Following Astro Bot’s Impressive Debut, Here’s The Top-Selling Platformers At Launch Since 2019

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Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo dominates platform gaming with three Mario titles in the top 10 since 2019.
  • Sony’s Astro Bot outperforms Ratchet & Clank, with sales and critical data pointing towards a cornerstone franchise.
  • Sonic’s recent entries have the potential to join the top 10 list, while Astro Bot continues to release free DLC to engage players.

As a seasoned gamer who’s seen the rise and fall of countless gaming franchises over the years, I must admit that Astro Bot has been a breath of fresh air in the platforming genre. Having played my fair share of Mario games, Sonic titles, and everything in between, it’s rare to find a game that can truly stand out. But Astro Bot did just that!

As a passionate gamer, I’ve always been a fan of platforming games, and while they may not hold the same dominance as they once did, the genre has certainly evolved in recent times, moving beyond the realm of Nintendo’s Mario games. Take for instance, Astro Bot, the latest masterpiece by Team Asobi that’s been making ripples at Sony. This game isn’t just garnering critical acclaim; it’s one of the highest-rated games ever on the PS5, boasting a “Mighty” rating on Open Critic with an impressive 99% of critics recommending it. But what truly sets Astro Bot apart is its commercial success – Sony has confirmed that over 1.5 million copies have been sold since its launch!

If you’re wondering how Astro Bot stacks up against other platformer games, the team at mindGame Data recently analyzed the top ten platformers based on each game’s first-month performance since 2019, and it turns out that a Mario game by Nintendo is in the number one position.

Platform Games’ Best Launches Since 2019

Note that the data below is for best launches, and doesn’t account for overall game sales.

1) Super Mario Bros. Wonder

2) Super Mario Maker 2

3) Sonic Frontiers

4) Suiper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

5) Only Up!

6) Astro Bot

7) Kirby and the Forgotten Land

8) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

9) Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

10) Sonic Speed Simulator

Some key takeaways here:

  • Nintendo has three Mario games in the top 10, solidifying the company’s dominance in the genre.
  • While Sonic already has two entries, mindGame notes how Sonic x Shadow Generations, which was just released this October, is on track to break into the list, most likely landing in the middle of the pack.
  • Astro Bot’s surprisingly outperformed first-party platforming game, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart by Insomniac Games.
  • Only Up! rose quickly thanks to streamers on Twitch featuring the game on speedruns, but quickly fell down by the end of Summer 2023 when the game was permanently taken off Steam with the game’s creator citing stress as the main factor (since the game was being linked to NFT’s and accused of using infringing assets).

It appears that, despite Crash Bandicoot no longer being Sony’s flagship character or exclusive series, sales and critical analysis suggest that Sony could have discovered a key franchise in Astro Bot. Not only does it boast strong gameplay, earning a perfect 10/10 from our sister site Game Rant, but it also incorporates other gaming franchises within the game for broader appeal, as well as fostering multi-brand harmony.

There’s no news about a follow-up to Astro Bot just yet, but the creators, Team Asobi, are actively providing additional content for the game’s owners. This includes new speedrun levels and fresh bots as free downloadable content.

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2024-11-10 02:38