Sony's Astro Bot Triumphs

Sony's Astro Bot has received overwhelming critical praise, achieving widespread acclaim shortly after its release. This success story stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing launch of Concord, creating a fascinating juxtaposition for Sony. Let's delve into Astro Bot's triumph and its defiance of expectations.

Astro Bot's Triumph Amidst Concord's Failure

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th marked a complex day for Sony. While the company navigated the indefinite closure of its ambitious project, Concord, Astro Bot, its highly anticipated 3D platformer, launched to rave reviews.

The critical reception of Astro Bot is a stark contrast to Concord's fate. At the time of this writing, Astro Bot holds a remarkable Metacritic score of 94, solidifying its position as one of the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, surpasses it with a 95. Other top-rated releases include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both at 92), along with Animal Well (91) and Balato (90).

Game8 awarded Astro Bot a 96, highlighting the game's exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. To read our in-depth review exploring Astro Bot's exceptional quality and Team ASOBI's impressive achievement, please see our full review below!