Planet Alpha

 PC
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 8 out of 44

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  1. Za_Uvek
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    Yet another 2D adventure platformer that throws it's hat in the ring with the likes of Out of this World, Limbo, Inside and etc etc. But it sure does stand on it's own.

    The setting and game-play driven narrative really sets the stage for an epic adventure. You play as what seems to be an off world explorer who has landed on a strange planet. This planet sure is full of life, wonder and    Yet another 2D adventure platformer that throws it's hat in the ring with the likes of Out of this World, Limbo, Inside and etc etc. But it sure does stand on it's own.

    The setting and game-play driven narrative really sets the stage for an epic adventure. You play as what seems to be an off world explorer who has landed on a strange planet. This planet sure is full of life, wonder and originality, making it easy to soak in the atmosphere. But the sight seeing is quickly cut short when an army of alien robots land and start tearing up the planet!

    The over premise creates a fantastic back drop for the over all game-play and art design. At first it might seem like a fairly straight forward puzzle platformer. But then quickly turns into a high octane adventure and fight for survival as you move from one intense level to the next. And each area of the game will greet you with a ton of vibrant level design, creatures and enemies that will constantly keep you on your toes.

    This game sure doesn't re-invent the wheel when it comes to the 2D adventure genre. But it does do it very well and stands right out amongst some of greats. If you love this type of game, it really is a must play.    … Expand
  2. 2random
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    The game looks nice, features all sorts of locations, great soundtracks, runs smooth with no lags or bugs. I did get stuck once or twice, but managed to solve all the puzzles myself in the end. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. There are a few moments that are rather tough, and a few that are too easy, but the game is mostly fun. It's definitely not Limbo, so you won't RIP 10 times aThe game looks nice, features all sorts of locations, great soundtracks, runs smooth with no lags or bugs. I did get stuck once or twice, but managed to solve all the puzzles myself in the end. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. There are a few moments that are rather tough, and a few that are too easy, but the game is mostly fun. It's definitely not Limbo, so you won't RIP 10 times a minute.
    All in all, it might be too boring for you, if you're used to RPGs and crushing enemies. If you like puzzles, this one might be too action-packed, as there are some segments that require you to act fast. But I did have fun, and it felt satisfying.    … Expand

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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 11, 2019
    70
    Planet Alpha is a solid 2D puzzle platformer, with a fantastic visual style and some very interesting game design choices. Player is allowed to control the day/night cycle of the planet, which is integrated as a part of the puzzle solving, but it can also lead to some beautiful landscape moments. It can be sometimes too easy, and jumping mechanic could use a bit more work, but all in all it is a nice journey through a strange world.
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  2. GameGrin
    Feb 4, 2019
    85
    Simply put, it’s colourful and spectacular, well worth the play-time.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2019
    70
    A beautiful, creative and incredibly frustrating platformer. It’s a shame that the most interesting gameplay mechanic – the ability to affect the environment by changing the time of day – plays second fiddle while it should have been the foundation of the game. [11/2018, p.80]
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