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Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive Flop

Authore: SarahUpdate:Jan 16,2025

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive FlopAstro Bot's launch has been met with widespread critical praise, achieving remarkable success within hours of its release. This stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing performance of Concord. Learn more about Astro Bot's triumph and how it defies expectations in the wake of Concord's failure.

Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews Following Concord's Failed Launch

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Sony's Contrasting Fortunes

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive FlopSeptember 6th marks a mixed bag for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its highly anticipated 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has debuted to rave reviews.

The critical acclaim for Astro Bot is a stark counterpoint to Concord's poor reception. Currently, Astro Bot boasts an impressive Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion surpasses it with a score of 95. Other noteworthy 2024 releases include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both at 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).

Game8 awarded Astro Bot a 96, highlighting the game's impressive completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review exploring Team ASOBI's exceptional work on Astro Bot, read our full review below!