Sony's Astro Bot Triumphs, Concord's Game Flounders

Sony's Astro Bot is a critical triumph, receiving widespread praise mere hours after its launch. This success stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing performance of Concord. Discover more about Astro Bot's remarkable achievement and its defiance of expectations below.

Astro Bot's Triumphant Debut Amidst Concord's Failure

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

September 6th presents a mixed bag for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, is launched to a chorus of rave reviews.

Astro Bot's critical acclaim sharply contrasts with Concord's poor reception. At the time of this writing, Astro Bot boasts a Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, with a score of 95, surpasses it. 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 its exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Team ASOBI's masterful creation, please see our review below!