Treasure, the studio behind Gunstar Heroes, made Astro Boy: Omega Factor with Sega's Hitmaker, and it shows in every boss fight. Released in Japan in late 2003 and in North America in 2004, it mixes side-scrolling brawling with horizontal shooting sections, and Astro switches between punches, kicks, finger lasers, arm cannon and the machine guns hidden in his backside.
The game draws on the whole of Osamu Tezuka's work, not just Astro Boy. Characters from Black Jack, Phoenix and other manga appear throughout, and meeting each one adds an entry to the Omega Factor list, which awards points that raise Astro's strength, jets, lasers and other abilities. The story takes a dramatic turn partway through and introduces time travel, letting Astro revisit earlier stages to meet characters he missed. Critics praised it as one of the best action games on the Game Boy Advance, though its licensed origin kept sales modest.
Tips for Astro Boy: Omega Factor
Replay earlier stages after the story allows it to meet missing characters and earn more Omega Factors.
Use the dash to avoid attacks; Astro is invulnerable while dashing, which makes bosses more manageable.
How to Play Astro Boy Omega Factor
Click Play Now to launch Astro Boy Omega Factor directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z jumps and X punches, while the shoulder keys A and S handle Astro's dash and special weapons. Enter pauses and shows the Omega Factor list. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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What console is Astro Boy Omega Factor for?
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What genre is Astro Boy Omega Factor?
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