Sony's Astro Bot: A Critical Triumph Amidst Concord's Failure
Astro Bot's launch has been met with overwhelming critical praise, a stark contrast to the disappointing reception of Sony's Concord. This article explores Astro Bot's remarkable success and its juxtaposition with Concord's significant underperformance.
A Tale of Two Sony Releases
September 6th marked a mixed bag for Sony. While the indefinite closure of Concord casts a shadow, the overwhelmingly positive reception of Astro Bot, its highly anticipated 3D platformer, offers a bright spot.
The critical acclaim for Astro Bot sharply contrasts with Concord's poor performance. Currently boasting a Metacritic score of 94, Astro Bot ranks among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion surpasses it with a 95. Other top-tier releases this year 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 exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Team ASOBI's impressive achievement, please see our full review below!
