Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in stark contrast to the disappointing failure of Concord. The game has received overwhelmingly positive critical reception, achieving widespread acclaim mere hours after its release. This article explores Astro Bot's success and its surprising divergence from the expectations established by Concord's disastrous debut.
Astro Bot's Stellar Reception Against Concord's Dismal Launch
A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Extremes
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 launched to rave reviews.
The critical success of Astro Bot is a sharp 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 notable 2024 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 even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's remarkable achievement, please see our detailed analysis below!
