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

Astro Bot's meteoric rise to critical acclaim is a stark contrast to the disappointing launch of Concord. This article explores Astro Bot's success and its unexpected divergence from Sony's other recent project.

Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Feedback Following Concord's Failure

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th marked a significant day for Sony, a day of both triumph and disappointment. While the company dealt with the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, launched to rave reviews.

The critical reception of Astro Bot couldn't be more different from that of Concord. Currently boasting a Metacritic score of 94, Astro Bot is one of the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion surpasses it with a score of 95. Other top-rated releases 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 achievement, please see our full review below!