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Astro

gameactive1 mentionsFirst seen Apr 20, 2023Last seen Apr 20, 2023

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  • factualhigh

    Drop target agent inserts use AI-generated imagery to represent Matrix agents (Smith, Brown, Jones)

    Source: Astro explains: 'They're AI generated' in response to question about drop target imagesWhat if The Matrix was a Pinball: Pincredibles / VPW Game Reveal Stream
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    When Astro joined the project, he identified that approximately 1-1.5 years of work remained despite team believing completion was 2 months away

    Source: Astro's account: 'Where you're at right now was where we were like a year and a half out and you guys thought you were going release it in like two months'What if The Matrix was a Pinball: Pincredibles / VPW Game Reveal Stream
  • factualhigh

    Astro never played the original Darkest Dungeon PC game before creating the playfield art

    Source: Marty confirmation during streamDarkest Dungeon (VPX Pinball Wizards 2023)
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Physics were modeled after Last Action Hero VPX machine

Source: Direct statement during mechanics discussionDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    Die Hard Trilogy contains five modes, three multiballs, and two Wizards, all currently implemented

    Source: Game specifications statementDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    Post-pass shots are intentionally disabled to prevent skill exploitation

    Source: Gameplay design explanation during demoDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    Game has no stacking of multiballs and modes by design to prevent score runaway

    Source: Design philosophy explanationDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    iSquared Dan's monthly leaderboard API is a first for any VPX game

    Source: Technical feature announcementDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • predictionhigh

    Score tracking may not be implemented before release and could come as a patch

    Source: Development status commentDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    The right out-lane replacement was inspired by Blade Runner machine's approach

    Source: Mechanic design credit explanationDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    Die Hard Trilogy has been in development for over two years

    Source: Direct statement during streamDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    The game is designed as a 1990s Data East machine interpretation, including if Data East had made Die Hard instead of Lethal Weapon

    Source: Design philosophy explanationDie Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!
  • factualhigh

    Astro provided feedback during Iron Maiden VP internal testing approximately one year ago, specifically regarding left ramp difficulty and bumper sizing

    Source: Direct statement in streamIron Maiden Duel Stream! w/ FriscoPinball