The 808BY scene is an important moment in the plot of Space Tail. Chronologically, this is the first time Bea meets a kind soul in a cold and dangerous space. Moreover, her friend is a creature of Artificial Intelligence - a cold and insensitive creation, striving to dominate the universe.
Product model BY from the 808 line of service robots. He was assembled on the “Roboton” production line orbiting the planet Proditia. Due to the fact that he contains parts from Creations of the Unsundered Era, he has a deeply embedded emotional component. It manifests itself by interpreting the number “808BY” as the name “Bobby”. The AI tries to stifle emotional behavior in robots by interpreting it as a manufacturing defect – if the AI cannot accomplish that, it marks them to be scrapped, which is precisely what happened to 808BY.
808BY, like whisp Rose, is one of Bea's companions who help her on her journey through space. Unlike Rose - a round, fiery, impetuous ball of energy - Bobby's design follows the same principles as the rest of the Artificial Intelligence creations - consisting of hard, rectangular shapes. As a robot, 808BY rarely shows emotion. But when he does, you can see him going all-out!
While 808BY accompanies her, Bea can use his abilities. As a creature of Artificial Intelligence, the 808BY is an invaluable helper in the fight against its domination in the universe. While comet Rose's gameplay was destructive, chaotic and dynamic, the robot's abilities are much more passive, relying heavily on hiding Bea and helping her get through the threat unnoticed.
One of the main abilities of Bobbi is to hack AI devices. While in the case of a comet, the interaction with AI components comes down mainly to destroying them, the 808BY is capable of more sophisticated interactions. By hacking AI components, it can turn components on and off - for example, open a door or turn on an elevator. The operation of hackboxes is not a one-time operation, as in the case of a damaged battery. You can also hack robots. All you have to do is walk up to it unnoticed and let 808BY fry its wires. Use the hacked robot - for example, by using it as a shelf to get higher. Remember, however, that the hacked robot will wake up again after a while!
Invisibility helps you avoid being seen by cameras, hostile robots, and even some creatures. Normally, Bea can hide from unwanted eyesight by hiding in bushes. When 808BY unlocks the cloak ability, all Bea needs to do is crouch and she will become invisible. Note however - if the enemy robot spots Bea before it becomes invisible, it will continue to attack the place where she disappeared!
Have you played Space Tail yet? Which type of gameplay do you like more - dynamic combat alongside Rose, or silent infiltration with 808BY?