In the expansive universe of *Astro Bot*, players can explore dozens of worlds, but there's a special treat hidden within the game: the Lost Galaxy. This secret area contains ten unique worlds, accessible only through hidden portals scattered across ten different stages. Here's a detailed guide to help you locate these elusive portals and unlock the wonders of the Lost Galaxy.
Where Are the Portal Locations to the Lost Galaxy in Astro Bot?
As you navigate through *Astro Bot*, keep an eye out for stages marked with a distinctive swirly icon. This icon indicates the presence of a portal to the Lost Galaxy within that stage. These portals can be tucked away early in a level or hidden right at the end, so vigilance is key. If you're looking for a shortcut, this guide will walk you through each portal's location and how to access them.
Hidden Portal #1: Az-Tech Trail
Midway through the level, you'll encounter a dark room with a wall surrounded by four lit torches. Use the Twin-Frog Gloves to extinguish the flames, and the wall will reveal the portal to the Lost Galaxy.
Hidden Portal #2: Creamy Canyon
Early in the level, you'll find a snowy arena with a bouncing ladybug enemy. Move past it to encounter a charging pig. Grab the pig, swing it towards the edge of your platform until the icy statue is targeted, and release it to destroy the statue. Backtrack, flip the ladybug, and bounce up to the platform. A charged spin attack will lead you to a room with the secret portal.
Hidden Portal #3: Go-Go Archipelago
After defeating Captain Pincher, turn around to spot his claw embedded in the ground. A glowing light signals where to perform a charged spin attack. Drill into the ground to uncover a hidden room with treasure and the secret portal.
Hidden Portal #4: Downsize Surprise
Near the level's end, you'll meet a bubble-blowing frog. Blow into the controller to start the frog's bubble production. Shrink down and ride a bubble to the branch above the bot, possibly switching bubbles to avoid popping. Navigate to the opposite branch to find the secret portal.
Hidden Portal #5: Free Big Brother!
This portal is the easiest to find. At the level's start, turn around to see platforms with an electric enemy. Swim over, bait the enemy to electrocute the platforms, and the wall behind will open, revealing the hidden portal.
Hidden Portal #6: Bathhouse Battle
Mid-level, locate the house with the flaming chimney. After absorbing water, climb to the roof and douse the flames. Descend the chimney to enter a room with the secret portal.
Hidden Portal #7: Hieiroglitch Pyramid
At the level's end, turn right to an area with falling jewels. Use the bounce pad to reach a hidden area. Before accessing the portal, you'll trigger a trap. Find the hidden switches in the two walls pushing you back to open the pathway to the portal.
Hidden Portal #8: Balloon Breeze
This is the most challenging portal to find. Obtain the puffer-fish power-up and backtrack to an area near the stage's start with a distant platform and a bouncing ladybug. Flip the ladybug, punch it towards the platform's edge, bounce on it, activate the puffer-fish power-up, and use Astro's hover ability to reach the platform. Use motion controls to cut down surrounding bamboo, revealing the portal. Run around its perimeter to power it up and activate it.
Hidden Portal #9: Djinny of the Lamp
After defeating Djinny and reaching the goal, climb the ruins. The glowing ground indicates invisible platforms. Hover over these platforms, guided by glowing concrete slabs, to reach an elevated platform. Unroll the rug to ride to another platform where the secret portal awaits.
Hidden Portal #10: Frozen Meal
Before confronting the boss, roll the snowball into a massive ball. Use it as a platform to reach the cliffside area, where you'll find the final secret portal in *Astro Bot*.
With this guide, you're now equipped to uncover all the secret portal locations in *Astro Bot* and explore the wonders of the Lost Galaxy. For more tips, including walkthrough guides and how to unlock hidden trophies, click here.
*Astro Bot is available now on PlayStation 5.*