Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing debut of Concord. The game has rapidly garnered widespread critical praise, achieving remarkable success just hours after its release. This article explores Astro Bot's achievement and its unexpected divergence from the expectations set by Concord's failure.
Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews Following Concord's Poor Launch
A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two New Releases
September 6th marked a day of mixed fortunes for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been met with overwhelmingly positive critical reception.
The stark contrast between Astro Bot's critical acclaim and Concord's poor performance is undeniable. Currently, Astro Bot boasts a Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree (95), surpasses it. Other top-tier releases this year 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 exceptional completeness and suggesting it as a strong Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Team ASOBI's exceptional work on Astro Bot, please see our full review below!
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