Summary

  • Some gamers feel as if Astro Bot's Joel cameo has settled a classic The Last of Us debate, with Joel wielding a brick - suggesting it is the superior throwable.
  • While it is the better option statistically, players tend to have different preferences, with some choosing the bottle. Still, it seems Team Asobi prefers bricks, or at least views at as the more iconic of the two tools.

Astro Bot's Joel cameo appears to settle an age-old debate in the eyes of some The Last of Us fans . Now that PlayStation has created a full-fledged video game around Astro, who is generally considered the gaming brand's new mascot, Astro Bot fans have another, larger batch of references to appreciate, one of which shows Team Asobi potentially taking a side in one of The Last of Us community's biggest conflicts.

One of the things players have been enjoying the most about Astro Bot is the way that the game highlights minute details of beloved video game characters. Astro Bot achieves this through its numerous cameos, using stylized versions of the game's titular character to pay homage to other franchises. Some cameos are taken to the next level through props that can be acquired for the PlayStation-themed bots, with Joel wielding one of his two go-to throwable distraction tools. C

Astro Bot's The Last of Us cameo displays Joel carrying a brick, which some Redditors have taken as a definitive answer to the debate over which item is better in the series' games. The many who have played through The Last of Us games tend to have a preference between bottles or bricks as they fight through the post-apocalyptic world, with everything from their look and sound to their durability being taken into consideration. Either can be used as a melee or throwing weapon, and while the brick is statistically better, the choice often comes down to what players vibe with. Still, it seems like Astro Bot is agreeing with the community's concensus on the superior throwable.

Astro Bot Settles The Last of Us' Brick vs. Bottle Debate

This makes sense, as there is an actual difference in bottles and bricks in The Last of Us games. Players have recognized that the brick is considerably more effective in melee combat, available for three hits, with some gamers nicknaming brick attacks as the "three-piece combo." In contrast, the bottle breaks after one hit during melee gameplay, though some Last of Us players have argued that it can stun enemies longer when it's thrown. Still, a majority of players prefer to use the brick because it feels like it would make more sense in survival combat. Additionally, the fact that Ellie is carrying a bow in her cameo can be considered a testament to its usefulness, in addition to how much it fits her character, so the same would make sense for the brick.

Astro Bot goes out of its way to offer entertaining cameos. So far, it's pleased many fans, Last of Us fans included. The Last of Us did not get a Hero Stage, but if Astro Bot eventually adds more content through some DLC or a sequel, then perhaps it will get even more love from Team Asobi.

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September 6, 2024
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence
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Team Asobi
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Astro Bot
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