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

Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing failure of Concord, showcasing Sony's wildly divergent fortunes in a single day. The game has rapidly garnered critical acclaim, achieving widespread praise mere hours after its release. This article explores Astro Bot's remarkable success and its surprising juxtaposition with Concord's underwhelming debut.

Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews Following Concord's Disastrous Launch

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th marked a day of contrasting fortunes for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of its Concord project, its 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been met with overwhelmingly positive critical reception.

The stark difference between Astro Bot's success and Concord's failure is undeniable. 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 95. Other top-tier releases this year 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 the game's exceptional completeness and suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's masterful achievement, please see our detailed analysis below!