Astro Bot Shines Brightly While Concord Crashes and Burns

Astro Bot has swiftly emerged as a critical darling, earning widespread acclaim just hours after its release. This 3D platformer from Sony has not only met but exceeded expectations, standing in stark contrast to the disappointing performance of Concord. Let's dive into the details of Astro Bot's success and how it defies the expectations set by Concord's massive flop.

Astro Bot Earns Rave Reviews Amidst Concord's Dismal Launch

A Tale of Two Sony Extremes

As September 6th dawns, Sony finds itself in a bittersweet situation. While the company deals with the recent and indefinite shutdown of Concord, its highly anticipated game, Astro Bot, launches to glowing reviews. This critical acclaim for Astro Bot starkly contrasts with Concord's reception, highlighting the unpredictable nature of game releases.

At the time of writing, Astro Bot boasts an impressive 94 score on Metacritic, making it one of the highest-rated standalone games of 2024 so far. Only the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, surpasses it with a 95. Other notable releases like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth score 92, while Animal Well and Balatro follow closely at 91 and 90, respectively.

Game8 awarded Astro Bot a remarkable 96, commending the game for its completeness and even suggesting it as a potential contender for Game of the Year (GOTY). For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and an in-depth look at how Team ASOBI has truly knocked it out of the park, be sure to check out our detailed review below!