Summary
Astro Botis now the 74th highest-rated video game release of all time. PlayStation 5 exclusiveAstro Botis out now and has earned rave reviews from critics. In fact,Astro Botreviews have been so high that the game is currently the highest-rated new release of 2024, with many considering it a front-runner for Game of the Year at The Game Awards in December.
Astro Botreviews have praisedjust about everything about the game, from its fun platforming gameplay, gorgeous art style, clever use of the DualSense’s unique features, and fun throwbacks to classic PlayStation franchises. Critics unanimously agree thatAstro Botis an excellent game and one of the best 3D platformers ever made, and that’s reflected by its position on the list of top 100 games of all time.
Review aggregate site Metacritickeeps track of the highest-rated new video game releases, and according to its data,Astro Botnow finds itself in the 74th spot. It’s one spot ahead of another beloved PS5 game,God of War: Ragnarok, and just behindTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow. It’s possibleAstro Bot’s overall score will change slightly as more reviews are counted, but it’s highly unlikely it will fall out of the top 100 and chances are good that it will stay around the 74th position.
100 Highest-Rated Video Games of All Time
The overwhelmingly positive reception thatAstro Botis currently enjoying has made it a favorite for Game of the Year at The Game Awards in December.Its main competition isFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a fellow PS5 exclusive that similarly earned near-universal praise. However,Astro Botreviews were even more positive thanFF7 Rebirth, and so it would be surprising to seeRebirthbeat it for the coveted award.
Of course, it’s always possible that upcoming games will score even higher thanAstro Bot. Nintendo islaunchingThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomlater this month, and theZeldafranchise has consistently found itself in the top 100 highest-rated games of all time list.Mario & Luigi: Brothershipstands a shot at cracking the top 100 as well, plus there’sDragon Age: The Veilguard,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,STALKER 2, and a number of other high-profile games releasing between now and the end of the year.
It remains to be seen ifAstro Botcan maintain its spot as thehighest-rated new game release of 2024, but other games certainly have their work cut out for them. While gamers wait for those new titles to hit store shelves, they can pick upAstro Boton PS5 and see if it lives up to the hype.
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