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

Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in stark contrast to the disappointing debut of Concord. The game has quickly garnered widespread critical acclaim, achieving remarkable success just hours after its release. This article explores Astro Bot's meteoric rise and its unexpected divergence from Concord's failure.

Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews Following Concord's Poor Reception

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two New Releases

Sony's September 6th saw a mixed bag of results. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been met with overwhelmingly positive critical reception.

The stark difference between Astro Bot's critical success and Concord's failure is striking. Astro Bot currently holds 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-rated 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 its exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Team ASOBI's achievement, please refer to our in-depth analysis below.