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Astro Bot is officially the second highest-rated game of 2024

The reviews for Astro Bot are so positive that it has officially become the second highest-rated game release of 2024 so far.

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RaidenBlack261d ago

1st actually... Erdtree is an expansion.
Also finding it strange, Wukong is so low in the list ... guess 'some' reviewers didn't want the game to settle at a higher average rating.

Angyobangyo260d ago

The base game and expansion are reviewed independently. I don't get moving the goal posts. Since when aren't expansions counted as games.

Obscure_Observer260d ago

"I don't get moving the goal posts. Since when aren't expansions counted as games"

Simply because those are *expansions* of an existing game.

Also, expansions won´t be nominated as GOTY contenders, which just confirm Astrobot as the highest rated game of the year.

Profchaos260d ago

@obscure I called phantom liberty my goty last year but apparently you can't do that according to some.

mkis007260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

Can you play erdtree standalone? That is the goal post for me. Seems reasonable too.

solideagle260d ago

it would have been higher if it wasn't compared to Mario and Sony's title :)

IGN: https://x.com/cardysimon/st...

"For those asking why not a 10:

I just felt it didn't quite hit the masterpiece heights of the likes of Mario Galaxy and Odyssey, but it is about as far as Nintendo has been pushed regarding platformers.

Astro Bot is the best game I've played this year, though.
Hope this helps!"

RaidenBlack260d ago

And Wukong would've been near the top if not for those pointless controversies

Obscure_Observer260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

@RaidenBlack

BG3 wasn´t even 1/4 technically underwhelming in comparison with BMW at launch.

So I´m not sure why you´d even mentioned it.

BMW has lots of annoying bugs, poor story, performance issues, audio issues (audio stops completely), dubbing & lip sync issues, invisible walls that breaks immersion and sense of exploration just to name a few.

Above so many flaws, that game somehow managed and got itself a *great* 82 Metascore. And you are here complaining while blaming reviewers over some dumb agenda?

If anything, getting a 82 Metascore which is the same as the freaking Hideo Kojima´s Death Stranding, is nothing but something for those developers to be super proud of since BMW is their first attempt at AAA gaming.

IMO, BMW got lucky getting a free pass from most reviewers for such technically flawed game. It shouldn´t be among games like FFVII Rebirth and Astrobot. Period!

Obscure_Observer260d ago

"Also finding it strange, Wukong is so low in the list ... guess 'some' reviewers didn't want the game to settle at a higher average rating."

How it´s strange considering the game is a technical mess? Should reviewers just overlook its flaws and slap it a 10/10 score?

RaidenBlack260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

Baldurs Gate 3 was also technically underwhelming ... but it was overlooked.
Trust us, it was in Steam Early Access long before you console folks even knew much about the game. Most stories of BG3 got ignored before the game's previews.
Most of N4G started taking note of the game after the BG3 reviews started dropping.
+ Elden Ring as well. Not technically marvelous at launch.

ChasterMies260d ago

“guess 'some' reviewers didn't want the game to settle at a higher average rating”

Were the big bad reviewers mean to your precious widdle game?

RaidenBlack260d ago

Yes Mr.smartypants ... can you use your magical flashlight and make them go away? Pretty please?

Profchaos260d ago

Yeah I've said it before wukong is a tremendous game but it succeeded in spite of its critics not because.

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Lightning77261d ago

As it should be. Im glad to see good positive news and Astro Bot is leading the charge in this scenario.

GOTY it deserves imo. Show themed devs we want games to be fun again. Not grindy systems, or a crazy deep native story that tries too hard but a fun game.

ravens52260d ago

I like narrative driven story games so I can't even agree with that. But more variety is welcomed.

Lightning77260d ago

I do to I'm just sayin we don't always need deep serious narratives along side some controversial story and characters that ppl are gonna complain about.

It becomes less about the game and more about agendas.

The Wood260d ago

I agree. Some games can stress you out. Sometimes I just wanna chill and plod along without the feeling of anxiety

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GrmpyolGamer 260d ago

Easy to do when you got the entire gaming media gobbling ya nuts

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Takes 2nd on the UK Retail Charts Following PS5 Release

Hogwarts Legacy has remained in first place on the UK retail charts, according to GfK data for the week ending April 19, 2025.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, following the release of the PS5 version, came in second place.

Astro Bot dropped one spot to third place, while Monster Hunter Wilds remained in fourth place. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is up one spot to fifth place and EA Sports FC 25 is up six spots to sixth place.

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Knushwood Butt30d ago

Playstation owners buy games.

Strange seeing Hogwarts there as I downloaded it for my son from PS Plus a couple of days ago.

InUrFoxHole30d ago

Playstation owners buy games? That's a wild badge of honor my boy.

Bathyj30d ago

Not really. It's directly contributed to having the healthiest console and ecosystem. Not really debatable.

The alternative is a console platform holder whose least important customers are the ones who own their console. That's why it's Microsoft games studios now not Xbox in all but name.

Microsoft needs PlayStation, PC and Nintendo players now more than they need Xbox players. They're a dying breed.

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andy8529d ago

Not really. That's why Xbox is going under consoles wise. PS gamers purchase stuff that's why console and game sales are always high. Xbox gamers want games for 'free' on gamepass and to enter at the lowest price point (series s)

VenomUK29d ago

@InUrFoxHole said “Playstation owners buy games? That's a wild badge of honor my boy.”

This Tuesday after The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion was finally revealed I saw a tonne of conversation on X/Twitter of people gleefully mocking PS5 owners who said they were buying the game, as they were getting it for free with Game Pass. Yes, that’s great value for people with a Game Pass subscription - but do you still not see how it has impacted the Xbox hardware platform? It’s the reason Indiana Jones and Oblivion and Forza Horizon 5 aren’t exclusive anymore.

ravens5229d ago

InUrFoxHole, its wild that you think that's wild lmao. 🤯. You buy your food from the grocery store?? Ugggh. You should get Factor. Who pays for food anymore when you can pay a subscription to receive food for "free". Disgusting.

Sound stupid? It is.

InUrFoxHole29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

@Bathy
That's some cope there. You think the healthiest console is the one that doesn't even provide their gamers with their exclusive games? That crazy talk man. The healthiest is Nintendo and that's 💯 not even a debate. MS provides gamers with games. Sony provides you with MS games. Enjoy

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You have broke brain. Gamepass isn't free. It's a sub service. Jesus n4g knows how to pick'em

andy8529d ago

@InUrFoxHole notice I put free in ' ' these? Doesn't take a genius. Every game that comes out on Xbox you'll see this comment "is this coming to gamepass".

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VenomUK29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

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goken29d ago

2nd on the charts for a game such as Indy ain’t great.
Releasing half year after xbox version probably cooled off some demand.

This is a very good game, deserves the best chance to do well.

badz14929d ago

The real great performer here is Astrobot. keeping that rate of sales for a last year's game that is not GTAV, CoD and FIFA (now Hogwarts too). outselling MH Wilds and EA FC is kinda wild for Astrobot!

dveio29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

Hogwart's, Indiana, Astro Bot & Monster Hunter - that's a pretty nice top 4 once again.

I bet MachineGames are quite happy about the sales pouring in.

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10 Highest Rated PS5 Games

Some of the best PS5 games are exclusives like God of War Ragnarok and Astro Bot, but there are some indie highlights as well.

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Astro Bot Cut Content Included a Bird Flight Level and a Headless Astro

Astro Bot fans have all heard the story of the creation of the sponge power-up, but did you know developer Team Asobi also prototyped even wackier powers, like a coffee grinder and a roulette wheel?

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Iceball200038d ago

Well hopefully we get some more content soon.

DivineHand12538d ago

There are currently 323 bots in the game, so there need to be 1 or 2 more to balance things out. Ending things at that odd number doesn't sit well with me.

1Victor38d ago

It’s a nice number not every number have to be a even number plus it’s the same back and forward 🤣

The_Hooligan38d ago

I hope they do few more free levels and add FF bots.

Levii_9238d ago

I personaly wouldn’t mind even if they add a big paid DLC with loads of new stuff levels and bosses. I just want moaaaar.

REDGUM38d ago

Although I agree with you, I'd be happy to pay for them too considering the quality of the game itself.