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. Read on to discover the reasons behind Astro Bot's success and how it defies expectations in light of Concord's failure.

Astro Bot Receives Rave Reviews While Concord's Launch Falters

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th marks a significant day for Sony, a day of both triumph and disappointment. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews.

This critical success stands in sharp relief to Concord's poor reception. At the time of writing, 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 notable 2024 releases include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).

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