While platforming games might not be as big as they once were, the genre is a lot more varied now and isn’t just ruled by Nintendo’s Mario games. Case in point: Team Asobi’s recent releaseAstro Bothas made waves at Sony, not just because it’s one of the best-reviewed games of all-time on the PS5, with the game at a “Mighty” rating onOpen Critic, with 99% of critics recommending it, but also because of its sales, which Sony hasconfirmed has already sold over 1.5 million copiessince launch.
In case you’re curious how Astro Bot fares in comparison to other platformers, the team atmindGame Datashared their analysis of the top ten platformers based on the game’s first-month performance since 2019, and to no one’s surprise, a Mario game by Nintendo is at the top spot.
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
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
8) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
9) Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
10) Sonic Speed Simulator
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While Crash Bandicoot is no longer a Sony mascot and an exclusive franchise, it seems that based on sales and critical data, Sony might have found its cornerstone series with Astro Bot. Not only is the gameplay solid, withthe review of our sister site Game Rantgiving it a perfect 10/10 score, but it even ropes in other gaming franchises into the game for added appeal, and also for multi-brand synergy as well.
No word yet on whether we’re getting a sequel to Astro Bot, but Team Asobi is busy pumping out free DLC for game owners withnew speedrun levels and new bots.
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