Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing debut of Concord. The game has quickly garnered widespread critical acclaim, achieving remarkable success just hours after its release. This article delves into Astro Bot's achievement and its surprising juxtaposition with Concord's failure.
Astro Bot Receives Rave Reviews While Concord's Launch Falters
A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Success and Failure
September 6th marked a day of contrasting fortunes for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its ambitious 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews.
The critical success of Astro Bot is a stark contrast to the poor reception 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 the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree (95), surpasses it. Other top-rated releases 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 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 impressive achievement, please see our detailed analysis below.