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Astro Bot's Triumph Soars amid Concord's Dismal Fail

Author : Stella Dec 25,2024

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive Flop Sony's Astro Bot has received widespread critical acclaim, achieving remarkable success shortly after 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's Triumphant Launch After Concord's Disastrous Debut

A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two New Releases

Sony's Astro Bot Opens to Critical Acclaim in Stark Contrast to Concord's Massive Flop September 6th marked a mixed bag 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 reception of Astro Bot is a stark contrast to the underwhelming launch 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 noteworthy titles 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 perfect 96, highlighting the game's 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 exceptional work, read our full analysis below!

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