"Discover Hidden Galaxy Portals in Astro Bot: Secret Locations Revealed"

As you explore the vibrant universe of *Astro Bot*, you might stumble upon a mysterious swirly icon while selecting stages. This icon signifies the presence of a hidden portal to the Lost Galaxy, an exclusive area containing ten secret worlds. These portals are cleverly concealed within various stages, appearing anywhere from the beginning to the end of a level. To help you uncover these hidden gems, here's a detailed guide on where to find each portal and how to access them.

Where Are the Portal Locations to the Lost Galaxy in Astro Bot?

As you play through *Astro Bot*, you'll notice some stages marked with a unique swirly icon, indicating the presence of a portal to the Lost Galaxy. These portals can be hidden in the early parts of a level or right at the end, so keep a sharp eye out. For those who prefer a direct route, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you locate and access each portal.

Hidden Portal #1: Az-Tech Trail

Midway through the level, you'll enter a dark room with a wall surrounded by four lit torches. Use the Twin-Frog Gloves to extinguish each fire, and the wall will reveal the hidden portal.

Hidden Portal #2: Creamy Canyon

Early in the level, you'll encounter a snowy arena with a bouncing ladybug enemy. Go just past it to find a charging pig. Grab the pig, swing it toward the edge of your platform to target the icy statue, and release it to shatter the statue. Backtrack to the ladybug, flip it over, bounce up to the new platform, and perform a charged spin attack to enter the room with the secret portal.

Hidden Portal #3: Go-Go Archipelago

After defeating Captain Pincher, look back to where his claw is embedded in the ground. A glowing light indicates where you should 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, find the bubble-blowing frog. Blow into the controller to trigger the frog, then shrink and ride a bubble to the branch above the bot. From there, navigate to the opposite branch to discover the secret portal.

Hidden Portal #5: Free Big Brother!

This portal is easy to find. Right at the start of the level, turn around to see platforms with an electric enemy. Swim over, bait the enemy into electrocuting the platforms, and a hidden wall will open to reveal the portal.

Hidden Portal #6: Bathhouse Battle

Midway through the level, locate the house with the flaming chimney. After absorbing water, climb to the roof and douse the flames. Then, slide down the chimney to enter a room with the secret portal.

Hidden Portal #7: Hieroglitch Pyramid

At the very end of the level, turn right to find an area with falling jewels. Use the bounce pad to access a hidden area. You'll activate a trap, requiring you to find switches in two walls to open the path to the portal.

Hidden Portal #8: Balloon Breeze

This portal is the most challenging to find. Obtain the puffer-fish power-up, then backtrack to an area near the stage's start with a distant platform and a bouncing ladybug. Flip the ladybug and use it to bounce to the platform. Activate the puffer-fish power-up, use Astro's hover ability to reach the platform, and employ motion controls to cut down surrounding bamboo until the portal is visible. Run around its perimeter to activate it.

Hidden Portal #9: Djinny of the Lamp

After defeating Djinny and reaching the goal, climb the ruins where the ground is glowing, indicating invisible platforms. Hover over these platforms to reach an elevated area. Unroll the rug to ride to another platform where the secret portal awaits.

Hidden Portal #10: Frozen Meal

Before engaging the boss, roll the snowball until it becomes large enough to use as a platform. Use it to reach the cliffside area, where you'll find the final secret portal in *Astro Bot*.

These are all the secret portal locations in *Astro Bot*. For more detailed walkthroughs and tips on unlocking hidden trophies, click here.

*Astro Bot* is available now on PlayStation 5, offering an immersive gaming experience with these hidden challenges.