PlayStation VR Exclusive, Astro Bot Earns Rave Reviews

Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in stark contrast to the disappointing debut of Concord. The game has quickly garnered widespread critical praise, achieving remarkable success just hours after its release. This article explores 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 Divergent Fortunes

September 6th marked a day of contrasting fortunes for Sony. While the company navigates the indefinite closure of Concord, its highly anticipated 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews.

This critical success sharply contrasts with Concord's poor reception. Currently, 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 (95), surpasses it. Other notable titles, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (92), Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90), trail behind.

Game8 awarded Astro Bot a 96, highlighting its exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year (GOTY) contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's outstanding achievement, please see our detailed analysis below!