of the long-running character from manga and anime. Astro Boy must save Metro City from President Stone and his robots while fighting through levels on the ground and in the air.
Gameplay involves finding different power-ups and costumes in hard to reach and hidden areas, as well as using a laser from Astro Boy's fingertip and special attacks like an Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns, and Absorb. These attacks can be powered up with energy, allowing for more powerful moves.
The game offers single-player Story Mode, where players control Astro Boy as he battles through levels to save Metro City. There is also a 2-player multiplayer co-op option on Wii and PS2, as well as an Arena mode where two players compete against each other using robots to earn points.
The game features Astro Boy: The Video Game has different costumes that can be found in hard-to-reach areas, adding a new layer of challenge and replay value. The game's Story Mode allows for a single player to save Metro City, while the multiplayer co-op option provides a fun team-up experience.
Arena mode is another way to play with friends, where two players compete against each other using robots to earn points. If one player dies, they can rejoin the game later with full health after some time elapses, but if both die, the game is over and must be started over.
Astro Boy: The Video Game was released on Wii on 2009-10-20 .