Astro Bot: A Critical Triumph Amidst Concord's Failure
Sony's September 6th brought a mixed bag of news. While the company faced the setback of Concord's indefinite closure, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, launched to widespread critical acclaim.
This stark contrast highlights Sony's fluctuating fortunes. Astro Bot's Metacritic score of 94 places it among the top-rated standalone games of 2024, second only to Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Other high-scoring releases include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both at 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).
Game8's impressive 96 rating for Astro Bot underscores the game's exceptional quality, even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review exploring Team ASOBI's success, please see our full review.
