Astro Bot's launch has been met with widespread critical acclaim, achieving remarkable success just hours after its release. This article explores Astro Bot's triumph and its striking contrast to the disappointing performance of Concord.
Astro Bot's Resounding Success Against Concord's Failure
A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides
September 6th presented a mixed bag for Sony. While the company deals with the indefinite closure of Concord, its ambitious 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has debuted to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
The critical reception of Astro Bot is a stark reversal of fortune compared to Concord's underwhelming launch. Currently boasting a Metacritic score of 94, Astro Bot ranks among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree (95), surpasses it. Other notable titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).
Game8 awarded Astro Bot a perfect 96, highlighting the game's impressive completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's outstanding achievement, please see our detailed analysis below!
