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

Sony's Astro Bot has quickly become a critical success, receiving widespread praise mere hours after its release. This article explores the game's triumph and its surprising contrast to the disappointing launch of Concord.

Astro Bot's Resounding Success Against Concord's Failure

A Study in Contrasts for Sony

September 6th marks a mixed bag for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its highly anticipated 3D platformer, Astro Bot, is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews.

The critical reception of Astro Bot sharply contrasts with Concord's poor performance. Currently, Astro Bot boasts a Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the top-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion surpasses it with a 95. Other notable titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both at 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).

Game8 awarded Astro Bot a 96, highlighting the game's polished feel and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a detailed review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's impressive achievement, please see our full review below!