
Astro Bot's triumphant launch stands in stark contrast to the disappointing failure of Concord, showcasing a wide spectrum of success within Sony's recent releases. This article explores the game's critical acclaim and its surprising success against the backdrop of Concord's shutdown.
Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews Following Concord's Disastrous Debut
A Study in Contrasts: Sony's Two Sides

September 6th marked a pivotal day for Sony. While the company navigates the aftermath of Concord's indefinite closure, its new 3D platformer, Astro Bot, has been showered with praise, achieving a Metacritic score of 94. This remarkable achievement places it among the highest-rated standalone titles of 2024, second only to Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (95). Other top-rated games this year include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).
Game8 awarded Astro Bot an impressive 96, highlighting its exceptional completeness and suggesting its potential as a Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review detailing Astro Bot's success and Team ASOBI's masterful execution, please see our detailed analysis below.