Meta description: Find all 43 Tentacle System bots in Astro Bot with this complete guide covering Go-Go Archipelago, Trunk of Funk, Downsize Surprise, Wormy Passage, Wako Tako and Bot of War.
The Tentacle System bots are spread across four main levels, the Wako Tako boss battle and the Bot of War stage in Astro Bot. Some are placed directly along the main route, while others are hidden inside caves, trees, cages, nests and optional platforming areas.
Several Tentacle System bots can only be reached by using each level’s special ability. This includes the frog gloves in Go-Go Archipelago, slime platforms in Trunk of Funk and Astro’s shrinking ability in Downsize Surprise.
This guide explains where to find every bot in the Tentacle System and how to rescue each one.
How Many Tentacle System Bots Are There?
There are 43 Tentacle System bots to collect across the world’s main stages and boss levels.
| Tentacle System level | Number of bots |
|---|---|
| Go-Go Archipelago | 7 |
| Trunk of Funk | 7 |
| Downsize Surprise | 7 |
| Wormy Passage | 7 |
| Wako Tako | 2 |
| Bot of War | 7 |
| Additional hidden stages | 6 |
| Total | 43 |
The four standard Tentacle System levels contain seven bots each. Wako Tako awards two bots, while Bot of War contains another seven.
The remaining bots can be collected by completing the hidden challenge stages found around the Tentacle System map.
All Go-Go Archipelago Tentacle System Bots
Go-Go Archipelago is the first main stage in the Tentacle System and contains seven bots.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 1 | Beside a campfire inside the cavern on the left of the starting area. |
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 2 | Tied to a tree on the right side of the opening area. |
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 3 | Inside a cage on a wooden bridge after the second puzzle piece. |
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 4 | Inside a hidden cave opened with the boulder and pressure plates. |
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 5 | Trapped inside a clam enemy above the bridge area. |
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 6 | Stuck in a tree on the shipwreck island. |
| Go-Go Archipelago Bot 7 | Hidden inside a barrel near the two rabbit enemies. |
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 1
At the beginning of the level, head into the cavern on the left.
Bounce across the lily pads until you reach a small campfire. The first bot is standing beside it.
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 2
Return to the opening section and travel towards the right-hand side.
The second bot is tied to a tree and surrounded by enemies. Defeat every enemy nearby, then hit the bot to rescue it.
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 3
Continue through the level until you have passed the area containing the second puzzle piece.
Destroy the wooden crates and follow the path to the right. You will reach a bridge with a bot trapped inside a cage.
Break the wooden bridge beneath the cage. The cage will fall to the lower level, allowing you to reach and rescue the bot.
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 4
After saving the third bot, remain on the lower level and pick up the large boulder using both frog gloves.
Throw the boulder at the cliff wall with the face carved into it.
A doorway will appear, along with several pressure plates. Step on the correct plate to open the illuminated door, then enter the cave to find the fourth bot.
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 5
Return to the top of the cliff where the wooden bridge was located.
Head left and perform a ground slam on the pressure switch. Three flowers will grow from the ground, creating a route upwards.
At the top is a clam-shaped enemy holding a bot inside its mouth. Approach the clam and use both frog gloves to grip its sides and pull it open.
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 6
Cross the bridge and continue until the banana-shaped handrails appear.
Instead of following the main route, turn around and look for a cannon surrounded by enemies.
Defeat the enemies and ground slam the pressure plate. This creates a tightrope leading to an island with a shipwreck.
Climb to the upper part of the wreck and slam the pressure plate to release the bot from the tree.
Go-Go Archipelago Bot 7
Continue until you reach a cliff containing two rabbit enemies.
After defeating them, look for the nearby barrel with a wire protruding from it. Pull the wire to reveal the final bot in Go-Go Archipelago.
All Trunk of Funk Tentacle System Bots
Trunk of Funk contains seven bots and introduces the slime jetpack ability.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Trunk of Funk Bot 1 | Riding a deer in the first large outdoor area. |
| Trunk of Funk Bot 2 | On a mushroom beside the first bot. |
| Trunk of Funk Bot 3 | Inside an egg in a bird’s nest while climbing the tree. |
| Trunk of Funk Bot 4 | Inside a hanging bulb above the first wind current. |
| Trunk of Funk Bot 5 | On a floating platform outside the tree. |
| Trunk of Funk Bot 6 | Behind a pressure-plate door near the large worm. |
| Trunk of Funk Bot 7 | Inside a cave beyond the honey and spike section. |
Trunk of Funk Bot 1
Enter the first large area after the opening section.
The first bot is riding on the back of a deer. The deer changes direction frequently, so try to cut across its route rather than chasing it directly.
Hit the bot when you are close enough to knock it off and rescue it.
Trunk of Funk Bot 2
The second bot is located close to the first.
Look towards the mushroom platform on the right. A mole enemy is protecting the bot, but it moves slowly enough for Astro to glide across and rescue it safely.
Trunk of Funk Bot 3
Continue until Astro obtains the slime jetpack and begins climbing around the outside of the tree.
Instead of following the main path, look towards the right for a bird’s nest.
Use slime to create temporary platforms leading to the nest. The bot is trapped inside an egg, which can be broken with a basic attack.
Trunk of Funk Bot 4
Progress until you first use the slime ability to glide upwards through a stream of air.
The exit door opens on the right, but do not leave immediately. Continue travelling upwards and look for a wire hanging from a large bulb.
Pull the wire to release the fourth bot.
Trunk of Funk Bot 5
After leaving the inside of the tree, look away from the main route for a distant floating platform.
Use the slime jetpack to create a series of temporary platforms. Cross them to reach the fifth bot.
Trunk of Funk Bot 6
Continue until you reach the checkpoint beside the huge worm emerging from the tree.
The correct route heads right, but the bot is hidden on the left.
Defeat the nearby enemy and pull the wire that appears. A set of pressure plates will be revealed on the wall.
Press the correct plate to open the hidden compartment containing the bot.
Trunk of Funk Bot 7
After defeating the two jar enemies, the main path continues to the right.
Head left instead and use the honey-covered surfaces to bounce over the spikes.
Follow the route into the cave to find the final Trunk of Funk bot.
All Downsize Surprise Tentacle System Bots
Downsize Surprise contains seven bots and makes extensive use of Astro’s ability to shrink and return to normal size.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Downsize Surprise Bot 1 | Inside a hanging cage after the first shrinking section. |
| Downsize Surprise Bot 2 | Trapped in a spider web inside the garden cubbyhole. |
| Downsize Surprise Bot 3 | Hidden underneath the blankets in the bedroom. |
| Downsize Surprise Bot 4 | Drops onto the route after leaving the bedroom. |
| Downsize Surprise Bot 5 | Inside a bird cage reached using the frog bubbles. |
| Downsize Surprise Bot 6 | Inside a bird’s nest at the top of the garden tree. |
| Downsize Surprise Bot 7 | Hanging from the clock ledge beyond the padlock. |
Downsize Surprise Bot 1
After shrinking for the first time, climb the wall and look to the right.
The first bot is trapped inside a hanging cage.
Remain small and climb across the mushrooms to enter the cage. Once inside, return Astro to full size.
The cage will break open and the bot will fall out.
Downsize Surprise Bot 2
Before climbing the washing line, return to the main garden and travel all the way to the left.
Destroy the crates filled with apples, then shrink down and enter the small opening behind them.
Break the brown interior wall to find the second bot caught inside a spider’s web.
Downsize Surprise Bot 3
Continue into the bedroom and inspect the bed.
A bot-shaped lump can be seen moving underneath the covers.
Shrink down and crawl beneath the blanket, then return to normal size to throw the covers aside and free the bot.
Downsize Surprise Bot 4
Leave the bedroom and enter the garden.
The fourth bot will drop directly onto the route as Astro exits the room, making it one of the easiest Tentacle System bots to collect.
Downsize Surprise Bot 5
On the terrace outside the bedroom, travel towards the left and climb onto the rooftop.
A toy frog is blowing bubbles nearby.
Shrink Astro and jump onto one of the bubbles. Ride it upwards, then leap into the hanging bird cage to rescue the fifth bot.
Downsize Surprise Bot 6
In the main garden, shrink Astro and climb the large tree using the mushrooms and leaves.
A green-coloured bot is sitting inside the bird’s nest near the top.
Downsize Surprise Bot 7
Continue from the tree towards the terrace.
Shrink down and enter the padlock, then climb along the edge of the large clock.
After passing through the mechanism and emerging on the other side, rescue the bot hanging from the ledge.
All Wormy Passage Tentacle System Bots
Wormy Passage contains seven bots hidden throughout the caves and underground tunnels.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Wormy Passage Bot 1 | Playing a guitar on the rocks before the first door. |
| Wormy Passage Bot 2 | On a pedestal beneath a hanging mushroom in the first cave. |
| Wormy Passage Bot 3 | Holding onto the large orange mushroom. |
| Wormy Passage Bot 4 | Inside the circular cactus on the left route. |
| Wormy Passage Bot 5 | Caught in a spider web behind the lower window. |
| Wormy Passage Bot 6 | Hiding in bushes along the left path. |
| Wormy Passage Bot 7 | Waving a flag inside the giant caterpillar. |
Wormy Passage Bot 1
At the beginning of Wormy Passage, stop before entering the first door.
Head left and climb onto the rocks. The first bot is sitting at the top and playing a guitar.
Wormy Passage Bot 2
Inside the first large cave, search the alcove on the left.
A mushroom is hanging from the ceiling above a pedestal. Punch the mushroom to knock the bot down.
Wormy Passage Bot 3
Continue until you reach the large orange mushroom used as a bounce platform.
Watch the mushroom’s left hand as it moves.
A bot is holding onto the hand. Strike it with the frog gloves when the hand passes close enough to Astro’s position.
Wormy Passage Bot 4
After using the orange mushroom, take the left path instead of continuing right.
Defeat the cactus enemies and locate the large circular cactus at the end of the route.
Punch the cactus to release the themed bot hidden inside.
Wormy Passage Bot 5
After defeating the group of worm enemies, you will reach a wall containing two windows.
Break the lower window to find a bot trapped in a spider’s web.
Wormy Passage Bot 6
Continue until the route splits into a left and right path.
Take the left route and search the bushes. A Clicker-themed bot is hiding among the plants.
Wormy Passage Bot 7
Near the end of the level, Astro will be swallowed by the giant caterpillar.
Begin climbing through its interior. The final bot is standing directly on the route and waving a flag.
Wako Tako Tentacle System Bots
Wako Tako is the main boss of the Tentacle System.
Defeating the boss awards two bots immediately.
| Boss stage | Bots rewarded |
|---|---|
| Wako Tako | 2 |
Both rewards are themed around the God of War series.
There are no additional puzzles or hidden requirements. Complete the Wako Tako fight and both bots will be added to the collection automatically.
All Bot of War Tentacle System Bots
Bot of War is the special stage unlocked after defeating Wako Tako. There are seven bots to rescue.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Bot of War Bot 1 | Inside the crevice on the right of the first open area. |
| Bot of War Bot 2 | On top of the fallen enemy in the main hall. |
| Bot of War Bot 3 | Hanging from a bird beyond the second puzzle piece. |
| Bot of War Bot 4 | Beneath the giant turtle after the tightrope. |
| Bot of War Bot 5 | On top of the giant snake along the left path. |
| Bot of War Bot 6 | Behind the drawbridge on the right. |
| Bot of War Bot 7 | Inside the gold chest above the tiered pavilion. |
Bot of War Bot 1
Enter the first large open area and travel directly to the right.
Look for the narrow crevice and crawl through it. The first bot is inside, playing on a PlayStation 2.
Bot of War Bot 2
Continue into the first main hall.
The second bot is standing on top of the large fallen enemy.
Defeat the surrounding enemies, then use the bounce pad to reach the upper platform and rescue the bot.
Bot of War Bot 3
After collecting the second puzzle piece, continue along the route.
A headless bot is being carried through the air by a bird.
Throw the axe at the bird to make it release the bot.
Bot of War Bot 4
Cross the tightrope and take the path to the right.
You will reach a giant turtle. Interact with the red pole to flip the turtle onto its back.
The fourth bot is hidden underneath it.
Bot of War Bot 5
Return to the tightrope and take the left route.
Break the ice block and pull the wire to reveal a giant snake.
Use the nearby bounce pad to reach the snake’s back, where the fifth bot is waiting.
Bot of War Bot 6
Continue until you reach a drawbridge on the right-hand side of the path.
Throw the axe at the mechanism to lower the bridge.
Defeat the enemies that cross over, then enter the area beyond the bridge to rescue the sixth bot.
Bot of War Bot 7
In the next major area, head beyond the tiered pavilion and climb the stairs.
Turn back towards the pavilion and climb to its higher level.
The final Bot of War bot is waiting inside a gold chest.
Tentacle System Bots Checklist
Use this checklist to track your progress across the Tentacle System.
| Area | Bots found |
|---|---|
| Go-Go Archipelago | 0 / 7 |
| Trunk of Funk | 0 / 7 |
| Downsize Surprise | 0 / 7 |
| Wormy Passage | 0 / 7 |
| Wako Tako | 0 / 2 |
| Bot of War | 0 / 7 |
| Hidden stages | 0 / 6 |
| Tentacle System total | 0 / 43 |
Tentacle System Bots Frequently Asked Questions
How many bots are in the Tentacle System?
There are 43 Tentacle System bots in total, including the bots found in the standard levels, Wako Tako, Bot of War and the hidden challenge stages.
How many bots are in each Tentacle System level?
Go-Go Archipelago, Trunk of Funk, Downsize Surprise and Wormy Passage each contain seven bots.
Bot of War also contains seven, while Wako Tako rewards two.
Which ability is used in Go-Go Archipelago?
Go-Go Archipelago uses the frog gloves. These allow Astro to grab objects, throw boulders and pull open large enemies.
Which ability is used in Trunk of Funk?
Trunk of Funk gives Astro a slime jetpack that can create temporary platforms.
Several bots are located away from the main path and require slime platforms to reach them.
Which ability is used in Downsize Surprise?
Downsize Surprise allows Astro to shrink and return to full size.
The ability is used to enter small openings, ride bubbles and break objects from the inside.
Are there themed bots in the Tentacle System?
Yes. The Tentacle System includes several bots inspired by PlayStation characters and franchises, particularly in Wormy Passage, Wako Tako and Bot of War.
Finding Every Tentacle System Bot
Rescue every Bot, collect every Puzzle Piece and clear every available stage.Tentacle System Complete
Finding every Tentacle System bot means carefully exploring each optional path instead of moving directly towards the level exit.
Go-Go Archipelago hides bots across islands and caves, while Trunk of Funk places several far away from the main route. Downsize Surprise requires frequent use of Astro’s size-changing power, and Wormy Passage hides bots behind destructible scenery and branching tunnels.
Once the four main levels, Wako Tako, Bot of War and the hidden stages have been completed, all 43 Tentacle System bots will be accounted for.
