- Publisher: DONTNOD Entertainment
- Release Date: Apr 28, 2026
- Also On: PC, Xbox Series X
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May 22, 2026It’s disappointing to see Aphelion stand as Don’t Nod’s weakest outing to date. Feeling more like a side project than a fully fledged production, the game offers only the bare minimum expected from an action-adventure. Even as a story-driven sci-fi experience, its narrative struggles to deliver compelling developments or memorable reveals. While the visually appealing, if somewhat generic, environments and the touching personal story of its protagonists partially salvage the experience, they are far from enough to change the overall mediocre feeling.
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May 12, 2026Aphelion may not allow players to connect as personally as they did with Max and Chloe to Thomas and Ariane, but it does represent many of its themes admirably. The vast, hostile and seemingly uncaring landscape of Persephone is beautiful regardless of the pain it inflicts upon the protagonists. Worthy of its playtime, Aphelion is the interactive equivalent of binging a single season of TV over a few nights – the rough bits don’t stick around long enough to ruin the overall experience.
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May 3, 2026Despite some stunning visuals and an excellent soundtrack, Aphelion sadly doesn’t have the narrative prowess that DON’T NOD is known for. Bland characters and a story that doesn’t deliver on its promising premise, plus a tedious gameplay loop makes this sci-fi adventure a disappointment.