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 praise, achieving remarkable success just hours after its release. This stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing performance of Concord. Learn more about this unexpected success story below.

Astro Bot's Triumph: A Stunning Reversal of Fortune

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Sony's Success and Failure

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

This stark contrast in reception is striking. Currently, 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 surpasses it with a score of 95. Other top-tier 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 perfect 96, highlighting its exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Astro Bot's remarkable achievements and Team ASOBI's exceptional work, see our full review below!