Astro Bot Shines Brightly While Concord Crashes and Burns

Astro Bot has swiftly emerged as a critical darling, receiving widespread acclaim just hours after its release. This 3D platformer has not only met but exceeded expectations, setting a high bar in stark contrast to the disappointing launch of Concord. Let's delve into the success of Astro Bot and how it defies the performance of its Sony counterpart.

A Tale of Two Sony Extremes

On September 6th, Sony finds itself in a bittersweet situation. While grappling with the recent and indefinite shutdown of Concord, the highly anticipated Astro Bot launches to glowing reviews. The critical acclaim of Astro Bot sharply contrasts with Concord's reception, highlighting the diverse outcomes within Sony's portfolio.

At the time of writing, Astro Bot boasts an impressive 94 score on Metacritic, positioning it as one of the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. It trails just behind the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which holds a 95. Other notable releases this year include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at 92, and Animal Well and Balatro at 91 and 90, respectively.

Game8 awarded Astro Bot a stellar 96, commending the game's completeness and even suggesting it as a strong contender for Game of the Year (GOTY). For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and an insight into how Team ASOBI has excelled, be sure to check out our detailed review below!

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive Flop