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

Astro Bot's launch has been met with widespread critical acclaim, a stark contrast to the disappointing reception of Concord. This article delves into Astro Bot's remarkable success and its surprising juxtaposition with Concord's failure.

Astro Bot's Triumph Amidst Concord's Failure

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Sony's Contrasting Fortunes

September 6th presented Sony with a mixed bag. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been showered with positive reviews.

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

Game8 awarded Astro Bot an impressive 96, highlighting its completeness and suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's achievement, see our full review below!