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Astro Bot Earns Critical Praise, Contrasts Concord's Dismal Debut

by Logan Jan 05,2025

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive Flop Sony's Astro Bot has received overwhelming critical praise, achieving remarkable success shortly after its release. This stands in sharp contrast to the disappointing launch of Concord. Learn more about this surprising juxtaposition below.

Astro Bot's Triumph Amidst Concord's Failure

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive Flop September 6th presented a mixed bag for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, is celebrated with rave reviews.

The stark difference in reception between Astro Bot and Concord is striking. Astro Bot currently holds a Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only Shadow of the Erdtree, the Elden Ring expansion, surpasses it with a score of 95. Other top-rated 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 its exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a detailed analysis of Astro Bot's success and Team ASOBI's achievement, read our comprehensive review (link to review would go here).

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