Playstation’s Astro Bot Soars to Success

Sony's Astro Bot has received overwhelming critical praise, achieving widespread acclaim mere hours after its release. This article explores the game's remarkable success and its striking contrast to the disappointing launch of Concord.

Astro Bot Triumphs While Concord Fails

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th presents a mixed bag for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, is celebrated with glowing reviews.

The critical reception of Astro Bot sharply contrasts with the poor performance of Concord. At the time of writing, Astro Bot boasts a Metacritic score of 94, placing it among 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 its exceptional completeness and suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Astro Bot's success and Team ASOBI's achievement, please see our review below!