Astro Bot: Reigning Supreme as the Most Awarded Platformer
With an astounding 104 Game of the Year awards, Astro Bot has officially become the most decorated platformer in history. This surpasses the previous record holder, It Takes Two, by a significant 16 awards. While this is a monumental achievement, matching the award counts of industry giants like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and The Last of Us Part II remains a distant prospect.
Initially released in September 2024, Astro Bot quickly exceeded expectations. Expanding upon the popular Astro's Playroom tech demo, it offered a richer experience with numerous PlayStation cameos. Despite not being initially positioned as a flagship PS5 title, its September 2024 launch saw it become the highest-rated new game of the year. The subsequent win at The Game Awards 2024, securing the coveted Game of the Year award, further solidified its success.
A recent discovery by Twitter user NextGenPlayer, referencing gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker, revealed the full extent of Astro Bot's accolades. The 104 Game of the Year wins highlight its exceptional reception.
While Astro Bot's success is undeniable, the sheer number of awards garnered by titles like Baldur's Gate 3 (288), The Last of Us Part II (326), and Elden Ring (a staggering 435) showcases the immense scale of their recognition. Elden Ring remains the most awarded game overall.
Nevertheless, Astro Bot's commercial performance is equally impressive. By November 2024, it had surpassed 1.5 million copies sold—a remarkable feat considering its relatively small development team (under 70 developers) and three-year development cycle. This success firmly establishes Astro Bot as a major PlayStation franchise.
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