Astro Bot Triumphs Critically Amidst Concord's Debacle

Astro Bot's launch has been met with widespread critical praise, a stark contrast to the disappointing reception of Concord. This article explores Astro Bot's remarkable success and its unexpected divergence from Sony's recent failure.

Astro Bot Triumphs While Concord Fails

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th marked a significant turning point for Sony. While the indefinite closure of Concord casts a shadow, the overwhelmingly positive reception of Astro Bot, its highly anticipated 3D platformer, shines brightly.

The critical acclaim for Astro Bot is a dramatic counterpoint to Concord's poor performance. Currently, Astro Bot boasts a Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree (95), surpasses it. Other top-tier releases 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 exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's remarkable achievement, read our in-depth analysis below!